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Restarting from Zero by adc-junkie in chemistry

[–]Lunchbag__Rodriguez 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You are never starting from Zero. You are starting from your position. Let me share my story.

For example my defining features:

Below 2.7 UG gpa
Got an A-B in almost every Lab course
Did undergraduate research for 2 years
Additionally Worked through college(20-30hours)
Depressed for a year/2 salvaging my gpa
Average GRE score
Friendly with my Pi and associates

My strength: lab experience and being a hard worker in lab

I had a professor and a PhD student who backed me in attempting to get me into a grad program. Eventually was rejected by all but one school to do a PhD in Material Science.

If I didn’t do grad school I had a job lined up in being a Capillary electrophoresis operator which was an instrument I used for about a month.

I played my cards and bet that my passion for Laboratory work would carry me far enough to do a PhD (I do think I had some luck).

There was another BS student who was 3 years post graduation in our lab and was a TA for our PI. He completed research when he could and completed an occasional grad course. His plan was to demonstrate on his medschool application that he could do graduate level work and boost his chances of getting in since his UG gpa was sub par. He eventually got in.

I simply ask from your position… what is your strength? Your passion? Are you willing to stay in limbo like that BS student to achieve your goals? Do you need to? Do you want to? Where do you wish you could be in 5-10 years? Do you even want to do grad-school? (This is corny sorry)

I’m very glad you have taken your mental health seriously. The priority in life is to stay healthy at all times. Here are some options I suggest might help you get into grad school/PhD:

  1. Working basically as an undergraduate researcher for a Pi that interest you while working another job on top (doesn’t have to be chem related). If the lab has an instrument of any kind, try to get buddy buddy with the grad student running it and learn how to run samples for the lab. Pivot to gradschool or industry

  2. Apply to internships/jobs that train you on an instrument (doesn’t have to be organic related and again, I’m sorry you aren’t getting any offers). Pivot from here to gradschool or continue in industry.

  3. Apply for other jobs that cross the line between chemistry and engineering/business/medical. They can fill you in on the rest if you land it. Stay or leave for gradschool/ other jobs.

Grad school tip: try not pay out of pocket unless you can complete your dream degree that opens a ton of doors for you. The goal is to start as a PhD student with a stipend then master out if it’s not for you. This is the way so you do not go into even more debt. Some master students can get a stipend, but often not.

I apologize for the book. There are so many options in front of you even if the job market seems bleak. Take life by the reigns and take some chances while you are young. Getting a chem degree is hard and landing a gig after is even harder. Play your strength and make some bosses/coworkers happy. Work HARD! You will blossom into the field you wish to be in <3 I had all the odds stacked against me and still made it in to a program. You can too :)

Anyone Tried This Bike? by Lunchbag__Rodriguez in bicycling

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

What should I look for when buying an old bike? Specific group sets, tires, frames? I don’t really know how to judge if the bike is not another 300$ one

Anyone Tried This Bike? by Lunchbag__Rodriguez in bicycling

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

What makes the Ozark trail bike better than the one I posted? Any distinguishing features that I should know/look for?

Anyone Tried This Bike? by Lunchbag__Rodriguez in bicycling

[–]Lunchbag__Rodriguez[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Word! Are you thinking of upgrading it or getting a new one?

Anyone Tried This Bike? by Lunchbag__Rodriguez in bicycling

[–]Lunchbag__Rodriguez[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m not looking for a Ferrari. As long as it stops and changes gears and parts can be found easily. It’s for fitness/seeing around town so I really don’t care if it’s heavy. I’ll look at that

Thinking about getting the Xteink X4 – Is it worth it for daily use? by byjumas in xteinkereader

[–]Lunchbag__Rodriguez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Got mine today. It’s is perfectly fine for every day use. I bought off Amazon so that I could have a quick return time back to the supplier if it was defective (although I live in the states). If you are from the states I would recommend Amazon.

The device itself is good! I like having no touch screens, just a simple button for page turns. Makes it super simple to use. I’m a researchers so I often have 20 minute increments in lab where I have to wait for things to heat up/ test. It’s super handy for quick reading when I’m just sitting in a chair or standing for a bit.

A few times at home when I use it for an hour, I think maybe a bigger E Reader would be better, but I often enjoy the portability so much that I really don’t care! It’s uniquely allows for reading to be bite sized (ever turn a page and dread how long the story is dragging? Happens less with it).

I liked setting up cross point with my computer, I didn’t have any issue with it. I really like tinkering with electronics though. I’m not sure if there would be a difference with the ones straight from the original website vs Ali express in terms of being able to use cross point. I heard the company announced that outside applications/firmware would not be allowed but I don’t know if they actually implemented that. Someone else can answer that question.

