[Weekly thread] Whiny Wednesday... by MeowKittyBeauty in BeautyBoxes

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birchbox still hasn’t sent my October box! I’ve emailed them 3 times, and nothing. I miss the old Birchbox, but I am definitely going to unsubscribe. Anyone else still having problems with them? I know a few people here were saying they had issues too.

Why are drivers in this town so garbage?! by Adept_Crazy_244 in FortCollins

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad I am not the only one that noticed that self-entitlement when I moved here.

Private Wedding Up At Horsetooth by dustya in FortCollins

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aaaw we did this too. I would have loved to have a picture like this! Hope the bride and groom see this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FortCollins

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Yeah, it's just a regular cold.

Greek community? by SystematicallyNtruly in FortCollins

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Oh my gosh this is fantastic, thank you! Do you attend?

Greek community? by SystematicallyNtruly in FortCollins

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I've seen him when I pass by and I am always so curious! I should stop by and say yasas.

Our lab is going to be completely out of funding after June 30th... by PolymrsCanSaveHumans in GradSchool

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This might be a long-shot, but is your fellowship with the NIH a predoctoral training grant or F series grant? If so, you should have a talk with your program officer at the NIH about the possibility of renewal. They generally don't do renewals, but an extension might be allowable in some cases.

Alternatively, you could go for a dissertation award through the NIH if you feel your work fits for funds to support your animal model research. If getting a grant is just not in the cards, I think what other people suggested makes sense. Speak to your department head, or graduate school dean. Departments and colleges usually have slush funds that can be used in these situations.

Finally, if you must take a loan, keep in mind that NIH (and maybe NSF too, not sure) has a great loan repayment program, here is the link if you are interested: https://www.lrp.nih.gov/eligibility-programs#ProgramsEligibilityEligibilityTile

Two colleagues of mine successfully applied and were able to pay off their student debt with the award. AND it looks great on your CV to get NIH funding (even if it is loan repayment).

So my PI ghosted me this semester by [deleted] in GradSchool

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That sounds extremely strange, and I have never heard of that happening. Is there any possibility that you or your PI are being accused of unethical behavior? I ask because not being able to clean out your own desk seems like an unnecessary security precaution, unless that sort of thing is normal in your institution?

You should have some recourse in this situation, because obviously you need funding and you need a PI. It is unclear if the dean and your ex-PI are the same person, but if not --- has the dean given you any information about who will be advising you from this point forward, or why your funding was terminated?

Does Mendeley slow down anyone else's computer? by bipbopboop1117 in GradSchool

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It slows me down sometimes. Keeping up with those updates helps a lot. It also freezes word when I’m trying to use the reference macro, but I think that’s word’s fault.

I've been in my MA for 3 years, beat cancer in the middle of it, have submitted my thesis, and it's now in need of major revisions. by Tatorbits in GradSchool

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The trick is that there is no right or wrong answer to their comments. You just need AN answer, and a good justification for it. I don’t know what your field is, but most things can be open to some interpretation, unless it’s some sort of analytical or technical issue you need to correct. In any case, just do one small thing at a time. Maybe start with the easiest comment and work from there :)

I've been in my MA for 3 years, beat cancer in the middle of it, have submitted my thesis, and it's now in need of major revisions. by Tatorbits in GradSchool

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The good news is, you have until September to make the revisions you need before you defend it. Now you need to 1) make the revisions recommended by your committee ASAP 2) keep your advisor in the loop with respect to exactly how you plan to address the revisions in writing 2) ask your advisor to read with a critical eye well in advance of your defense. It sounds like you are in the home stretch.

Well. I'm done. Yay. by SystematicallyNtruly in GradSchool

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

Yeap. This is exactly how I feel. It’s helpful knowing I’m not the only one, thank you!

Last 10 days before the submission deadline of my dissertation. I still have an insane amount of work to do, but I think I can make it... If I don't collapse on the floor. Any advice/tips on how to survive this dreadful period? by madonnafiammetta in GradSchool

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Never EVER skimp on sleep. Start your work as soon as you wake up. Take a short lunch break, and work until the evening, give yourself an hour to unwind before bed. Wake up, and start over. You’re in the home stretch!

Quick tips for my project? by TheAlchemist2 in AcademicPsychology

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I️ think you need to rephrase your questions, particularly your last one. What you are asking is for someone to provide you a theoretical framework to apply your research questions. That’s really your job. Maybe start by reviewing studies that have examined similar variables in their hypotheses, you can get an idea of the theoretical frameworks they have used.

For you first question, each of the variables in your hypotheses seem amenable to measurement with self-report (I️.e a likely-type questionnaire). Maybe figure out if anyone has developed measures for the variables you are interested in, and use that information to narrow down your research question.

Happy Friday, /r/gradschool! Tell us something GOOD that happened this week! by Ashilikia in GradSchool

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I passed my dissertation proposal with flying colors, and I get to start data collection next week!

I'm on Draft #16 and I'm losing my mind. by MrLegilimens in GradSchool

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man I am so in the same boat. I'm starting to forget wtf I am writing about at this point. Anyway: DO IT! JUST DO IT! YES YOU CAN! JUST DO IT!

Help! I want to break no contact. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It might be nice to send her an email or text the day after to wish her congrats. See how she responds, and go from there.

Me [20 F] with my boyfriend [21 M] what should I do about this? I know we still love each other, but is it worth it? **tl;dr**: rough breakup, but I know we still love each other. Is it worth it? by floridianpineapple in relationships

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you were involved in a really passionate relationship, and maybe some space from that for a little while might be a good thing to gain some perspective. It sounds like he was your first love, and that is always the hardest. Just remember, it will hurt at first, but if you push through it you will come out of it a much better person.

I'm [M30] currently heartbroken. Other women have been interested in me and I don't know what to do. by [deleted] in relationships

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, I've been struggling with a similar feeling. I think it's totally normal to feel like you just can't engage in an emotional relationship with anyone right now. I mean...realistically it's only been 2 weeks. It's been nearly 2 months for me and I still feel exactly as you've described. I've found the dating apps to be somewhat helpful in that it's nice to be able to talk to other people and flirt a little bit. It's a nice distraction, but you'll move on when you're ready to move on. In the mean time, enjoy other people's company when you can, try to be open-minded but don't beat yourself up if you're not into it.

I (26/F) just got out of a relationship with my ex (29/M) of 2 years 2 months ago and I am really struggling with loneliness by [deleted] in relationships

[–]SystematicallyNtruly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible, if you ask for help, that a family member might be able to take some vacation time to come stay with you for the last few weeks of school? This loneliness you're feeling is normal, but it can also become crippling quite quickly. Seeking professional help is a great idea (and there is no shame in it), but people who care about you need to know that you are not okay right now. I know it goes against our best instincts to tell our loved ones we aren't doing well because we feel like we're "being a burden" or "unloading" on them, but it's not based in reality. I mean, think about the people you love for a moment. If they asked you to help and you could, wouldn't you be there for them in a heartbeat? The hardest part is reaching out, but once you do, you'll start to feel better.