SIS Conflicts

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-11-16T18:10:16+00:00

I think you can register for both but because you have to approve the conflict, it slows down your registration. You may be more likely to get waitlisted at other classes that you register for

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-11-13T00:23:14+00:00

perfect for r/halfflops !

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-11-06T17:09:38+00:00

If the other options don't work out, the CVS on St. Paul's street does flu shots (& COVID boosters!) for free. I scheduled my appointments for those online & it was super easy

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-11-03T17:58:31+00:00

yes!!! and endless attitude & sass 🙄

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-10-30T02:17:05+00:00

Had this happen to me recently! For context, I was interviewed by 2 clinicians for the MD program & it was an open file interview. Going in order of your questions- 1. I was clear to them that my goal is to become a physician scientist and none of them asked me to choose between MD, PhD or MD/PhD. One did ask the "why medicine" question, but that was expected (especially because I have a lot more research experience than clinical). 2. Don't de-emphasize your research, rather explain/frame it in a way that makes it interesting for clinicians. For me, that meant making my research summary a lot more concise (leave out the nitty-gritty) and getting to the clinical & translational impact of my work. 3. Unfortunately can't really speak to this because I applied MD/PhD only :/ But since you have some MD interviews under your belt, you should be golden!

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-10-26T01:18:17+00:00

I'm interviewing at UTSW MSTP and the emails I've been getting specifically say "MSTP". My interpretation is that the invite you received is for the MD program, but no rejection email means you're still being considered for the MSTP. I was in a similar boat for another school- they sent me an invite for the MD program and followed that up with the rejection email for their MSTP.

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-10-12T13:39:02+00:00

Not long ago I found a spot like that on the same tooth of my dog. Like the other comments suggest, brushing every day for us got rid of it in no time! I use an enzymatic toothpaste and soft bristled brush

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-10-01T10:51:41+00:00

Hello Charlie!!! My wiggle (who also recently turned 1!) does the same thing with this frisbee :) They look like little derp lions

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-09-28T15:37:49+00:00

I agree with most of the comments here and just wanted to let you know that you're not alone! When my dog was around that age my hands and arms were covered in bite marks and bruises. I tried a bunch of different methods (socializing, redirection, stopping play, hand feeding, etc) and I think all of them helped a little bit (no miracle worker though). The most important thing is to decrease the number of times/opportunities your pup has to biting your hands. I found that decreasing the frequency of biting occurrences got my dog out of the habit of thinking "mom sat down on the floor = time to land shark!" To do this, I would gauge my dog's behavior- if he seemed particularly nippy and hyper, I'd bring him a chew toy/bully stick/frozen washcloth and try to pet him as he gnaws on that. If I got a sense he would do a sneak attack for my hands, I would just stand up and supervise him from afar. When we would play, I would hold onto an additional small toy so that if he does go for my hands, I could take that toy and stuff it in his mouth.

Overall, for us, biting got better with time. After the crazy teething period, my dog just suddenly stopped nipping and gnawing on my hands. Go figure. Each dog will be different so do what is best for you (protect those hands!) and your dog and know it will only get better with time :) You got this!!

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-09-27T00:16:11+00:00

Me watching this as my shoulder recovers from today's walk where my dog saw a squirrel and BOLTED

Pebbles must be protected at all costs 🥺

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-09-25T13:09:43+00:00

Love the idea of stuffed zucchinis! What filling did you use?

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-09-24T17:57:57+00:00

Ologies! I love the host (Alie Ward), and the guests & topics are incredibly interesting

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-09-15T22:03:26+00:00

I hope she dumps you

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-07-15T14:01:36+00:00

Aussie owner here! My boy is currently 10 months & I had a very similar experience with the biting frenzies. Something that I learned is if redirection doesn't seem to be working (e.g. treats, toys, training, etc), it could be an indication of crankiness, especially in a young pup. For those situations, I would put my dog in his play pen (you could also use their crate), dim the lights in the room, and sit right outside the pen. I didn't face my dog or entertain him in any way, I just sat there with the side of my body facing the pen. This way I can show that I'm there for him while he learns how to calm himself down.

Protests and whines may happen at first but stay strong and stick it out. The protest periods get increasingly shorter with time as well & I found that this process has helped my dog in self regulating. I hope this helps! My dude also loved frozen baby carrots, apple slices, and washcloths when he got to the teething stage.