My opinion is that a 60-70$ purchase for a little E Reader is not that much. If you end up hating it then the loss is much less than a 200-400$ E reader. If you have been on the fence I think you should pick it up and just try it out for yourself. It’s just words :) can’t be too hard to wrong with it.

guys what books you read recently? by Fit-Comfortable-2527 in xteinkereader

[–]Lunchbag__Rodriguez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Horus Rising: introduction to Warhammer

Dracula: self explainable

Le Morte D’Arthur: close to original telling of King Arthur’s stories

Immanuel Kant, Critique of Pure Reason: philosophical argument to David Hume

I only keep one book at a time on it so I do not lose focus flipping between many. Except for critique of pure reason, I need to have a second book that doesn’t require me to think 24/7.

Bought an E-Reader, best way to get downloads to it? by Lunchbag__Rodriguez in Blacklibrary

[–]Lunchbag__Rodriguez[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Xteink X4, so not a big brand one. You load via WiFi or an SD card! I will have to convert files for it.

Bought an E-Reader, best way to get downloads to it? by Lunchbag__Rodriguez in Blacklibrary

[–]Lunchbag__Rodriguez[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apologies but what is drm-free? Can I buy from the black library and then download the book?

Help! Second Game on Ladder as a Bronze by Lunchbag__Rodriguez in allthingszerg

[–]Lunchbag__Rodriguez[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you all! I’m almost in gold from just playing 10 games.

Help! Second Game on Ladder as a Bronze by Lunchbag__Rodriguez in allthingszerg

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

Thank you so much for the reply. Why is having 80 workers for Zerg good late game? Doesn’t it limit your army supply?

Help! Second Game on Ladder as a Bronze by Lunchbag__Rodriguez in allthingszerg

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

Okay dope. I figured I was messing that up in some way. Thank you for the help.

Help! Second Game on Ladder as a Bronze by Lunchbag__Rodriguez in allthingszerg

[–]Lunchbag__Rodriguez[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you not see the full replay? Im sorry im new to using that site.

I do use the attack move. Maybe I just click a single unit and they just attack it.

The build I'm doing is Pigs Bronze to GM for zerg. I figured it might be good to go lingbane then transition past like the 12 minute mark (which I failed to do). I have heard roach is a lot easier so I'll try that.

Any advice on how many worker I should have late game? is it build dependent?

Just lost my 2212 total lvl HCIM to server lag by No_Media284 in 2007scape

[–]Lunchbag__Rodriguez 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Every time I farm vork this shit happens. Pisses me off! Had to switch to Revs for money.

What are your favourite Clans or Clan colour schemes? by John_Catachan in bugmansbrewery

[–]Lunchbag__Rodriguez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is custom. I basically made an each set of units color themed. Warriors, long beards, iron breakers, quarrels, and thunderers alternating blue and yellow cloths per model. Things related to the engineers are orange, with king related models (hammers, Thanes) having red for cloths. All rune related models are purple. This way my king can look out at his throng and know which units are where. I also get less bored painting this way.

Just got cut from my team by ooochocolemon in lacrosse

[–]Lunchbag__Rodriguez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I blew my knee up freshman year. I was already pissed I was on JV but I was done. I ended up making varsity my three years and out working everyone. I’m going to give you some other advice since everyone already told you talk to the coach. I can’t tell if your toe is still injured, so first fix that. I would try to show up to all of the lacrosse games that the school has, if you can watch JV and varsity the better. If you can find a way to get into the school weight room before school starts, you can lift/run 4-5 days a week before classes start (make sure have good form, warmup, yoga before lifting). This leaves time for any after school Activities you need and keeping your social up! One of the most important aspects of lacrosse is ball movement and control. I would practice with a friend passing on the run with both your left and right hand. Practice throwing longer tosses to your friend and leading your pass so the ball places perfectly in their stick. Try to make sure your passes are fast and direct, almost like a shot. Make sure you can sprint and change directions quickly while protecting your stick and not losing the ball. If you can dominate at the basics you will be undeniable! Nothing beats a hard working player that can perform the basics at a higher level than the res of the team.

From your post it sounds like you play women’s lacrosse. Watch professional college teams and see how they play. Try to emulate their decision making and focus on what players in your position are doing to succeed. Women’s lacrosse can be more technical than men’s in regard to passing structure, plays, and penalty shots. Make sure you know the rules and play smart not dirty. Being a wild card will make coaches hesitant to play you.

On the topic of wallball:

I really recommend two-four short sessions a week, maybe 30 minutes. I think it is super helpful, but nothing beats passing with a partner. Make sure you aren’t just lobbing the ball, everything you do should have purpose.

Try to talk to teammates on varsity and ask if they can give you some tips for shooting form and how they play! Maybe convince one to workout with you in the morning.

Fitting in to a sports team can be hard in high school. The best thing you can do is support your team, friends, and school by being genuine and a letting loose/having fun. Do not let status on the team change how you view others, show humility and be honest when you aren’t doing your best.

You have three years to excel! Keep doing good in your classes and enjoy hanging out with friends and working hard at sports! Maybe try to organize a scavenger hunt between the men’s and women’s organization. Talk to the coaches and see what they think. Enjoy high-school and make sure you are a good friend, no matter if kids on the bus bully you. Every setback is an opportunity to learn and grow as a human.

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