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    ANDS! got a reaction from VioletAyame in Signing emails with "Best"   
    Another thread for the "Grad Student Problems" Tumblr that exists only in my head.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from pears in Signing emails with "Best"   
    Another thread for the "Grad Student Problems" Tumblr that exists only in my head.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from 33andathirdRPM in Laptop vs Ultrabook advice   
    Laptop.  There are SEVERAL 4LB or less laptops out there that do not skimp on power. My recommendation would be the Thinkpad T430s (or if you want the newest T431s).  Both come in at under 4LBS, and are a lot lighter than they look (and I believe the T431s is classified as an Ultrabook).
     
    I would also go for an SSD, but NOT manufacturer provided (ripoff).  By stock, and then get the Samsung 840 (whichever one fits your price point) along with the NEWMODEUS Hard Drive Caddy (not sure if they provide one for the T431s yet. . .)  This will allow you to take the stock HDD on your Thinkpad, slap it in the DVD/CD drive and use the SSD for everything computation related and leave the HDD for bulk storage.  This process is about as easy as can be and is just a matter of swapping out some screws.
     
    If you go for a T430s, look in Lenovo's outlet for a returned model - you can often shave 200 or so bucks off.  You can get them for as low as 700 bucks.
     
    And Windows 7.  Come on now.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from radiomars in You only hate grad school because you think you're supposed to.   
    I always skip articles like these for one reason: the attempt to generalize a process that is for the most part largely dependent on your program (and hell even the department itself).  Not everyone has a "lab" they need to report to, or is jockeying for bunsen burners or saddled with 200 essays on 1850's British Literature to read.  Equivalently, not everyone has flexibility in schedules or a hands-off-when-not-needed relationship with advisors.  
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    ANDS! got a reaction from 1Q84 in Technology Recommendations   
    Dear god. . . every time I see someone with a Windows 8 touchscreen laptop I wonder if they're someones kid or they're just busy waiting for their friend to finish.  If you want a laptop that will last, you're best looking at Apple, Lenovo (T series) or perhaps Samsung (Series 9).
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    ANDS! got a reaction from Hanyuye in Do I have a chance to go to these graduate schools?   
    For actuarial sciences - no way.  The MS option at Columbia only mentions calc, econ and linear algebra.  I'd say go for it, emphasizing your performance in relevant coursework (it's what I did).
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    ANDS! got a reaction from TeaGirl in You only hate grad school because you think you're supposed to.   
    I always skip articles like these for one reason: the attempt to generalize a process that is for the most part largely dependent on your program (and hell even the department itself).  Not everyone has a "lab" they need to report to, or is jockeying for bunsen burners or saddled with 200 essays on 1850's British Literature to read.  Equivalently, not everyone has flexibility in schedules or a hands-off-when-not-needed relationship with advisors.  
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    ANDS! got a reaction from Quigley in Meeting New People in a New School/New City   
    If someone is an introvert, just putting them in grad housing (with a random room mate possibly) isn't going to magically make them an extrovert.  That's not how that works.  It's like just because you go to a bar doesn't mean you're going to pick up a chick or a duder.  You still need the compulsion and incentive to initiate the next step.  Realistically just having an outgoing room mate, that you get a long with, is the better path to social success, and that can happen anywhere (and cheaper than grad housing).  
     
    Also, simply by virtue of graduate programs being destinations for non natives, you will make friends with fellow Sheamus's who will more than likely ask "Hey, are you up for exploring this fine new city."  
     
    Also I second apartment/house renting because of the "Me-time. . ." factor.  I live alone in a house far from most everyone else in my program (relatively speaking); there was no way in hell I was going to do apartment living - especially if I could afford not to.  While the folks in my program are just darling, I need a spot that isn't bumping music 25/8 or heavily foot trafficked. . .which is not a requirement met by certain places popular with graduate students.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from cylon.descendant in Meeting New People in a New School/New City   
    If someone is an introvert, just putting them in grad housing (with a random room mate possibly) isn't going to magically make them an extrovert.  That's not how that works.  It's like just because you go to a bar doesn't mean you're going to pick up a chick or a duder.  You still need the compulsion and incentive to initiate the next step.  Realistically just having an outgoing room mate, that you get a long with, is the better path to social success, and that can happen anywhere (and cheaper than grad housing).  
     
