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[ { "content": "My fiancée passed away on the 1st and she was going to come to my PhD program with me. Is deferment bad? I'm at a loss and I don't know what I should do anymore. I got into my dream PhD program in January and my fiancée and I were making our plans to move there soon. However, my fiancée passed away unexpectedly on the 1st of this month and I've been a total wreck. I can't concentrate on my last semester of undergrad and a huge reason I chose this school was because she would love the area/things to do there. I want to still get my PhD but now I'm feeling lost and scared about moving forward. I contacted the school and they said I can defer up to a year and keep my RA-ship offer and everything and my current university is offering me incompletes to finish over the summer, but I don't know what I should do. My parents have taken me back to my childhood home and they are trying to \"get me over\" the death of the love of my life. They want me to finish my undergrad on time (by May 1st) and start grad school on time (June 1st), but I'm having trouble just typing this let alone thinking about math. My end goal is to become a professor at a PUI. Would deferment be looked at negatively? Does anyone know how I can transition back into my life/school? Is it okay to not be able to do any work right now? I'm also feeling guilty to move on with my life without her. Does anyone have any advice? I'm only 22 and my lover has already passed away. Thank you for any advice.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I am so, so sorry. Grief is a heavy thing and it can’t be gotten over. You will learn to live with it, but you need support. I think you should defer, take some time, and care for your own health first. I am so, so sorry. I can’t even imagine. I do know that when you’re experiencing grief you should avoid making huge decisions for several months. If funding and admission is the same, don’t jump in just yet. You may feel like you’re in a fog during the first year of grieving, and I’m not sure doctoral work will help. Also think about your studies as an investment in yourself. Are you ready to invest all that’s required right now, or would you be better suited for the work after taking some time?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "My fiancée passed away on the 1st and she was going to come to my PhD program with me. Is deferment bad? I'm at a loss and I don't know what I should do anymore. I got into my dream PhD program in January and my fiancée and I were making our plans to move there soon. However, my fiancée passed away unexpectedly on the 1st of this month and I've been a total wreck. I can't concentrate on my last semester of undergrad and a huge reason I chose this school was because she would love the area/things to do there. I want to still get my PhD but now I'm feeling lost and scared about moving forward. I contacted the school and they said I can defer up to a year and keep my RA-ship offer and everything and my current university is offering me incompletes to finish over the summer, but I don't know what I should do. My parents have taken me back to my childhood home and they are trying to \"get me over\" the death of the love of my life. They want me to finish my undergrad on time (by May 1st) and start grad school on time (June 1st), but I'm having trouble just typing this let alone thinking about math. My end goal is to become a professor at a PUI. Would deferment be looked at negatively? Does anyone know how I can transition back into my life/school? Is it okay to not be able to do any work right now? I'm also feeling guilty to move on with my life without her. Does anyone have any advice? I'm only 22 and my lover has already passed away. Thank you for any advice.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I’m sorry for your loss. I know it’s not the same, but my roommate took his life while we were living together. My biggest regret wasn’t taking time away from to school to process the event.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I hope you recover quickly, Dr. Barnacle.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations, Dr, you’ve earned it. We wish you a full and speedy recovery.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "PhD's cause Covid, n=1", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Inform your adviser? That's the first thing I'd personally do. So they'd know I won't be able to submit any revisions or further requirements as quickly as I can under normal circumstances. Anyway, congrats op! I hope your case is mild and it goes away fast. Take your vitamins and other over the counter medicine for symptom control.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "PhD's cause Covid, n=1", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Take a few days. Other than a graduation filing deadline there are few true emergencies in academia. However, be entirely prepared for the graduate school to tell you to pound sand if you are up against one.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "PhD's cause Covid, n=1", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! Hope for a speedy recovery Dr !", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "PhD's cause Covid, n=1", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First, congrats! Second, I was incredibly ill when I defended. I forced myself to look over ten pages a day after that (I had almost five weeks and only 300 pages to look over). Most days were easy with few revisions. Some days required a little more effort. Pareling out the work made it easier to get through. I hope you get better soon!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "PhD's cause Covid, n=1", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats it’s big thing to celebrate!! Drink a lot of water and rest up. Find some good books or movies to relax as you recover. It’s a lot (really a lot) of physical pain so I’d totally say find some distraction would be nicer. Defended Feb 13, 2017 but got super ill soon after Christmas. Major symptoms relieved within a week but never was a day without coughing before I hand in revised thesis. Stress makes immune system not working well is so true.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Inform your adviser? That's the first thing I'd personally do. So they'd know I won't be able to submit any revisions or further requirements as quickly as I can under normal circumstances. Anyway, congrats op! I hope your case is mild and it goes away fast. Take your vitamins and other over the counter medicine for symptom control.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! Hope for a speedy recovery Dr !", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Inform your adviser? That's the first thing I'd personally do. So they'd know I won't be able to submit any revisions or further requirements as quickly as I can under normal circumstances. Anyway, congrats op! I hope your case is mild and it goes away fast. Take your vitamins and other over the counter medicine for symptom control.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First, congrats! Second, I was incredibly ill when I defended. I forced myself to look over ten pages a day after that (I had almost five weeks and only 300 pages to look over). Most days were easy with few revisions. Some days required a little more effort. Pareling out the work made it easier to get through. I hope you get better soon!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Inform your adviser? That's the first thing I'd personally do. So they'd know I won't be able to submit any revisions or further requirements as quickly as I can under normal circumstances. Anyway, congrats op! I hope your case is mild and it goes away fast. Take your vitamins and other over the counter medicine for symptom control.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats it’s big thing to celebrate!! Drink a lot of water and rest up. Find some good books or movies to relax as you recover. It’s a lot (really a lot) of physical pain so I’d totally say find some distraction would be nicer. Defended Feb 13, 2017 but got super ill soon after Christmas. Major symptoms relieved within a week but never was a day without coughing before I hand in revised thesis. Stress makes immune system not working well is so true.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Take a few days. Other than a graduation filing deadline there are few true emergencies in academia. However, be entirely prepared for the graduate school to tell you to pound sand if you are up against one.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! Hope for a speedy recovery Dr !", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Take a few days. Other than a graduation filing deadline there are few true emergencies in academia. However, be entirely prepared for the graduate school to tell you to pound sand if you are up against one.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First, congrats! Second, I was incredibly ill when I defended. I forced myself to look over ten pages a day after that (I had almost five weeks and only 300 pages to look over). Most days were easy with few revisions. Some days required a little more effort. Pareling out the work made it easier to get through. I hope you get better soon!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Take a few days. Other than a graduation filing deadline there are few true emergencies in academia. However, be entirely prepared for the graduate school to tell you to pound sand if you are up against one.