ahlatsiawa
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They just cancelled a class I was soooo looking forward to. Now I have to choose among my second and third choice because they won't let me retain full time status if I don't. Effing pissed!
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Did the VO give any specific reason as to why they are refusing you a visa? When I was preparing for my interview I was advised to schedule it at Dammam consulate instead of at the embassy. Where did you go for yours? Rejecting you on the basis of only those 3 questions without asking for a bank statement does seem unfair. Wish you good luck for the next time, give it your best shot. -
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What a wonderful collection of pictures that depict what life was like in the US more than a hundred years ago. http://www.shorpy.com/
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I had a Samsung GS4 when I was in Saudi which I planned to bring with me to the US. But a T-Mobile rep told me that since my phone has been configured only for the Middle East, it wouldn't work on their network. Same with Verizon. In the end I just decided to go with Republic Wireless. Major savings but you do have to buy their own phone.
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Republic Wireless. Unlimited calls, text and data for less than $35/month including taxes. Only downside is you have to buy their phone.
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How are you supposed to feel when you get a better grade than you expected in one course and worse than expected in another.
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It's been a year since I joined gradcafe. Being an international student, I can honestly say this has been the single most useful resource for me in my journey as a graduate student. Thank you gradcafe, and thank you gradcafe-ers.
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If you're bringing your car, I would suggest looking at Clarendon Heights and Nob Hill apartments (both are about 2.5 miles away from campus). Westcott mostly has 2-5 bedroom houses which you can rent with friends. It is also close to the downtown and has a number of restaurants. I personally don't really like Westcott because I hate living with roommates. If you're okay with that though, then you can probably cut your rent in half living in Westcott. I've been here only one winter but the roads are always clear and in the two complexes I mentioned above, they have 24 hr maintenance staff which takes care of the snow.
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Stranded at the airport. Facing a 12-hour delay because I missed my connection (through no fault of my own).
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Going to Chicago to see my nephew for the first time.
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Doing my assignments due at the end of the semester so I have more time to prepare for the finals.
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Why is my body so electrically charged all of a sudden? I keep getting zapped by every metallic thing I touch.
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What to do when you have a final coming up in less than 48 hours and you don't want to study.
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What to do when you have a final coming up in less than 48 hours and you don't want to study.
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It's frustrating when the TA tells you how she wanted you to answer the question AFTER she has graded it.
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Wait until it's time for you to start TAing
It takes time to learn what a good answer looks like and how to communicate it to your students. I'm not trying to make excuses, I know the students don't enjoy it and sometimes it isn't fair, but it might help to see the other side and remember that it's a learning process for the TA too.
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I don't think it's a good idea to take any test without properly studying for it. I also believe you could improve your score a whole lot with just one month's preparation. Definitely take it again.
