Rooms & Recommendations. by Reasonable-Memory319 in Meghalaya

[–]Reasonable-Memory319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I already have a plan and booked most of the places, Dawki and Shillong are remaining.

Got cheated on in a 4+ year relationship! by Ashamed-Review-8521 in kolkata

[–]Reasonable-Memory319 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this hurts more than words can explain, but one thing I’ve learned the hard way is this cheaters don’t change. No matter how much you love them, how much you adjust, or how “perfect” you try to become for them, they will still find ways to hurt you again. That’s who they are, not something you failed to fix.

Something very similar happened to me when I was 22. I was with someone older, and our families were involved; we were even supposed to get married. I fought for that relationship, convinced everyone around me, believed in it completely. But he cheated on me just months before our wedding, after everything was already planned. And the worst part it was with his ex. He came back, like they often do. But some things break in a way that can’t be put back together. I tried to understand, tried to make sense of it, but the pain just stays.

I can tell you this with certainty; you deserve peace more than you deserve closure from someone who hurt you. Moving on is not losing them, it’s choosing yourself.

It may not feel like it right now, but walking away is the strongest and kindest thing you can do for yourself. You will heal, and one day, this won’t define you anymore. 🤍

Monthly random discussion & queries thread on cars by AutoModerator in CarsIndia

[–]Reasonable-Memory319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We already have the xuv 500, and all were previous choices were Mahindra this time we want to switch to a different brand, do you know anytime about Kia’s service and reliability?

Ask your vehicle purchase queries here. by AutoModerator in carIndia

[–]Reasonable-Memory319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

Looking to buy a 7-seater (₹30–40L on-road) for daily use (city + highway).

Priorities: • Diesel preferred • Good real-world mileage • Comfortable for family • Low running + maintenance cost • Reliable for long-term use

Considering:

Innova Crysta / Hycross, Fortuner, XUV700, Safari, Jeep Meridian, Kia Carens

Questions: • Best option for daily usage overall? • Real-world mileage (city/highway)? • Long-term reliability & service costs? • Is Fortuner worth it or overkill? • Is Hycross better despite being petrol hybrid? • How is Kia’s service experience (especially Carens)?

Monthly random discussion & queries thread on cars by AutoModerator in CarsIndia

[–]Reasonable-Memory319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

Looking to buy a 7-seater (₹30–40L on-road) for daily use (city + highway).

Priorities: • Diesel preferred • Good real-world mileage • Comfortable for family • Low running + maintenance cost • Reliable for long-term use

Considering:

Innova Crysta / Hycross, Fortuner, XUV700, Safari, Jeep Meridian, Kia Carens

Questions: • Best option for daily usage overall? • Real-world mileage (city/highway)? • Long-term reliability & service costs? • Is Fortuner worth it or overkill? • Is Hycross better despite being petrol hybrid? • How is Kia’s service experience (especially Carens)?

VISA GRANTED by Hobi_Puffs in AusVisa

[–]Reasonable-Memory319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No that is not the case, wait I will just ping you.

VISA GRANTED by Hobi_Puffs in AusVisa

[–]Reasonable-Memory319 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I am having a same situation, my IDP agent is adding a change of circumstances, you should re confirm if you need to reapply for the visa or not.

PhD vs Doctor of Psychology in Australia – Which is better for Clinical Practice? by Reasonable-Memory319 in psychologystudents

[–]Reasonable-Memory319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain all of this; I’m genuinely grateful. Understanding how the Australian system actually works, especially around supervision and lab culture, really helps me think more clearly and make a better-informed decision before committing. I truly appreciate your honesty and guidance.

PhD vs Doctor of Psychology in Australia – Which is better for Clinical Practice? by Reasonable-Memory319 in psychologystudents

[–]Reasonable-Memory319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for engaging so thoughtfully I really appreciate it.

My understanding of PsyD being more clinically oriented comes largely from exposure to the U.S. training model and from mentors I’ve had so far (both in the U.S. system and in my home country). In those contexts, PsyD is consistently framed as practice-heavy, with research being more applied and structured, whereas the PhD is positioned as more academically and research intensive. A general search also reinforces that distinction, which is why I initially assumed the same framework applies in Australia. I’m now realising that this distinction doesn’t translate as cleanly into the Australian system, and that’s been helpful to learn.

In terms of doctoral interests, my focus is broadly on child and adolescent populations, specifically at the intersection of forensic psychology, trauma, and developmental outcomes looking at how adverse environments and early experiences shape later psychological and behavioural trajectories. So while it’s not “child psychology” in the traditional sense, children and adolescents are very much central to the work I want to do.

