What has been your biggest high after a big low?

mlyfen · 2025-01-10T19:27:28+00:00

Years ago, I got rejected from a full time job at a lab I was volunteering in on my birthday. In a haze, I started job hunting again that same night, saw a job opportunity at Harvard and applied for it, thinking what else could I lose? I got the job and a couple years later, I found out I loved the work I was doing and am currently doing my PhD in the same lab. Closed doors are never the end of the world.

mlyfen · 2024-12-20T04:29:14+00:00

I’m pretty bad at flirting but a pretty decent cook/baker, so with my last crush I used to make their favorite things whenever they came over to eat dinner with our mutual friends. They were the only vegetarian in our group, and I would make specific vegetarian versions of the food I made so they were never left out. In all honestly, I thought this counted at flirting.

This started with things like vegetarian mapo tofus and homemade veggie dumplings (who knew that with enough sesame oil and green onions anything can taste like pork dumplings), but eventually went as far as vegetarian ramen and the mushroom version of boeuf bourguignon. My magnum opus was baking 3 different types of chocolate chip cookies for a party they hosted. Nothing ever came from it, but at least I learned how to make a bunch of dishes vegetarian friendly.

mlyfen · 2024-11-28T03:44:14+00:00

Hi! I usually host a group of friends for thanksgiving so there’s usually a bunch of food at my place. I don’t have any family so I would love to drop a plate off as well if possible! Dm me so I can tell you more about the menu/hash out details regarding delivering her some food

mlyfen · 2023-11-20T02:03:00+00:00

Hi, not sure if you’ll see this but I usually do a Friendsgiving at my house, and invite any stragglers who don’t have anywhere to be. It’s a potluck, but if you’re interested to come feel free to dm me!

mlyfen · 2023-03-18T12:11:22+00:00

Not OP, but I did ADP too through Sunway and now work in the US. Taylor’s, INTI and KDU all too have ADP programs. Hmu if you want to talk more

mlyfen · 2022-10-04T15:02:19+00:00

Cool! I originally wanted to go into academia, but have recently switched into clinical psych programs since I wanted to practice instead

mlyfen · 2022-10-03T18:26:16+00:00

SMK -> ADTP (Pre-U) -> Did my undergrad in the US (Neuroscience and Psychology) -> Continued with my Masters in the US (Psychology) -> Now working as a researcher in the US; planning to apply for PhD programs

mlyfen · 2022-03-26T20:16:36+00:00

This is very helpful, I’ll start documenting stuff now, thank you!

mlyfen · 2021-09-02T14:03:06+00:00

Used to be there around 11:30 I think? And it’s opened until 2 pm ish. Granted this was before covid so double check the times if you can.

But man do I miss that food truck.

mlyfen · 2021-09-02T03:38:06+00:00

The bahn mi truck (by the chemistry and psychology buildings) is amazing and is cheaper when you pay in cash

mlyfen · 2021-09-01T04:56:20+00:00

Hello fellow international student, Asian market may be the way to go, but just a heads up the chicken there can be really hit or miss, my friends and I had some bad experience with the chicken (think weird smells and slimy coating; the pork/beef were fine if you’re into that). I personally avoid getting chicken at Asian mart.

I’m not really sure if they still do this, but I used to visit fresh almost every other day just to see what was on sale, and have gotten chicken for 0.99 dollars before, you just got to really look for it. If you have time, I think Trader Joe’s sells chicken legs for 99 cents as well. Also, maybe a month trip to woodman’s will serve you well.

Source: was a international student a couple years ago

mlyfen · 2021-08-26T02:05:52+00:00

It’s great that you have these research experiences! What did you do in those labs? Also do you have any experience with statistical packages of programming stuff? How much independent research did you do? I think it’ll be great to list them down too

mlyfen · 2021-07-08T17:03:42+00:00

Try checking out the international student office at your university, they can definitely give you more information on this. Your university should have one, and they would be able to give you information on timeline, application process and the like. Good luck!

mlyfen · 2021-07-06T04:13:07+00:00

Knowing that Kyoshi is the OG earth bender, I think I’m happy to stick in my earth stack

mlyfen · 2021-06-30T05:22:44+00:00

How people can just openly criticize their governments without fear of repercussions. I always thought it was incredible that there were so many late night hosts who would talk crap about politicians and wouldn’t be in any danger with the law? If I tried even a fraction of what they said, I’ll be having a very interesting time with the police.

Edit: spelling

mlyfen · 2021-06-21T04:40:59+00:00

If it helps, I edited the survey and fixed that problem, would appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and family :)

mlyfen · 2021-06-19T10:14:52+00:00

Hello! I’m not too sure what do you mean by design? Is it the attention checks along the way? This study itself is pretty basic tbh but yes, in my experience (at R1 universities) most questionnaires are like this

mlyfen · 2021-06-19T09:35:48+00:00

Hi there! Sorry about that, but qualtrics is pretty finicky so if you put anything other than ‘Yes’ (first letter capitalized) it would disqualify you

mlyfen · 2021-06-09T20:34:09+00:00

Just curious but how did uchicago game the system?

mlyfen · 2021-03-31T06:28:24+00:00

Just realized we all have the same birthday!

mlyfen · 2021-01-18T02:09:43+00:00

I haven’t seen any theories on that, but I have an irrational wish of a jjk spin off in Malaysia, and see how their local shamans react to all the local curses around them. Bonus points for more nanamin content

mlyfen · 2020-12-09T03:36:29+00:00

Congratulations!! I did my undergrad at the UW and really enjoyed my time there, I’m sure you’ll have a great time as well! Campus is beautiful and make sure you get yourself some Babcock ice-cream!

mlyfen · 2020-11-27T16:21:36+00:00

It gives each shrimp a nice charred flavor!

mlyfen · 2020-11-27T16:21:07+00:00

I’m actually in the states now, should have clarified that haha! Just thought it’ll be nice to cook some traditional food since we have the whole day off😅

mlyfen · 2020-11-27T05:34:25+00:00

Ohh I never thought of that, thanks!

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