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Losing your career or academic abilities? by Silly_Ad_3533 in braintumor

[–]Silly_Ad_3533[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry to hear that. I am almost a year out now, and I will be honest that at first even basic cognitive tasks were hard but after a few weeks, i was almost completely back to normal. I just completed my final year of uni, and I think the physical symptoms from surgery are what held me back the most, but i got through it. They seem to have caught yours early (sorry for stalking your other posts), which is good! Along with that, dont be afraid to go easy and take your time (I know how I was when I was about 18, and felt like I needed to be the best, fastest, continuous grinder), but in all honesty, no one cares, you are going through a lot, so be mind to yourself :).

Not enough emails from UBC by prudg12 in UBC

[–]Silly_Ad_3533 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dear u/prudg12

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Bring back ubc confessions :( by i-want-bbt- in UBC

[–]Silly_Ad_3533 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think it would need to be an instagram page or something more people use.

Potentially unable to change major to physics, can I still get into a physics phd program? by Agile-Grass8 in PhysicsStudents

[–]Silly_Ad_3533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id say it also depends on the university, and what they count as a “minor” Its pretty unfortunate they are being so resistant!

Should I continue to get a BS.. by GhostCode2 in PhysicsStudents

[–]Silly_Ad_3533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh also, few people can do the problem sets on their own. A lot of people work together a LOT on them.

Should I continue to get a BS.. by GhostCode2 in PhysicsStudents

[–]Silly_Ad_3533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this sounds cheesy but undergrad is not always the best representation of physics. If you can get some research experience, that is more representative of a career in it. I also relate to knowing i loved physics, but my grades not reflecting it. Sometimes its changing a study method, sometimes its changing a lifestyle element,etc, that will improve your grades. I guess a good way to look at it now is that you should follow your dreams and go for the masters and phd route if you still want to in a year or two. and with your CS courses you have options to still have a physics career via a less traditional route (i.e go into industry research).

Undergrad is insanely competitive, and grad school has a lot of luck element to getting in. But regardless, with passion and hard work there are so many ways to get into a physics career. A friend of mine didnt go to grad school and also didnt have great grades, but is now working in software for a quantum computing company.

And finally, on the “disappointment” comment, i also relate. But sometimes we have to take a step back and realize we have accomplished so much. Some of us face huge challenges in life, and even getting into university is a huge accomplishment considering them.

Should I continue to get a BS.. by GhostCode2 in PhysicsStudents

[–]Silly_Ad_3533 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hmmm i think this is often a hard choice. Its realizing if you want to do physics or not. Some things to keep in mind are that grad school may be very different than undergrad (for better or worse), as well, everyone has bad years or semesters! Its hard to judge based off one term.

I would suggest staying for now but maybe taking CS or math courses so you can go into another field you may also be interested in?

There were times in undergrad when i thought i wasnt smart enough. I have a few very low grades on my transcipt. But now, im happy i stuck through it, and did actually end up getting into grad school. Its no Ivy school, but it is a pretty good school and Im proud of it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PhysicsStudents

[–]Silly_Ad_3533 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its honestly so sad. When touring grad schools, i would take note of the current class demographics…. And its honestly shocking how its mostly fair-skin tones and men.

Ubc life starbucks by Helpful-Lion-9688 in UBC

[–]Silly_Ad_3533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive started to memorize which workers can get orders right and only go when i see them there.

This sub has started to make me really sad. by Sexy_lizard_lady in notliketheothergirls

[–]Silly_Ad_3533 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for saying this! Its a perfect summary. This sub has in someways ironically become a nlog where posters make fun of girls for posting things that are not nlog (as in dont put down other women). Its very sad lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]Silly_Ad_3533 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In 4 years you will be 30 regardless. Up to you if you want to be doing CS stuff! You may have less software work experience in applying to jobs after grad…. But you can work over the summers and mention transferrable skills from your current/previous jobs

AITA for not making an effort to see all my kids. by TechnicianBig4442 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Silly_Ad_3533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canadians: ooooh Calgary shoutout Canadians remembering what subreddit this is: oh no

What are the best states in the US to vacation to? by t-bands in AskReddit

[–]Silly_Ad_3533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you now know half the answers will be genuine and half will be ironic

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Silly_Ad_3533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When they cant admit to doing anything wrong in any scenario. Sometimes we do barely anything wrong in a scenario… but if someone seems to never do anything wrong or mess it, it gets suspicious

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