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats it’s big thing to celebrate!! Drink a lot of water and rest up. Find some good books or movies to relax as you recover. It’s a lot (really a lot) of physical pain so I’d totally say find some distraction would be nicer. Defended Feb 13, 2017 but got super ill soon after Christmas. Major symptoms relieved within a week but never was a day without coughing before I hand in revised thesis. Stress makes immune system not working well is so true.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First, you need to tell your committee for two reasons: first, so they know they were exposed (assuming it wasn't a zoom defense) and can react accordingly and second, so they know you might submit revisions late. If you are ill, don't power through it--- make sure you rest. According to the LA Times, doctors are warning that not resting when sick with covid may increase your chances of getting long covid. If I find a pre-print or paper on this, I'll update my comment with it.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First, congrats! Second, I was incredibly ill when I defended. I forced myself to look over ten pages a day after that (I had almost five weeks and only 300 pages to look over). Most days were easy with few revisions. Some days required a little more effort. Pareling out the work made it easier to get through. I hope you get better soon!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First, you need to tell your committee for two reasons: first, so they know they were exposed (assuming it wasn't a zoom defense) and can react accordingly and second, so they know you might submit revisions late. If you are ill, don't power through it--- make sure you rest. According to the LA Times, doctors are warning that not resting when sick with covid may increase your chances of getting long covid. If I find a pre-print or paper on this, I'll update my comment with it.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Take your time. Allot a certain amount of time each day. Make sure everyone in your life respects what you've got to do. When I was finishing up, I was already teaching full-time and had some administrative responsibilities. In those days it was impractical to work from home. I put a sign on my door that read: I AM WORKING ON MY DISSERTATION. BEFORE KNOCKING ON MY DOOR, ASK YOURSELF, \"DO I FEEL LUCKY?\" One of my students got the \"Dirty Harry\" reference and added, \"Well, do ya, punk?\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First, you need to tell your committee for two reasons: first, so they know they were exposed (assuming it wasn't a zoom defense) and can react accordingly and second, so they know you might submit revisions late. If you are ill, don't power through it--- make sure you rest. According to the LA Times, doctors are warning that not resting when sick with covid may increase your chances of getting long covid. If I find a pre-print or paper on this, I'll update my comment with it.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Just know you’ve achieved something 99% of people on earth could never dream of accomplishing", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First, you need to tell your committee for two reasons: first, so they know they were exposed (assuming it wasn't a zoom defense) and can react accordingly and second, so they know you might submit revisions late. If you are ill, don't power through it--- make sure you rest. According to the LA Times, doctors are warning that not resting when sick with covid may increase your chances of getting long covid. If I find a pre-print or paper on this, I'll update my comment with it.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Did you tell everyone at your viva that you exposed them?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First, you need to tell your committee for two reasons: first, so they know they were exposed (assuming it wasn't a zoom defense) and can react accordingly and second, so they know you might submit revisions late. If you are ill, don't power through it--- make sure you rest. According to the LA Times, doctors are warning that not resting when sick with covid may increase your chances of getting long covid. If I find a pre-print or paper on this, I'll update my comment with it.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats it’s big thing to celebrate!! Drink a lot of water and rest up. Find some good books or movies to relax as you recover. It’s a lot (really a lot) of physical pain so I’d totally say find some distraction would be nicer. Defended Feb 13, 2017 but got super ill soon after Christmas. Major symptoms relieved within a week but never was a day without coughing before I hand in revised thesis. Stress makes immune system not working well is so true.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First, you need to tell your committee for two reasons: first, so they know they were exposed (assuming it wasn't a zoom defense) and can react accordingly and second, so they know you might submit revisions late. If you are ill, don't power through it--- make sure you rest. According to the LA Times, doctors are warning that not resting when sick with covid may increase your chances of getting long covid. If I find a pre-print or paper on this, I'll update my comment with it.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I was COVID-19 positive when I gave my final honors presentation in undergrad, but didn’t know it till the next day. Just assumed it was a really bad cold, but ended up in quarantine the next day.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First, you need to tell your committee for two reasons: first, so they know they were exposed (assuming it wasn't a zoom defense) and can react accordingly and second, so they know you might submit revisions late. If you are ill, don't power through it--- make sure you rest. According to the LA Times, doctors are warning that not resting when sick with covid may increase your chances of getting long covid. If I find a pre-print or paper on this, I'll update my comment with it.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Rest…!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First of all: Congratulations! Please inform everyone you have met yesterday and days prior to that that they should get tested! Speedy recovery!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Take your time. Allot a certain amount of time each day. Make sure everyone in your life respects what you've got to do. When I was finishing up, I was already teaching full-time and had some administrative responsibilities. In those days it was impractical to work from home. I put a sign on my door that read: I AM WORKING ON MY DISSERTATION. BEFORE KNOCKING ON MY DOOR, ASK YOURSELF, \"DO I FEEL LUCKY?\" One of my students got the \"Dirty Harry\" reference and added, \"Well, do ya, punk?\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First of all: Congratulations! Please inform everyone you have met yesterday and days prior to that that they should get tested! Speedy recovery!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Just know you’ve achieved something 99% of people on earth could never dream of accomplishing", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First of all: Congratulations! Please inform everyone you have met yesterday and days prior to that that they should get tested! Speedy recovery!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Did you tell everyone at your viva that you exposed them?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First of all: Congratulations! Please inform everyone you have met yesterday and days prior to that that they should get tested! Speedy recovery!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You’ve gotten to powerful, the universe is trying to nerf you", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First of all: Congratulations! Please inform everyone you have met yesterday and days prior to that that they should get tested! Speedy recovery!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats it’s big thing to celebrate!! Drink a lot of water and rest up. Find some good books or movies to relax as you recover. It’s a lot (really a lot) of physical pain so I’d totally say find some distraction would be nicer. Defended Feb 13, 2017 but got super ill soon after Christmas. Major symptoms relieved within a week but never was a day without coughing before I hand in revised thesis. Stress makes immune system not working well is so true.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First of all: Congratulations! Please inform everyone you have met yesterday and days prior to that that they should get tested! Speedy recovery!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I was COVID-19 positive when I gave my final honors presentation in undergrad, but didn’t know it till the next day. Just assumed it was a really bad cold, but ended up in quarantine the next day.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First of all: Congratulations! Please inform everyone you have met yesterday and days prior to that that they should get tested! Speedy recovery!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Rest…!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Take your time. Allot a certain amount of time each day. Make sure everyone in your life respects what you've got to do. When I was finishing up, I was already teaching full-time and had some administrative responsibilities. In those days it was impractical to work from home. I put a sign on my door that read: I AM WORKING ON MY DISSERTATION. BEFORE KNOCKING ON MY DOOR, ASK YOURSELF, \"DO I FEEL LUCKY?