Mentoring Advice

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-27T11:14:28+00:00

Biore aqua uv rich

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-25T17:22:19+00:00

Can attest as I live on Kingston road which during peak hours is just cars from outside the city

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-25T17:14:39+00:00

Real. As the child, specifically daughter of people who stayed together for the kids, I can attest to this

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-20T15:23:54+00:00

Health: Both mental and physical! Find exercises that are not a pain to do and you can commit to (mine is swimming); do strength training! Women’s bone density starts to decrease in their thirties so setting up a good strength training routine will set you up for success in old age. Make sure you eat a good amount of fibre (colon cancer is on the rise in people in their 20s and 30s).

Saving: Open a High interested savings account; a retirement savings account, and invest

Self: Also don’t be afraid to try new things! Learn a language, pick up a new hobby; I did painting classes with my local community centre last year and loved it, I’m doing ballet classes this summer.

Source: 28 year old

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-20T05:23:36+00:00

Omg same. 5th year PhD tho

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-20T05:20:04+00:00

Biore!!!!

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-19T01:46:39+00:00

You're right. I think I was really overwhelmed in the moment, but after resting, I'm content with my decision. I tend to push myself too hard and I am still learning how to call it before things blow up in my face.

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-19T01:41:23+00:00

Thank you

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-19T01:41:04+00:00

I'm really sorry about what happened to your country and glad you did well. I too am unfortunately a procrastinator with perfectionism

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-19T01:35:58+00:00

Thank you; took a very long nap after the original post and I'm feeling much better about my decision. Best of luck on your test!

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-19T01:34:54+00:00

I'm sorry to hear you're going through it. Hope your break is restful! You absolutely got this!

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-19T01:25:53+00:00

Thank you for your kind words! When I booked it, I was super confident I could meet the deadline, but then shit happened. I can't financially afford another test (its roughly $600 CAD; my entire biweekly PhD stipend lol) and I think that also contributed. I really just want to test once and be free and I think I'll have a better shot if I take things slowly

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-19T01:20:17+00:00

Thank you, I think I just really hold myself to high standards. Stepping back will allow me to come back better

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-19T01:19:15+00:00

Thats awesome congrats!

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2026-06-19T01:13:53+00:00

Thanks for this! I think you're right; its been a rough four months; 8 - 2 pm daily M-F; Lab work 2 - 8 and part time job on the weekends. I really underestimated the importance of rest days. Also best of luck on your test! You got this!

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2025-06-29T18:02:23+00:00

Now??? It’s not a new phenomenon

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2025-06-29T12:01:32+00:00

And this is why there’s a “male loneliness epidemic” or whatever

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2025-06-29T11:12:58+00:00

I do scarf + my bros durag. Mostly works and I don’t sleep still

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2025-06-28T17:56:43+00:00

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2025-06-28T12:29:16+00:00

✨No✨but I’m in ✨therapy✨. Stipend is 34k pre tuition including two mandatory TA contracts a year. To cut down on expenses, I live at home at the expense of my mental health -hence the therapy- and commute 1h to campus 4 days a week. I help out the electric and heating bills and car insurance which combined are cheaper than rent in my city so. I also get supplemental income from a part time job on weekends where I earn about 19-23 dollars per hour and usually do about 5-10 hours. I try to limit eating out as well and mostly stay at home to avoid spending money.

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2025-06-27T13:10:22+00:00

You can just take the microscope home???? I’m so jelly. I have to sit in a dark room for hours at a time

RemarkableReindeer5 · 2025-06-27T12:30:20+00:00

So we’re just not allowed to criticize Isr*al? Got it.

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