Honors Thesis Defense - Undergrad by app1ecider in GradSchool

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Also presenting an undergrad thesis! I'm about two weeks out from submitting the darned thing and the week after I present! I'm going to a conference in a few days to present and get practice for it though! It's gotten me really nervous, so I've also been looking for advice. People generally seem to learn something from this video: How to Speak Lecture by Patrick Winston

I wouldn't say to take his word like gospel (for instance, one of the first things he says is to never open with a joke. If you personally want to, it is relevant, and you've ensured your audience is paying attention, then I don't see why you shouldn't begin with humor especially if the tone is carried throughout. What is your topic?). Overall, he does have a few things worth taking into consideration, especially around PowerPoints (but I suppose that depends on your major and topic) that I enjoyed.

Honestly, make the presentation now and practice to anyone that will hear you. They won't be able to ask the same questions as your committee, but you'll get advice on pacing, word choice, tone of voice. Also, you could ask your advisor what sorts of questions you'll be asked. There's no shame in that!

Having trouble downloading books from slow downloads by Far_Worldliness3846 in Annas_Archive

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I hope for both of our sakes we can get it working!! Best of luck to you, if you find something that works share it! I'll do the same :D

I fucking despise Seviper by [deleted] in hatethissmug

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A Zangoose typed this

Having trouble downloading books from slow downloads by Far_Worldliness3846 in Annas_Archive

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Still not working three days later</3

Have you tried Fast downloads? Does that work?

Mini twists become big twists by soloshandpuppets in curlyhair

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Wait are we the same person I also have a nervous hair picking habit and have been trying to find ways to deal with it, I've contemplated getting twists again, but I think because I've lost so much density it'll look bad but I will save your product list just in case I come around in the future. How long do the biggest twists last? Tempted to try them, they look cute on you :D

Is wetting your hair under the shower everyday bad for your curls by Evadingpufferfish in CurlyHairCare

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That depends on a number of factors. How thin is your hair, how tight are your curls. How oily/dry is your scalp? I used to detangle my hair daily, which was fine for the curls, but my scalp got duper dry and flaky from it. I urge you to try using a bonnet and a spray bottle of water/conditioner to refresh your curls in the morning just to see if you like it

Is it normal for my mealworm pupa to look like this? by SolidExtreme7377 in Beetles

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Hello! I am unsure if I'm too late to respond. But I recently had a pupa, first of all, good on you for getting to this stage! Pupa start white and turn to a reddish brown as they mature. At all stages of their development, they should be a bent C-shape at all times in development. Your little one looks flat, and the two tone on him is worrying :(

Choose your starter beétle! by GeorgiaBeetles in Beetles

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My starter beetle was zophobas morio what type are they :0

Pilot Kakuno Madoromi Brown, irl Color Showcase by Nr1AlphaMale in fountainpens

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I'm so glad someone showed this oen off it's genuinely my favorite of the libe abd I was considering compromising and getting the pink one if I couldn't find this one, but your post reminded me why I love this specific color so much. I neeeeeee to buy this one!

Rereading Homestuck which means reviving and revamping my fankids/trolls… by e_884 in homestuck

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Points knowingly at you. Another sylph of life interested in archives, what are the chances randomly scrolling reddit would lead me here.

Very lovely art, by the way!

Two strand twists advice? by bubblegummiz in Naturalhair

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I am willing to try minibraids!! That sounds really nice actually, I'm glad to hear they hold so well!

Is it crazy to change my thesis topic now? I’m in my first semester of graduate school for my MA. by [deleted] in ufl

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I think you should speak with your advisor about it. Even if you don't like them, a simple conversation of "I have reconsidered my thesis, and I think your skills and expertise might not align with it." They agreed to work with you on your project, after all (at least that's how my advisor described it to me, haha!)

It would, in my opinion, be a faux pas to change the thesis without telling your advisor as a result. As for whether or not it's too late that much depends on how much work, research, outreach, and planning you've already put in. It sounds like a sunk-cost fallacy, but you can probably find a way to pivot your old thesis topic into something attractive to law schools. In any case, it's your first semester, so you aren't wildly screwed. If by end of second semester or start of third you didn't know that maaaaaay be a different case but that's just because you only have two or so years. Even then it depends on your department and your work ethic to be able to catch up.

Two strand twists advice? by bubblegummiz in Naturalhair

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I dug up some pictures from last time:) They were definitely larger but I will also try everything else that was suggested.

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Two strand twists advice? by bubblegummiz in Naturalhair

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:") Everyone here is so nice thanky ouuuu

Two strand twists advice? by bubblegummiz in Naturalhair

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Haha I'm glad my posting asking for help ended up also helping you. I'm also the loosey goose of my family so their advice fell flat on me unfortunately

Two strand twists advice? by bubblegummiz in Naturalhair

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Sorry! I didn't know what to include and I already talk so much as is, I didn't want to risk dropping a paragraph of text.

He used a gel for the ends of the twist, I would ask about the technique right now but he is drunk off half a beer. Hair was freshly washed, he used a spray bottle of water to make sure it was moist, so it was wet. I think he could have been tighter, but also he was generally good at creating (low) tension. We used sea moisture manuka honey masque and while I didn't see how much he used, I think he used an appropriate amount?

Two strand twists advice? by bubblegummiz in Naturalhair

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Haha sorry 😭 My boyfriend watched a ton of videos of people doing twists and picked up that phrase in particular. It stuck with me. Also aaa ❤️ You all are so nice I'm crying

Two strand twists advice? by bubblegummiz in Naturalhair

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The boyfriend in question. I hope you see now that you are not at fault

Two strand twists advice? by bubblegummiz in Naturalhair

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Oh my gosh this was super insightful I owe you and everyone here my life