\" One of my students got the \"Dirty Harry\" reference and added, \"Well, do ya, punk?\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats it’s big thing to celebrate!! Drink a lot of water and rest up. Find some good books or movies to relax as you recover. It’s a lot (really a lot) of physical pain so I’d totally say find some distraction would be nicer. Defended Feb 13, 2017 but got super ill soon after Christmas. Major symptoms relieved within a week but never was a day without coughing before I hand in revised thesis. Stress makes immune system not working well is so true.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Did you tell everyone at your viva that you exposed them?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Just know you’ve achieved something 99% of people on earth could never dream of accomplishing", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Just know you’ve achieved something 99% of people on earth could never dream of accomplishing", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats it’s big thing to celebrate!! Drink a lot of water and rest up. Find some good books or movies to relax as you recover. It’s a lot (really a lot) of physical pain so I’d totally say find some distraction would be nicer. Defended Feb 13, 2017 but got super ill soon after Christmas. Major symptoms relieved within a week but never was a day without coughing before I hand in revised thesis. Stress makes immune system not working well is so true.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Just know you’ve achieved something 99% of people on earth could never dream of accomplishing", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I was COVID-19 positive when I gave my final honors presentation in undergrad, but didn’t know it till the next day. Just assumed it was a really bad cold, but ended up in quarantine the next day.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Just know you’ve achieved something 99% of people on earth could never dream of accomplishing", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Rest…!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Did you tell everyone at your viva that you exposed them?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats it’s big thing to celebrate!! Drink a lot of water and rest up. Find some good books or movies to relax as you recover. It’s a lot (really a lot) of physical pain so I’d totally say find some distraction would be nicer. Defended Feb 13, 2017 but got super ill soon after Christmas. Major symptoms relieved within a week but never was a day without coughing before I hand in revised thesis. Stress makes immune system not working well is so true.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Did you tell everyone at your viva that you exposed them?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I was COVID-19 positive when I gave my final honors presentation in undergrad, but didn’t know it till the next day. Just assumed it was a really bad cold, but ended up in quarantine the next day.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Did you tell everyone at your viva that you exposed them?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Rest…!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You’ve gotten to powerful, the universe is trying to nerf you", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats it’s big thing to celebrate!! Drink a lot of water and rest up. Find some good books or movies to relax as you recover. It’s a lot (really a lot) of physical pain so I’d totally say find some distraction would be nicer. Defended Feb 13, 2017 but got super ill soon after Christmas. Major symptoms relieved within a week but never was a day without coughing before I hand in revised thesis. Stress makes immune system not working well is so true.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You’ve gotten to powerful, the universe is trying to nerf you", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I was COVID-19 positive when I gave my final honors presentation in undergrad, but didn’t know it till the next day. Just assumed it was a really bad cold, but ended up in quarantine the next day.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You’ve gotten to powerful, the universe is trying to nerf you", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successfully defended PhD yesterday. COVID-positive today. So much to do to submit this paper, but I feel like death. Any advice?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Rest…!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats, Dr! I guess no one is showing you the secret handshake, what with social distancing and all.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats! Stay healthy", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats, Dr! I guess no one is showing you the secret handshake, what with social distancing and all.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! Mine is two weeks from today (via video)!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats, Dr! I guess no one is showing you the secret handshake, what with social distancing and all.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! Savor it.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats, Dr! I guess no one is showing you the secret handshake, what with social distancing and all.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats, Dr! I guess no one is showing you the secret handshake, what with social distancing and all.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats, Dr! I guess no one is showing you the secret handshake, what with social distancing and all.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats doc", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats! Did you need to defend remotely?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats! Stay healthy", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats! Did you need to defend remotely?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! Mine is two weeks from today (via video)!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats! Did you need to defend remotely?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! Savor it.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats! Did you need to defend remotely?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations Dr. Futile_cup!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats! Did you need to defend remotely?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well done Doctor!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats! Did you need to defend remotely?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats! Did you need to defend remotely?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats! Did you need to defend remotely?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats doc", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats! Did you need to defend remotely?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats! This is good news to hear. I'm still waiting on a reply back for my research degree, covid19 has delayed the process.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! Mine is two weeks from today (via video)!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! Savor it.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! Savor it.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations Dr. Futile_cup!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well done Doctor!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations Dr. Futile_cup!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations Dr. Futile_cup!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations Dr. Futile_cup!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats doc", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well done Doctor!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well done Doctor!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well done Doctor!!!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Successful defense! Today I defended my PhD dissertation, and it was accepted by committee with revisions. I'm so relieved I could cry. I'm so glad this stage is over. To be honest, I had been worried the pandemic was going to affect my defense process negatively, and I'm so relieved it's done with.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congrats doc", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in front of me. However, after today’s exam, I finally feel more confident in myself. Having a discussion about your proposed project with other researchers really does help bring things into perspective, and can be thought provoking. Having your thoughts and ideas supported by other well established researchers is something that I never thought would happen. To everyone going through comprehensive/qualifying exams: you can do it!!! We are our own worst enemies, but believe me when I tell you that you know a lot more than you think you do! You’re going to kill it!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! This marks (in theory) the point where your committee is on your side: supportive rather than antagonistic. Excellent work! I wrote up my experience while it was still fresh in my mind; maybe you'll consider doing the same to dispel some of the common fears that new grad students face regarding the qualifying exam?