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Grad School is TOUGH...right...

kittynh

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so on a happy note, since most of these threads are kinda depressing...

Kitten is having one heck of a time in Grad school this summer. At first we were sad that she was going to have to go to school on Cape Cod all summer.

Right...

I went to visit. Right behind her house is a bike trail that runs between Woods Hole and Falmouth. It's a 10 minute short walk to the beach. One of several beaches, including the private one the school owns. School seems to consist of a cool math teacher, and a lot of hot guys.

Life is rough.

Did I mention she doesn't have to student teach and she's getting paid?

the view behind her "dorm" cottage

 
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then there is this building where she takes "classes" well, A class.

 
I would like to thank the American tax payers. Seriously, this is one heck of a sweet deal.

and I'm sure in the future she will name a new rock she finds after you.
 
One of my frustrations in life is that my university, even though was one of the best in the country, was a horrible place. Looked like a Blade Runner scenario. :(

Im very glad for her! Makes memories much more pleasant! Go Kitten!
 
I note that the "research" vessel has a covered radome on the back... Trainee spies work that part??

:D

There will be plenty of rocks down here for her when she arrives. Some have really old fossils too - surely there will be a chance to find a randii skepticalis fossil...
 
Zep said:
I note that the "research" vessel has a covered radome on the back... Trainee spies work that part??

:D

There will be plenty of rocks down here for her when she arrives. Some have really old fossils too - surely there will be a chance to find a randii skepticalis fossil...
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Nope... but maybe a lapis catulis - Kitten´s Rock.;)
 
maybe she will name it Brokus Parentus, after her mom and dad that paid for the first 4 years in full.

Actually a Randi rock would be the greatest.
 
There are only 2 times when grad school is actually tough: the qualitfying exams and the thesis writing sprint before the deadline. In between those two it's pretty sweet.

/technically in that sprint phase as I type...
 
it is so tough on the poor girl that I am going to drive out on Friday and stay for a LONG weekend through MOnday just to support her. Poor baby. She needs someone to help carry the cooler and the beach towels. Then I need to get up early and stroll into Woods HOle for a early morning muffin and tea. Just checking for terrorists and such. Seriously, there are signs all over Woods HOle saying "Private property, top secret, no unauthorized admittance!" because they do top secrety stuff. And the whole area is full of old men sitting on big plastic buckets turned upside down fishing. I'm sure they all have clearance. I ignored the signs too.

Anyway, I'm just glad I can support my daughter by putting suntan lotion on her back and reminding her when to turn. Being a mom is tough.
 
Yes, life is really incredible here... when I was given a tour of the building and grounds last week, they showed me my office and my advisor's office then showed me the two beach volleyball courts, soccer field, baseball field, basketball court, tennis courts, fitness trails, bike path, and-- of course-- the beach. Next, I was given a tour of the incredibly plush student center, complete with a full kitchen, library and reading room (with ocean view), ping pong, pool, and several oversized couches arranged in front of the plasma screen TV with surround sound. If I ever have trouble finding an apartment, I think I'll just move into the student center. It's been done before, apparently.

My research is cool so far, too. I'm playing with the ion microprobe for awhile this summer and then I'll be working on some samples from Iceland as well as my other project on the volcanics in the Indian Ocean.
 
I dunno Kitty, I am sensing "professional student" status on the horizon. Why would Kitten want to leave and go into the real world.

glenn:boxedin:

And that should be sunscreen I hope.
 
glennmr78 said:
I dunno Kitty, I am sensing "professional student" status on the horizon. Why would Kitten want to leave and go into the real world.

glenn:boxedin:

And that should be sunscreen I hope.
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If you mean becoming an academic I can highly recommend it. :)

I've tried the real world thing - it didn't agree with me. :boggled:
 
It sounds like heaven!!

Kitten - I'm so jealous.

(Wonder if I can go back and get another degree.....hmmmm. Never mind details like the mortgage, bills, etc.) :D
 
well I checked out the digs. The other grad students just kind of gave me a funny look, but what did I care? I checked out the bike path, it's seems alright beside the ocean and all that....checked out the town of Woods Hole (tourist prices folks!), very cute though. Checked out the beaches, seem up to the standards I expect for my daughter. Stocked her fridge and pantry, and did all the laundry. She wasn't too annoyed with me staying there as I let her party and go all day kayaking (I was too busy checking out the lighthouse and outlet shopping.)



Even the graffitti on the draw bridge is rather tame.
 


Evelyn has the bottom floor of this house for the summer. It's sweet....
 



the beach is a little too rocky for me, but it's not crowded so I suppose it will have to do.
 
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