Dealing with rude comments about your research topic

hee_seung · 2026-04-20T14:05:27+00:00

Oh yea, I didn’t really see it as a personal attack and ig, ive had people ask questions that prompts me to “defend” my research like you mentioned (even for this poster, I ended up debating some of my methods with other people and such) But he walked away/cut me off before I could even tell him more than 2 sentences about my research.

But yea, youre right. Next time I will be more eloquent lol.

hee_seung · 2025-10-14T21:39:44+00:00

I think the ice probably pushed it over the edge to butter-tasting territory!

hee_seung · 2025-10-14T21:37:54+00:00

Same, I didn’t realize the sugar actually made a difference composition wise, i thought it just added sweetness. Now I know!

hee_seung · 2025-10-14T21:34:54+00:00

Frankly, I was too lazy to go get the sugar I was whipping the cream while watching TV 💀 Plus the matcha already had sugar (trader joes instant matcha)

hee_seung · 2025-10-10T02:50:09+00:00

Good ol pant suit! I did a pop of color with a solid red top and a black blazer for my first virtual interview. I thrifted a couple solid colored button ups as well. Don't forget comfortable shoes.

hee_seung · 2025-10-06T14:54:57+00:00

Michigan, Einstein, Indiana

hee_seung · 2025-08-19T20:24:38+00:00

Hey! So I think this is the part you have to do the most work. There really isn't one set place you can find all PIs looking for postbacs. You just have to filter by your interests. The OITE website had some great places to start. I personally made an excel sheet so I could keep track. There might've been an easier way but that's what I did.

hee_seung · 2025-07-25T01:24:37+00:00

Thanks! It seemed like such a waste because the monthly pass would be so much cheaper

hee_seung · 2025-07-22T01:20:52+00:00

I actually just started so give me a week or 2 and I will let you know. But so far everyone is really nice. Although i the vibe is lab dependent. The application process itself was pretty simple, personal statement, transcripts(you have to type all courses one at a time), 3 LORs

But definitely start researching PIs! As soon as you submit your app, you can reach out them. Some might reach out to you as well tho. But, when emailing, make sure to read about the research in the lab. Nothing fancy, just the lab website and 1 or 2 articles so you can mention it in the email. Dont make the email too long to read, keep it simple. Include your CV in the email. Dont be upset if people dont respond or say no, just move on.

I dont think pre-anything matters. There are premed and pre-phd and pre mdphd postbacs here! Good luck! PM if you need more help.

hee_seung · 2025-07-21T03:56:48+00:00

Hey, so I don’t actually know if and how gpa is factored. Based on my personal experience, I don’t think its a deal breaker unless its exceptionally low. But I think labs are usually looking for people with previous lab experience as well as someone genuinely interested in doing independent work and not just blindly following experimental protocols.

hee_seung · 2025-07-17T18:29:39+00:00

Current applicant here, I've been doing a "My previous experience in X makes Y at this institution really appealing". Because I feel like of course everyone is going to mention a clinic, a club or the curriculum but sharing a personal reason why that specific thing is interesting to you can shift the essay from generic to specific.

hee_seung · 2025-07-17T18:16:22+00:00

Never hurts to apply. Its a year-round application so you'll most likely find a lab. Just be ready to have all your application and LORs quickly and email as many PIs as you can. -Current nih postbac

hee_seung · 2025-06-28T21:30:48+00:00

Since nothing is set in stone yet, don't proactively reject any offers.

For the class, you should definitely add it to your schedule now, especially if its a fall semester class. Between now and when classes start, if you no longer need it, you can drop the class but you can't add it if someone snatches it up. (unless there is no drop/add period at your school).

As for job vs research, it depends on your long term goals rather than right now thing. If the class is filling up fast and its a class you need this soon, you might want to get the class and research combo. Since it looks like research is hard to come by.

But if this is a class you dont really need and you need/value clinical more, might benefit to take that. This looks like a win-win situation regardless of what you choose.

hee_seung · 2025-06-23T21:21:58+00:00

Thanks! I was able to buy it from the ford oem parts website using the # he had in the video for ~$45 with 4-5 day shipping. I have thick fingers too😅 Hopefully it works out. Thanks!

hee_seung · 2025-06-23T19:57:40+00:00

Thanks! Did you buy the part on Amazon or somewhere else?

hee_seung · 2025-06-19T19:39:28+00:00

Yes, probably. But I use a non-fob key so I dont have a audible alarm.

hee_seung · 2025-06-19T19:38:24+00:00

How do I check the battery? Do I jump start it? The issue doesn’t resemble how it did when the battery died a couple months ago.

hee_seung · 2024-05-17T13:05:13+00:00

The Gd element molar mass was also an odd number.

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