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in front of me. However, after today’s exam, I finally feel more confident in myself. Having a discussion about your proposed project with other researchers really does help bring things into perspective, and can be thought provoking. Having your thoughts and ideas supported by other well established researchers is something that I never thought would happen. To everyone going through comprehensive/qualifying exams: you can do it!!! We are our own worst enemies, but believe me when I tell you that you know a lot more than you think you do! You’re going to kill it!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yay, congrats! I'm taking my exam next week!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in front of me. However, after today’s exam, I finally feel more confident in myself. Having a discussion about your proposed project with other researchers really does help bring things into perspective, and can be thought provoking. Having your thoughts and ideas supported by other well established researchers is something that I never thought would happen. To everyone going through comprehensive/qualifying exams: you can do it!!! We are our own worst enemies, but believe me when I tell you that you know a lot more than you think you do! You’re going to kill it!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! This marks (in theory) the point where your committee is on your side: supportive rather than antagonistic. Excellent work! I wrote up my experience while it was still fresh in my mind; maybe you'll consider doing the same to dispel some of the common fears that new grad students face regarding the qualifying exam?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in front of me. However, after today’s exam, I finally feel more confident in myself. Having a discussion about your proposed project with other researchers really does help bring things into perspective, and can be thought provoking. Having your thoughts and ideas supported by other well established researchers is something that I never thought would happen. To everyone going through comprehensive/qualifying exams: you can do it!!! We are our own worst enemies, but believe me when I tell you that you know a lot more than you think you do! You’re going to kill it!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations that is awesome!!! The qual is a terrifying nightmare, till you pass and the it’s such a sense of accomplishment. Keep up all the ass kicking, and crush your proposal!! Great job!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in front of me. However, after today’s exam, I finally feel more confident in myself. Having a discussion about your proposed project with other researchers really does help bring things into perspective, and can be thought provoking. Having your thoughts and ideas supported by other well established researchers is something that I never thought would happen. To everyone going through comprehensive/qualifying exams: you can do it!!! We are our own worst enemies, but believe me when I tell you that you know a lot more than you think you do! You’re going to kill it!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! This marks (in theory) the point where your committee is on your side: supportive rather than antagonistic. Excellent work! I wrote up my experience while it was still fresh in my mind; maybe you'll consider doing the same to dispel some of the common fears that new grad students face regarding the qualifying exam?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in front of me. However, after today’s exam, I finally feel more confident in myself. Having a discussion about your proposed project with other researchers really does help bring things into perspective, and can be thought provoking. Having your thoughts and ideas supported by other well established researchers is something that I never thought would happen. To everyone going through comprehensive/qualifying exams: you can do it!!! We are our own worst enemies, but believe me when I tell you that you know a lot more than you think you do! You’re going to kill it!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations!!! That’s a wonderful achievement!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in front of me. However, after today’s exam, I finally feel more confident in myself. Having a discussion about your proposed project with other researchers really does help bring things into perspective, and can be thought provoking. Having your thoughts and ideas supported by other well established researchers is something that I never thought would happen. To everyone going through comprehensive/qualifying exams: you can do it!!! We are our own worst enemies, but believe me when I tell you that you know a lot more than you think you do! You’re going to kill it!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! This marks (in theory) the point where your committee is on your side: supportive rather than antagonistic. Excellent work! I wrote up my experience while it was still fresh in my mind; maybe you'll consider doing the same to dispel some of the common fears that new grad students face regarding the qualifying exam?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in front of me. However, after today’s exam, I finally feel more confident in myself. Having a discussion about your proposed project with other researchers really does help bring things into perspective, and can be thought provoking. Having your thoughts and ideas supported by other well established researchers is something that I never thought would happen. To everyone going through comprehensive/qualifying exams: you can do it!!! We are our own worst enemies, but believe me when I tell you that you know a lot more than you think you do! You’re going to kill it!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I really really needed to read this. I have my preliminary exam the first week of May and my imposter syndrome is really getting the best of me even though my advisor is the most encouraging person ever and says that he wouldn’t send me into this without knowing that I’m ready. I have a group meeting practice next week and I think I’ll feel better once that happens...", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in front of me. However, after today’s exam, I finally feel more confident in myself. Having a discussion about your proposed project with other researchers really does help bring things into perspective, and can be thought provoking. Having your thoughts and ideas supported by other well established researchers is something that I never thought would happen. To everyone going through comprehensive/qualifying exams: you can do it!!! We are our own worst enemies, but believe me when I tell you that you know a lot more than you think you do! You’re going to kill it!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations! This marks (in theory) the point where your committee is on your side: supportive rather than antagonistic. Excellent work! I wrote up my experience while it was still fresh in my mind; maybe you'll consider doing the same to dispel some of the common fears that new grad students face regarding the qualifying exam?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in front of me. However, after today’s exam, I finally feel more confident in myself. Having a discussion about your proposed project with other researchers really does help bring things into perspective, and can be thought provoking. Having your thoughts and ideas supported by other well established researchers is something that I never thought would happen. To everyone going through comprehensive/qualifying exams: you can do it!!! We are our own worst enemies, but believe me when I tell you that you know a lot more than you think you do! You’re going to kill it!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "For me, the qualifying exam was great because I felt like my committee was on my team. I wasn’t defending myself to them as much as it was a conversation among colleagues. Congrats!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in front of me. However, after today’s exam, I finally feel more confident in myself. Having a discussion about your proposed project with other researchers really does help bring things into perspective, and can be thought provoking. Having your thoughts and ideas supported by other well established researchers is something that I never thought would happen. To everyone going through comprehensive/qualifying exams: you can do it!!! We are our own worst enemies, but believe me when I tell you that you know a lot more than you think you do! You’re going to kill it!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I really really needed to read this. I have my preliminary exam the first week of May and my imposter syndrome is really getting the best of me even though my advisor is the most encouraging person ever and says that he wouldn’t send me into this without knowing that I’m ready. I have a group meeting practice next week and I think I’ll feel better once that happens...", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in front of me. However, after today’s exam, I finally feel more confident in myself. Having a discussion about your proposed project with other researchers really does help bring things into perspective, and can be thought provoking. Having your thoughts and ideas supported by other well established researchers is something that I never thought would happen. To everyone going through comprehensive/qualifying exams: you can do it!!! We are our own worst enemies, but believe me when I tell you that you know a lot more than you think you do! You’re going to kill it!