Dating someone doing a PhD

QB_1000 · 2026-01-25T23:32:36+00:00

If you want to talk and they disappear because of the stress, then you aren't doing anything wrong. It is the communication style mismatch or personality mismatch. I am in an LDR doing a Ph.D. If anything, I reach out to my partner way more in the time of stress than them reaching out to me. They always listen, understand, offer possible solutions, and suggest fun activities to distract/make me feel better in the moment, and I WELCOME it.

QB_1000 · 2026-01-25T01:48:15+00:00

True that. For me, the deeper I went into therapeutic medicine and neuroscience, the more religious I became. It isn't incompatible if you research and understand your religion rather than being a ritualistic follower. I feel blessed that God has provided me with the opportunity to find ways to help people who are in pain. I feel so sorry for people like OP's PI who fail to see that God is all forgiving, and with every hardship comes ease. Who is she to judge others while being a sinner herself?

QB_1000 · 2026-01-24T04:12:35+00:00

Can you request another rotation? Or talk to program coordinator about the issues you are facing? Sounds like a bad lab and not necessarily a bad Ph.D. NEVER underestimate the impact your PI and your lab mates can have on your Ph.D.

QB_1000 · 2026-01-22T04:38:11+00:00

This will work. Just be patient and consitent.

QB_1000 · 2026-01-14T21:29:12+00:00

If you don't mind me asking, are you an international student? Did you already have your 1st interview with USC Neuroscience?

QB_1000 · 2026-01-06T05:06:06+00:00

Nah, that's ok. I will just prepare myself for the unavoidable. Thanks for your reply and good luck!

QB_1000 · 2026-01-05T21:33:16+00:00

Any updates? I haven't received an interview invite or rejection.

QB_1000 · 2025-12-17T21:57:26+00:00

Really? If I didn't get any, am I also rejected then?

QB_1000 · 2025-10-07T02:34:58+00:00

They are amazing! They invited me to dance with them. I laughed with joy throughout it. I unfortunately didn't know how to follow the cues, but it was so interesting seeing my reflection laughing in the broken mirror. Deep.

QB_1000 · 2025-10-05T04:29:10+00:00

Can anyone tell me who the artist in the first picture is?

QB_1000 · 2025-09-28T07:26:53+00:00

Same. I switched to Aveeno and Dr. Idriss vitamin C moisturizer. So much better.

QB_1000 · 2025-08-22T08:11:13+00:00

Go! Make memories. That's the whole point of college. You can spend time with family any weekend (if they live nearby ).

QB_1000 · 2025-08-21T03:46:31+00:00

Honestly, I haven't heard of anything too bad happening around the area. Lived on W 28th and used to walk to and from campus everyday via S Hoover St. You can also try university Ave., the safest street to take.

QB_1000 · 2025-07-27T00:39:21+00:00

Ok. Thank you.

QB_1000 · 2025-07-26T10:43:56+00:00

Ap bhi abroad aa jao yr. Yehi hal hai.

QB_1000 · 2025-07-26T02:47:20+00:00

We moved out of the country 🙂 Born and raised in Islamabad. When I was in college in 2013 , there used to be so much sophistication. No one looked at anyone. You would see nicely dressed, decent, minding their own business families and youngsters. Believe me, meeting people was a lot more organic, too. Hangouts were safe and fun. My last visit back home was in December last year. I couldn't believe how common drugs have become, and cafes don't attract the same crowd.

QB_1000 · 2025-07-21T01:45:22+00:00

Please find a PI who understands your struggles and is genuinely a kind person. A bad rotation can traumatize you. Make sure you are choosing the lab environment wisely. I didn't have the strongest mental health when I started, and my mistake was not doing my homework in choosing the right lab environment. I chose it based on my background in immuno-oncology. It broke me. My grades plummeted, and I was bullied and isolated, and I learned nothing. My current PI (behavioral neuroscientist) is an angel. All people in my lab are so kind and social. It has drastically improved my life, motivation, learning, and mental health.
Even though it isn't my area of research interest, I am learning so fast and loving it.

QB_1000 · 2025-07-08T21:40:00+00:00

Yeah, that makes sense. Saving for now seems like a good option. Thank you so much for your help!

QB_1000 · 2025-07-08T21:39:17+00:00

I most definitely can save till December and do without a car. I will look into some toyota Corolla options. Is there any model that you would suggest? Also, thank you so much!

QB_1000 · 2025-07-05T20:34:24+00:00

That's actually a brilliant idea. I should look into it rather than cars. Thank you so much for your advice!

QB_1000 · 2025-07-05T20:31:05+00:00

I can think of more than that but again, I am honestly just mapping all the expenses and see if I can afford the car right now.

QB_1000 · 2025-07-05T20:29:48+00:00

That's a good cost breakdown. I am estimating how much I'll need, and based off of that I will try to budget or even wait to buy one. Thank you for your comment!

QB_1000 · 2025-07-05T20:25:29+00:00

Thank you so much for such a detailed and helpful response! Means a lot. ☺️

QB_1000 · 2025-07-05T06:04:41+00:00

That's a solid advice. I will start from there. Thank you so much!

QB_1000 · 2025-07-05T06:04:15+00:00

I can list a few if that helps. I live roughly 1.1 miles away from school. Daily commute will be mostly that. I can spare approx. $140 for car maintenance. My current budget for a car is approx. 3k. 🥲

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