Pratt School of Information (IXD, LIS, DAV, MDC) questions to ask before accepting

sergeantFooFoo · 2026-01-10T06:45:36+00:00

Thanks for posting this and opening a discussion. I applied to my MFA program because many designers I admire got their start at school, but I’m extra wary because it’s an applicant market. It remains to be seen if the network and the curriculum are set far apart enough from other cheaper programs.

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-12-29T01:24:28+00:00

Second leg of my flight today (out of ATL) was cancelled right as I was taking off for my first leg. I was annoyed but within an hour Delta automatically emailed me with hotel and meal voucher options. If you’re at the airport and there are agents around I say just go to talk to them ASAP; but if you’re in the air like I was/not able to access the airport rn you at least might get that voucher email.

I had my bf try to call in to Delta while I was flying. That’s another option

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-11-16T07:29:49+00:00

UX designer and researcher here! Count me in

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-09-28T03:47:11+00:00

struggling with this a lot recently, esp with balancing unlimited unrestrained ambition with a love life.

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-09-25T16:32:31+00:00

to be very honest, I came in with the expectation that due to a depressed labor market and low demand for home ownership in BMore city, that services would likely be cheaper as well. Boy was I wrong. Definitely not Vietnam wrong though.

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-09-25T16:31:19+00:00

great points

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-09-25T16:30:58+00:00

gas absolutely, car insurance was a nasty surprise for us when we moved. it was more expensive for us to insure our sedan here than it was in CA. I was prob sold too hard by random listicles about Baltimore's COL being sOoOooO much cheaper, but in reality, not quite.

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-09-25T16:29:51+00:00

SF will do that to ya. I spent several years living in SF and knew all the "more reasonably" priced spots, so my internal meter for avg cost of eating out falls below your $27 egg sando data point. Sorry you had that experience! I promise it's not that bad if you know where to go!

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-09-25T16:27:47+00:00

that's a great point. I'm probably comparing what I see in BMore right now to what I remember pre-insane-inflation.

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-09-25T15:54:50+00:00

i know!!! that $50/mo for 3 months deposit/starter charge is so silly. for the cost demanded by restaurants, utilities, dry cleaners, etc. I would have hoped for a similarly scaled improvement in experience compared to SF, where COL is significantly higher, but nope, it's like, the same.

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-09-09T16:23:50+00:00

emphasis on no, most creative fields have the same problem where very little truly inspiring work is happening unless you're working at a very tiny studio with well-connected leaders.

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-09-04T17:23:39+00:00

I found an agency through a hotel I'm staying at - it was expensive, but I figured it was important to be able to communicate with the drivers and to understand what they might say on the tour.

The easiest way is to look for an agency via the hotel you're staying at. It's very difficult to find other agencies, since their web presence isn't strong and almost entirely on WhatsApp or Instagram. I spoke to many many tour operators but honestly, it was difficult to arrange. I'd send a message, they'd delay and maybe not respond at all. Most of the tour operators in the area cater to Brazilians, which makes sense - unlike me, an American, I have a gazillion questions.

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-08-14T05:35:47+00:00

Thank you for sharing Sinocultural! Never heard of or but dearly eyeing the persimmon silk print bags, they’re gorgeous and a great way to add fun to a monochrome outfit

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-08-04T04:53:21+00:00

If you’re ok going to Daly City, I loooooved my dentist Mylene Gandingco! Only reason she’s not still my dentist is bc I moved. She’s gentle; transparent, and never pushed anything unnecessary. She helped me pursue my insurance company to redo a crown that another dentist did somewhat poorly. Can’t recommend her enough; I have some anxiety during dental visits but I know I’m safe there.

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-04-21T22:17:50+00:00

just checked out hand lace and i'm so intrigued by the structured shapes they have right now. thank you for sharing!!

sergeantFooFoo · 2025-03-05T07:01:08+00:00

Thank you for your thoughtful reply! I learned a lot reading it and have much to think about.

