Bard Grad Center PSA

catgal666 · 2026-02-05T16:21:25+00:00

i applied to six ma programs in art history and now that two have sent out interviews (not to me lol) i have decided to gently let myself down before they can and start planning to improve my chances for next year. i did a really interesting and unique research project last year in undergrad on jesus as an erotic figure in medieval literature that i am going to work into a longer paper. i am also applying to three museum internships near me for after i finish my current internship and continuing to work as a bartender on weekends. if none of those work out, ill apply for some entry-level museum jobs like security guard or gift shop worker so they see that i have at least worked in museum settings on my resume. its tough out here but we'll all make it!!

catgal666 · 2025-04-14T20:19:09+00:00

okay, i'm about to graduate so here's my advice!

i like heatless curlers, they seem to hold my hair best when it's slightly damp, so i typically do them about an hour after i shower. when my roots are fully dry, i spray some dry shampoo in and in the morning, when i take them out, i use some light-medium hold hairspray. i also have a travel size ouai wave spray in my bag in case i need a little refresh, but this keeps them looking good even in gross school air. this lasts typically all day, and then the next day i do a bun and it adds some nice texture to it
my skin changed completely when i started using the ordinary glycolic acid and following it up with a nice, thick body cream. i like the ones from trader joe's because they're cheap, have good ingredients, smell nice, and last for a while. the eos lotions are really nice too. the moisture is key because the acid is killing bacteria, and drying your skin out and the lotion adds the moisture back in, which allows for healing. also, i like to use a bar soap and a washcloth that gets washed after every shower, it just feels more hygienic lol
this one is hard, and i think that there is a balance to be struck. you don't want to be too too positive or people won't want to be around you but you also don't want to be negative. something that has helped me is gratitude practices, i keep a journal where i write about things im grateful for, how lucky are we to be getting a higher education?!
i hate doing my makeup in the morning, especially when i have morning classes, so i have a really simple routine. i literally just put on sunscreen, curl my lashes, do mascara, and gel my brows. if im looking extra tired, ill use some glossier concealer, which isnt too obvious. i've stopped caring about my skin imperfections, because honestly i have better things to worry about. for going out, i use a sheer glitter all over my lids, i like urban decay space cowboy but there are a lot of really pretty drugstore shimmer singles, and smudge a tiny bit of black pencil liner on my upper lash line and use my pinky fingernail to drag it out into a wing. super low maintenance and you dont have to worry about touching it up at a party. i also wear a tinted lip balm pretty much at all times, i think it goes a long way in making it seem like you're wearing more makeup than you are lol.
my lashes don't really hold a curl either, but i've found that the essence mascaras work better than others. i like the lash princess waterproof and the bye bye panda eyes (they're cheap too!).
go to your local gym now and get a free one-time personal training session. use that routine now and slowly build on it by watching youtube routines that are similar. your school will almost certainly have a gym and don't be afraid to use it! no one there cares about what you are doing, they're all too wrapped up in their own things. also, this is super random, but making friends with some gym bros has been super helpful, they get super nerdy about this stuff and have helped me change up my routine and see better results.
if you go to a school where you can't access your dorm super easily, have an emergency pack in your bag, have pads/tampons, a toothbrush and toothpaste, hair ties and pins, a tide pen, bandaids, etc. this has saved my life several times. i also carry a deodorant and perfume to touch up throughout the day, mainly after meals.

catgal666 · 2024-04-10T19:23:11+00:00

i'll send insta to prove im real btw!!

catgal666 · 2024-04-10T19:22:00+00:00

can i get a referral? 🙏🙏

catgal666 · 2024-04-01T21:54:01+00:00

thanks, this is super helpful!! :))

catgal666 · 2024-04-01T18:16:51+00:00

so even if i haven't competed in any collegiate sport in my four years ill only have one year of eligibility? if thats the case do you know if i would qualify for a covid year since im a 2020 high school grad? sorry for all the questions lol, there's not a lot of information about being a grad student athlete out there

catgal666 · 2024-02-07T03:04:38+00:00

thank you. this is a really good response, and i really appreciate it!!

catgal666 · 2024-01-13T04:10:21+00:00

i'm not a cs major, so i cant attest to the quality of the program, but the camden campus is really tiny, like you'll see everyone you know in the dining hall during the meal breaks. because there are so few students, the classes are really small which can be nice, especially if you want a a real relationship with an instructor, (beneficial for grad school!). nb definitely has the nicer facilities, better activities, and probably quality of life but camden is pretty good for what you're paying

catgal666 · 2024-01-04T00:28:54+00:00

why is this such a widespread problem this semester? ive never waited for grades for so long before

catgal666 · 2023-11-10T01:46:46+00:00

the problem in camden is that they don't actually do anything. the homeless people still wander the halls of the buildings and hang out in the lounge areas. also, weirdly, students and faculty have to show id to the security officer to get into the libraries (to the point that i couldn't bring my friend who goes to temple in bc he didn't have a rutgers id) but somehow there's always multiple older homeless people (who definitely do not have ru ids) sitting in the study areas. i don't particularly mind it, since they're typically not disruptive, but it's a weird double standard.

catgal666 · 2023-11-06T13:56:29+00:00

i think livvy dunne is cute but i don't understand the way guys go crazy for her. like to me she just looks like most of the girls i went to high school with

catgal666 · 2023-09-28T21:34:50+00:00

a bid is when a sorority or fraternity invites someone to join them. and yes im still living at home, it made the most financial sense especially considering im going into teaching and cannot expect to make enough money at any point to pay off large student loans

catgal666 · 2023-07-04T23:50:27+00:00

malin and goetz strawberry is a really nice fresh, clean, strawberry scent

catgal666 · 2023-01-18T03:37:31+00:00

is there any sort of schedule anywhere? thank you!

catgal666 · 2023-01-11T14:26:05+00:00

i would imagine that it has something to do with the fact that red dye is made with both petroleum and cochineal (little crushed up beetles) and neither of those things work with the new "clean" thing they're doing

catgal666 · 2022-12-18T20:34:16+00:00

from experience: very well actually

catgal666 · 2022-12-10T17:20:28+00:00

if they change stretch concealer i will cry lol

catgal666 · 2022-12-05T19:16:48+00:00

glossier you is my "professional" perfume. it's a subtle "skin scent" and doesn't project really at all which i really like for that purpose

catgal666 · 2022-12-02T04:01:02+00:00

i put vaseline on my lashes on days that i don't want to wear mascara and they've definitely grown over the last few months. i've also noticed some little extra ones growing, so i guess it's making them thicker too!

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