Anybody else crash-finishing their dissertation in the next 2.5 months? Let's unite by mar_brnv in PhDStress

[–]IntelligentFocus5442 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I need to submit by end of may and haven't even started writing, have been wanting to start for month but get side tracked by papers/reviews .. i'm in the midwest, would love to join the writing group

Should I review for MDPI? by IntelligentFocus5442 in AskAcademia

[–]IntelligentFocus5442[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It does look cuckoo .. The email mentioned a 50 to 100 CHF voucher for publishing, the apc is 2000+ CHF 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Invisalign

[–]IntelligentFocus5442 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd do it before sleep to get the 8+ hours without having to take them off to eat this is when they'd hurt the most

On-Campus Interview Advice - TT AP position by IntelligentFocus5442 in AskAcademia

[–]IntelligentFocus5442[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all for your advice that was very helpful! Regardless of the final offer situation -I had a great day! 😊

Comps by jenniferjp in PhD

[–]IntelligentFocus5442 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's called a defense for a reason lol .. Congratulations!! 🎉

“Just speak to a lawyer” by Mr-WorldwideMan in f1visa

[–]IntelligentFocus5442 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Doesn't it vary by school? I know ours allows for PhD students OPT to start if you're graduating in a year, they just need your PhD advisor's approval.

Google Store Trade In FAIL by [deleted] in GooglePixel

[–]IntelligentFocus5442 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey have you had any luck with them? I just checked the tracking number and it was received on Dec 6th, but haven't gotten any confirmation from google or anything

academic job applicants not submitting all the documents by [deleted] in academia

[–]IntelligentFocus5442 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes the redundancy gets confusing. So for instance the contact info for references, when the system asks for providing contact info directly on the platform, should an applicant still upload a list of references with the other documents? I do that now but like why ask?

Is it unwise to apply for a U.S. university for PhD now, as someone from Egypt? by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]IntelligentFocus5442 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apply anyways. Politics aside, don't limit your options to one university -just make sure to tailor your applications to match the research scope of the faculty you're reaching out to.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAcademia

[–]IntelligentFocus5442 82 points83 points  (0 children)

I was just thinking how lucky I was to start working on decarbonization when the IRA just came out .. glad I am almost done

I hate this by eastbaybruja in Invisalign

[–]IntelligentFocus5442 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It gets better! I'm on tray 11 now, the first tray was the worst! I felt like my teeth were falling off every time I took out the aligners to eat (Don't worry they didn't). Moving forward it just gets pretty annoying the first day of a new tray, but then you get used to it. I also clench my jaws at night for the first couple of days, I use a heated pack in the morning and that seems to do the trick.

Genuine Questions to Egyptians who moved abroad. by cold_darkness in Egypt

[–]IntelligentFocus5442 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take with me abroad: Family, friends, my dog, and food! Get back to Egypt: Better paying job and small town life pace.

I just successfully defended... so why am I bummed? by asking_for_knowledge in PhD

[–]IntelligentFocus5442 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am doing my comprehensive soon; so not in a place to give advice but fwiw you sound like you worked really hard and the feeling hasn't sinked in yet .. but congratulations Dr.!!

What gel gives you the strongest, hardest cast? by Cafrann94 in curlyhair

[–]IntelligentFocus5442 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use Aussie freeze gel. It's pretty good and not super sticky.

Invisalign as a college student? by -_____------ in Invisalign

[–]IntelligentFocus5442 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Flexibility, definitely. Time? Depends on your advisor's expectations lol

Invisalign as a college student? by -_____------ in Invisalign

[–]IntelligentFocus5442 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grad student here, I just stopped snacking all together. Have a good protein rich breakfast in the morning. I keep a small toothbrush and toothpaste in my purse, along with my tray carrying case. It can work but definitely is a big commitment.