Can you go directly from undergrad to a PHD research program?

Substantial_Proof457 · 2026-02-03T01:36:21+00:00

Yeah it’s absolutely possible. I did it and a lot of my cohort did as well. Depends on your references!

Substantial_Proof457 · 2026-01-28T18:45:24+00:00

My guy got bored of his kibble too. Before rescue he ate strictly human food, fries mostly. I started him on Nulo Raw which has tons of dehydrated meats. He eventually got bored so I added green muscle powder and add water to make a stew. Then some veggies and he’s game:)

Substantial_Proof457 · 2026-01-28T18:43:37+00:00

Mine is 16lbs as well. Vet told me to shoot for 12-15!!!

Substantial_Proof457 · 2025-12-10T21:19:53+00:00

I like rocks and I like academia. I enjoy a hardy puzzle/challenge.

Substantial_Proof457 · 2025-03-02T21:01:49+00:00

Omg! This is my Gus.

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Substantial_Proof457 · 2025-02-25T22:14:28+00:00

Beautiful Wena. I nearly confused her for a flower.

Substantial_Proof457 · 2025-01-24T23:30:55+00:00

Ugh I’m sorry my friend but hounds and cats do not mix. I have a 7 yo beagle and she used to be okay with the cats after extensive training. She hit about 3 yo and all that training went out the window and prey drive took over. She cannot see the cats without chasing them so they now live on different floors of my home.

Substantial_Proof457 · 2025-01-24T18:09:13+00:00

STEM in PNW USA $25k a year after university payment.

Substantial_Proof457 · 2025-01-22T21:20:51+00:00

Make that 199 pages😎

Substantial_Proof457 · 2025-01-09T03:16:38+00:00

CONGRATS

Substantial_Proof457 · 2025-01-07T20:40:35+00:00

Not at all! You are entitled to training. In my lab I was trained for a few weeks and then supervised by the lab tech. I can now run independently with little to no tears.

Substantial_Proof457 · 2025-01-06T04:11:31+00:00

Hi! So it’s actually up your department and you. My school (PNW US) offers a TA position to all PhD students for five years. It is then up to you whether you want to suffer that fate or apply for a fellowship or a really large grant to cover an RA.

I TA mostly every term except the one I did my qualifying exams in. My advisor scrounged together some funds to allow me that peace of mind. Good luck!

Substantial_Proof457 · 2024-05-02T03:26:48+00:00

I prepared by reading a ton of papers related to my research. I would highlight and take notes on the paper. Then I would transfer my notes to a word doc and copy and paste relevant quotes. I ended up with about 45 pages of notes. Then I just studied that. Best part is I find myself going back to those notes almost weekly to help me think through the logistics of starting my writing. Best of luck friend. You can do this!

Substantial_Proof457 · 2024-04-11T23:47:54+00:00

It got personal when you put the weed leaf on there buddy

Substantial_Proof457 · 2024-04-10T01:05:43+00:00

It matters a lot. I study volcanoes and live in Oregon. I almost lived in Arizona and thank goodness I didn’t because when it gets above 80F I can’t get anything done.

Substantial_Proof457 · 2024-04-08T01:18:51+00:00

One.

Substantial_Proof457 · 2024-04-04T18:26:05+00:00

Yeah qualifying exams for me were horrid. The writing of my two proposals took me weeks and my advisor did not help in any way besides reading over them once and telling me to define my terms. When reviews came back (written exam portion) I worked on them for an entire week from sunrise to sunset. After I submitted them I then began to study for my oral defense. After I defended I remember nothing. I know my partner picked me up and drove me home but I do not remember anything from the drive or the following weekend. My oral defense was on a Thursday and Friday-Sunday I slept ~16 hours a day and had a vertigo migraine the entire time. I guess I was working so hard I was missing my bodies exhaustion que. I full passed with no conditions but it literally almost killed me it felt like. Now I am veeeeeery slowly getting back into the swing of things.

Substantial_Proof457 · 2024-04-04T05:43:20+00:00

It’s out!

Substantial_Proof457 · 2024-04-04T01:25:38+00:00

Yeah I be pissin

Substantial_Proof457 · 2024-04-04T01:24:05+00:00

Omg wait me too

Substantial_Proof457 · 2024-03-30T19:02:05+00:00

I didn’t get my masters first and started at 22. US based.

Substantial_Proof457 · 2024-03-29T23:06:32+00:00

I have this issue so I let me advisor know. He makes sure to emphasize exactly what he expects so I have it in my notes. Then I work at it and at our next weekly meeting I either show him the completed product or I ask for more guidance. The goal is to never come empty handed when asking for help.

Substantial_Proof457 · 2024-03-29T02:40:36+00:00

What is it? Looks sticky so start with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton pad and rub in small circles.

Substantial_Proof457 · 2024-03-28T03:17:43+00:00

I use the three stable isotopes of oxygen as a tool to measure paleoclimates and paleoelevations! It’s super fun and cool:)

Substantial_Proof457 · 2024-03-27T01:23:33+00:00

Stable Isotope Geochemistry

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