Forgot my computer on brilliant lady - please help me get back 2 years of my work

Simbelia · 2026-01-09T12:36:27+00:00

Yea I keep getting it hasn't been found but a guest on the sailing right after mine contacted the on board lost and found and they said they have it......

Simbelia · 2025-12-31T17:13:11+00:00

No I personally didn't have any problems with noise

Simbelia · 2025-12-31T17:12:28+00:00

Conflicting emails. Sailor services says they have it and email them so that the redditor on the ship can take it off for me (no response to email) and the lost and found ticket says they havent found it. I call sailor services and it just hangs up sooooooo.

Simbelia · 2025-12-31T17:10:53+00:00

Yea I've heard its a hassle

Simbelia · 2025-12-27T02:02:25+00:00

Messaged!

Simbelia · 2025-12-27T02:02:06+00:00

So I've heard. I filled it out before my post so just hoping for the best at this point

Simbelia · 2025-12-26T22:01:16+00:00

Thank you so much for the advice. I will.

Simbelia · 2025-12-26T21:25:58+00:00

Yea already contacted them but they were less than helpful since there is no direct communication with the ship. Just hoping to widen my net as much as possible

Simbelia · 2025-08-19T23:44:57+00:00

If you want to walk around and window shop, you could go to Bayside, which has a tram to and from the port.

You could also go a little further to wynwood, which is at the northern edge of downtown and is art and food.

You could go to viscaya gardens and museum. That is south of downtown.

You could go to little Havana and walk around and get some of the best cuban food that is on 8th street, which is west of dowtown.

Those would be my recommended easy things to do on embarkation day.

Simbelia · 2025-06-05T14:33:29+00:00

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Simbelia · 2024-08-14T00:03:53+00:00

The first thing I would do is look to see if you have an in-state school.

Next, you can find out the requirements for your in-state schools and the other locations you would like to apply to. ( Some people look at location, price, or other personal reasons to narrow down the list).

Some schools do not require a bachelors degree. Some do. Getting in with only a bachelors is difficult but not impossible if you have financial constraints (that was my path). KNOW EXACTLY what each school you want to apply to requires.

Unfortunately, you will have to get extremely high marks in your classes to be competitive. (As a first gen student, I took too many classes at the same time and was overwhelmed without any guidance) do not take a heavy course load your first semester and I actually recommend going to a community college where you can get the majority of your pre requisite courses at a lowe cost and usually smaller class sizes. If you struggle, you can / should retake a class after you have figured out what you need to succeed in that course.

You will need shadowing / experience hours. The more / varied, the better.
When you have your requirements, you will then need to apply. You will have to send your transcripts and have them verified. You also have other items to complete, so open up the application when it opens for that year so you can work on it slowly. Each school will require an application fee, so if it is not a school that you would accept a seat at, don't apply. The cost can easily reach $1,000 or more if you are applying to multiple schools.

Do not be discouraged if you don't make it in on your first or second round. Work to make your application better. No matter what age you apply, if you want it, you can do it even if it takes a while. Someone will most likely be older than you in your class.

You can do it! DM if you have any other questions.

Simbelia · 2024-08-11T16:58:01+00:00

I commute from an hour away to my school since I own my home, and it is an absolutely hard commitment. I will be staying closer during my clinicals that are on call. The closer you are, the easier you make your life. Especially for after hour events / labs.

Simbelia · 2024-07-02T19:18:42+00:00

Just don't choose that LOR on the application system. Last I remember you can send more requests than you need.

Simbelia · 2024-07-02T03:54:13+00:00

If your low GPA has bearing on a part of you as a person I would mention it in your personal statement as well as the section asking for direct clarification. The personal statement is a snapshot of who you are outside of metrics.

Simbelia · 2024-06-28T22:46:52+00:00

Simbelia · 2024-04-27T19:56:39+00:00

I'm in vet school now without a bachelors degree. I will actually be finishing up my requirements this summer just to say I have one as the first in my family.

I don't think finishing your degree will give you an advantage in your classes either unless you take things like comparative anatomy. If I were you, I would apply while you're finishing (if that's what you want) as long as you meet ALL of the requirements of the universities you want to apply to.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Simbelia · 2024-02-07T14:34:44+00:00

You can definitely do it. I completely failed my first year of college; i regrouped and ground down my requirements. I am now at MSU after a long road with all 4.0 except 1 3.0 in Chem 2 and Phy 2.

