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  1. Battery life is somewhat disappointing -- approximately 4 hours (running programs). You get a bit more out of it if you are just reading email or surfing the net. I keep mine plugged in while at my desk on campus so it isnt usually an issue for me. What I love about the Pro: windows 8, which is kind of made for tablets/touch and much more intuitive once you learn it, portability (very light), can detach the keyboard if you want (there are various keyboards-- I got the kind with actual keys so it is just like typing on a regular keyboard), can use either the stylus OR a mouse (I purchased the bluetooth Microsoft wedge mouse, which is excellent), it learns your handwriting VERY well, you can write directly onto any document/pdf/powerpoint/whatever with precision, highlight, "lasso" and drag things to different places, and use different colored pens/highlighters-- it is just like writing on paper but you can erase and drag things. You can split the screen and look at two documents simultaneously. You can switch between a regular onscreen keyboard, an on screen split keyboard (easier to use your thumbs), or a "write to text" keyboard where you use the stylus and it recognizes your writing to turn it directly into text into a word document, email, etc. It is packed with power. It has a USB in its powercord so you can charge your phone or anything else with it. The load up, shut down is pretty much instant. There are other things I am sure that I am leaving out. I absolutely LOVE it. Cons: one USB and the HDMI port is one of those small ones (like a mac), I bought a docking station (there is a variety of selections) so it isn't an issue for me anymore; 4 hour or so battery life, which will make it more difficult when I am on rounds and at the hospital. I don't have many cons to contribute. I am quite biased though because I have never likes Mac products.
  2. My adviser and I just "get" each other. I can often know what she is thinking. I love her greatly. She recruited me into grad school. Perfect match. Relationship wise, research wise, and everything else.
  3. Welcome! Tucson is a fabulous place! I'm heading into my 2nd year of PhD and my final year of my professional program. If you need hints about cool places to visit, hit me up!
  4. Don't feel bad about it. As long as the department has your back, it's all good
  5. We don't have to teach classes if we don't want to. We give a few lectures to the PharmD students here and there. On occasion, we'll proctor their stats and research methods exams.
  6. My advisor is a really good dresser. I always feel like a bum when I'm around her. I've never been that great at fashion and wearing heels is not my favorite thing. Any tips to dress more fashionable? I tend to shop at banana republic, ann taylor, j jill, talbots, etc. Should I just look in magazines or something? lol
  7. I have the Microsoft Surface Pro with Windows 8-- it is absolutely AMAZING.
  8. I have 3 manuscripts and a poster I am supposed to be doing. I just keep staring at my computer screen. It's not difficult but I cannot seem to get myself moving. It doesn't help that I had to put my dog down today.
  9. Thanks for the encouragement. I really appreciate it. I just feel like my colleagues in my cohort have a much better grasp on things. I feel better knowing I'm not the only one that feels this way. I just hope I can somehow build my confidence. I feel pretty down on myself right now I'm glad I found this site.
  10. Being able to study something I'm passionate about and being able to focus on the areas I enjoy the most.
  11. This is my first year in my PhD program and I'm finishing a doctorate in a health profession (dual degree). Does anyone feel like they aren't good enough or capable of meeting the expectations of your advisor? I love my advisor and we are very close. I just don't want to let her down. She assures me I can do it but I doubt my ability. The bar has been set high in my program and sometimes I feel like things are way over my head. I have plenty of support...I just don't feel smart/good enough to do all this! It's making me very depressed and there is always SO MUCH TO DO! Anyone else ever have that drowning feeling?
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