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I currently use my AirPods for running but I dont like how my ears dont get airflow and I would like to be aware of my surroundings. I bought my husband the open run pro 2 which I have tried a few times. I like them but I have noticed my top of ears start to hurt where it loops around, especially when I put on glasses. So my question is regarding the open dots 2. Are they good for running? I dont really care about the mic but I do care about comfortability and sound quality. Any other earbud suggestions? Thanks!

My husband will be commuting about 55 miles to work (110miles total every day). We’re planning on trading our 2019 jeep cherokee to something that’s more gas efficient and that will give us less mechanical issues. We’re thinking Toyota Prius, Corolla, Camry or alike that has avg 50mpg. Which model and what year would be the best? Thanks!

Update: my husband’s work is kinda in the middle of nowhere and the closest cheaper apartment that allowed our big dog was an hour away from his job site. The apartment complex we will be renting has EV charging but we’ve never had an electric car so idk how much charging would cost. We’re in California so the gas prices are around $5-6 per gallon.

Do you have any recommendations for a comfy couch that’s not just part of a trend (like the boneless or cloud couches)? Ideally something that’s easy to clean with covers? And with back support. Thanks!

I moved to Canada a few months ago and had to quickly change my therapist. I am now moving back to the US, specifically CA, and I was wondering if the letter from Canadian therapist would work when applying for housing? I also had a therapist in the US (in MA) for a year before I moved to Canada and I guess I could ask her but I don’t think she’s licensed to practice in CA either.

I’m not a physicist, it’s never been my strong suit. I’ve taken basic physics courses in high school and college but it always messed with my head. I’d plug in numbers to equations and I always ended up with As in all my physics courses in college but i never truly grasped it because it’s so abstract. It’s been almost a decade since I took any physics class but I just watched a full lecture on YouTube about superposition and even after 1,5hr of watching it, I have a such a hard time understanding… how do you imagine things in your head that are (to me) impossible to understand? I get the definitions of terms like superposition or uncertainty principle but it just doesn’t make sense to me lol. I don’t know if I’m making sense.

I was a premed in undergrad, did 3 years of bench research which resulted in 2 pubs. It was okay. I then worked as a medical assistant where I got majorly traumatized by manipulative and exploitative doctor. I had nightmares and got depressed, went to therapy but the whole thing left me unsure about med schools. I then got into clinical research which I really enjoyed and I completed my masters in epidemiology with environmental health concentration. The research I did during my masters was really fun and I’m working on publishing my results rn. I also presented my results at a conference in Europe. I really enjoy public health but I feel so removed and I don’t feel like I’m having an impact because it takes years for any of the research to be implemented. Recently, I’ve been thinking about going to med schools again because I want that human interaction and feel like I’m helping people but I also know how important research is and I can’t seem to choose one or the other. I’m also aware that most people who pursue mdphd do some form of lab work which I’m not about. How common is it to do phd in public health (environmental health, epidemiology or public policy)? I also have 3.54 gpa from undergrad and 3.71 from masters. I took my Mcat years ago during the time I was working as a medical assistant and scored 508 (129, 123, 127, 129). I have to retake it since it’s been more than 3 years and they’re invalid but I also know I can do better than this. I’ve grown so much since undergrad and i feel like I have a good head on my shoulders. But I know my stats are low so do I even have a chance?

I’m a non traditional who recently graduated with their masters. I have decided recently that I want to pursue medical school. I have a lot of clinical and research hours (worked as a medical assistant over 1000 hours, clinical research assistant over 2000 hours, and did bench lab research in undergrad over 1000 hours with couple of pubs and more coming). My husband will most likely move to a middle of nowhere for his new job and I am wondering what I could do to strengthen my application. There’s no hospitals nearby or jobs in my field in the area. It’s looking pretty bleak to get any clinical job out there. Not really tight on money so I could volunteer but is “any”volunteering good enough? If I volunteer at a dog shelter or something for example? Could you please provide me with some options on what I could do? Thanks!

What do we think? I finished it today in pretty much one sitting. I saw that people weren’t fond of the book because she’s a privileged, rich, white woman but as a person of color who’s not rich by any means, I related to that whole ordeal so much as a third person because my parents are going through a divorce rn after 30 years of marriage. Her emotions are the same as any other person’s and I felt like my mom was validated. The depression, the constant crying, the court hearing, and doubting yourself every step of the way. I really appreciated this book. As a recently married woman myself, I think it’s also a good reminder that even though married life can be great, you can’t control your partner and if the marriage ends, we as women are capable enough to have just as good of a life. We don’t need to depend on men for that.

I’m 28F, married. I was a premed in my undergrad. Graduated from UCSD with BA in anthropology and BS in neuroscience with 3.54. I did lab research in my undergrad for 3 years which resulted in 2 publications. After graduating, my toxic workplace where I worked as a medical assistant really had me reconsider the path. I was forced to do many illegal and unethical things at the private practice and it left me traumatized. I had nightmares about the doctor for a while even after quitting. (I should’ve sued her at the time but I was young and naive. I believe her patients are suing her now last time I seen her google and yelp reviews). However, I still applied with 508 MCAT at the time but abandoned my application all together without doing the secondaries. I then worked as a clinical research assistant which I enjoyed. I learned a lot of things but I learned things rather quickly and felt stagnant. So I applied to masters degree and got my MS in epidemiology from Harvard with 3.71. Hopefully another publication coming soon. Even after 5 years of giving up on the dream, I still think about becoming a doctor and I think about giving it another shot. I love learning and I think medicine will give me that as well as independence, stability and the ability to make a difference in people’s lives. In addition to retaking the MCAT, what else do I need to apply? How can I strengthen my application? Any non-traditional people who want to share their stories? Especially the ones with kids as me and my husband would like to start trying in a few years. Thank you all!

My husband and I recently moved to a remote part of Nova Scotia, Canada from Boston and I’m honestly surprised by my experience here. I’ve been cooking at home every day, making my coffee at home every day and occasionally we will go to a restaurant. I’ve been cycling, running and swimming in the waters with my dog. I’ve been reading every day and just enjoying my life. My bacne cleared because I stopped eating out so much I think and we’re able to save more money. I love how quiet it is and just… simple. In September though, we will most likely move back to California (where we’re from) and I’m getting a bit anxious about the thought of being back in the city. My husband can’t wait because he wants things to do like go to concerts, watch movies in good cinemas, etc. I love California and I also can’t wait to be close to some of my friends, but the constant noise, millions of people, and traffic are scaring me now haha. I probably will adapt really quickly but I’m afraid I’ll lose this simplicity I have here. How can one lead a simple life while living in big cities such as LA or SF?

I’m 28F. Got my BS in Neuroscience and BA in Anthropology in 2020 from UCSD. I did lab research for 3 years during my undergrad. Worked as a medical assistant and then clinical research assistant after graduating. I started my masters in epidemiology with environmental and occupational health concentration at Harvard in 2024 and graduated end of May of this year. I have been applying to jobs in clinical research, data analysis, research scientists, and EHS. I got one interview but the pay was $24 an hour which is lower than what I was getting paid before my masters… what am I missing? I can’t find anything and I’m getting discouraged. Please help!