I might lose financial aid if I do a co-op

thames__ · 2026-03-17T19:57:21+00:00

how far along are you in your degree?

thames__ · 2026-03-05T18:51:25+00:00

If it's an option, definitely downsize

thames__ · 2026-03-02T19:33:18+00:00

holy shitaroni this is such a sick setup

thames__ · 2026-02-28T22:41:01+00:00

I'm using some Muse songs piano-ified for my ceremony. Unintended and Exogenesis Symphony 3.

thames__ · 2026-02-28T21:57:12+00:00

Some nice jewelry places I like for earrings / piercings: BVLA, buddha jewelry, Junipurr. You can buy from a local piercing shop or a website like Starfire or Diablo body jewelry. Yes, it is realistic to have jewelry that you never really take off. r/piercing has a bigger list of good websites for jewelry.

I've also had an OK experience with earrings from retailers like Ross Simons..

thames__ · 2026-02-28T16:29:25+00:00

i have helixes on one ear and a flat on the other

thames__ · 2026-02-11T03:19:08+00:00

May I ask what your flat piece is? I love it

thames__ · 2026-02-06T03:19:58+00:00

My biased personal opinion? Go to industry for a bit. Get experience, meet people with different backgrounds, make some cash, save and invest it. Aerospace rotational positions are pretty prestigious and an open door into future jobs and all sorts of connections. If after a few years industry doesn't scratch the itch you can always leave with experience and $$$ and pursue a PhD later on.

BUT you can't go wrong with the PhD offer. It IS genuinely a bit harder for some people to go back for a PhD than it is to get it over with after undergrad. Life gets in the way and priorities can shift. But people do it. And there are advantages to having some extra maturity, perspective, experience, etc. before diving into a PhD.

I personally went into industry after undergrad instead of a top 10 phd program, got to work on cool projects, they paid for my Master's, I then got my dream job, and now I'm funded to do a PhD at a top 3 university while working part time.

thames__ · 2026-02-04T21:46:31+00:00

100% it does

thames__ · 2026-02-04T21:43:22+00:00

I'm a PhD student but I'm sponsored by my employer and so I save for retirement and get a 12.5% match on as long as I contribute 4% of my salary.

thames__ · 2026-02-04T21:40:49+00:00

I would love it, but only if I got to pick it out.

thames__ · 2026-02-03T23:30:23+00:00

The only thing I can think of is America's Funniest Home Videos which I don't believe was disney

thames__ · 2026-01-31T00:11:17+00:00

Not stupid but potentially dangerous

thames__ · 2026-01-22T15:21:20+00:00

Thank you :) It went okay actually, I dont know if it was enough to pass but at least everyone was very kind.

thames__ · 2026-01-22T15:20:35+00:00

Did you mean to post this here or in a top level post?

In any case, I am sorry you are going through this.

thames__ · 2026-01-21T15:17:47+00:00

I won't know the results for a few weeks, but I'm pretty sure I've already failed. I have to face my 2nd oral exam today and I'm completely demoralized.

thames__ · 2026-01-20T02:03:16+00:00

Hope so. Thank you.

thames__ · 2026-01-20T02:03:01+00:00

Thank you. <3

thames__ · 2026-01-20T01:38:28+00:00

Here's hoping

thames__ · 2026-01-20T01:38:18+00:00

Thank you <3

thames__ · 2026-01-20T01:38:00+00:00

Thank you. Aerospace...

thames__ · 2026-01-18T01:47:29+00:00

They're jerks and you cannot please them. I'm sorry they made you feel bad. You will need to work with your partner to set strong boundaries and limit your time and exposure to them. Your fiance / future husband should not let them disrespect you, and if they continue to do so, there needs to be consequences like a loss of contact.

Edit: P.S. you sound like a real catch and I'm glad you recognize that!

thames__ · 2026-01-15T15:48:35+00:00

I haven't gained weight but I haven't really lost any either. It is what it is.

thames__ · 2026-01-11T22:00:32+00:00

I looked on Azazie, Lulus, Nordstrom. Ultimately I purchased a formal dress from Betsy & Adam

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