internalized misogyny, possibly a really lame personality, and low self-worth. If there is an external factor, it's not women that are pulling you down. It's hyper-capitalism.

It's really something. The isolation we feel in the US is also just so numbing. I mean sure, this is capitalism maximized and all but, I really don't want to be this bored lmao

They also helped with the eventual prospectus process which is by far the most exhausting process of this degree.

It’s all so weird and just hazing but you will def feel better about yourself at the end. Plz also regularly reward yourself. Exams are brutal. Are they still at home?

(Lmao and I’m sure Randall doesn’t want to read it)

I’ll tell you what @samahc.bsky.social told me (paraphrased): it’s all mundane and unnecessary but you’ll walk out feeling very accomplished and you’ll realize how much it is that you actually know and are an expert on.

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I think about it a lot and it’s very true. Post exam growth is very real.

In true arpan fashion, I forgot to ask for a photo with him and wasn’t even sure if it was an appropriate request.