    Also, simply by virtue of graduate programs being destinations for non natives, you will make friends with fellow Sheamus's who will more than likely ask "Hey, are you up for exploring this fine new city."  
     
    Also I second apartment/house renting because of the "Me-time. . ." factor.  I live alone in a house far from most everyone else in my program (relatively speaking); there was no way in hell I was going to do apartment living - especially if I could afford not to.  While the folks in my program are just darling, I need a spot that isn't bumping music 25/8 or heavily foot trafficked. . .which is not a requirement met by certain places popular with graduate students.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from Panama Slim in Meeting New People in a New School/New City   
    If someone is an introvert, just putting them in grad housing (with a random room mate possibly) isn't going to magically make them an extrovert.  That's not how that works.  It's like just because you go to a bar doesn't mean you're going to pick up a chick or a duder.  You still need the compulsion and incentive to initiate the next step.  Realistically just having an outgoing room mate, that you get a long with, is the better path to social success, and that can happen anywhere (and cheaper than grad housing).  
     
    Also, simply by virtue of graduate programs being destinations for non natives, you will make friends with fellow Sheamus's who will more than likely ask "Hey, are you up for exploring this fine new city."  
     
    Also I second apartment/house renting because of the "Me-time. . ." factor.  I live alone in a house far from most everyone else in my program (relatively speaking); there was no way in hell I was going to do apartment living - especially if I could afford not to.  While the folks in my program are just darling, I need a spot that isn't bumping music 25/8 or heavily foot trafficked. . .which is not a requirement met by certain places popular with graduate students.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from studentaffairsgrad in Meeting New People in a New School/New City   
    If someone is an introvert, just putting them in grad housing (with a random room mate possibly) isn't going to magically make them an extrovert.  That's not how that works.  It's like just because you go to a bar doesn't mean you're going to pick up a chick or a duder.  You still need the compulsion and incentive to initiate the next step.  Realistically just having an outgoing room mate, that you get a long with, is the better path to social success, and that can happen anywhere (and cheaper than grad housing).  
     
    Also, simply by virtue of graduate programs being destinations for non natives, you will make friends with fellow Sheamus's who will more than likely ask "Hey, are you up for exploring this fine new city."  
     
    Also I second apartment/house renting because of the "Me-time. . ." factor.  I live alone in a house far from most everyone else in my program (relatively speaking); there was no way in hell I was going to do apartment living - especially if I could afford not to.  While the folks in my program are just darling, I need a spot that isn't bumping music 25/8 or heavily foot trafficked. . .which is not a requirement met by certain places popular with graduate students.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from SJ.Koeh in STATA or R for statistics software?   
    R.  So much more robust, and you'll seem (to others) smarter for it.  If you want a GUI, get RStudio.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from mandarin.orange in reverse snobbery re: academic achievement   
    If there were a Tumblr called "Grad Student Problems. . ." this would be a prime candidate for entry.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from 33andathirdRPM in reverse snobbery re: academic achievement   
    If there were a Tumblr called "Grad Student Problems. . ." this would be a prime candidate for entry.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from Zrome in Should I pursue a PhD degree? Need yr advice!   
    A masters degree in the US is considered a "professional" degree in that it is generally the requirement for more-than-entry-level work in related fields. This is generally because the difference between masters curriculum and PhD is one year of "advanced coursework".

