I’m moving to Edinburgh for a post-grad program :)

I’m supposed to be moving to the UK from Canada NEXT SATURDAY but still haven’t received my visa (or my passport back!!!) in the mail, so every day I’m holding myself back from a full-fledged panic attack. To date I have spent over $1,500 dollars that, as a graduate student, I definitively do not have, on getting my…

But it’s not “30 seconds of effort?”. A nice espresso based drinks takes skill, knowledge and time to make. As another commenter posted above, it’s akin to making a cocktail. And a full-time barista does this over and over again, day after day. Add that to serving customers, keeping the cafe tidy, often prepping food…

I don’t know where we’ll be living! My main concern (other than the cat) is finding accommodation when we arrive since it will be during the Fringe. From my preliminary research it looks like it will be nearly impossible to find a rental for August and we will have to either stay with family in England or in expensive…

You raise some great points about the flying vs. driving part. If I’m being completely honest I think I’d still rather drive given the cost of flying (upwards of $3000 CAD if my research is correct), given that I’m a broke 20-something grad student but I will be sure to do some more research and weigh both options…

Coming from Vancouver I am not too too worried about adjusting to gloomy weather, but it will definitely still be an adjustment, I’m sure. Thankfully the UK doesn’t require quarantine anymore if you have the right shots and documentation (I’ve been diligent about this bit) but I’m sure the trip will take a toll on…

Great suggestion, I will look into it. Thanks!

Thanks so much for your reply, you raise some great points! I wouldn’t actually be the one doing the driving (thankfully have in-laws who have volunteered) but I think we may have underestimated the tediousness of the drive. I will definitely look into alternative options i.e. the train, or as another poster…

Happy saturday everyone! What are some things that you are excited about doing (big or small) this summer? I’m moving from Vancouver, BC to Edinburgh for grad school in august. Simultaneously thrilled about the prospect of discovering a new city/country and pursuing my new degree and terrified/overwhelmed about all of…

I feel like you must be my neighbour. A). You definitely live in BC (Vancouver?) and B). I also have a pantsless old man in the apartment across from me. Ok, also, C). I know some people up the road have the two most beautiful golden retrievers I’ve ever seen, not sure about the cat. Anyways, hope you’re enjoying your…

24 but same position. Most of the women I work with in my min wage food service job are smart and talented (about half with degrees, the other half without) 25- 30 year olds who, I would wager, feel similarly to you and me.

Theres a salt water outdoor pool right next to my house, so I’ll put that on my list too!

Thank you for the awesome advice! I’ve signed up for a weekly pottery class and am hoping to do some drop in dance classes. Other than that I’ve made lists of books I want to read and movies I want to watch. It will be fun, I got this :)

Yes, congratulations! I got PRK around 11 days ago. Kind of wish I went for lasik because my eyes are still healing and my vision is not yet perfect. I have hope it will get there though. I think I’m most looking forward to going swimming and skiing without dealing with contacts.

Haha, no not a spy- just a scientist going somewhere quite remote :) (obvs i’d mention if he were a spy!)

My fiance is leaving to the arctic for two months tonight. It’s an incredible opportunity and I’ve been nothing but supportive of him going, but of course I’m a little bit heart broken, too. I’m not used to spending so much time alone and I’m very anxious about it. Also, unlike most long-distance situations, we’ll not…

Yeah....I feel like I’ll never really recover from that part of it....

I had a post-op appointment yesterday and the surgeon reassured me that it was normal and everything was healing well, but did not give any great advice about pain management because it was such a rushed appointment. I’m confident that this is just part of the healing process and not an infection because I did a lot…

Hey all!

no I haven’t but looking at a quick google, it sounds right up my alley, thank you!