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "For me, the qualifying exam was great because I felt like my committee was on my team. I wasn’t defending myself to them as much as it was a conversation among colleagues. Congrats!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in front of me. However, after today’s exam, I finally feel more confident in myself. Having a discussion about your proposed project with other researchers really does help bring things into perspective, and can be thought provoking. Having your thoughts and ideas supported by other well established researchers is something that I never thought would happen. To everyone going through comprehensive/qualifying exams: you can do it!!! We are our own worst enemies, but believe me when I tell you that you know a lot more than you think you do! You’re going to kill it!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Congratulations and thank you for the encouragements! Those past few weeks, 4 out of the 5 professors I sent a research proposal to replied to me and 3 of them told me they were interested. Your post is so on point ! Let's stop doubting from now on, we are capable", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just passed my Qualifying Exam. I’m officially a Ph.D Candidate!! As many of us, I’ve had imposter syndrome since I started grad school. Until my exam, I honestly thought I would fail my QE as I really didn’t belong and didn’t think I knew enough. I thought they would hate my proposal and rip it apart in front of me. However, after today’s exam, I finally feel more confident in myself. Having a discussion about your proposed project with other researchers really does help bring things into perspective, and can be thought provoking. Having your thoughts and ideas supported by other well established researchers is something that I never thought would happen. To everyone going through comprehensive/qualifying exams: you can do it!!! We are our own worst enemies, but believe me when I tell you that you know a lot more than you think you do! You’re going to kill it!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "For me, the qualifying exam was great because I felt like my committee was on my team. I wasn’t defending myself to them as much as it was a conversation among colleagues. Congrats!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Just wanted to say thank you. I'd read several times on here that the best way to gain access to most papers is to ask the author directly. I tried it yesterday and it worked. Not only was the author happy to send me her paper, she also sent me another related paper of hers and offered to send me more of her research if I wanted it. The papers are fascinating, it's exactly what I needed for my current research project (writing a high-school textbook), and on top of that, the author is a lovely person. So thank you, AskAcademia, for helping me dare to do something I would never have done otherwise.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Can't speak for everyone but I know for me as an author publishing feels like throwing things into the void sometimes. So getting an email from someone who's actually interested in what I'm writing about is such a great and validating feeling. I'm sure that the feeling is the same for most other academics. Plus... not like we get a cut of what publishers are making.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Just wanted to say thank you. I'd read several times on here that the best way to gain access to most papers is to ask the author directly. I tried it yesterday and it worked. Not only was the author happy to send me her paper, she also sent me another related paper of hers and offered to send me more of her research if I wanted it. The papers are fascinating, it's exactly what I needed for my current research project (writing a high-school textbook), and on top of that, the author is a lovely person. So thank you, AskAcademia, for helping me dare to do something I would never have done otherwise.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That's great!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Just wanted to say thank you. I'd read several times on here that the best way to gain access to most papers is to ask the author directly. I tried it yesterday and it worked. Not only was the author happy to send me her paper, she also sent me another related paper of hers and offered to send me more of her research if I wanted it. The papers are fascinating, it's exactly what I needed for my current research project (writing a high-school textbook), and on top of that, the author is a lovely person. So thank you, AskAcademia, for helping me dare to do something I would never have done otherwise.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Can't speak for everyone but I know for me as an author publishing feels like throwing things into the void sometimes. So getting an email from someone who's actually interested in what I'm writing about is such a great and validating feeling. I'm sure that the feeling is the same for most other academics. Plus... not like we get a cut of what publishers are making.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Just wanted to say thank you. I'd read several times on here that the best way to gain access to most papers is to ask the author directly. I tried it yesterday and it worked. Not only was the author happy to send me her paper, she also sent me another related paper of hers and offered to send me more of her research if I wanted it. The papers are fascinating, it's exactly what I needed for my current research project (writing a high-school textbook), and on top of that, the author is a lovely person. So thank you, AskAcademia, for helping me dare to do something I would never have done otherwise.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I would suggest using scihub. Just copy the doi ID of the paper that you want and paste it on scihub and voila! instant pdf.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Just wanted to say thank you. I'd read several times on here that the best way to gain access to most papers is to ask the author directly. I tried it yesterday and it worked. Not only was the author happy to send me her paper, she also sent me another related paper of hers and offered to send me more of her research if I wanted it. The papers are fascinating, it's exactly what I needed for my current research project (writing a high-school textbook), and on top of that, the author is a lovely person. So thank you, AskAcademia, for helping me dare to do something I would never have done otherwise.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Can't speak for everyone but I know for me as an author publishing feels like throwing things into the void sometimes. So getting an email from someone who's actually interested in what I'm writing about is such a great and validating feeling. I'm sure that the feeling is the same for most other academics. Plus... not like we get a cut of what publishers are making.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Just wanted to say thank you. I'd read several times on here that the best way to gain access to most papers is to ask the author directly. I tried it yesterday and it worked. Not only was the author happy to send me her paper, she also sent me another related paper of hers and offered to send me more of her research if I wanted it. The papers are fascinating, it's exactly what I needed for my current research project (writing a high-school textbook), and on top of that, the author is a lovely person. So thank you, AskAcademia, for helping me dare to do something I would never have done otherwise.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "What a weird coincidence, I tried this for the first time yesterday and it worked too! I was beside myself with happiness", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Just wanted to say thank you. I'd read several times on here that the best way to gain access to most papers is to ask the author directly. I tried it yesterday and it worked. Not only was the author happy to send me her paper, she also sent me another related paper of hers and offered to send me more of her research if I wanted it. The papers are fascinating, it's exactly what I needed for my current research project (writing a high-school textbook), and on top of that, the author is a lovely person. So thank you, AskAcademia, for helping me dare to do something I would never have done otherwise.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Can't speak for everyone but I know for me as an author publishing feels like throwing things into the void sometimes. So getting an email from someone who's actually interested in what I'm writing about is such a great and validating feeling. I'm sure that the feeling is the same for most other academics. Plus... not like we get a cut of what publishers are making.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Just wanted to say thank you. I'd read several times on here that the best way to gain access to most papers is to ask the author directly. I tried it yesterday and it worked. Not only was the author happy to send me her paper, she also sent me another related paper of hers and offered to send me more of her research if I wanted it. The papers are fascinating, it's exactly what I needed for my current research project (writing a high-school textbook), and on top of that, the author is a lovely person. So thank you, AskAcademia, for helping me dare to do something I would never have done otherwise.