    However, with a Masters you will be limited in income potential; the most lucrative jobs are generally for those with PhD's. If you're fine with that I might go for the Masters, though study (and living) in New York is not cheap. I would do some job search to see just what the job requirements are for those "top notch" ME jobs (I'm looking at Indeed.com and, indeed, the top spots strongly prefer PhD applicants for industry positions).
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    ANDS! got a reaction from Usmivka in How much does grad school cost?   
    All your monies.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from nnnnnnn in Feeling Bullied   
    Letting this dickbag ruin your appreciation and desire to go into research is like a future Anthony Bourdain (or however his name is spelled) being sullied by their experience working at McD's.  Or maybe not.  You have one cantankerous voice among the multitudes.  If you can truly say that his or her comments are not needed to make the thesis work, then you should do what it appears you are going to do and attempt to negotiate your way out from under their tyranny.  
     
    The only way I wouldn't have tried to kneecap this guy (figuratively. . .of course - ) was if they held some final word on whether you can move forward or not.  If there is a head to go over, jump that SOB.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from TwirlingBlades in my phd-advisor stole my manuscript and published it himself   
    I just want to say, if you look at the thread title from the front page it says:

    "my phd-advisor stole my man"

    I have nothing else to contribute to this conversation.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from looking_to_sea in How do we reject the schools and POIs?   
    There is no negative tone. It is simply me not shining you on; you asked for opinions, I gave you one which you reject out of hand which lead me to conclude you don't actually want opinions just validation for a decision you have already made. Nature of the beast.



    I amended my recommendation to be more in line what you were seeking. . .did you not see?






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    ANDS! got a reaction from looking_to_sea in How do we reject the schools and POIs?   
    Well then by all means, craft personalized emails for these instructors you have had these substantive conversations with who I am quite sure will remember you in 5 or 10 years.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from phmhjh85 in Rejected? Maybe this is why...   
    If a university is so garbage as to centralize the admission process into the hands of a single NEWLY appointed individual. . .I say more power to the rejection.
     
    That assumes that - as someone mentioned - this isn't one big troll-experiment; which I am fairly sure it is.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from studentaffairsgrad in Buying a new laptop   
    Does Apple now make anything OTHER than the Pro?  I don't think so.  So yes, it is legitimate to "whine. . ." about the price point of Apples full featured laptop.  The Air is certainly priced better (at least the model with the tiny screen), but it still tips the scales at 1000 bucks.  All in my T430s was about 200 bucks less (and still managing to feel lighter than an older ultrabook I had) and certainly much cheaper than the comparable (in terms of specs) Macbook Pro.     So yea.  Apple products are a barrier to entry.  This is not a new thing, and I can imagine complaints about it get tiresome - but pretending it's not a legitimate complaint is a bit silly.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from pears in Buying a new laptop   
    Does Apple now make anything OTHER than the Pro?  I don't think so.  So yes, it is legitimate to "whine. . ." about the price point of Apples full featured laptop.  The Air is certainly priced better (at least the model with the tiny screen), but it still tips the scales at 1000 bucks.  All in my T430s was about 200 bucks less (and still managing to feel lighter than an older ultrabook I had) and certainly much cheaper than the comparable (in terms of specs) Macbook Pro.     So yea.  Apple products are a barrier to entry.  This is not a new thing, and I can imagine complaints about it get tiresome - but pretending it's not a legitimate complaint is a bit silly.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from DropTheBase in Problem with a prof.   
    I saw go for it.  If for no other reason so that you can come back here and let us know what awkwardness went down because this read has been solid-gold.
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    ANDS! got a reaction from Two Espressos in Going for PhD/homophobia in grad school   
    If you say so. This thread has already derailed enough, no way am I taking this flame bait; least of all your ludicrous chicken sandwich ipso facto argument. . .



    Thank goodness there are people who can actually do math in this world who dismiss such outlandish comments without actually doing some research first (population the competition is drawing from, historical proportion of men to women in the field of interest - yanno, the pesky stuff).

    If it turns out that this is a significant difference, then yes you can dance a jig at the gender bias (something tells me you haven't done that).



    Two people find that comment disgusting (and not simply churlish or immature): you (gee I wonder why) and the tightwad it was directed to. Good game.



    Sorry, I was merely addressing personal snark with personal snark. Feel free to continue thread combing for posts to Rep-Bomb. It's a hoot.
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