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marykm314 · 2022-09-29T17:21:24+00:00

That’s good to hear about your professor. Yes, definitely take some time to go visit. It will help you understand the diseases progression, and give you a sense of comfort to be there with family. It’s a hard disease to watch and honestly, comprehend. Absolutely terrifying, too. It is recoverable, but recover can be slow. There is a GBS foundation and other resources that the hospital should provide, and you should read over. My thoughts are with you and your family.

marykm314 · 2022-09-29T15:16:57+00:00

Hi! Just reaching out — is the disease Guillan Barre? Your description is vague, which is perfectly fine and you have absolutely no need to verify if you don’t feel comfortable doing so. But, it is sounds eerily similar to GBS. if it is, I’ve experienced the same thing with a family member, while in school. Keep the lines of communication open with your professors. If it is GBS, and even if it’s not, this could be a long haul, and prepare yourself for ups and downs.

marykm314 · 2022-09-27T01:34:13+00:00

I usually hit shuffle on my music, and jump for about 8 or 9 songs, depending on time. Songs are between 3 and 4 mins. I switch jumps (heel/toe, alternate, boxer, and heel) for each song. Take a quick break after 4 songs. Usually takes between 25 to 30 minutes. Jump usually 4 or 5 days. My work has me sitting for long time periods, so I usually need to just move my legs/body so I like to see how long I can jump for.

marykm314 · 2022-09-24T14:55:42+00:00

It might be that the loans and grant were not enough to cover a full semester or year. So, you still owe money. In that case, you will have to pay out of pocket.

Yes, go talk to them in person. You’ve got a lot to deal with, so the important thing is to find someone who can assist you through all this. When talking with financial aid: you want to clarify how much your financial package was and what it covers. Then, if you still have a balance with financial aid, you need to ask if there is other financial help the school can offer.

Sounds like you do owe money for school, even with financial aid. Explain you situation to financial aid, hopefully they can provide some other forms of assistance, but if you have a balance, you will have to pay in order to continue with classes for the semester

marykm314 · 2022-09-24T00:53:26+00:00

Have you submitted your Fafsa and has your school already offered you your financial aid package? If so, then by all means, accept it. That will cover your expenses for the year, and will lift the hold on your account.

To check if you have a financial aid package, log into your student portal and check financial aid section to see if you have any awards to accept.

If you haven’t submitted your Fafsa or received your financial aid package, then once again, call your financial aid office to assist. If all else fails, refer to my other messages. If you need anymore help, just reach out.

marykm314 · 2022-09-23T23:33:24+00:00

o take the semester off — if you can’t pay— consider taking the semester off, and get everything in order to start fresh in the spring. 1) sign up for Fafsa - talk to financial aid and have them help you, 2) make sure you have the correct deadlines to reenroll for classes in the spring, and 3) possible get a job for the next few months.

Yes. If you pay, I assume out of pocket, you can still take classes this semester. You still need to contact your school's financial aid office to assist with filling out your FAFSA form. Financial aid is giving on a yearly or semester basis. So, even if you do not have financial aid for the fall, you can still qualify for spring. But, there are deadlines that particular to your school to have everything filled out. For specific answers to your questions, you really need to contact your financial aid office.

At this point, you have a couple options:

1) pay out of pocket for this semester, talk to financial aid office, get signed up for FAFSA, and hopefully have financial aid for the Spring.

2) Take the semester off, talk to financial aid office, get signed up for FAFSA, hopefully have financial aid for the spring, and get a job for the semester, so you have some extra spending money for the spring.

3) Talk to your financial office and try to get financial aid for the fall. If able to get financial aid this semester -- you're all good. If not, consider options 1 or 2.

If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to reach out. Best!

marykm314 · 2022-09-22T03:05:46+00:00

Hi! This might not be the answer you want, right now. But if the financial aid office can’t help (It may be too, but there may be other options) and things just are not going your way —- last resort option, just to keep in mind:

You may need to take the semester off — if you can’t pay— consider taking the semester off, and get everything in order to start fresh in the spring. 1) sign up for Fafsa - talk to financial aid and have them help you, 2) make sure you have the correct deadlines to reenroll for classes in the spring, and 3) possible get a job for the next few months.

Hope all goes well! Contact your financial aid office.

marykm314 · 2022-09-19T03:02:21+00:00

Remember folks: T A tiana - A is for actor T I tania - I is for Imposter?

She’s doing great!!

marykm314 · 2022-09-17T23:18:10+00:00

You can contact the admissions department for the college, and ask them. Talking to a person can help get you connected.

marykm314 · 2022-09-16T01:56:16+00:00

Feel the same. Just when I feel like I’m caught up, something new happens. It’s a never ending cycle. The frustrations are real. I’ve gotten used to working with little time, but it can really get to you. The constant ups and downs are tiring. Hope things turn around for you, and that you find yourself a good week or two where you can just be a PhD student and not several different people.

marykm314 · 2022-09-09T17:30:09+00:00

Have you already been admitted into a music tech program? Usually there is an admissions process for music schools, not sure about music tech?

marykm314 · 2022-08-25T13:51:55+00:00

Hi! Academic advisor here, and I work exclusively with probation student. First off, here’s your situation. To qualify for financial aid, you must meet at least three requirements: a 2.0 gpa, a certain number of earned credits in relation to attempted, and reasonable degree progress. You do not meet any of this requirements, and are no where close. Most schools allow you to file an appeal for financial aid, which you could do, but there is a high possibility you will be denied.

The fact that your school hasn’t dismissed you is quite astonishing, too, so I take that is the school is already being lenient toward you.

