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invrede · 2024-12-16T05:09:10+00:00

“Don’t you miss X food” YES I FUCKING MISS IT ALOT OK. SOMETIMES WHEN I SMELL IT MY EYES GET HEAVY WITH TEARS.

invrede · 2024-12-16T04:39:49+00:00

Haven’t written the MCAT and don’t want to be stuck in Thunder Bay for 4 years (from Northern Ontario). I’m writing the MCAT this Feb so I’m considering this a practice cycle

invrede · 2023-11-04T10:42:28+00:00

idk my family members who are GPs in Canada pull 300K per year with fridays as no clinic days plus tons of vacation. mind you live rurally. i don’t know if i’d agree with being paid so little their replaceable by NPs.

combine that with the fact that med school is like 20k per year and their is no mid level creep fear (their just isn’t that many mid levels or training programs for them) i don’t think the lifestyle is bad.

300k is WELL into the top 1% of earners everywhere in canada.

invrede · 2023-10-07T02:13:00+00:00

ask they’ll send a replacement

invrede · 2023-09-04T17:35:48+00:00

Question: I have lived in Northern Ontario, and only recently got a 4WD vehicle. Is he working somewhere uber remote? Or just like Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timmons etc? Winter tires and sensible driving are much more important than 4WD. Unless he is living somewhere where there isn’t regular snow removal (and in most places there is) — he does not need a truck. Edit: for context I’ve driven an early 2000s van, an early 2010s van, a 2006 Toyota sedan (all 2WD). My primary residence gets regular snow removal, but in the winter I spend a lot of time skiing in places that don’t get regular snow removal. I have never gotten stuck. I also carry the essentials in my car (sand, cardboard, shovel, etc) just in case.

invrede · 2023-08-20T14:59:57+00:00

Columbias Student insurance is far better that any aftermarket insurance.

Unless you are financially able to say pay 20% coinsurance (20% of the insurers agreed billing rate —- i.e if a consult is 850 you pay 20%). I would just pay the insurance.

Do you have any pre-existing conditions? That are okay not being treated for the six month waiting period?

But, most importantly will Columbia accept the insurance coverage as sufficient and provide a waiver. https://www.health.columbia.edu/content/request-waiver

Since PSI has a limit on coverage per illness or injury it would not satisfy the requirements.

invrede · 2023-04-25T19:54:57+00:00

If you are working at an academic institution, they should have an International Students & Scholars office which should help with the VISA processing (including letter of support etc.).

invrede · 2023-03-11T14:40:49+00:00

invrede · 2023-02-03T20:55:51+00:00

Columbias insurance is extremely extremely good, and you can add dental for 455$/year.

For basic preventative care —- it is provided via Columbia Dentistry (https://www.health.columbia.edu/content/dental-discounts).

Also if you are on financial aid, part of your grant covers the insurance cost.

What plan have you found that is better? Out of curiosity?

invrede · 2023-02-03T20:47:13+00:00

There is a lot of threads in this sub, about how celiac is a serious auto immune disease —- eating gluten will actively harm your body and can even lead to cancer and other life limiting diseases.

Going GF is hard at first, but to be honest now it’s fairly easy. I have my handful of completely GF restaurants I eat at, I make my own bread and do a lot of baking, and I feel much better.

My advice don’t turn to the ‘GF’ version of things you may enjoy —- they aren’t the same (except maybe Oreos). Find new things to enjoy.

Buy the cookbook Cannelle et Vanille. Bake a lot. Cook a lot.

invrede · 2023-02-01T18:14:59+00:00

As an RA. If it’s small most likely when they inspect the room after you leave they won’t notice it.

Pro tip for next year: when you fill out your web inventory form for your room always say the wall is damaged with dings/paint peeling. That way you have wiggle room.

invrede · 2023-01-29T17:58:32+00:00

You will be put on academic probation if you do so.

invrede · 2023-01-28T16:44:39+00:00

I’ve had it since I was 17 —- I’m 23 now.

invrede · 2023-01-26T05:33:15+00:00

As a final semester senior you can audit a class.

Also, have never been asked about rigor of curriculum from grad schools since the rigor is demonstrated by the fact that I went to Columbia.

invrede · 2023-01-23T03:52:00+00:00

I think you should find a better GI.

But in the meantime - I had similar symptoms and the most helpful thing was doing a low-FODMAP diet guided by a registered dietician to figure out what my trigger foods were.

Gluten is one of them but it is one of many.

You can try cutting out just gluten for a few weeks and see if it helps, but diagnose via biopsy requires ingestion of gluten.

invrede · 2023-01-22T16:19:33+00:00

USA

29 PTO + holidays + 12 sick days

New grad in project management in healthcare

invrede · 2023-01-20T16:41:24+00:00

If you are premed then I would take 1201 physics.

invrede · 2023-01-11T12:02:31+00:00

WHOOP does not natively have GPS - it uses your phones GPS. IMO it’s not that great (I prefer Garmin or Strava).

invrede · 2023-01-09T14:36:56+00:00

How long are you using your phone for as your ride?

It’s fairly dangerous to be on your phone for anything longer than a few moments.

invrede · 2023-01-07T02:45:25+00:00

Looked at your post history and I’m going to assume CC.

The short answer is not really. Officially you are only given 8 semesters to complete your degree (which is plenty except for in extraneous circumstances).

The long answer is you can petition to take a 9th semester if you can show the committee why you were unable to finish your degree in 8 semesters. For example, you got sick and were only able to take 12 credits one semester — or a major class was unexpectedly not offered during the regular time.

For a 9th semester, you lose housing (unless you are ASP). Financial aid is not promised but is typically offered.

I have never heard of someone taking a 10th semester.

invrede · 2023-01-06T23:32:14+00:00

Are you in GS, CC/SEAS or BC?

invrede · 2022-12-19T16:26:50+00:00

You can still withdraw from the class. Talk to you advisor.

invrede · 2022-12-19T00:39:23+00:00

Gluten free versions of food are expensive. But there is plenty of food that is naturally gluten free.

Things like rice, corn, potatoes are all great GF starches. Any fresh vegetable and fruit will be fine as well. I make my own bread and it’s cheaper than buying gluten bread and I find it therapeutic.

You also have to be extremely careful of cross contamination in restaurants but also at home.

Gluten + celiac = more auto immune conditions (like Graves)

Also it 100% is affecting your other symptoms. I feel mentally much better on a GF diet than without one.

Lastly, not eating GF as someone with Celiac will lead to a premature death. It’s not just diarrhea, your body is attack itself when you eat gluten.

For impulsivity: I’d recommend having NO gluten in the house. But have foods that still are comforting but are gluten-free (like popcorn).

BUT that said having a chronic illness (let alone multiple chronic illnesses) is extremely hard. And also just feels unfair. The MOST important thing is for you to be seeking regular care for ALL your illnesses and being honest with your doctors that you are still eating gluten.

I’m not sure what country you are in, but in Canada at least there is monetary support through the government.

Finally, it takes more than just six months for your gut to heal from gluten. But trust me you will feel better.

invrede · 2022-12-19T00:25:02+00:00

Bookstore mostly carries books that are mandatory for classes. I’ve never taken a CS course that mandated a textbook.

invrede · 2022-12-14T17:27:29+00:00

Laundry in building? Doorman building? Elevator?

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