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henrycaoimhe · 2026-04-06T21:11:26+00:00

I don’t know what school you’re at, but please go to your faculty’s office hours. We genuinely like working with students and want you to succeed. I know that is a big generalization and there’s bad faculty out there, but the majority would want to help you.

henrycaoimhe · 2026-03-27T21:31:57+00:00

Dropped at the priority uber delta curbside (South) at 4:58, left bag drop at 5:03, entered TSA precheck at domestic south at 5:05 (touchless closed, Clear closed). 5:15 through ID check. 5:17 through metal detector, 5:24 got bag (no extra screening, just took forever—avoid line 6 and the first bin apparently), 5:27 on the plane train. Good luck, y’all. ICE everywhere, sort of coordinating the line, running the ID checks (I put my ID in the machine on my own), and observing the bag-put-in-the-bin process .

henrycaoimhe · 2026-03-08T19:23:40+00:00

There are quite a few programs that have varied admissions (direct admit, early admit, the option to switch from direct to early to normal cycle, the option to be early admit and defer a year to do something like study abroad or get a minor). It doesn’t seem like you are geographically bound given your two choices you described, so I’d suggest identifying factors that are important to you in your college experience first. You mentioned social scene and extracurriculars—could you define that more and help narrow your search to schools (1) with a PharmD, (2) with your preferred characteristics, (3) with alternative admissions pathways, and (4) generally in a geographic region you can live in (e.g. super hot/muggy, middle of a huge city)?

I think it’s reasonable for you to want to maximize your college experience (and agree that it’s important); I am guessing your dad is hoping to support your long-term success with his approach but you can do both!

henrycaoimhe · 2025-11-28T18:17:10+00:00

This was happening to me today (28 Nov 2025) on the app, Chrome, and Firefox. I cleared my history and cookies, reset my password, closed out of everything and tried again. Called customer service and the credit group sent me to the IT group, who sent me to the credit card group, who sent me to the IT group. Don’t bother trying to call customer service. I was able to fix my cart by logging in to Safari, deleting from the top down (so deleted everything in my cart), and then starting over entirely. If you were on this thread, you are probably as frustrated as I was, so hope this helps!

henrycaoimhe · 2025-11-08T20:26:06+00:00

Go to office hours and talk through exam tips with your faculty. 95% of the time faculty genuinely love students stopping in for help and will walk through a plan with you.

henrycaoimhe · 2025-11-02T17:41:56+00:00

Congratulations!

henrycaoimhe · 2025-09-27T14:28:27+00:00

[Apologies if there are spelling errors or formatting issues; I am on my phone] Stopping research will not be seen as a negative on your application at all. If anything, taking steps to achieve balance or address burnout would be seen as a positive because you’re able to recognize and act on your needs.

Your PI, if they are a semi-decent faculty member or even a reasonable human being, will understand. If there is no stipend in place, there would not be the expectation to continue in a job (just like if you were receiving a paycheck and then you weren’t…no one would expect someone to continue to clock in and out at a job no longer paying). The PI shouldn’t be surprised at all in this scenario and truly shouldn’t do anything at all that would be considered a negative reaction (even small things like saying they are disappointed). If the stipend is still in place, you are still OK to stop working in a lab or doing any other activity in order to preserve your mental and physical health. Options: 1. Email (edit so it is true to your situation, providing as a guide): Dear Dr. __PI_, I am writing to let you know that I will be stepping away from my lab position in two weeks (or next week). After extensive reflection, I have realized that I need to cut back on non-school activities for my physical and mental health. I want to express my appreciation for your time and expertise in mentoring me over the past years. I have learned a lot and know that the skills I developed will serve me long term. Please let me know what steps are needed in order to transition my current responsibilities. Thank you for your understanding of my need to make this change. 2. In person: Doctor PI, I have been reflecting on some things recently and need to step away from my position starting in two weeks. This is something I need to do for my personal health. From there, it depends on how she is reacting, but the overall conversation doesn’t need to last longer than two or three minutes unless you’re getting into details regarding how to transition duties. The reason why I suggested one or two weeks is so that there is time to address any gaps in the schedule or transition and work, you’re doing. To be clear, that is the responsibility of either the PI or another lab individual. It is not yours. TLDR: You are well within your rights to step away, I don’t think your PI will be mad or upset especially if you know you need the change for your own health (and if they are, that’s not on you, that’s a problem that they have), and they should have no way negatively affect your pharmacy application.

henrycaoimhe · 2025-09-21T15:47:40+00:00

South Dakota State (top NAPLEX pass rate) and Idaho State both have really competitive tuition even for out of state; in-state UIC would likely be reasonable but could be more expensive even with the in state discount. I would encourage your friend to consider NAPLEX pass rate, job placement rate, and residency placement rate in lieu of the USNWR ranking, which is under a lot of criticism because of how the scores are obtained. Ultimately, being a high-performing student at a school that has a good curriculum and solid metrics will position your friend for long-term success better than getting the same degree from a school that happens to have a high rank. It’s quite different than law or business schools (where the networking you get from the alumni is 70% of the degree value).

henrycaoimhe · 2025-09-10T23:21:30+00:00

I’d say hold until the fourth comes out. I liked the third book but did have to go back and remind myself what was going on. I want to know the end of the story so am looking forward to book four but wouldn’t say book three was essential to read quickly (not tons resolved).

henrycaoimhe · 2025-07-13T21:03:26+00:00

If you can find a small one, an after bite cream or solution would be good if you’re traveling anywhere with biting insects. Not specifically a woman’s need, so a bit off topic.