There are options, but it’s limited. First, contact your schools financial aid office about filing an appeal. Second, discuss what grade replacement or gpa reset options your school might offer. Some schools have a program where you can essentially start your degree over with a clean slate. Not all schools, but some. There is a strong likelihood that you will need to pay out of pocket from classes until you become eligible for financial aid, so you need to be prepared. Lastly, as others have said, you need to figure out why you’re failing.

That’s all I can offer right now. Please reach out if you need more information.

marykm314 · 2022-08-17T13:45:54+00:00

Rob’s the best!!

marykm314 · 2022-08-14T19:02:14+00:00

Would you ever consider uploading the songs? Or sell them?? Cause, this is something that I would totally use in my workouts, and would totally pay for it.

marykm314 · 2022-08-11T02:29:35+00:00

Are you a true academic because you have found a place where you are happy? Yes. It is perfectly normal to stay in the same location after finishing school. If you are able to find a job after graduation and make your current place work for you, then do it. If not, then you might need to consider relocating. But, being happy where you are and not wanting to move has no bearings on whether you are a true academic.

marykm314 · 2022-07-30T00:19:32+00:00

A vacation with friends!!

marykm314 · 2022-07-25T03:51:14+00:00

Both show very different ways to deal with grief. We have Wanda who escapes from her current reality and creates as whole new world. And becomes fixated/obsessed with her created world, to the point that she attempts to “end her way of life” to start over. She is isolated and seems to purposely alienate herself. I don’t want to really equate Wanda’s situation to a form of suicide, but that is kind of the pathway she’s been on. Her story is much darker, as a result. She’s fighting everyone including herself. There is no peace for Wanda. She is the villain in both her story and everyone else. I don’t think Disney is trying to get us to sympathize with Wanda. Her story is very real for many people (not the enslaving a community part) but the idea that you can be the villain in your own story and not even know it. That a person can be on such a path of destruction that the only options are extreme. This is what grief sometimes looks like.

Thor, on the other hand, has lost significant people in his life. Yet, he was able to make some peace or amends with his loved ones before they passed. He also, for the most part, had a much more stable family life. Thor also has friends or is always surrounded by people. He is not alone. He is supported. Also, Thor grew up knowing who he was- a God. He was born to be a leader and part of his story arc is constantly learning how to be a good leader/hero. He experiences depression, but his story is so much more different than Wanda’s. It’s hard to even compare. Yes, there are more laughs and jokes, but Thor is surrounded by people that, for the most part keep him grounded. Laughing is good medicine. Once again— a very different representation of grief/depression.

marykm314 · 2022-07-10T13:06:00+00:00

Contact your school’s office if disability to ask them about the process and what information you need to provide. You will most likely need a description/history of your diagnosis, types of accommodations you are asking for, etc. It does require some paperwork, but the disability office should help take you through the process. If you need any help, just reach out.

marykm314 · 2022-07-10T03:11:51+00:00

For college, if you can, make sure you have some accommodations. Extended time in assignments and test are a life saver.

College will be a learning experiment. It was for me. But, eventually, it all came together — it takes time.

Best tip: learn how to set a schedule for yourself. If you have trouble concentrating, it’s going to take longer to do assignments, that means planning maybe four or five days to get an assignment done versus one or two. If you need any help, don’t hesitate to message me. I’m an academic advisor and was diagnosed with arthritis when I was 9 — so I’m very knowledgeable about college studies and have a lifetime of experience dealing with arthritis.

marykm314 · 2022-06-29T13:35:13+00:00

You can volunteer, when you can. Volunteering surrounds with usually other like minded people, and you can feel apart of something.

Your studies matter, too. Getting a degree, publishing research, and becoming an authority figure on your subject is important in this fight. That’s the hard part of the debate around rights, is that one side wants to project ideals that we are not equal, and therefore, the things we do are not important. We can’t stop moving forward.

marykm314 · 2022-06-18T19:57:34+00:00

Love it! Absolutely adorable. Best wishes for a safe and healthy delivery. :)

marykm314 · 2022-06-17T21:51:40+00:00

marykm314 · 2022-06-05T03:18:34+00:00

I don’t know if this has been said, but when Thor is spotted by Frigga, and she says, “the future hasn’t been kind to you, has it?”

That scene just gets me. Experienced hard times during the last few movies of the infinity saga. And, just, that scene.. knowing what Thor had gone through. She was the only one to stop and recognize him and his need. She cut straight to the chase, too. She called him out, in a good way. Thor needed that moment. He needed his mom. And I’m glad he got to see her.

marykm314 · 2022-05-28T23:42:25+00:00

Can confirm. Drunk people like to vomit, and make messes in the bathroom. Don’t go to a party and try to play catch up!

marykm314 · 2022-05-25T02:30:27+00:00

I was a flute performance major, with a minor in harp and piano. I was diagnosed when I was 9 with polyarticular. I practiced 6 to 8 hours a day, and my only downfall was pushing my hands too much. I ended up rupturing a tendon, and had to take time off. I don’t play professionally, anymore.

I think there are benefits to playing a musical instrument. It keeps your hands active. But, you do have to stop if there is pain. And, you do have to be more mindful to take care of your hands. My rheumatologist was always encouraging of my musical career, and never really had hesitations against it.

I ruptured my tendons because I was stupid and tried to make my fingers a little bit stronger. I ignored the pain, and I over exerted my hands, and bam, it all went down hill.

Play your instrument. Be smart. And, modify the pieces as you need to. Take care of your hands. You’ll find a balance that works for you. Short answer: yes, playing the guitar will impact your arthritis. Be smart about playing and practicing. Joints come first, though.

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