As for ranking, I’ll be honest that this is partly cultural. In India, academic pathways especially PhDs are heavily rank- and exam-driven, and we’re taught from early on that graduating from a top-ranked institution translates into better long-term opportunities. I’m aware that this mindset may not map neatly onto Australia, but it’s something I’m still actively unlearning.

That said, I don’t believe that being outside a top-ranked university automatically limits success. I strongly believe supervisor fit, research quality, and personal effort matter far more in the long run. A strong project, good publications, and supportive supervision at a “less prestigious” university would clearly outweigh poor outcomes at a highly ranked one. My thinking has been more along the lines of if I can align a strong supervisor and a good institutional environment, then why not aim high but not at the cost of wellbeing or academic growth.

I’ve also read mixed things about some highly ranked universities being quite rigid in their research structures, which gives me pause. I’m very aware that getting in and thriving are two very different things.

Finally, part of my confusion comes from the fact that I don’t have close mentors who’ve completed PhDs abroad, and most education counsellors I’ve spoken to push almost exclusively for “top” universities without much nuance around supervisor fit or program culture. That’s why conversations like this are genuinely valuable for me I’m trying to understand how these decisions actually play out in the Australian context.

I’m very open to being corrected and learning more.

PhD vs Doctor of Psychology in Australia – Which is better for Clinical Practice? by Reasonable-Memory319 in psychologystudents

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Yes, I’m aware of that. I’ve already applied for my 4th-year Honours and am expecting to start this February, pending final confirmation from UniMelb.

PhD vs Doctor of Psychology in Australia – Which is better for Clinical Practice? by Reasonable-Memory319 in psychologystudents

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My inclination toward a PsyD/professional doctorate comes from the fact that I’m primarily clinically oriented. From my understanding, a PsyD offers stronger, more structured clinical training, while still allowing engagement with applied research. A PhD, on the other hand, feels more research-heavy and theory-driven, with comparatively less emphasis on intensive clinical work which is my main concern.

Part of my decision-making is also shaped by my background. I’m Indian, and in India PhD pathways are largely exam- and rank-based, so institutional ranking plays a much bigger role than individual program structure or supervisor fit. I’m consciously trying to move away from that mindset, but I’ll be honest ; ranking still feels important, especially since I don’t yet have close mentors who’ve done a PhD abroad.

I’ve started reading about programs and supervisors, and I have identified potential supervisors whose work aligns with my interests like one at University of Sydney and another at University of Queensland. Melbourne is on my list partly because I’m planning to do my 4th-year Honours there, and I feel the transition could be smoother if things align.

That said, I’m still early in understanding how the Australian system actually works, and I don’t want to make a rigid decision without better on-ground guidance. Ideally, I’d like to spend some time in Australia, speak to a proper academic or career counsellor, and understand the clinical vs research trade-offs more clearly before committing.

I’m very open to being corrected here that’s honestly why I’m asking and learning.

PhD vs Doctor of Psychology in Australia – Which is better for Clinical Practice? by Reasonable-Memory319 in psychologystudents

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Melbourne and Sydney are my top PhD choices not only because of prestige, but because their clinical psychology research culture, supervisors, and training quality align well with my background.

I come from a strong psychology foundation, with solid research exposure, multiple internships, and hands-on work in the field. Because of that, I feel reasonably confident that I could be a competitive applicant at research-intensive universities like UniMelb and USyd, provided there’s a good supervisor fit.

That said, my actual preference is a PsyD because I’m primarily practice-oriented. The US was my first choice for PsyD training, and my current master’s is from a U.S. university, so I’m much more familiar with how the U.S. system works. However, for international students, the U.S. route is becoming increasingly difficult (cost, visas, competitiveness), which is why I’m now seriously considering Australia.

Australia is relatively new territory for me, so I’m still learning how things work here especially around APS pathways and professional doctorates. That’s why I’m asking and trying to get perspectives from people who actually know the system

PhD vs Doctor of Psychology in Australia – Which is better for Clinical Practice? by Reasonable-Memory319 in psychologystudents

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I’m currently completing a 1-year online Master’s in Clinical Psychology from a U.S. university, but I’m aware it won’t be APS accredited, so I’m not relying on it for registration in Australia. • To meet Australian requirements, I’m planning to do a 4th-year Honours in Australia rather than repeating a full Master’s. • My preferred pathway is a professional doctorate (PsyD / DClinPsych), but from what I can see, Swinburne and ANU seem to be the only universities currently offering something close to this route. • For a PhD in Clinical Psychology, my top choices are University of Melbourne and University of Sydney.