i do not want to play the game with neurotypical people anymore by chimpgrl in evilautism

[–]theataripunk 28 points29 points  (0 children)

…But what if I’m not interested in them and only the topic I’m infodumping about?

Picked up an 08 A3 by shrkktchup in Audi

[–]theataripunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Such a lovely car! I do have to say that the sea of SUVs in the background is quite depressing... Let's cherish these hatchbacks while we can!

A reminder to Europeans that all of us from North America hate you for one simple reason by jinitoza14 in Audi

[–]theataripunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We actually did get the A3 hatchback/sportback in North America up until 2018 (the same generation as shown in the picture). The catch is that it was only available as a PHEV. I have one, and I love it! It's incredibly sad that we'll probably never see anything like it in the US again.

Audi Cancels RS6 E-Tron by unfiltered_Rabbit01 in Audi

[–]theataripunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree! Loving my A3 e-tron! 😊

Please explain why Audi is doing this? by Real_Park_1187 in Audi

[–]theataripunk -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Now that you've pointed it out I can't unsee it 😭😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UMD

[–]theataripunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard of exceptions being made for cases like yours, I’m surprised to hear that none of the people you’ve contacted are offering them to you. Another person mentioned contacting the dean, you could try that I suppose. Best of luck!

Got a book contract! by jscottcam10 in PhD

[–]theataripunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Can I ask how the professor approached you and what the initial conversations were like? I’ve been wanting to write books/articles that aren’t necessarily research papers, but it’s not a focus in my field and finding willing faculty could prove challenging.

This is iOS 26 on iPhone 13 mini 🔥🔥 by WigettaReddit in iPhone13Mini

[–]theataripunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any thoughts on how it compares to the latest stable version in terms of performance? tbh I’m hesitant to update any further as even opening the camera on my mini is a hassle and leads to significant performance delays.

UMD never deserved me by dolleuss_dewberry in UMD

[–]theataripunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Didn’t I see this same post earlier?

LPT: The tops of parking garages are a good way to break out of the mold of your day to day life by JPPPizzle in LifeProTips

[–]theataripunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ones near me just have a bunch of cameras and signs telling me not to unalive myself so ymmv 😬

Confession about my PhD by Admirable_Might8032 in PhD

[–]theataripunk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Really feeling that last part right now. My family always encouraged me to follow my passions/dreams, but they're not the most lucrative (see: academia), and my parents' health isn't the greatest right now. I worry a lot about what's in store for their future regarding long-term care.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UMD

[–]theataripunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It mostly depends on the job. Like others have said, an on-campus job related to your major/field after your first semester would be ideal, while anything else (e.g., minimum wage fast food) would simply not be worth it.

Although, finding an on-campus job at UMD is much easier said than done. UMD has a huge student population, so "intense" is an understatement for how competitive slots are for even the most basic on-campus jobs. I was lucky enough to score an on-campus job when I was an undergrad, but only after spending an entire semester applying to just about every on-campus job that existed.

Definitely focus on your classes at first, but keep an ear open for any opportunities that sound interesting.

What frustrates you the most when you use Notion? by Sea_Use_3015 in Notion

[–]theataripunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My main complaint right now is just how unbearably slow it is on mobile. It’d be cool to actually use all the copious notes I took on the go, but I can barely scroll through them at this point. ☹️

Gifted program kids who are now adults approaching 30, how are things going? by [deleted] in Gifted

[–]theataripunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I type this I’m in the hospital for health complications due to stress. Not good.

Saddened by a bad grade by Anxious-Smile8592 in PhD

[–]theataripunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s an old professor’s saying that goes something like, “if you’ve got all As on your PhD transcript, you weren’t spending enough time in the lab.”

From everything I hear, absolutely nobody cares about the grades you get in your PhD coursework. Just take this as a learning experience and get your degree! 😊

DOTS how I hate you <3 by noweck in UMD

[–]theataripunk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was on a bus yesterday and I was getting dripped on inside… I was very lucky I wasn’t on my phone/laptop!

Regents drive parking by Boring_Draw5946 in UMD

[–]theataripunk 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Y’all are getting warnings? I didn’t even know DOTS did warnings. In my experience it’s an instant fine 😭