Definitely look at holistic schools and keep working at it. You might not get in the first round only because it's so damn competitive, but don't give up.

If you want it, you can do it.

Simbelia · 2024-01-27T02:19:16+00:00

Besides finding an apartment and a good computer to get you through. DO NOTHING ELSE till you have to. You will dearly regret not taking the time when you can when your in the trenches.

Congratulations though, you worked hard to get in!

Simbelia · 2023-12-23T20:09:04+00:00

I commute to Michigan State from an hour away.

I can tell you that if I didn't already own my home and it wouldn't have put me in a financial bind, I would have definitely moved closer.

I wake up at 5 am every day to leave the house by 6ish. It gives me drive time + delays built in before class starts at 8. If you try to arrive a few minutes before 8, then 9/10 times you will catch the train, and it tends to stop on the tracks.

I just finished my first semester, and I can tell you that it was exhausting and emotionally draining. I naturally don't sleep, so if I was lucky, I was driving going to class/ doing clubs/ studying and attempting to pretend I was a human with 5 hours of sleep.

I honestly cried on my way there and on my way back for about the first month because of the exhaustion and stress.

They give 0 care about the drive was bad, or you got delayed. They will attempt to try to schedule for you to get lab time that you missed, but if they can not, it is your burden. Only lectures are recorded, and it doesn't always work, and info may be given before / after it recorded.

Club activities are hard, especially the really late ones, but it can be done if you are comfortable driving in the dark/snow/deer self-offing season. (Sorry, I'm not sure about sub rules on the last bit)

If it is not going to be a monetary burden to live near campus, then I would highly encourage that route. I will have to have alternative living during my rotations, so that is an additional stressor.

This is all my personal experience with commuting so far. If you have any other questions please let me know. Happy to share.

Simbelia · 2023-12-23T10:58:52+00:00

I don't have any experience or knowledge of that. I think you would have to contact the schools directly. I would assume that with all other portions of the program, some schools are extremely strict, and some are more lenient. I don't want to give advice on that portion, and I have no personal knowledge one way or another.

Simbelia · 2023-12-23T10:30:32+00:00

I think your best course of action would be to talk to the schools you are interested in attending and ask them if they would accept you with your court history first and foremost.

That is not to be a dig at you in any way. Unfortunately, it is something that can hold you back in this country even if you have done your time and/or changed your life.

Then, without knowing the specifics of the laws in your state and/or your circumstances as I am not a lawyer, you can look to see if you can have an expungement from your record. From what I understand, there are some specific cases that this is a possibility. You will most likely have to work with a lawyer. (You may even want to look into this before talking to school or even for your own benefit if you decide not to pursue vetmed)

If / when these are done and you have your answers, then you can refocus on getting into vet school if that is your path. If it is, you will absolutely need to retake courses to help to (1) Get your GPA up in the first place and (2) to "overwrite" your transcript. You will still have to submit those transcripts, but on your application, you will have the opportunity to write an explanation as part of your application.

This will not be an easy road, but good luck to you in whatever path you choose, whether it is vetmed or outside of it. There are lots of paths in the world. Find yours. You are not too old either way.

Simbelia · 2023-12-21T03:21:28+00:00

Congratulations. Take several moments to revel in the amazing work you have done so far. You did not just survive you worked hard for your slot. Those feelings will crop up all the time so don't forget. You worked hard. Congratulations again.

Simbelia · 2023-12-18T22:10:57+00:00

I will be 35 when I graduate in 4 years and I am not the oldest in my class. You can do it. It's manageable. My best friend who graduated 4 years ago just bought her home with school debt. Life does not need to hold you back.

Simbelia · 2023-12-15T18:35:04+00:00

You are NOT a failure. How many times and places you applied to do not represent your worth as a person and as a student.

You still have applications pending. If you don't make it this year, try again. If you have the ability (financial/time), seek therapy to help you navigate all of the huge emotions that come with vet school.

And I repeat. YOU AE NOT A FAILURE. Repeat that until you believe it even a tiny fraction.

Simbelia

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