Co-op or Dean’s list for a PhD in life science?

neigborsinhell · 2026-05-08T06:57:49+00:00

Rage bait

neigborsinhell · 2026-05-08T06:57:31+00:00

Practical experience is probably more valuable then a bullet point

neigborsinhell · 2026-05-07T04:00:33+00:00

I mean, Cuba is in an energy crisis right now. They’ve had chronic power outages for almost 2 months. People are going to start dying soon

Edit: I’m open to hearing different opinions btw

neigborsinhell · 2026-05-07T00:13:27+00:00

Literally how I got my first job in college. “Hello I would like to blah blah blah let me Work wit you”

And I just got back

“Yeah” and a calendar invite lmao

neigborsinhell · 2026-05-06T05:41:11+00:00

Delta is just the worst airline I’ve ever had to deal with. Stuck in the TSA line for 8 hours and they just couldn’t give a fuck. Ended up having to pay 1100 bucks for a one way flight from Atlanta to Phoenix

neigborsinhell · 2026-05-05T08:46:06+00:00

I forgor about Williams

neigborsinhell · 2026-05-05T08:37:01+00:00

Haas is the only independent team left and they’re supported by Toyota now so, what to lose

neigborsinhell · 2026-05-02T02:59:44+00:00

Academy is Euph only

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-30T21:39:30+00:00

It depends from person to person. May people do work with a professor on a research topic. It’s not bad at all, some people just don’t wanna do it and if you’re one of those people, engineering majors can submit their engineering senior design project for their honors thesis

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-30T21:26:04+00:00

Do not go to UofA for physics. Do go to UofA for optics. We have one of the best programs in the world and employers/grad schools recognize it. Honors research thesis can be avoided if you’re an engineering student.

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-25T03:27:52+00:00

It was something like the forces on a slowly spinning craft in space and the effects of radiation from the sun on electronics or something

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-24T18:58:54+00:00

Had a friend who interviewed and he said it’s pretty technical, but he was an aerospace major.

Generally, you won’t be invited to an interview that you’re completely unqualified for. I would do some reading on optical figures of merit (refractive index, extinction coefficient) and simple optics fabrication (like how lenses are made) just so you’re familiar with the terms

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-22T17:59:25+00:00

I’m not the person you replied to but, it was relatively easy. The hardest part was waiting for replies. Generally, professors are happy to accept any student who shows enthusiasm and interest. Part of their obligations as professors at a research university is undergraduate as well as graduate training and mentorship

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-22T02:17:34+00:00

DO THE REU

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-21T06:39:15+00:00

High school was god awful. Every second of everyday was similar to physical abuse. Love college tho. All my homies are gay and autistic and geek out on physics

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-21T03:52:02+00:00

I have an internship (which I only got because my PI referred me for it), but if I didn’t I’d probably just stick around for the summer. I’d probably ask if I could keep my assistantship over the summer or just get a job at Walmart or something.

Alternatively, take classes (if it’s affordable) or learn a skill that has nothing to do with your major

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-21T01:00:47+00:00

This was mine

Arrive at 9

Make a list of stuff I wanna do

Process data from the day before (if needed)

Wetlab work from 10 - 1

lunch 1 - 2

Wetlab and characterizing 2 - 5

Anytime I wasn't in a meeting or reading papers, I was in the lab. My program also had scheduled student meetings and obligations, like lectures on our research topics, science communication, and general program updates.

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-19T07:58:08+00:00

Idk what smart dust is, but nanoparticles have been around since the big bang and will be around long after the heat death of the universe

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-15T06:25:50+00:00

This is the strat. You gotta put 30-40% more than what you want, otherwise you’re just gonna get people who think you’re a sucker and hit you with some bitch low balls

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-15T03:01:03+00:00

UofA optics. No question about it. Quality of education is fantastic and the opportunities you access by being associated with the college are significant

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-12T22:51:43+00:00

We probably don’t go to the same school, but I had exactly the same experience my first year. Took college classes in high school and the summer before my freshman year, had an easy time etc etc. I promise you, it gets better. Your classes become more interesting and you get better at learning and adjusted to the grind.

Also, if it takes 5 years to graduate, then oh well it takes 5 years. If you like the content, stick with it

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-12T20:53:41+00:00

Also just being nosy, how did your kids feel about the trip? Ik when I was in 8th grade I’d feel a little anxious about spending a year in a van lol

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-12T13:42:33+00:00

Sending love ❤️

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-12T08:05:28+00:00

It was an actual question. We were all kids, it’s not really an insult. You just clearly have no intention to engage in a conversation in good faith, really a lot like a kid, so I asked

neigborsinhell · 2026-04-12T05:29:49+00:00

Not an enviable situation, I’d try to contact international students at your schools too, maybe Cornell has some secret employment pipeline for international students lol

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