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[Pau]

Good luck with the GRE! Hope what happened to me doesn't happen to you! The lousy testing center told me when I got there that they had issues with their computers. So I was all mentally ready for the test and I had to come back two weeks later. Woke up early for that crap too

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Didn't do too poorly though .

Do your grad programs focus more on the verbal or the math sections more?

Thank you! That sounds so frustrating. But I'm glad you did well!

I'm not too settled on a grad program. Ideally I'd want one that combines Sociology, Statistics, and Computer Science. So I think both sections will be important. I'm lucky that I tend to do well on standardized tests and usually get the same exact score on both portions.

 

[Trey]

easy route to drama

Yep.

 

[eyeball_kid]

I was heavily addicted to opiates, and knowing myself I am afraid if I open the door to any "high" I might end up back down that road.

Do you have a sponsor, or are you trying to do this solo?

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

I'm not taking the MCAT until I finish my prereqs. Christ, I'll be like 29.

 

[MakeshiftChef]

Siracha has definitely become sweet as of late.

Making your own salsa (or hot sauce) is always a lot of fun, but be prepared to wear masks because you'll find yourself coughing like a mad man/woman

I find myself outside in the backyard making salsa and/or hot sauce more often than not. I can't justify driving the family from the house to make the stuff. That and I really enjoy putting the ingredients in the BBQ to add that smokey flavor component.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

I'm not taking the MCAT until I finish my prereqs. Christ, I'll be like 29.

How old are you?

 

[LookAtMeGo]

I find myself outside in the backyard making salsa and/or hot sauce more often than not. I can't justify driving the family from the house to make the stuff. That and I really enjoy putting the ingredients in the BBQ to add that smokey flavor component.

I made a salsa with a jar of regular salsa, 2 diced avocados, 1 diced mango and some chopped up cilantro. Mixed it all up in a big bowl with a some jalapeno tabasco. Mmm mmm mmm.

 

[Pau]

I'm not taking the MCAT until I finish my prereqs. Christ, I'll be like 29.

Does that cover anything past Algebra?

 

[NoctisVsStar]

I made a salsa with a jar of regular salsa, 2 diced avocados, 1 diced mango and some chopped up cilantro. Mixed it all up in a big bowl with a some jalapeno tabasco. Mmm mmm mmm.

Bruh pls not at this time im hungry ;_;

 

[OceanicAir]

Thank you! That sounds so frustrating. But I'm glad you did well!

I'm not too settled on a grad program. Ideally I'd want one that combines Sociology, Statistics, and Computer Science. So I think both sections will be important. I'm lucky that I tend to do well on standardized tests and usually get the same exact score on both portions.

Standardized tests can be a deal breaker for some people unfortunately, good thing it isn't for you. I was actually surprised that I did similarly on both tests, since math was a lot more on what I focused on (finishing a degree in Chemistry).

How would graduate degrees work for that? I know for Chemistry I can work directly towards a PhD without having to get a Master's first thankfully, but it should still take 4-6 years.

 

[eyeball_kid]

Finished watching season 1 of Orphan Black. One of the things I really like about this show is that the lead character is very flawed. She makes bad decisions...often. That's pretty rare for an action-mystery show like this. Usually, the main character makes all the right decisions, but still the mystery stays one step ahead. But Sarah is brash and reckless, quite shortsighted in her thinking, and somehow survives due to a combination of luck, determination, and friends. So even though the premise is very sci-fi and implausible (Sarah is ~30, but the Human Genome Project only started in 1990 and a finished draft completed in 2004), the humanity of the characters (and Maslany's superb acting) really takes it above standard tropey sci-fi fare.

 

[LookAtMeGo]

Bruh pls not at this time im hungry ;_;

Me too man. I wish I had that salsa with some chips right now. That was weeks ago, I have had a bowl of Lipton chicken noodle today. Waiting for my girl to come home with some food. I hope she gets home soon, I'm dying.

 

[You Know Nothing]

Finished watching season 1 of Orphan Black. One of the things I really like about this show is that the lead character is very flawed. She makes bad decisions...often. That's pretty rare for an action-mystery show like this. Usually, the main character makes all the right decisions, but still the mystery stays one step ahead. But Sarah is brash and reckless, quite shortsighted in her thinking, and somehow survives due to a combination of luck, determination, and friends. So even though the premise is very sci-fi and implausible (Sarah is ~30, but the Human Genome Project only started in 1990 and a finished draft completed in 2004), the humanity of the characters (and Maslany's superb acting) really takes it above standard tropey sci-fi fare.

Prepare for season two. Fuck the haters, I binge watched it recently and found it better than season one. My only real complaint was some of the convolution regarding all the different organizations at play. But I found it more fun overall than the first season which was no small feat.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Does that cover anything past Algebra?

About the same as the GRE. Not so much calculus, though it is a prereq for schools.

 

[Sadetar]

Everyone must suffer that sites horrors

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Of not being able to eat everything they see there

...I haven't done anything else but drooled that link of yours for the last hours.

Dammit.

Now I need some sleep. Already like 8 am.

