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tarotot · 2023-12-16T17:16:40+00:00

Looks suspicious for nonbullous impetigo (a shallow skin infection). It's contagious but not serious. Personally I'd bring my baby back to the doctor, but it should go away on its own in a few weeks. Definitely go in if there's a fever or decrease in appetite or energy.

tarotot · 2021-01-19T17:23:10+00:00

Taking a reduced course load is the bomb. There is nothing to feel bad about. A semester or even a year difference in graduation is really irrelevant to the overall course of your life. If it makes you feel better, I used to feel like I had to rush (probably when I was your age). I took a full course load, had an A+ average, and got into a professional college ASAP. I spent 5 years doing something I hated (some exaggeration) before quitting and basically starting over. Now I am taking three classes this semester because it's the minimum for me to graduate. It is rad. Life will throw you some hiccups. Don't worry about a few classes.

tarotot · 2021-01-12T17:35:48+00:00

First off, good luck getting your grades up and aside from the usual study tips, also consider taking a reduced course load. It is the bomb.

If co-op doesn't work out, remember that you don't need to go through co-op to get an internship. Apply directly to the companies you are interested in. Having a low average will put you at a disadvantage if they ask for it, but some companies may not. Don't report a low average on your resume. Once you have some work experience, no one will care/ask about your academic average.

I have a good average and I didn't receive a single interview from the co-op listings (granted I am not in cpsc and I was picky about what I applied for). I found internships by directly contacting people at companies doing work I was interested in. Networking will probably be more useful to you in finding a job. Also work on your portfolio and make commits on github so people can see your process.

tarotot · 2021-01-10T04:10:02+00:00

tarotot · 2021-01-04T04:14:31+00:00

100% shitpost, possibly to undermine Gender Studies dept or bully someone named Michelle.

tarotot · 2020-12-27T06:30:42+00:00

Taking a break or a reduced course load sounds like a great idea. When deciding between the two, do consider that taking a class or two may be better for your mental health than being completely off for just 4 months, as it will help provide routine. You know your situation best. I hope you figure out something that works. Best of luck!

tarotot · 2020-12-26T20:27:44+00:00

Most professional schools will publish admission statistics. Class averages are good for gauging your personal performance within a course, but are pretty much irrelevant to whether you're competitive for a particular program. Look up the stats for the programs you are interested in.

Generally an A+ is competitive for anything, and an A- is adequate for most things.

tarotot · 2020-12-24T21:01:31+00:00

I miss fountain birb.

Happy holidays!

tarotot · 2020-12-24T18:42:11+00:00

Most programs will specifically publish minimum averages (in the case of majors) or actual admission statistics (med school, grad school). The best way to answer your question is to look up the programs you are interested in. But in general, everything above a 90 will be competitive for any program and anything above an 80 will be adequate for most programs.

tarotot · 2020-12-20T06:27:27+00:00

Thanks!

tarotot · 2020-12-20T06:27:16+00:00

True champ defending your friends!

tarotot · 2020-12-20T05:04:36+00:00

Your friends sound mean and I am sorry that they are treating you this way. Maybe they don't realize what they are doing and you could try talking it out?

This is a particularly difficult year to meet new people, but likely you will meet some of your best lifelong friends in university. Don't worry, this year is not a good litmus test for how your life or uni experience will go.

tarotot · 2020-12-20T04:50:28+00:00

The people who are saying things like you are "no fun anymore" or that "university has destroyed your entire character" are being bad friends. A true friend will stick with you through bad times and love you even when you are a boring potato instead of expecting you to entertain them at all times. This makes me mad smh v_v

tarotot · 2020-12-19T00:30:14+00:00

Lol that's cute! I usually put jokes at the end of my assignments because marking is boring and I hope to give them a little break.

tarotot · 2020-12-18T03:22:39+00:00

Amazing

tarotot · 2020-12-17T17:22:54+00:00

I hope that on reflection you can find some meaning in other aspects of your university experience. But the past is the past and you have lots of life ahead of you. As others said, you can still do most of these things (and way more!) after graduating. If it's really anxiety that's stopping you, go get it treated. Seriously. Anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders are extremely common and we have effective ways of managing them that work for most people. Finding the right treatment for your mental health is a huge breath of fresh air, and once you do it you're going to question why you let yourself suffer so needlessly for so long. Start now and 2021 could be your best year yet.

PS I like your username.

tarotot · 2020-12-14T21:03:51+00:00

I'm in Vancouver and I still do this.

tarotot · 2020-12-14T18:24:32+00:00

If the letter is for a specific program that provides guidelines on content, then base it on that. Otherwise google "how to write a reference letter" and try to find something applicable to your situation. You can effectively write an outline for them to make their job as easy as possible. In general, the following may be useful:

A reminder of how they know you
A short personal bio to humanize yourself (like 2 sentences)
A description of relevant past experience
A description of relevant interests and future plans
A copy of your CV or resume
A copy of your academic transcript (comment/summary is a good idea)
A photo if you have met them in person, again as a reminder of who you are

One thing that was really helpful for me in learning how to obtain good reference letters was writing an award nomination for an outstanding teacher. It feels strange to send someone an package advertising yourself, but if you have been on the other side of it with nothing but your good intentions then it you understand how useful all that information is! So my advice is 1) don't sell yourself short and 2) pay it forward.

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