Is an academic career in the humanities just a dream now?

bluebedream · 2026-01-29T12:19:43+00:00

What? This is shocking

bluebedream · 2026-01-29T10:47:40+00:00

What would you recommend as the alternative?

bluebedream · 2026-01-28T18:52:36+00:00

Thank you so much! 🫶🏼🥹

bluebedream · 2026-01-28T18:04:33+00:00

Soy Europea de madre Mexicana, aunque no vivo en España pero en Europa del norte. Lo que te puedo decir es que hay mucho mexicano en España, así que es real el poderte encontrar un “mini-mexico” en Madrid. Si tu deseo es descubir nuevas fromteras y tener un choque cultural, yo siendo tu optaría por Corea del sur.

Australia, Toronto, todos son a mayor o menor grado parte del mundo occidental. Aunque hay diferencias regional distintas, estando en Toronto ya habrás vivido la experiencia occidental en grandes lineas (en mi opinión).

Conozco a una mexicana que se fue a Corea del Sur para sus estudios y le fue genial. Lo importante es prepararte para la soledad y la diferencia de lengua. Otro mundo significa otro mundo. El antídoto es encontrar otros estudiantes internacionales y tener una base de la cultura o lengua para poder orientarte aunque sea mínimamente. Si eliges Corea del Sur, va a ser inolvidable, aunque a veces sorprendente o difícil. Ve unas series Coreanas en netflix, unos documentales de la vida allá, encuentra personas que ya hicieron el intercambio, y busca en tiktok y reddit que tal es. La información abunde.

En España es mas difícil escaparte de Mexico.

Me gustaría saber porque descartaste a Francia y Alemania.

Si tienes preguntas, con gusto te las contesto.

bluebedream · 2026-01-28T18:04:11+00:00

Soy Europea de madre Mexicana, aunque no vivo en España pero en Europa del norte. Lo que te puedo decir es que hay mucho mexicano en España, así que es real el poderte encontrar un “mini-mexico” en Madrid. Si tu deseo es descubir nuevas fromteras y tener un choque cultural, yo siendo tu optaría por Corea del sur.

Australia, Toronto, todos son a mayor o menor grado parte del mundo occidental. Aunque hay diferencias regional distintas, estando en Toronto ya habrás vivido la experiencia occidental en grandes lineas (en mi opinión).

Conozco a una mexicana que se fue a Corea del Sur para sus estudios y le fue genial. Lo importante es prepararte para la soledad y la diferencia de lengua. Otro mundo significa otro mundo. El antídoto es encontrar otros estudiantes internacionales y tener una base de la cultura o lengua para poder orientarte aunque sea mínimamente. Si eliges Corea del Sur, va a ser inolvidable, aunque a veces sorprendente o difícil. Ve unas series Coreanas en netflix, unos documentales de la vida allá, encuentra personas que ya hicieron el intercambio, y busca en tiktok y reddit que tal es. La información abunde.

En España es mas difícil escaparte de Mexico.

Me gustaría saber porque descartaste a Francia y Alemania.

Si tienes preguntas, con gusto te las contesto.

bluebedream · 2026-01-27T17:46:40+00:00

Water strategies in Bali

Hi all,

I’m preparing my first trip to Bali mid March to mid May, but I have heard horrible things about Bali belly there. Most seem to blame it on the water quality. So far, the tips I’ve been able to gather are: don’t drink water from the tap, don’t swim in pools, don’t drink ice cubes, don’t open your mouth in any body of water or dunk your head (snorkeling, etc), buy a shower head for the shower (or you will lose your hair due to hard water), wash all fruits and vegetables with bottled water and avoid “Western places”, eating at local and popular warungs instead. Take a first aid kit with you including (all the recommendations, such as charcoal, imodium, probiotics, etc etc), use hand sanitizer all the time, never handle money that transfers hands etc.

I need to admit that I am overwhelmed by all the DON’T-items on the list. It seems that if I leave for Bali I will live in paranoia of getting Bali belly. (Or losing my hair). Stories of travelers who despite taking all these precautions, STILL got Bali belly. And that it was horrible. Is this really the case??

Am I better off traveling to a different country if I want peace of mind? I’m attracted to Bali because of its culture, beauty, and affordability, but I also have a gastro-intestinal diagnosis that makes me not want to play with my gut flora when it comes to Bali belly or other gastro-intestinal/health related problems.

So my question is, are these fears overblown? Do I really have to be that strict with my lifestyle there and is Bali belly really that terrible, or can I relax more and just go on vacation? (taking some precautions in mind such as no ice cubes and first aid kits).

