Oilpastel brand for a beginner

Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone could help me with an affordable but a good quality oil pastel that I can buy. The in-store version of oil pastels that I’ve seen are usually around $10 each piece. I was wondering if I can find something that is still good quality, but cheaper. I’m based in US.

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u/Specific_Sugar7979 — 1 day ago
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Applying for a Canadian work permit before defending my PhD. anyone dealt with this?

Hi all, I just accepted a postdoc offer at a Canadian university and I'm starting my work permit application now, but there's a wrinkle I haven't been able to find much on. I haven't defended my PhD yet, my defense and conferral are expected this fall. Right now all I have is an approved Application for Degree form and my transcripts, not an actual defended or conferred degree.

The guidance I've been given only really covers two scenarios for proving you meet the job's requirements: submitting a copy of the completed PhD, or a letter confirming all requirements are fully done.

Has anyone here submitted a work permit application, before officially defending? What documentation ended up being accepted in your case?a letter of anticipated conferral, transcripts, something your university's grad school or immigration office put together for you?

Any insight into how this actually played out for someone would be really helpful right now.

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u/Specific_Sugar7979 — 14 days ago
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Housing and neighborhood suggestions needed

Hey all!
I’ll be joining UBCO around Dec/Jan as a graduate student. I was wondering how much would a studio or 1 bd would be. also, if you have any recommendations on what neighborhoods are usually better in terms of community and also public transportation, in case someone wanna leave a bit further from the campus.

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u/Specific_Sugar7979 — 2 months ago
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How difficult of a change is going from PhD to postdoc?

I’m curious to know y’all experiences when you started your postdoc. What was the hardest change/challenge you had to overcome?
Was the things you wish you know before?

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u/Specific_Sugar7979 — 2 months ago
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PI feedback. Dr sepideh pakpour

Hi all.
Has anyone worked in Dr. Sepideh Pakpour lab or taken her classes?
I’m looking for people‘s experience of working with her. I’d appreciate any info. Thank you!

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u/Specific_Sugar7979 — 2 months ago
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Postdoc taxes and deductibles

Hi all! I will soon be joining as a postdoc in UBC Okanogan. I was hoping to get some help from my fellow postdocs or even PhD students to inform me about how usually tax is handled and how much is the deducted from their paychecks. Of course, I know the tax brackets could be different, but if I could get some examples (of course if people are comfortable to share ) that would be really helpful. I’m trying to understand how much I am lift with, and if I can plan my life in Kelowna with what is left.

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u/Specific_Sugar7979 — 2 months ago