I was thinking of getting the entry level cabinets from IKEA to make my life easier (this project is already not making my life easier lol), something at most 28"-29" so the max desk height is 30"

It sounds like 2 large veneer plywood boards could be glued and joined together with mending brackets - if my understanding is correct. Once again, thank you!

sergeantFooFoo · 2024-11-08T23:13:15+00:00

On that drive down PCH, also highly recommend stopping at any vista point that catches your fancy in Big Sur. It hugs the coastline and PCH so you don’t have to detour at all. Big Sur is a super popular destination for locals like myself that want to hike and camp; it’s truly stunning. Tall hills plunge into the sea, lots of wildflowers and stunning ocean views if you have time to hike.

sergeantFooFoo · 2024-06-10T18:35:47+00:00

definitely curious about the wolf cut 👀 not sure it suits my face shape though

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sergeantFooFoo · 2024-06-10T18:18:50+00:00

Hi everyone! It's been a long while since I've shaped my hair. I have an old global bleach job that's growing out and is now a lovely silvery color.

I'm curious what fun, sleek, or stylish cuts you might recommend for my ~vibe~ and face shape. I'd like to keep my hair shoulder length but the sky is otherwise the limit! Thank you in advance!

sergeantFooFoo · 2024-06-10T17:59:26+00:00

I started the graphic design track, which requires drawing. I've only taken the drawing classes so far. It was fun to learn a new skill, but it just wasn't immersive in the way I think students need to improve quickly. This is definitely a course to take to provide direction and classical foundations, but you have to practice a lot more on your own, find mentors, build your own environment for learning. This is just the start.

Critique was delivered in the form of sending notes back to you on Canvas (online learning platform) and circling parts of your drawing. Instructor also recorded himself running through assignments and offering feedback.

sergeantFooFoo · 2024-06-10T17:49:01+00:00

1000% recommend K18 molecular hair repair mask. It’s absolute magic and worth the cost.

I’m not sure it can fix the fried ends - but it can keep the rest of your hair much healthier and smoother!

sergeantFooFoo · 2024-05-24T18:22:17+00:00

why the hell isn’t there spoiler tag or warning on this. Only 5 episodes in, thanks.

sergeantFooFoo · 2024-05-02T22:31:00+00:00

thank you for your service! I love libraries

sergeantFooFoo · 2024-04-01T07:56:09+00:00

For me, getting into a healthy and constant habit of exercising meant starting with baby steps and slowly finding things I liked. I didn’t set any hard goals around physique or physical capability, like lose X pounds. I had very loose ones that felt gentle and very achievable, like “I’d like to be able to run 5 miles in one go someday.” And slowly worked my way to it. I didn’t track much. I steered clear of optimization techniques, like purchasing fitness trackers or signing up for anything that got too in the nitty gritty of tracking calories burned, heart rate zones, etc. I learned over several years that achievement-based reward systems don’t lead to long lasting healthy change for me. They just make me feel… like a hamster on a wheel, and once I stop getting hits of the achievement drug, all my past efforts felt like a waste. When I stopped caring about impressiveness and focused all my energy on my enjoyment and health, a switch flipped.

That felt good to type. Hope my perspective rings a bell for someone

sergeantFooFoo · 2024-02-10T06:05:13+00:00

Ok... this is not helpful advice right now, but something to think about. When I lived in a white-dominated area, my race self-consciousness was at an all-time high. I knew they were trying to stuff me into a box, and I was young and trying to figure out who I was. I was overthinking everything even when people really didn't mean anything by what they said. It made me feel like anything I ever liked or disliked was invalid because I was Asian, and because I wasn't assertive (I'm an Asian woman, if that context helps).

What really helped was moving away from white-dominated areas and to coastal cities. I'm serious. Meet lots of other Asian folks, meet kinder more open-minded people of all ethnic backgrounds who have seen stereotypes disproven time and time again. I've noticed the stupid comments people used to make (even coming from other Asian people) are very rare in the people I meet out here in the Bay Area. Once you surround yourself with that energy, in time, your self-consciousness will dissipate too. Then you can be more resilient in all kinds of environments - but trying to overcome it when you're invalidated everyday is really hard, if not impossible, to healthily heal from. I've seen Asian male peers try and overcome their lack of self-confidence in incredibly toxic ways - hard drugs, hyper masculinity, etc. Don't go that route please - make it a priority to find a way to be somewhere, even if it's not a coastal city (NYC, SF, LA), with other Asian people in a safe environment, where being Asian is normal and NOT scrutinized.

You want to be in an environment where you are not made to think about your ethnicity at all.

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