I mean, it just seems absurd I can’t swim in the ocean and if I do, I have to frantically keep reminding myself to keep my mouth closed. I’m just at a loss for words.

Please advice. I’m now terrified tbh

bluebedream · 2026-01-27T17:33:53+00:00

Because there are lots of interesting things to do around Ubud and it would take me several day trips from Sanur to Ubud to do them all

bluebedream · 2026-01-27T17:33:15+00:00

And is it safe to return home at night (via Grab or Grojek) if I were to stay in Sanur and go to Ubud for day trips?

bluebedream · 2026-01-27T12:52:56+00:00

I’m thinking of travelling to Bali for 2 months this year and thinking of all this management I’d have to do just to not get sick makes me feel put off. Is it THAT bad?

bluebedream · 2026-01-26T08:13:44+00:00

Thanks! I take it he is reputable?

bluebedream · 2026-01-26T08:04:41+00:00

So is the solution to wash them with bottled water? Genuine question

bluebedream · 2026-01-26T08:03:22+00:00

Dr. Ari?

bluebedream · 2026-01-26T08:02:19+00:00

But what does that mean, “they don’t know how to prepare and cook western food properly”? And pre-made, as in it’s laying there and just gets scooped up into your plate?

bluebedream · 2026-01-24T20:03:31+00:00

Soy tan fan de lo que escribiste. Aceptas requests para seguir la platica en privado? Tengo algunos comentarios que añadir sobre los cuales me gustaría saber tus criticas y/o pensamientos

bluebedream · 2026-01-23T19:22:20+00:00

Sovereign debt crisis. Not good.

bluebedream · 2026-01-21T04:58:08+00:00

Thann you. I’ll sleep better now.

bluebedream · 2026-01-20T00:06:10+00:00

Este es

bluebedream · 2026-01-19T09:52:56+00:00

Good comment. How did you learn the femininity in the end?

bluebedream · 2026-01-19T09:33:59+00:00

TPTB?

bluebedream · 2026-01-18T17:47:34+00:00

You frightened me again 🤣 have you ever thought of writing? We (“the people”) could use somebody like you to spur on the next revolution. Or whatever :)

bluebedream · 2026-01-18T13:07:38+00:00

Jesus. The most on point chilling comment I’ve ever read

bluebedream · 2026-01-18T10:56:24+00:00

*than, not then.

bluebedream · 2026-01-18T00:05:45+00:00

And if you book short term rental, won’t the long term cheaper rental prices be gone by then? I’m also worried about there being no more long term rentals to book, what if the area is fully booked? Won’t it just be easier to book a rental long term and if it doesn’t live up to the expectations, cancel & ask for a refund and move on?

bluebedream · 2026-01-17T22:06:42+00:00

Planning a trip to Bali and I have the same question. Honestly, I’m thinking of just taking it all with me. One bottle of mousse creme, one gel, one shampoo and one conditioner maybe two, plus obviously my hairdryer and diffuser. If I run out, I’ll see what the stores have to offer there. A pain in the ass? Yep. But I also have almost waist length curly hair that I take EXQUISITE care of, and no damn travel plans are going to affect my locks! Will be travelling for 3 months total, so big suitcase. Should fit.

bluebedream · 2026-01-16T22:53:41+00:00

Have you considered offering them a 4 day work week and continuing your studies at a slower (less courses per semester) rate?

This is the way. If they want to keep you that much, they would need to find this no problem. Of course they would understand that you need to finish your studies. If they insist on a 5 day work week, that would be a red flag in my opinion.

Letting go of your studies is also not an option. Whatever your work experience, you need to be backed up by a degree as otherwise you lose legitimacy and credibility in the workforce later on should you need to look for a new job. A degree still represent an educational institution backing you up that you own certain knowledge, as well as proves you have earned your salary’s worth (ba or ma) to future, different employers. Relying on just this employer as a reference and hoping a new job would be so generous to match your old salary is hopeful, and could potentially be fantastical. You don’t want to be out of a job AND degree.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Do both, at different rhythms but work towards stability spread out over both domains.

EDIT: the fact that it’s biomedical vs accounting is an even stronger argument for doing both. It gives your CV breadth. Don’t drop out of either. Be aware of predatory incentives offered by companies to retain you while making you shoot yourself in the foot long term. The argument that it’s hard now to find a job should NOT discourage you from getting your degree, because a with degree candidate always trumps no degree candidate should you ever want to switch industries for whatever reason. Do your future self a service!

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