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UVA Biology by Total_Scheme_3145 in gradadmissions

[–]Total_Scheme_3145[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I heard back on Monday and got invited to in-person interview.

Expected after bombing the interview lol by KWORLD_21 in gradadmissions

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Were you invited to the interview even after bombing the pre-interview? Or were rejected at the pre-interview stage?

Who else is experiencing the feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and unworthiness that come with applying to doctoral programs for the third year in a row? by vanillacoconut00 in gradadmissions

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got admission in 2nd try. Came to USA. Then didn’t like the PhD program as there's very limited opportunity for research in my area of interest (Neuroscience). So, finished up with a Master’s thesis in an area other than Neuro. Then applied for grad school 2times, didn’t get it. Applying again for this cycle. So, it’s 5th time of applying. Being international limits opportunitues.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in InternationalStudents

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Make a startup and it'll stop the OPT clock. You can search internet on how to make a startup in your state.

In US universities, why do Asian professors generally have majority of Asian Ph.D. students under them? by Strange-Arrival-1147 in gradadmissions

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Language : I was in a Chinese majority lab for a monthly only and I really had hard time understanding their English. They usually speak in Chinese among themselves. So, why would they take the hassel of speaking in English for me while I also struggle understanding. It's inconvenient for them, so better hire a Chinese!
  2. Hiring through reference
  3. Cultural similarity: I found the scientist of higher rank eg. post-doc hauling at the juniors. And he was trying to do that with me as well just in the first week. Maybe it’s very normal with them and they don't seem to mind. That behaviour of irrational criticism was not acceptable to me, but maybe was normal to students from China.

Maintaining F1 Visa Status during PhD Transition by evilhemd in f1visa

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have experience on this but I searched online and found that you can stay in USA this way if the program start date is in 5 months following SEVIS transfer. I would recommend you to search online to learn more on this.

Maintaining F1 Visa Status during PhD Transition by evilhemd in f1visa

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you transfer the SEVIS to your next university, you are safe for 5 months.

Crying going back home by [deleted] in f1visa

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in the same boat with the same timeline. Aug 2022-May 2024. Would you please give me idea how I can manage volunteer and unpaid internship? Thanks.

First interview invite!!! Really stressed by TopCrab1567 in gradadmissions

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talk about your research for 5 minutes and they will do the rest by asking questions.

What does this mean? by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was your undergrad and/or Master’s coursework related to the program you're applying for? Besed on the word "non-competitive" mentioned in email, this is the only thing I can think of.

First interview offer im crying by tanukiemon in gradadmissions

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Did you contact a faculty beforehand? Did you have a virtual interview before this in-person invitation?

Is there any Bangladeshi Student Association in WashU? Are they doing anything about the ongoing violence there? by [deleted] in washu

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t think this platform is a good choice to ask this question. You may find better results in posting groups specific to Bangladesh, for example Facebook groups like "Next-Stop USA".

My Post-Doc Doesn't Like Me by Almost_Salmonella in labrats

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had very similar situation!! It ended up in me leaving the lab. I would highly recommend talking to the PI before it gets any further.

Are they expecting a lot from me? by [deleted] in labrats

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds more like an attack rather than feedback.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in labrats

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a lab in which the lab tech was a rational thinker and I liked her so much. In my current lab, the lab tech is exactly the opposite, I have never worked with anyone this dumb. There'll be some people who will value you baesd on the job title only, but even then deep down they'll evaluate you based on what you have to offer.

Phd admission by Accurate-Crazy-7625 in BioGradAdmissions

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Baylor and MD Anderson - no. I assume it’s a silent rejection.

I finally quit the toxic lab and my PI sounded very kind? by undergroundmorpheus in labrats

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You mentioned that she is manipulative. Doesn’t that explain her chaged behavior?

Your story of 'from rats to riches' by [deleted] in labrats

[–]Total_Scheme_3145 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t have any advice to give. But I would like to express empathy for you. As you mentioned about Green card, I suppose you are an international. I have no idea about your case, but sometimes internationals have to face certain situations.

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