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i haven't been to a hair dresser since the first time i cut my hair off. I'm reckless and poor so I bleach and color at home. My actual hair is turquoise at the moment but I'm growing it out with the help of some green crochet faux locs! I think I'm gonna let green hair be my thing during grad school. they're so easy to install and i can change colors without worrying about losing my apartment deposit!

I'm trying to make a budget and find more ways to get some money for this move! I've been slowly getting access to penn state's student portals so all of the emails I've been getting from them have been exciting! My apartment application is still under review though. ? I thought it'd be done by the end of this week but it's looking like the end of NEXT week. Kind of wish I'd gone with Lion's Gate just bc they seemed quicker on the approval side. I don't like waaaaiiiittting. But I got some brown jasmine on clearance so that's exciting!

I have a July start date and will be moving in June! I wanted time to get settled and figure out where things were without being worried about being late anywhere.

My parents were proud because they knew i worked to get in, but i also dont think they fully understand how hard it is to get into these programs. Especially for someone with a completely different academic background. Its frustrating being the first one to go to grad school. Sometimes i think they could be a little more excited for me. Oh well, IM EXCITED FOR ME!

WHO CARES! ROCK THAT HAIR! You'll be super memorable!

@hippyscientist I def sent an official e-transcript to Penn State. I wonder why you couldn't do that?

@Pink Fuzzy Bunny we might have the same loan servicer! mine shows how much I owe too! Not too far behind at 37,132!

So what now? Should I tell my PI that I got honorable mention or do they already know?

@jlt646 Bless you!

Welcome, @Ish3988!! I'm getting super excited about going to Penn State just bc all of you in this forum!

I just got honorable mention! I think that's pretty good considering I didn't even know about the GRFP until September and didn't settle on a topic until 2 weeks before the deadline. I'm pumped!

HOW EXCITING!! So glad it worked out for you!!

Uhhhhh i just got Honorable Mention from the GRFP

I'm bringing my dog with me to grad school. Granted, he's a ripe 8 years old so we have the pee thing on lock. My roommate is bringing her dog too! I didn't even ask if I could bring my dog with me to campus. I'll have to play it by ear bc I'm sure the lab I'm in just moved to the Millenium Science Complex and it's still brand new and shiny. Probably not dog friendly. I'm looking into air purifiers bc I KNOW my dog smells like fresh tortilla chips on a good day.

I'm really excited about all the Nittany Lions here! We'll have to have a gradcafe meetup! Coffee? Tacos? COFFEE AND TACOS?

Im a major proponent of thrift stores and outlets! I git some super comfy nike boots at the outlet and they are amazing. Major perk of ahopping on the mens side.

I've been chronicling my stress on twitter since the beginning of application season. And I def made a facebook post. Although, I wish my dad hadn't shared it.I don't really like any of his family enough to want them to know I'll be that close to them He's already told my grandmother that I'll visit her, but I doubt I would.

So happy for @katpillow and @Effloresce!! We'll have to move this to the "Officially Grads" forum soon!

My PI has only ever seen me with hair not my natural black! Bkeached it last year and have been blond, pink, gray, lavender, blue, purple, and now turquoise. I dont plan on giving up fun hair colors any time soon.

@hippyscientist im almost positive were gonna be living in the same complex. Assuming these applications go through!

PFB, that is HILARIOUS!! At least you don't have to worry about it now!

@raaawr That sucks! I know how that feels, this was my second time applying to grad schools.

alksdjlasfjh'afhdsfdjfha FIELD CLOTHES!! FUUUUUUU I haven't thought about that stuff either!! effity eff effffff!! I usually just wear jeans, but I've gotten rid of all my junky stuff. I'm realizing that I haven't really thought things through. Where can one get some comfy khakis? (light colors to prevent looking like a bear and getting stung)

Well I don't have to send a rejection letter to UCR bc the PI there decided not to sign for me. I think it was because she knew I had such good offers from Illinois and penn State. I'm kind of glad bc I was gonna send her an email to not consider me! I'm only bummed bc I'd like to have had a clean sweep of the places I applied to, but that's a first world problem! I haven't even THOUGHT about business clothes! I have a July start date at Penn State and am going to be able to go to a huge pollinator conference on campus and idk if any of my nicer business clothes even fit me.

@Neist About SNAP benefits, are grad students always able to get that?