catalysis
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if you're taking a loan I think it falls under personal funds
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advice on my new laptop: Macbook Pro or Macbook Air?
I'm going to do a Chemistry PhD, specifically organic chemistry, so no need for fancy modeling software, just office and some chemdraw or data analysis (plus TA duty, but that shouldn't require much horsepower). I'm leaning toward the Pro at the moment, because it would be more futureproof and also because a dual core CPU doesn't "feel" enough... idk, anyone using chemdraw or other heavy software on a 2018 macbok air?
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I'm an international student, so YMMV, but everyone I've talked to so far has been extremely polite and welcoming! Even when I had problems with bureaucracy (shipping documents, incorrect stuff, lost paperworks etc) they have been very kind and responsive (like answering my email in 30 min max and with useful information/solutions to my problems) which is a thing I was not used to in my previous uni.
My "new student advisor" put me in contact with current grad students and I had the chance to exchange some messages with them, and they also have been very friendly.
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any past grad school have ever heard or used this? http://graduate.auburn.edu/orientation/international-graduate-students/housing-on-campus-for-students-temporarily-host-program/
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great!
if you want there's a whatsapp group created by another member https://chat.whatsapp.com/DGyVfXUUR2OKMyEenof5mq/
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On 3/30/2019 at 3:10 PM, clinical_psych_hopeful said:
War eagle! I am!
nice! international or american?
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13 hours ago, DChemPhDZ said:
Hi, I just have one question concerning chemistry graduate school. I always thought chemistry graduate school was free with a generous stipend, but even though the tuition has been waived, I still have to pay student fees. As an international student, the non-resident student fee is actually more than the cost of tuition. Although the stipend covers the student fees, I am left with only a couple hundred bucks every semester. As a result, I will have to pay out of pocket for personal expenses, food etc, which over the course of a year will be a major investment. Anyone else in chemistry graduate school confronted with a similar situation? Anyone who can share how they manage their finances/ handle their student fees?
Yes, there are other fees (especially for internationals) but they usually are in the 500-1000$ per year range. This should still leave you with enough money to pay for rent and groceries.
Are you sure you read it right? You may want to ask your school for more informations.
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war eagle! anyone going to auburn in fall 19?
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On 3/5/2019 at 7:51 PM, nikit96 said:
Anyone heard from these schools or know when they send out acceptances/rejections?
yes, I received acceptance from Washington State the first week of January
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Posting my stats since I finally enrolled
Undergrad Institution: Public university in big Italian city (1M citizens)
Major(s): Chemistry
Minor(s): n/a
GPA in Major: 3.18 in Undergrad, 3.94 in Master
Overall GPA: 3.5
Position in Class: n/a
Type of Student: International, male
GRE Scores (revised/old version):
I did not take the GRE, I refuse to pay another idiotic standardized test
Research Experience: 2 years and some months, in 3 different labs/subfields
Awards/Honors/Recognitions: n/a
Pertinent Activities or Jobs: Gen and Org chemistry tutor for 4 years
Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: I had 3 very strong LoR
Special Bonus Points: n/a
Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: n/a
Applying to Where:
Auburn
Purdue
Emory
University of Michigan
Washington State
Wayne State
University of Kansas
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterAdmitted to Auburn, Washington State, Wayne State
Going to Auburn
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sorry to revive this thread, but does anyone know when Auburn sends official acceptance? not the one from the department, but the one from the graduate school
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hey guys, has anyone heard from Auburn?
F-1 Visa Appointment: What To Expect?
in IHOG: International House of Grads
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My interview was literally 1 minute, the longest part was waiting in line (at 4 different lines) and security checks.
The officer just looked at my file and asked me "so you're going to do a PhD in chemistry at X university?" to which I answered yes, and he replied "ok, your visa is approved"
but obviously your mileage my vary, usually phd ones are easier because you're fully funded, while for a master's they might look more into your financial situation
it also varies for different countries
so my advice is: be prepared for everything, but also be relaxed... save the stress for the interview at the airport ? (that scares the hell out of me)