 

[Pau]

Standardized tests can be a deal breaker for some people unfortunately, good thing it isn't for you. I was actually surprised that I did similarly on both tests, since math was a lot more on what I focused on (finishing a degree in Chemistry).

How would graduate degrees work for that? I know for Chemistry I can work directly towards a PhD without having to get a Master's first thankfully, but it should still take 4-6 years.

Yeah, it's frustrating. I'm not sure what a standardized test can tell you that a transcript doesn't already. I mean, I'm glad that I'm a good test-taker, but it feels pretty sucky when you know other people aren't and that you just got lucky and it's not really indicative of anything.

I'm planning on going for the Ph. D from the start since my fellowship heavily, heavily encourages it (it's why they're paying my undergrad tuition/stipends) and it's just cheaper in the long run. There's one program (at John Hopkins) that actually awards you a Ph. D in Sociology but a Masters in Statistics. I like the flexibility of that.

About the same as the GRE. Not so much calculus, though it is a prereq for schools.

Gotcha. It's so weird that standardized tests are asking the same shit they asked me before I went to college.

 

[eyeball_kid]

Prepare for season two. Fuck the haters, I binge watched it recently and found it better than season one. My only real complaint was some of the convolution regarding all the different organizations at play. But I found it more fun overall than the first season which was no small feat.

Cool. I watched the first episode of season 2 and thought it was pretty good. The only thing that bugged me was seeing a "CENTRE" sign flash by when Sarah was running. They never say what city this is in (Glendale, where Alison lives, is a suburb of LA but the city doesn't feel like LA), but it's definitely in America.

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Actually, Rachel bugs me also. She seems a bit too stereotypical "evil sci-fi boss" and her henchmen seem like agents from the Matrix.

 

[OceanicAir]

Yeah, it's frustrating. I'm not sure what a standardized test can tell you that a transcript doesn't already. I mean, I'm glad that I'm a good test-taker, but it feels pretty sucky when you know other people aren't and that you just got lucky and it's not really indicative of anything.

I'm planning on going for the Ph. D from the start since my fellowship heavily, heavily encourages it (it's why they're paying my undergrad tuition/stipends) and it's just cheaper in the long run. There's one program (at John Hopkins) that actually awards you a Ph. D in Sociology but a Masters in Statistics. I like the flexibility of that.


Gotcha. It's so weird that standardized tests are asking the same shit they asked me before I went to college.

Ha, that's interesting I'm also part of a program that does the same thing

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(MARC?)

. I do love that PhD's in Chemistry are payed for by either fellowships (I applied for an NSF one), being a TA (boo), and doing research (yay). Of all of this doesn't mean anything if I don't finish those applications... But yeah, don't really know what studying for the GRE teaches besides knowing how to do the GRE.

 

[QisTopTier]

...I haven't done anything else but drooled that link of yours for the last hours.

Dammit.

Now I need some sleep. Already like 8 am.

It's my favorite site for a reason

 

[Pau]

Ha, that's interesting I'm also part of a program that does the same thing

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(MARC?)

. I do love that PhD's in Chemistry are payed for by either fellowships (I applied for an NSF one), being a TA (boo), and doing research (yay). Of all of this doesn't mean anything if I don't finish those applications... But yeah, don't really know what studying for the GRE teaches besides knowing how to do the GRE.

Hey, a fellow... fellow. Well, okay I'm not in MARC but rather Mellon Mays which is more humanties based but also covers some social sciences.

Good luck with the NSF! When do you hear back? Your other applications must be due soon, right? D: Don't even want to think about those. Talking about yourself positively is so awkward. I feel like any time I have to do one of those personal statements I have a mini-break down.

I don't think I would mind being a TA since I've always worked as a tutor, but you're right that research is so much more interesting.

Did you do a summer research program during undergrade?

 

[Chuckie]

This is my favorite website

I am not really into that sweet stuff

That cute food site doesn't do much for me. This guy's Instagram, though... good god.

This on the other hand!

 

[Prophet Steve]

I am not really into that sweet stuff



This on the other hand!

Same, dear lord.

 

[Professor Beef]

is an mcat like a lolcat

 

[Amir0x]

Do you have a sponsor, or are you trying to do this solo?

Yes I have a sponsor, but they weren't picking up the phone tonight. Since GAF is the other place that unambiguously knows my issues, I feel comfortable sharing these weak moments with people. I hope that's not a problem, it is a help. it is GAF who finally motivated me to seek rehab two years ago. GAF basically saved me from myself, in the truest sense of the phrase.

 

[Chuckie]

Yes I have a sponsor, but they weren't picking up the phone tonight. Since GAF is the other place that unambiguously knows my issues, I feel comfortable sharing these weak moments with people. I hope that's not a problem, it is a help. it is GAF who finally motivated me to seek rehab two years ago. GAF basically saved me from myself, in the truest sense of the phrase.

Wow did not know this. Good luck and be strong!

 

[Amir0x]

Wow did not know this. Good luck and be strong!