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I've asked numerous authors for pdfs of their papers, and have been asked for copies of mine. It seems like a professional courtesy -- plus hey, someone else is interested! I've never been turned down and certainly would never turn down such a request. I'm glad you had a similar experience.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Just wanted to say thank you. I'd read several times on here that the best way to gain access to most papers is to ask the author directly. I tried it yesterday and it worked. Not only was the author happy to send me her paper, she also sent me another related paper of hers and offered to send me more of her research if I wanted it. The papers are fascinating, it's exactly what I needed for my current research project (writing a high-school textbook), and on top of that, the author is a lovely person. So thank you, AskAcademia, for helping me dare to do something I would never have done otherwise.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Can't speak for everyone but I know for me as an author publishing feels like throwing things into the void sometimes. So getting an email from someone who's actually interested in what I'm writing about is such a great and validating feeling. I'm sure that the feeling is the same for most other academics. Plus... not like we get a cut of what publishers are making.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Just wanted to say thank you. I'd read several times on here that the best way to gain access to most papers is to ask the author directly. I tried it yesterday and it worked. Not only was the author happy to send me her paper, she also sent me another related paper of hers and offered to send me more of her research if I wanted it. The papers are fascinating, it's exactly what I needed for my current research project (writing a high-school textbook), and on top of that, the author is a lovely person. So thank you, AskAcademia, for helping me dare to do something I would never have done otherwise.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It's great that authors share their papers and it is the very least they should be doing. It is not a sustainable model for dissemination of publicly funded scientific work though. It should all be open access.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Just wanted to say thank you. I'd read several times on here that the best way to gain access to most papers is to ask the author directly. I tried it yesterday and it worked. Not only was the author happy to send me her paper, she also sent me another related paper of hers and offered to send me more of her research if I wanted it. The papers are fascinating, it's exactly what I needed for my current research project (writing a high-school textbook), and on top of that, the author is a lovely person. So thank you, AskAcademia, for helping me dare to do something I would never have done otherwise.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I would suggest using scihub. Just copy the doi ID of the paper that you want and paste it on scihub and voila! instant pdf.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Just wanted to say thank you. I'd read several times on here that the best way to gain access to most papers is to ask the author directly. I tried it yesterday and it worked. Not only was the author happy to send me her paper, she also sent me another related paper of hers and offered to send me more of her research if I wanted it. The papers are fascinating, it's exactly what I needed for my current research project (writing a high-school textbook), and on top of that, the author is a lovely person. So thank you, AskAcademia, for helping me dare to do something I would never have done otherwise.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It's great that authors share their papers and it is the very least they should be doing. It is not a sustainable model for dissemination of publicly funded scientific work though. It should all be open access.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes.I’m the professor so it’s a problem.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Not sleepy, but I get a resting bitch face in zoom calls and its extra awkward because I haven't met most of my new colleagues yet. If the university building ever reopens, I want to visit every office and go like \"see, I am nice in person!\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes.I’m the professor so it’s a problem.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You can make it for 20 whole minutes!?!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes.I’m the professor so it’s a problem.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "All the time. Writing notes during the call definitely helps me stay focused.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes.I’m the professor so it’s a problem.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "yeah :/ it’s rly hard for me to go to talks and symposiums now, especially when they’re webinar format and i cant even discuss things or see others’ responses", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely... and the NY Times had a great article on this about 6 months ago as to why. It turns out that, when we engage with people in real life, our brains are absorbing a *massive* amount of almost-imperceptible information (small gestures, posture, foot-shuffling, smells, pheromones, etc.), most of it subliminally. (Because our lizard-brains need to know: is this person about to attack me? is this person a potential mate? is this person a member of my in-group? And our civilized-brains are constantly-evaluating on every level, from the utilitarian to the social to the abstract.) But even on a high-quality, non-lagging Zoom call, practically NONE of this information is being captured by the software or otherwise conveyed. You can't see their posture; you can't smell their pheromones, etc. So, your brain starts revving up to try to pick up the signals... and this is exhausting. (It's sort of like how your cell phone battery drains faster when you're in an area of poor coverage, as it tries to grasp onto a useable signal.) It goes the other way, too: when I was Zoom-lecturing, I quickly learned to \"over-emote\"... to exaggerate the facial expressions emotions I was trying to get across, because the students seemed to respond much better when I did. But this itself was exhausting... a 50 minute Zoom \"lecture\" felt as exhausting as giving a 2-hour in-person lecture.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "All the time. Writing notes during the call definitely helps me stay focused.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely... and the NY Times had a great article on this about 6 months ago as to why. It turns out that, when we engage with people in real life, our brains are absorbing a *massive* amount of almost-imperceptible information (small gestures, posture, foot-shuffling, smells, pheromones, etc.), most of it subliminally. (Because our lizard-brains need to know: is this person about to attack me? is this person a potential mate? is this person a member of my in-group? And our civilized-brains are constantly-evaluating on every level, from the utilitarian to the social to the abstract.) But even on a high-quality, non-lagging Zoom call, practically NONE of this information is being captured by the software or otherwise conveyed. You can't see their posture; you can't smell their pheromones, etc. So, your brain starts revving up to try to pick up the signals... and this is exhausting. (It's sort of like how your cell phone battery drains faster when you're in an area of poor coverage, as it tries to grasp onto a useable signal.) It goes the other way, too: when I was Zoom-lecturing, I quickly learned to \"over-emote\"... to exaggerate the facial expressions emotions I was trying to get across, because the students seemed to respond much better when I did. But this itself was exhausting... a 50 minute Zoom \"lecture\" felt as exhausting as giving a 2-hour in-person lecture.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely. There's a couple of strategies you can use. Try and set up somewhere where its possible to get up in long zoom calls. I do it in my classes. I just tell people I need to stretch, and step up as I keep speaking. Its easier when I'm conducting the class. When I'm in a meeting or a conference or something, and I'm not the one on the spot, its easier to just blank the screen, keep listening, and keep going. I've found that people are really accommodating about this in Academia. My students have been insanely supportive. Another strategy, as someone mentioned below, is some exercises to get the blood flowing before you settle down. I realize it seems counter-intuitive, but I also find that doing something for just a few seconds when someone is speaking, and then letting your attention come back helps. Attention peaks and falls, and I think going with the natural flows a bit helps. With me, I sometimes take a minute in a long lecture to shift screens. Just refresh on Reddit. Maybe see the headlines on the news. Maybe look up an interesting source related to what we're discussing. When you've got 2-4 hour zoom classes like mine, I doubt looking away for like 5 minutes would break your ability to participate.