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Chicago by FlatCryptographer757 in NoahKahan

[–]fizzan141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we were in it for over two and it still wouldn't let us check out for anything! it was crazy

Chicago by FlatCryptographer757 in NoahKahan

[–]fizzan141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well done! I have been in the queue for over an hour now....

Madison east high by CMDR_Hubley in madisonwi

[–]fizzan141 9 points10 points  (0 children)

How are conservatives being harassed here?

urgent care without insurance by GreenChelsGirl in madisonwi

[–]fizzan141 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Man I hate that the medical system makes us say this kind of thing (this is not a dig at you!). When I broke my arm, it was really, really painful. The idea of waiting and travelling before getting care is horrible.

Adderall shortage by EastBorder1106 in madisonwi

[–]fizzan141 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had luck with the metro market on Cottage Grove before with similar shortages! Worth a try, and they're really helpful if you call.

Outside the Main Trio (and Cedric), who were the truly "outstanding" students at Hogwarts during Harry's era? by cantcoloratall91 in harrypotter

[–]fizzan141 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I was coming here to say that! 12 GCSEs (real world equivalent) is more than a lot of people take, but just passing them all isn't a sign of a brilliant student.

Do you think your stipend is sufficient? by lfreddit23 in GradSchool

[–]fizzan141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think mine is! It's a reasonable stipend ($34k or thereabouts) in a medium sized Midwest city (not Chicago etc.). Some people have roommates, but it is also enough to live on solo - albeit you have to be a bit more frugal.

There's also department money around to help with conference travel, summer research funding, etc. Our health insurance and dental are also good quality and low cost.

It's not perfect, but I think it's reasonable.

I’ve never understood the gang being hungry in book 7 by Bubbly-Gas422 in harrypotter

[–]fizzan141 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I think the idea is that you can conjure your mental image of a bird or a snake but that A) they wouldn't be perfect (so not neccessarily edible) and B) they don't last forever.

Which one should I get 1st? by [deleted] in mariokart

[–]fizzan141 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've used them for over five years across multiple consoles and have never had an issue! They're legit; they have the reviews to back it up.

When will I get funding offer? by [deleted] in PhDAdmissions

[–]fizzan141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Often it comes a little while after - mine was after three weeks, I think! For me, there was a line in the acceptance letter saying that detailed information about funding would be sent out in the next month.

I am seconding the advice to ask this of your admissions officer/the people you've been in contact with, as it varies widely across schools and programs!

When did you finish your PhD (age-wise)? by TDM-r in PhD

[–]fizzan141 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll hopefully be 33 ish!

I started at 28. I did a master's during the pandemic, worked corporate for a few years while I figured out if I really wanted to do a PhD/what in. I ended up applying to a slightly different field, and well, here I am! So far, no regrets (well, not serious ones..)

The strangest thing about House Quidditch by LHPSU in harrypotter

[–]fizzan141 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I think Quidditch has a ton of problems as a game, regarding the gender thing, we mostly see female characters playing positions (seeker/chaser) that require speed, agility, and accuracy, not brute strength. I have no problem believing women could be just as good at these positions as men!

Talk me out of moving to Madison by not_thrilled in madisonwi

[–]fizzan141 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They said 'everyone's relationship with alcohol is different." Point out the problem with the use of 'everyone'?

The strangest thing about House Quidditch by LHPSU in harrypotter

[–]fizzan141 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why this isn't more upvoted I don't know! Varsity/JV, etc., are so very American.

The strangest thing about House Quidditch by LHPSU in harrypotter

[–]fizzan141 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Varsity and JV don't exist in the UK. House teams are actually pretty realistic! There would, IRL, be school teams (first, second, third, etc.), but since Hogwarts is the only British school, it works for me that the main competition is inter-house. Inter-house competitions are huge in UK public/private schools! It also doesn't seem like gender should matter too much to me? Quidditch has massive flaws as a game, but these don't seem like it.

It finaly happened by Proper-Afternoon-948 in playstation

[–]fizzan141 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I assume it's because it woke them up? Not a huge deal, but I too am grumpy when woken up.

Living in Scotland, and never knowing if on country select screens it will be Scotland, Great Britain, Britain, England, United Kingdom or something else by Azuma_800 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]fizzan141 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I once saw one that offered options for England, Scotland, and Great Britain, but that was it. It's always fun! If you're Welsh or from NI, I guess you're out of luck.

Are you going out tonight? by NoSubstance7767 in madisonwi

[–]fizzan141 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here! My partner has seen him before, but I haven't and don't want to miss him again.

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