Yeah I just got some real bad news about the state of my Mother's health tonight... and so going forward this will be the most challenging year in my life most likely in many ways. This is the year I feared about the most concerning my possibility to slide back into severe depression and addiction again. Most likely this is the year. I have to steel myself... I cannot describe how close me and my Mother are these days.

 

[Skullface]

Yeah I just got some real bad news about the state of my Mother's health tonight... and so going forward this will be the most challenging year in my life most likely in many ways. This is the year I feared about the most concerning my possibility to slide back into severe depression and addiction again. Most likely this is the year. I have to steel myself... I cannot describe how close me and my Mother are these days.

Sorry to hear about your mom :/ Feel free to drop me a PM any time you're feeling like you want to unload on someone. A couple years before my daughter was born, I went to rehab for opiate abuse myself. Suboxone is a wonder drug. One week of a proper taper and another week or so of discomfort and I was unhooked, at least physically. If anything else, I can always reaffirm how terrible addiction is. Best of luck bro, I truly mean it. Stay strong, keep your head up.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

is an mcat like a lolcat

 

[BlueSteel]

Jeez, I realize I hadn't changed it since last January...

Well, here it is.

 

[Sai-kun]

Iiiiiiii'm drunk

 

[Amir0x]

That was hyperbolic, but I don't think it's that far from the truth. The problem is neither have a license and they're living together with his mom, who is a piece of work. She's nice to me, but has always been pretty hard on him and selfish.

When Friends was put on Netflix she made him watch it with her. She's a big enough fan that she bought the PS2 trivia game recently. Despite knowing he would have hated that show prior to the relationship he likes it. This isn't the only example, but it's the most striking. I think Friends is okay, but it's definitely not his type of show. While a mutual friend think it's pathetic, I'm just disappointed and lost some respect for him.

Happy Birthday Mutes!

Sounds rough man, damn.

Iiiiiiii'm drunk

Never can escape drinking aaargh :< Naw I'm glad you had fun.

but look I'm like Indiana Jones I solved the ancient manuscript puzzle that leads to Atlantis. Two sides of the same photo!

DOCTOR JONES, YOU'VE DONE IT

Sorry to hear about your mom :/ Feel free to drop me a PM any time you're feeling like you want to unload on someone. A couple years before my daughter was born, I went to rehab for opiate abuse myself. Suboxone is a wonder drug. One week of a proper taper and another week or so of discomfort and I was unhooked, at least physically. If anything else, I can always reaffirm how terrible addiction is. Best of luck bro, I truly mean it. Stay strong, keep your head up.

Thanks man. I may need a talk or two to be honest, I'll let you know as things progress. I'm trying not to have an anxiety attack right now basically. I'm trying to remember not to treat this anxiety with any drugs, ya know? That's the temptation.

 

[Chuckie]

DOCTOR JONES, YOU'VE DONE IT

AHA! And I think the second part of the puzzle is that they switched the avatars!

 

[eyeball_kid]

Yes I have a sponsor, but they weren't picking up the phone tonight. Since GAF is the other place that unambiguously knows my issues, I feel comfortable sharing these weak moments with people. I hope that's not a problem, it is a help. it is GAF who finally motivated me to seek rehab two years ago. GAF basically saved me from myself, in the truest sense of the phrase.

No, I wasn't inferring it is a problem at all; just wanted to be sure you had a more formal support system than this forum, even though it sounds like GAF has been a big help for you. I'm sorry to hear about your mom, and I hope for the best for her. My family got some potentially bad health news about my grandfather over xmas, so I understand how that can weigh down thoughts.

 

[PirateKing]

AHA! And I think the second part of the puzzle is that they switched the avatars!

Wasn't that known from the start?

 

[Sai-kun]

Never can escape drinking aaargh :< Naw I'm glad you had fun.

but look I'm like Indiana Jones I solved the ancient manuscript puzzle that leads to Atlantis. Two sides of the same photo!

DOCTOR JONES, YOU'VE DONE IT.

YOU'VE RUINED THE ACT, GOB

edit: this is kisaya we didn't switch i swear

 

[Chuckie]

Wasn't that known from the start?

Start of what? I wasn't here at the start

 

[Kisaya]

DOCTOR JONES, YOU'VE DONE IT

Party pooper!!!!!

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I'm
Drunk too hiiiiii

 

[Amir0x]

so much lewd drunkenness, my gods!

*storms out of topic in a wave of excess dramatic flair*

 

[Chuckie]

Party pooper!!!!!

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I'm
Drunk too hiiiiii

Are you two drunk....together???

 

[Clydefrog]

 

[AcridMeat]

 

[Clydefrog]

 

[Amalthea]

What's going on in he....

nvm.

 

[PirateKing]

What's going on in he....

nvm.

Exactly what I thought

 

[AcridMeat]

 

[Clydefrog]

that's the closest one I could find.

 

[Risgroo]

 

[AcridMeat]

that's the closest one I could find.

I remember it well.

 

[Clydefrog]

that thread is a goldmine

 

[Chuckie]

I remember it well.

I thought I had an Tencevatar of that too... but I cannot find it :/

I did find this on my webstorage though