So I have been working in an entirely different field for the last years and was never entirely sure about what I wanted to do with my life. I am certain at this point that I want to work in a field which involves, you know, nervous systems. Unsurprisingly, I am thinking of academia.
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posted by epibatidine
on May 26, 2013 -
18 answers
How would a graduate chemistry student distinguish themselves as more gifted than their classmates?
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posted by Egg Shen
on Oct 19, 2012 -
16 answers
I've always been drawn to science and research and I'm strongly considering going to graduate school to get a master's degree in computer science (location: Sweden) and maybe even aim for an academic career. But my recent experiences with academia has left my disillusioned, sad and angry. Can I get my degree without GRARing all the time? How?
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posted by Foci for Analysis
on May 21, 2012 -
11 answers
I'm going to college! (fo' realz this time, yo). So, what should I study?
(or,
How do I learn to stop worrying I won't get to do everything and love just one subject?)
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posted by Seiten Taisei
on Feb 9, 2012 -
19 answers
What skills should I be developing while in university as to work as an ecologist, environmental scientist, something similar in the future?
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posted by snowysoul
on Oct 27, 2011 -
18 answers
What do you think should be on a university science department's website? If you were a student researching/applying for an UG or Masters program, or someone generally interested in the dept, what would you like to see and where? Alternatively, what are good examples of science dept. websites that you have seen?
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posted by lalochezia
on Oct 18, 2011 -
22 answers
What careers directly relate to a BS in Business Administration, Concentration in Decision Sciences?
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posted by o0o0o
on Nov 27, 2010 -
4 answers
I have a bachelors degree in philosophy. I wasn't a great student. My career path seems to be boring and unpredictable. I want a job where I can use my brain and be a part of pushing the world into a techno-utopia. Do I need a new bachelors degree? How will the admissions process go for me? How can I prove to myself that I can do my degree well?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 13, 2010 -
11 answers
Science tenure-track interview/negotiation/expectation advice filter. Going from large masters state-school chemistry dept to small liberal arts 'joint-science' dept.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 1, 2010 -
9 answers
Studying in Germany Filter: I want to get a PhD in materials science at a German university, hopefully starting in 2011. Please help me get started figuring this out!
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posted by daisyk
on Jan 21, 2010 -
6 answers
Looking for recommendations of learning podcasts similar to "Physics for future presidents"
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posted by loryjade
on Dec 12, 2009 -
1 answer
I suffered from depression and social anxiety throughout my mid to late teens so I did poorly in my A-levels which I picked based more on how easy I thought they'd be than how much they interested me. I managed to get into a decent Art School thanks to my graphics portfolio but I was miserable there. I transferred to a different school and got treatment for depression and was much happier. I just got my results for the first year though and they were terrible - I just barely passed. I'm starting to think I'm not suited to art school. I feel like I missed my chance to find a subject that really interests me and now I'm stuck on a career path which I'm not suited for. I keep fantasizing about going into science - I've always been interested in it and both of my brothers have science degrees - but I'd have to start from scratch and I have no idea if I'd be any good at it. Is this just a dumb pipe dream or is it something I should look into?
posted by Andy Harwood
on Jul 4, 2009 -
8 answers
Are there any academics who specialize in criticizing/studying academia? What are their names?
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posted by Dr. Send
on Feb 25, 2009 -
27 answers
A few questions that I'm running into while submitting my graduate school applications about fellowships, diversity statements, other schools I am applying to, and accepting admission without funding.
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posted by davidstandaford
on Dec 29, 2008 -
7 answers
I will be applying to graduate school soon and I cannot visit all of the campuses that I am applying to. I have been contacting these schools so that they can put me in touch with current graduate students who I can ask about their campuses, and I wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything important in my list of questions below.
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posted by davidstandaford
on Oct 16, 2008 -
11 answers
Is there anything I can do to help myself get into grad school (PhD, political science/international relate) between now and January?
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posted by davidstandaford
on Aug 15, 2008 -
15 answers
I'm looking for information for applying to grad school while abroad. (PhD programs in Political Science/International Relations). I graduated from college in spring 2006, and I'm planning on applying next year (Fall '09) to start in Fall 2010. I'm also considering going to Israel in July and staying for about 10 months, and I want to make sure this won't impact my grad school plans in any way.
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posted by andoatnp
on Mar 11, 2008 -
7 answers
I badly bungled my Political Science undergrad program, graduating with a GPA in the low 3's and a non-honours degree. I want to go to grad school in the same field. What are my options? (I'm in Canada).
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posted by pcameron
on Sep 16, 2007 -
20 answers
Looking for serious, modern, and fun art schools in Europe, or possibly the US.
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posted by tmcw
on Aug 10, 2007 -
5 answers
NewAcademicJobFilter: What did/should you do, to start off a new academic job at a new institution
and do it right? Lab? Colleagues? Students? People to know? Actions to take? How did you leave your own institution?
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posted by lalochezia
on Jul 3, 2007 -
6 answers