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely... and the NY Times had a great article on this about 6 months ago as to why. It turns out that, when we engage with people in real life, our brains are absorbing a *massive* amount of almost-imperceptible information (small gestures, posture, foot-shuffling, smells, pheromones, etc.), most of it subliminally. (Because our lizard-brains need to know: is this person about to attack me? is this person a potential mate? is this person a member of my in-group? And our civilized-brains are constantly-evaluating on every level, from the utilitarian to the social to the abstract.) But even on a high-quality, non-lagging Zoom call, practically NONE of this information is being captured by the software or otherwise conveyed. You can't see their posture; you can't smell their pheromones, etc. So, your brain starts revving up to try to pick up the signals... and this is exhausting. (It's sort of like how your cell phone battery drains faster when you're in an area of poor coverage, as it tries to grasp onto a useable signal.) It goes the other way, too: when I was Zoom-lecturing, I quickly learned to \"over-emote\"... to exaggerate the facial expressions emotions I was trying to get across, because the students seemed to respond much better when I did. But this itself was exhausting... a 50 minute Zoom \"lecture\" felt as exhausting as giving a 2-hour in-person lecture.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "For me, Vitamin D deficiency was the culprit.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely... and the NY Times had a great article on this about 6 months ago as to why. It turns out that, when we engage with people in real life, our brains are absorbing a *massive* amount of almost-imperceptible information (small gestures, posture, foot-shuffling, smells, pheromones, etc.), most of it subliminally. (Because our lizard-brains need to know: is this person about to attack me? is this person a potential mate? is this person a member of my in-group? And our civilized-brains are constantly-evaluating on every level, from the utilitarian to the social to the abstract.) But even on a high-quality, non-lagging Zoom call, practically NONE of this information is being captured by the software or otherwise conveyed. You can't see their posture; you can't smell their pheromones, etc. So, your brain starts revving up to try to pick up the signals... and this is exhausting. (It's sort of like how your cell phone battery drains faster when you're in an area of poor coverage, as it tries to grasp onto a useable signal.) It goes the other way, too: when I was Zoom-lecturing, I quickly learned to \"over-emote\"... to exaggerate the facial expressions emotions I was trying to get across, because the students seemed to respond much better when I did. But this itself was exhausting... a 50 minute Zoom \"lecture\" felt as exhausting as giving a 2-hour in-person lecture.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes - I started shortening my own lectures into smaller chunks when I realized that listening to anyone on Zoom for more than 20 minutes straight is mentally exhausting. I don’t have a short attention span, either, so I don’t know why I find it so draining.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely... and the NY Times had a great article on this about 6 months ago as to why. It turns out that, when we engage with people in real life, our brains are absorbing a *massive* amount of almost-imperceptible information (small gestures, posture, foot-shuffling, smells, pheromones, etc.), most of it subliminally. (Because our lizard-brains need to know: is this person about to attack me? is this person a potential mate? is this person a member of my in-group? And our civilized-brains are constantly-evaluating on every level, from the utilitarian to the social to the abstract.) But even on a high-quality, non-lagging Zoom call, practically NONE of this information is being captured by the software or otherwise conveyed. You can't see their posture; you can't smell their pheromones, etc. So, your brain starts revving up to try to pick up the signals... and this is exhausting. (It's sort of like how your cell phone battery drains faster when you're in an area of poor coverage, as it tries to grasp onto a useable signal.) It goes the other way, too: when I was Zoom-lecturing, I quickly learned to \"over-emote\"... to exaggerate the facial expressions emotions I was trying to get across, because the students seemed to respond much better when I did. But this itself was exhausting... a 50 minute Zoom \"lecture\" felt as exhausting as giving a 2-hour in-person lecture.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Make coffee or any other drink for the call. I find that taking a sip or so whenever I start to drift helps me refocus.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely... and the NY Times had a great article on this about 6 months ago as to why. It turns out that, when we engage with people in real life, our brains are absorbing a *massive* amount of almost-imperceptible information (small gestures, posture, foot-shuffling, smells, pheromones, etc.), most of it subliminally. (Because our lizard-brains need to know: is this person about to attack me? is this person a potential mate? is this person a member of my in-group? And our civilized-brains are constantly-evaluating on every level, from the utilitarian to the social to the abstract.) But even on a high-quality, non-lagging Zoom call, practically NONE of this information is being captured by the software or otherwise conveyed. You can't see their posture; you can't smell their pheromones, etc. So, your brain starts revving up to try to pick up the signals... and this is exhausting. (It's sort of like how your cell phone battery drains faster when you're in an area of poor coverage, as it tries to grasp onto a useable signal.) It goes the other way, too: when I was Zoom-lecturing, I quickly learned to \"over-emote\"... to exaggerate the facial expressions emotions I was trying to get across, because the students seemed to respond much better when I did. But this itself was exhausting... a 50 minute Zoom \"lecture\" felt as exhausting as giving a 2-hour in-person lecture.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "yeah :/ it’s rly hard for me to go to talks and symposiums now, especially when they’re webinar format and i cant even discuss things or see others’ responses", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely... and the NY Times had a great article on this about 6 months ago as to why. It turns out that, when we engage with people in real life, our brains are absorbing a *massive* amount of almost-imperceptible information (small gestures, posture, foot-shuffling, smells, pheromones, etc.), most of it subliminally. (Because our lizard-brains need to know: is this person about to attack me? is this person a potential mate? is this person a member of my in-group? And our civilized-brains are constantly-evaluating on every level, from the utilitarian to the social to the abstract.) But even on a high-quality, non-lagging Zoom call, practically NONE of this information is being captured by the software or otherwise conveyed. You can't see their posture; you can't smell their pheromones, etc. So, your brain starts revving up to try to pick up the signals... and this is exhausting. (It's sort of like how your cell phone battery drains faster when you're in an area of poor coverage, as it tries to grasp onto a useable signal.) It goes the other way, too: when I was Zoom-lecturing, I quickly learned to \"over-emote\"... to exaggerate the facial expressions emotions I was trying to get across, because the students seemed to respond much better when I did. But this itself was exhausting... a 50 minute Zoom \"lecture\" felt as exhausting as giving a 2-hour in-person lecture.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Every time I'm on a call.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely. There's a couple of strategies you can use. Try and set up somewhere where its possible to get up in long zoom calls. I do it in my classes. I just tell people I need to stretch, and step up as I keep speaking. Its easier when I'm conducting the class. When I'm in a meeting or a conference or something, and I'm not the one on the spot, its easier to just blank the screen, keep listening, and keep going. I've found that people are really accommodating about this in Academia. My students have been insanely supportive. Another strategy, as someone mentioned below, is some exercises to get the blood flowing before you settle down. I realize it seems counter-intuitive, but I also find that doing something for just a few seconds when someone is speaking, and then letting your attention come back helps. Attention peaks and falls, and I think going with the natural flows a bit helps. With me, I sometimes take a minute in a long lecture to shift screens. Just refresh on Reddit. Maybe see the headlines on the news. Maybe look up an interesting source related to what we're discussing. When you've got 2-4 hour zoom classes like mine, I doubt looking away for like 5 minutes would break your ability to participate.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "All the time. Writing notes during the call definitely helps me stay focused.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely. There's a couple of strategies you can use. Try and set up somewhere where its possible to get up in long zoom calls. I do it in my classes. I just tell people I need to stretch, and step up as I keep speaking. Its easier when I'm conducting the class. When I'm in a meeting or a conference or something, and I'm not the one on the spot, its easier to just blank the screen, keep listening, and keep going. I've found that people are really accommodating about this in Academia. My students have been insanely supportive. Another strategy, as someone mentioned below, is some exercises to get the blood flowing before you settle down. I realize it seems counter-intuitive, but I also find that doing something for just a few seconds when someone is speaking, and then letting your attention come back helps. Attention peaks and falls, and I think going with the natural flows a bit helps. With me, I sometimes take a minute in a long lecture to shift screens. Just refresh on Reddit. Maybe see the headlines on the news. Maybe look up an interesting source related to what we're discussing. When you've got 2-4 hour zoom classes like mine, I doubt looking away for like 5 minutes would break your ability to participate.