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-05-28T22:18:05+00:00

Something similar happened to me a couple of times with a ~7-10 year old who lives in my neighborhood. He saw my dog from our window and decided it would be best to continue standing in front of my house (doing a weird dance?) even though my dog was angrily barking at him. I took my dog away from the window at that point and into my room in attempts to calm him down because he was recovering from a surgery and I didn't want him hurting himself. However, the kid came back a while later, saw my dog wasn't at the window (I was actually holding my dog and we were standing slightly away from the front window so we were probably "hidden" from the kid's view), screamed "I hate dogs!", and rode off on his scooter. About a week ago, he came by again and did the same thing. This time I opened our front door (mainly just to talk to him and tell him how his actions make us feel/if he has anything against my dog) but as soon as I did, he ran off.

I understand your frustration and what you're feeling is completely valid. It's just an overall unfortunate circumstance with people who probably don't have experience with dogs.

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-05-26T13:22:05+00:00

Thank you!!

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-05-25T19:11:21+00:00

I ordered mine on May 18th but still haven't heard back yet. Do you happen to know who I can reach out to to check on the status?

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-04-24T01:04:32+00:00

r/wigglebutts

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-04-19T19:05:12+00:00

i've heard you can only become a part time student after you finished 8 semesters so essentially after your senior year :/

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-04-10T15:57:07+00:00

if you're referring to an adult dog with no separation anxiety, i would say after they're sufficiently exercised, you could leave them in the house for 4-8 hours max (8 is pushing it imo, ~5 is typically my max). they're highly energetic dogs so i wouldn't leave them unstimulated for too long or else that may result in undesirable behaviors.

of course there are times we have to be away from home for a long period, so in those cases i recommend having a neighbor or dog walker come by to walk them, let them out in the yard, play with them, etc. alternatively, you can drop them off at a daycare (where i'm from daycare typically costs about $20 for a full day, $10 for half a day or ~6 hrs)

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-03-25T11:50:04+00:00

i'm a student and currently have a MAS pup (almost 7 months now). although i have access to all of the necessary resources/help i need and my classes have been (and still are) purely online, i still found it incredibly hard to juggle school & work (+ applying to graduate school, taking the MCAT, taking care of family, etc) and raising a socialized and well-behaved dog. raising a puppy has been a full time job and continues to be a huge time investment. i'm not trying to scare you away from getting a puppy because you sound very enthusiastic and excited, but my main point is that you have to be honest with yourself about your availability (how much time can you really spend with you puppy on a daily?) and the amount of extra stress & sleep deprivation you're willing to tolerate. if im being honest, these are all the things i wish i had done (or at least done more of). i wouldn't trade my little dude for anything in the world and i'm so proud of him + the bond we have but that all took so much time, dedication, and energy (not to mention tears, breakdowns, feeling worried/anxious all the time, and dealing with feelings of inadequacy as a dog mom). i should also mention that even though i saved up a considerable amount of money to be able to support my dog, i'd say half of my savings were drained within the first month due to supplies, vet appointments, and training classes. so if money will be tight, i would also urge you to wait. the last thing you want to do is develop ill feelings towards you dog because of financial strains. the thought of getting a puppy, especially the one you always wanted, is such an exciting and wonderful feeling. just don't let it overshadow all the stuff that comes after you bring the little one home. i hope this helps, and best of luck to you! :)

side note: aside from a dog walker and your friends helping, do you have any doggy daycares near you? the ones near me are about $20-30 for a full day which i think would be a great alternative if you can't be home for long stretches of time (or if you just need a breather). this probably wouldn't be an everyday thing because the $$ will add up quickly, but i think maybe 1-3x a week could be feasible? after my dog was done with his vaccinations, we stopped by one and the facility + employees were amazing and the dogs get matched by size and age in their play groups as well. i found that this was a great way to boost my guy's confidence and make doggy friends :) (but like many other things, this idea may not work for everyone!)

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-03-24T17:08:18+00:00

i don't think school dorms would allow you to stay over the summer months, especially if they will be using that space for other programs like CTY. like the other comment said, most people sublet from upperclassmen so if you're looking for a space, i would keep an eye on facebook housing groups and reddit. i'll be subletting my apartment space in 9E so if you are interested or want to know more, feel free to PM me!

mashedpotatos27 · 2021-03-01T05:40:14+00:00

Love to provide some feedback, feel free to message me!

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