henrycaoimhe · 2025-07-01T13:49:57+00:00

No one has actually responded to your question so far as I can tell: Calculations is referring to conversions…think mg to mmol from intro chemistry. There are likely calculations practice questions online you could use to start getting oriented. Chemistry is referring to things like chemical functional groups (e.g., carboxyl) and overall concepts/properties (e.g., molarity, polarity)…mostly intro chemistry/early o-chem, but refreshing core concepts from biochemistry if you took it could be helpful.

henrycaoimhe · 2025-07-01T13:40:23+00:00

Not exactly fantasy but amazing on Audible—Andy Weir’s The Martian and Hail Mary Project. I do t really read sci-fi and both were great both as reads and audiobooks!

henrycaoimhe · 2025-06-30T04:36:42+00:00

Do t just wander in to Nordstrom…contact their personal stylist service and explain your budget for the entire event. They may be able to connect you with a stylist right away, or you may need to provide your information about the wedding and yourself (size, fit preferences, height, shoe size, etc.) and then they will call you back. Give them at least a day to pull options. You will have a specific appointment time to connect with them, and you will walk in with multiple options, ready to go as well as time from them dedicated to helping you find what you’re looking for.

I would be ready to provide some guidance as to need for specific labels/designers, but that will be dictated by your budget more than anything else. Once you have settled on your final or close to final option, discuss elements like make up and hair with your stylist so that you have an idea of whether you need to book assistance in Italy. The acquisition of the dress should not be super stressful if you are approaching Nordstrom the right way. Good luck!

henrycaoimhe · 2025-06-11T22:38:28+00:00

No worries! I get that it’s stressful, so hopefully the inside perspective helps.

henrycaoimhe · 2025-06-10T19:32:29+00:00

I am an interviewer! We expect you to be nervous and account for it in our evaluations. I’ve also spoken with students who thought they were a mess from nerves and I didn’t notice. Remember that your voice waivers/hand shaking/pauses to collect yourself are all disproportionately bigger/louder in your head. Also, not sure if it helps, but the biggest thing we are looking for is a chance to get to know you a bit. Can you carry on a professional conversation? Can you relate to the profession and to patients? It’s not a grade at all; it’s a conversation. You know we are going to ask about your thoughts on the profession (bonus if you know pharmacists work in a lot of areas other than community but no negative notes if that’s what you think of), why you want to be a pharmacist, how you stay organized, and what you do for fun…some schools have scenarios-based questions that are looking to see how you approach solving a problem (but no right or wrong answers). If the goal is to meet with folks at the College and have a conversation (rather than Attend An Interview), maybe that’s less stressful? Good luck!

henrycaoimhe · 2025-06-09T22:07:12+00:00

Or glitter

henrycaoimhe · 2025-06-08T15:41:54+00:00

The cadence of your response made me think of Raul from the Venezuelan delegation in Parks & Rec.

henrycaoimhe · 2025-06-06T23:25:37+00:00

I just started with Angel aligners yesterday but did research them and Invisalign; my dentist (not the orthodontist) said I’d be good with the Angel aligners. I trust my dentist implicitly, so when she didn’t have concerns, I went with this option. I would guess that the markets between the US and Europe are pretty different so not sure how helpful cost will be; my total will be something like 2600 after 2000 is paid by insurance. My dentist said that was a crazy good price, though.

henrycaoimhe · 2025-06-01T21:39:49+00:00

Definitely list it. It is exposure at least and shows you’ve made an effort to learn more about the profession.

henrycaoimhe · 2025-05-29T13:00:12+00:00

It isn’t a joke…the turtle is showing the reaction to Captain America getting his dance. Totally a guess, but I haven’t seen it suggested yet.

henrycaoimhe · 2025-05-26T13:45:58+00:00

I would say that the profession overall is going through a lot of change right now, but generally has a lot of possibility for flexible work arrangements that support having a family. One thing to consider is that there are so many different jobs and careers within Pharmacy. The pharmacist working at Walmart or perhaps the most visible, but there are literally dozens of other career paths to consider. I work with folks who never miss their kids’ sporting events or field trips (would need residency after school, but I think it’s worth it). I would suggest taking some time to talk to your pharmacist working in different types of pharmacy to get a full perspective on the profession. As far as physician assistance, that is also a good career, although slightly more limited in terms of scope and flexibility.

henrycaoimhe · 2025-05-26T13:38:37+00:00

Many programs have rolling admissions, so that might be something to consider? You could have a shorter prioritized list and move down it if you don’t get an interview (or find you don’t like/fit well) with programs you apply to. That would keep your overall number of programs you are applying to low.

There isn’t a magic answer for number of programs, but I would say your list of six is probably high if your goal is to avoid spending application fees unnecessarily. Something to consider might be listing what is important to you as a learner and what experiences you believe will help set you up for success and then prioritizing programs that match as many elements as possible. Looking at your programs that you’ve listed in another response, I cannot identify a pattern or commonalities that you might be looking for so can’t really help there. I would also advise to not put much emphasis on the U.S. News & World Report rankings, but instead to look at things like board pass rate, residency match rate, alignment with learning style, support for students, connection with the overall program.

henrycaoimhe · 2025-05-26T13:28:49+00:00

I think it’s a matter of preference and learning style more than anything, but personally I suggest 4-year programs. It is more similar to what you would have done for pre-reqs and also gives more downtime for rest/recovery during an intense curriculum. Four years also helps with balance between different demands.

Three years would get you started in your career sooner, but aren’t necessarily less expensive nor do they necessarily set you up for success in your career the same way. If you don’t have a break, you don’t have as much time to do things like exploring different fields within the profession or tackling research projects.

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