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Make coffee or any other drink for the call. I find that taking a sip or so whenever I start to drift helps me refocus.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely. There's a couple of strategies you can use. Try and set up somewhere where its possible to get up in long zoom calls. I do it in my classes. I just tell people I need to stretch, and step up as I keep speaking. Its easier when I'm conducting the class. When I'm in a meeting or a conference or something, and I'm not the one on the spot, its easier to just blank the screen, keep listening, and keep going. I've found that people are really accommodating about this in Academia. My students have been insanely supportive. Another strategy, as someone mentioned below, is some exercises to get the blood flowing before you settle down. I realize it seems counter-intuitive, but I also find that doing something for just a few seconds when someone is speaking, and then letting your attention come back helps. Attention peaks and falls, and I think going with the natural flows a bit helps. With me, I sometimes take a minute in a long lecture to shift screens. Just refresh on Reddit. Maybe see the headlines on the news. Maybe look up an interesting source related to what we're discussing. When you've got 2-4 hour zoom classes like mine, I doubt looking away for like 5 minutes would break your ability to participate.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "yeah :/ it’s rly hard for me to go to talks and symposiums now, especially when they’re webinar format and i cant even discuss things or see others’ responses", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "For me, Vitamin D deficiency was the culprit.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Make coffee or any other drink for the call. I find that taking a sip or so whenever I start to drift helps me refocus.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "For me, Vitamin D deficiency was the culprit.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "yeah :/ it’s rly hard for me to go to talks and symposiums now, especially when they’re webinar format and i cant even discuss things or see others’ responses", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "For me, Vitamin D deficiency was the culprit.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Every time I'm on a call.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes - I started shortening my own lectures into smaller chunks when I realized that listening to anyone on Zoom for more than 20 minutes straight is mentally exhausting. I don’t have a short attention span, either, so I don’t know why I find it so draining.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Make coffee or any other drink for the call. I find that taking a sip or so whenever I start to drift helps me refocus.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes - I started shortening my own lectures into smaller chunks when I realized that listening to anyone on Zoom for more than 20 minutes straight is mentally exhausting. I don’t have a short attention span, either, so I don’t know why I find it so draining.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "yeah :/ it’s rly hard for me to go to talks and symposiums now, especially when they’re webinar format and i cant even discuss things or see others’ responses", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes - I started shortening my own lectures into smaller chunks when I realized that listening to anyone on Zoom for more than 20 minutes straight is mentally exhausting. I don’t have a short attention span, either, so I don’t know why I find it so draining.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Every time I'm on a call.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Make coffee or any other drink for the call. I find that taking a sip or so whenever I start to drift helps me refocus.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Does anyone else get really sleepy about 20 minutes into any Zoom call? I find it's impossible for me to stay alert during colloquiums or presentations, and sometimes even for more dynamic conversations where I'm actually participating, for more than about 20 minutes into a video call. I feel like my brain gets exhausted very quickly by the low-quality, compressed audio/video. I'll have a coffee during these events and that still doesn't help. Has anyone else suffered from this, and do you have any tricks for remaining alert?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "yeah :/ it’s rly hard for me to go to talks and symposiums now, especially when they’re webinar format and i cant even discuss things or see others’ responses", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "People who write scientific research papers quickly, what’s your secret? For academic research papers, what are your best tips and tricks for being both efficient and doing high quality work? What order do you write the paper in, and how do you keep from going off on too many tangents? How do you deal efficiently with co-authors?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Start writing whatever you have. No matter how insignificant your contributions are up to that point. If you don’t have any idea what you are proposing, download a journal template and write down your name and probable tittle. Start writing what you want to do? Chapter headings References You will have some new idea each time you open that document. That will work like a charm. Let me give you an example from my work: I work in developing algorithms, analyzing them and applying them to solve optimization problem. Whenever I have an idea, I just do the following: 1. Download a probable journal latex template 2. Write down the probable title 3. Author names 4. Paper headings 5. Add random Algorithm templates 6. Start writing the abstract After all of that I have a preliminary document to work on. It drives me to write more. In my mind I know I already wrote down the structure. That gives me motivation.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "People who write scientific research papers quickly, what’s your secret? For academic research papers, what are your best tips and tricks for being both efficient and doing high quality work? What order do you write the paper in, and how do you keep from going off on too many tangents? How do you deal efficiently with co-authors?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Confidence", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "People who write scientific research papers quickly, what’s your secret? For academic research papers, what are your best tips and tricks for being both efficient and doing high quality work? What order do you write the paper in, and how do you keep from going off on too many tangents? How do you deal efficiently with co-authors?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I write while I do the research. Even if things change, there is still a draft of the Related Work, Methods and Results that I can go to immediately when finished and continue writing. I write all over the place on the paper because of this strategy.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "People who write scientific research papers quickly, what’s your secret? For academic research papers, what are your best tips and tricks for being both efficient and doing high quality work? What order do you write the paper in, and how do you keep from going off on too many tangents? How do you deal efficiently with co-authors?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Confidence", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "People who write scientific research papers quickly, what’s your secret? For academic research papers, what are your best tips and tricks for being both efficient and doing high quality work? What order do you write the paper in, and how do you keep from going off on too many tangents? How do you deal efficiently with co-authors?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I write while I do the research. Even if things change, there is still a draft of the Related Work, Methods and Results that I can go to immediately when finished and continue writing. I write all over the place on the paper because of this strategy.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "People who write scientific research papers quickly, what’s your secret? For academic research papers, what are your best tips and tricks for being both efficient and doing high quality work? What order do you write the paper in, and how do you keep from going off on too many tangents? How do you deal efficiently with co-authors?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I try to write really good notes as I work on the project. Why we decided to do it (incl relevant papers it's building on), what our goal/question is, all the details about the method & analysis, etc. The first draft is just making that into full sentences and then you're just editing.", "role": "assistant" } ]