PokePsych
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When you think people are nice but they just suck. I don't want to lose my trust in 'people' but damn have I been disappointed in some people over the last 3 weeks.
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Some people just suck.
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*big virtual hug* feel free to PM me
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it happens, but you certainly need research experience since clinical/counseling PhD programs are the most (insanely) competitive in the psych field
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This is also something for more 'loud' people sometimes thoguh
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Yes - I think occasionally (like last 2 weeks of semester) is OK. But in the long run, working all the time is highly unsustainable in the long run and most likely counterproductive. Plus effort does not equate productivity in academia since ideas aren't necessarily equated by time spend on X
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I refuse to give in to that lifestyle. As a psychologist, we also know that you become most creative when you give your mind regular 'breaks' (think 'that idea in the shower moment'', but more frequently) and burn out is a thing. So no - I don't recognize that lifestyle and there's plenty of indicators showing that it will most likely end up being very counterproductive at some point.
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quite many people I've heard about start in the uni housing and then go house hunting in the meantime.
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Rules about addressing professors by their first name?
PokePsych replied to magnetite's topic in Officially Grads
In my department profs sometimes even hug you for a goodbye. So yeah - first names are fine -
I have a bullet journal which is increidbly helpful for me personally
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Girlfriend moving for grad school - Do i stay or go with her?
PokePsych replied to maxwellhouse's topic in The Lobby
I'm doing long distance for a year now. Nearly did break us apart, but we found a way to be together again. It really depends on the type of people you are. I can't stand being apart and it's eating at me everyday. So for us it was realization how much we love each other and how much wed be together. So yeah one of us is sacrificing to be together. -
the corner is where the undergrads live. JPA area and Fry's spring is more a mix of faculty and students. Downtown seems also liked by many but a bit further from campus. North Grounds is also good (but my building is on the south side of the campus). If you want more specific info, just send me a PM
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well what do you want to know?
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When you go from feeling bad you have no projects really moving about a month ago to having 4 into data collection :3
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yes to a car + housing market is pretty OK but I wouldn't wait too long.
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are you applying in your home country? I have applied successfully for an F1 visa in a country that was not my own - but my husband is from there. I believe this has to do with 'strength of ties' to that specific location (obviously, ties to your home country are strong, whereas exchange is just temporary) - so in my case, I have obvious ties to that 'third' country and it led to no issues at all.
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Im so sleepdeprived
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This is different for international students depending on your tax treaty.
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TA/RA-ships are taxed for me; fellowship seems to be not.
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Let's not get started about all the different forms... I respect my country has online software, ENTERS all the information for me for most part, and helpful information is WAY easier to find online.
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Hate the US and their weird ass tax system and determination of residency (with the only other country in the world basing 'residency' based on nationality being eritrea). Like for real.. why you folks always have to be special with your weird non-metric system, weird president, and also these things..
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Yes, but only the portion that doesn't go to tuition (so living expenses etc). In general you pay federal and state depends on the state (e.g., I do on my income portion but not my fellowship portion). If you fall under some tax treaty you may not have to pay the fellowship part, but you'd still have to pay the income (RA/TA, etc.) part.
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To not question myself so much...
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F1 VISA funding documents for PhD students
PokePsych replied to Paramita's topic in IHOG: International House of Grads
Yup. I brought no bank statements and no questions asked. -
I feel like I'm doing a bad job
PokePsych replied to 1PhDplz's topic in Coursework, Advising, and Exams
the toxicity level is VERY HIGH in this PI... I don't think this is healthy behavior from your advisor, to say the least, and it's totally understandable that you feel like this in this case - because it is beyond rude. Even if others think he's likable, he's acting like a total jerk to you tbh. Nonetheless, you may want to go to counseling for a bit and find a solution for this PI situation..
