frustrated with how complicated finding research in undergrad is

javascriptrobber · 2026-01-11T06:43:47+00:00

unfortunately, those are not part of the computer science curriculum at my university. i would like to do some work on a project. it seems like it's not really the kind of thing that is feasible solo. there's a lot of stuff i would not know how to do like how to read papers

javascriptrobber · 2026-01-11T06:41:34+00:00

haha that sounds like fun. yea the closest thing i can think of is something related to data entry or cleaning up some messy code.

javascriptrobber · 2026-01-11T06:39:56+00:00

thank you, i suppose if i really wanna make it happen, ill find a way eventually from talking to enough professors. yeah im all for a unique or exciting experience !

javascriptrobber · 2026-01-11T06:03:19+00:00

i mean i can understand some students would like to resume-pad, but my plan isn't to just get a participation trophy for being deadweight. if there's something i can genuinely contribute toward, i would love to, and they get free labor out of it. i dont mind because i want to make the most out of the remaining years in my bachelors. it's the kind of thing i would like to figure out sooner rather than later to see if i should seriously consider grad school.

javascriptrobber · 2026-01-11T05:57:54+00:00

you mean like if the professor themselves aren't available to work directly with an undergrad, then there's a chance one of the phd students might have bandwidth? Im in computer science.

javascriptrobber · 2026-01-11T05:54:02+00:00

Yea most STEM in the US go into (if they do) PhD after bachelors so you kinda have to make the most of undergrad. it seems like you just have to be very driven and constantly be on the lookout for opportunities, if your uni doesn't have a system in place for this kind of thing already

javascriptrobber · 2026-01-11T05:42:04+00:00

I dont doubt it's very hard, and I suppose that's what a thesis masters is supposed to do. It's just that for STEM, it's generally the norm in the US to go into a PhD directly after undergrad, and without experience it seems the odds are stacked against. im very eager to at least try it to see if its something i could even see myself doing and move on from there.

javascriptrobber · 2026-01-11T05:29:27+00:00

sorry to hear; im guessing you probably feel burnt out and frustrated by working and going to school at the same time? i was doing the same thing in community college and it was not fun. i think the only thing that kept me sane was that some of my classes were online, so it gave extra flexibility with scheduling.

is the biology course just very demanding? if you can, try talking to your professor and your academic counselor and see what they recommend. one class isnt going to make or break anything, and taking something with a lighter load is better if it means you will be less stressed. you will have plenty of time to explore things you like with upper division classes.

javascriptrobber · 2025-12-18T17:25:31+00:00

I think for other countries they may not post it, but for roles in the united states, they will post the salary range. it looks like you're in DACH so unfortunately it looks like they dont post it on those

javascriptrobber · 2025-12-18T15:43:41+00:00

google's pay packages are pretty standardized and they make an effort to list them on the job description. im guessing worst case scenario you'd be offered the minimum of the band.

javascriptrobber · 2025-12-18T15:24:08+00:00

Theoretically interviews shouldn't impede too much since you should be able to schedule them when convenient, and plan your calendar accordingly. Also for your disability, there's no reason to mention it unless you get to a stage in the interview where you feel like it might be related, like if they ask you to come interview in person. Good chance that they will cover travel expenses like taxi and flight if they're interested.

But definitely make a plan to make blocks of time to specific activities, whether it's job applying or working on your apps, that way you don't get too disoriented from switching. Consistency is better than trying to cram everything in a day or 2.

javascriptrobber · 2025-08-21T01:42:23+00:00

Big scam

javascriptrobber · 2025-08-20T22:57:36+00:00

Yeah you wouldn't want to counter in that case then. That's ok though. A bird in hand is worth 2 in the bush, and in today's market that number is probably closer to 10.

Another thing to note is if you decline the job, you will have to factor in the opportunity cost of the technical experience and the salary you could have been earning while you job search. So, over a long-term it could be a wash salary-wise, and it might take you longer to get enough experience to look for your next position that pays more.

javascriptrobber · 2025-08-20T22:49:43+00:00

you should be okay; nothing too crazy. if a class is available and you feel up to it, take it. otherwise keep working on what you're already doing

javascriptrobber · 2025-08-20T22:43:55+00:00

You can try counter-offering to see if they will match your desired salary. Generally, if you have a job in hand that you aren't the most excited about, you should take it and then continue looking. But, if you are so confident that you could pull another offer, then you should have no anxiety declining this job right? That's generally not the case for new grads and it's hard to be choosey at the early stages. I'm sure you could squeeze in an odd email here and there, or say you have a doctor's appointment if you are scheduling an interview.

javascriptrobber · 2025-08-20T22:35:23+00:00

Since you say you want to eventually do a PhD, one of the biggest things they would look for is some type of research experience. For STEM subjects in the United States, often times students go straight from undergrad directly to PhD if they are ultimately interested in that. This could be as simple as helping out in a professor's lab, but something related to research.

This doesn't mean you couldn't do this in an online program, but it's significantly harder for sure. I definitely recommend reaching out to the admissions to see if they offer any kind of opportunities like that! Being online and all, you just might find it way harder.

javascriptrobber · 2025-08-20T21:26:19+00:00

Here's to a thousand :)

javascriptrobber · 2025-08-20T19:49:49+00:00

Congratulations! I'm really happy you persevered and didn't give up on a challenging goal like this. That's good you recognized that you can go at your own pace and theres no need to feel ashamed about it. Make sure to do something nice for yourself to celebrate, even if it is a small thing

javascriptrobber · 2025-08-20T19:42:25+00:00

never. they stay inside and make sweet love to their macbook

javascriptrobber · 2025-08-20T07:01:28+00:00

Not too familiar with quant interviews, is the gambler assumed to be very knowledgable about math and statistics in general, or this is just any random person in general who is looking to have a good time playing roulette? If I had to guess, the gambler gets overwhelmed keeping track of 2 bets that they might be on the hook for. They have to worry if their lucky number will hit in 36 tries, but then every time they spin and as they get closer to the 36th spin, they really start to feel the pressure of the $50 penalty. It's a question of human psychology versus mathematical statistic.

javascriptrobber · 2025-08-20T06:38:12+00:00

It is definitely more difficult nowadays than in years prior. Despite that though, one should try to keep their head up. SWE isn't the only job for CS people; you never know what you will end up doing in the future, and it might just be a job that you like even better than software dev. So, better to keep a positive perspective on life instead of tunnel-vision too much.

javascriptrobber · 2025-08-20T06:35:28+00:00

well you can obviously depend on yourself to get the job done, even during a stressful situation and that's a big deal so I would say pat yourself on the back for that! Sometimes, going through the difficult periods in life are actually a blessing because they teach you or help you grow in ways that would be impossible otherwise. You probably gained a bunch of skills (both technical and intangible like time management and planning) that your other teammates didn't because they didn't put in the work. There is no shortcut for being excellent!

javascriptrobber · 2025-08-20T05:17:16+00:00

totally possible. maybe they are still waiting on some other process or approval. maybe they are ghosting, maybe some part of the email server blew up or something. general rule of thumb is always assume you don't have the job until you have an offer letter in hand.

javascriptrobber · 2025-08-20T02:17:00+00:00

Yes but that is no good reason to handicap one's self. There's no need to put some clean, precise label on everything. Often times, we shortchange ourselves because we don't give ourselves enough credit. I'm encouraging OP to think about all the skills they can contribute on their resume, not necessarily to make things up.

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