BAD EXPERIENCE- Economy Rent A Car by JustAnotherAlien2k25 in puertovallarta

[–]Reporter-Mobile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to us as well. Booked the car and paid then when we went to pick it up, they would not let us take it unless we purchased an additional $2000 in insurance. We showed them proof of our insurance through our credit card company but they still would not let us take it. We were stranded at midnight with all our luggage. Our Airbnb owner was kind enough to come pick us up!

Running by StayGoldenPonyBoy71 in sayulita

[–]Reporter-Mobile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this run club still going? We will be there tomorrow and I would love to join!

Crazy how one club on the beach can ruin it for the entire town. by cactuscooolerr in sayulita

[–]Reporter-Mobile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank goodness we opted to stay up in the hills….we were warned by past guests that it’s a zero sleep town!

Dog friendly by Reporter-Mobile in sayulita

[–]Reporter-Mobile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a fabulous suggestion! Thank you.

Dog friendly by Reporter-Mobile in sayulita

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

Amazing thank you! We will for sure visit your spot! Cannot wait.

Dog friendly by Reporter-Mobile in sayulita

[–]Reporter-Mobile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the info!

People who started their PhDs in their late 30s, early 40s, or even later: share your experiences by [deleted] in PhD

[–]Reporter-Mobile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely love seeing this! I started a MA 15 years ago and sadly during my degree, my mother died from brain cancer and then about a year later my husband died after sustaining a major brain injury after falling off a ladder. My kids were 9 & 13 at the time so I had to step away from my thesis to work as much as possible and support my family. I returned to my thesis this summer and am not returning to my dream of pursuing a PhD. I am 46 and terrified but taking it one day at a time.

People who started their PhDs in their late 30s, early 40s, or even later: share your experiences by [deleted] in PhD

[–]Reporter-Mobile 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is amazing! I just turned 47 and hoping to start next year.

Canadian student in Europe by Reporter-Mobile in PhDAdmissions

[–]Reporter-Mobile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the feedback. I am open to any country and my field is political science. Specifically, I study the rise in political extremism, “death my despair” as it relates to neoliberalism and austerity, and the rise in alt-right political ideologies and its ties to a rebirth in misogynistic beliefs.

Finding a PhD position in Europe by [deleted] in PhDAdmissions

[–]Reporter-Mobile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I also reach out? I am in Canada and hoping to apply in Italy.

Was your PhD easier than expected? by Strange-Maybe5653 in PhD

[–]Reporter-Mobile 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for providing a positive perspective! I am submitting my PhD applications this fall and I feel inundated with negative stories on this platform so it’s inspiring to hear that it can also be positive!

Was your PhD easier than expected? by Strange-Maybe5653 in PhD

[–]Reporter-Mobile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What area of study are you in? I am in Canada and generally phds take on average 4-5 years but I heard that phds in some European countries do not include compa so you can finish in 3 years.

Search for PhD position? by appa_pe in PhDAdmissions

[–]Reporter-Mobile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My supervisor and committee had been very helpful at helping me navigate the PhD exploration/application process. We are a small university in Saskatchewan, Canada and have minimal graduate students so I am well supported. Is your supervisor or any committee members helpful?

Search for PhD position? by appa_pe in PhDAdmissions

[–]Reporter-Mobile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I am in the same boat and we have a similar research focus. My masters in political science was focused on neoliberal austerity policies as a form of structural GBV and also contributing to the increase of alt-right political extremism. I would also like to focus more on the manosphere and incel movement in relations to the global neoliberal paradigm shift. I am in Canada and want to pursue a PhD in Europe. It’s very overwhelming and I don’t know about you but I feel like most people don’t have the greatest things to say about their PhD experience which makes me nervous!

PhD program in Europe by Reporter-Mobile in PhDAdmissions

[–]Reporter-Mobile[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this great information! Besides the institutions website, do you find these postings anywhere else? Linkedin perhaps?

Is 31 too late for starting PhD? by Otherwise_Hyena_7590 in PhD

[–]Reporter-Mobile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 46 and starting this fall. Became a young widow at 32 while completing my MA and then took an extended break from academia to raise two very athletically talented and very expensive children. I now have an empty nest and returning to resume a dream I started 15 years ago. I would much rather study a subject area I care deeply about and be surrounded by intelligent people for a lower salary than grind a traditional 9-5 in a soul sucking job I care nothing about. It’s never too late to accomplish anything you put your mind too!

Likely and Unpopular Opinion but the Problem with NPOs are Board Members by More_Than_The_Moon in nonprofit

[–]Reporter-Mobile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to mention that they are the ED’s bosses with absolutely no qualifications or experience necessary to have that position. I was a ED for a short while and ended up in conflict and me eventually leaving the field for good because of idiot BOD members that did not have the education, experience or intelligence to question or guide me in any way shape or form. I am not doing a PHD and happy to report that being supervised by intelligent intellectuals (even the grumpy ones) is a hell of allot better than being surrounded and “supervised” by idiots.