u/violetmildew

Following the death of a family member and my graduation, I (25f) am finally ready to move abroad. I missed the deadline for scholarships for the 26-27 school year and will be applying for a couple different masters programs in differing EU countries for the 27-28 school year as even if I don't get a scholarship tuition is cheaper than in the US. So basically, I need somewhere to have a gap year or gain work experience before I begin school next fall. While I could stay in the US, I haven't wanted back out since I returned from my study abroad last summer.

Some relevant facts about me:
- I have a BA in Political Science, Minor in Migration Studies
- I have about 30k in liquid assets
- I speak Spanish
- I did a study abroad in Mexico
- I am a writer and could do freelance work potentially
- I am heavily tatttooed (nothing on hand or face though)
- I am queer, but not planning on dating or advertising that
- I only have work experience in bartending/food service, being a receptionist, and customer service as I had to work to put myself through school and couldn't afford an unpaid internship in a relevant field.
- I have been debating getting a TEFL certificate to teach during my time abroad
- I am not looking for citizenship in a different country rn
- My mom has Irish Citizenship but I am not eligible for it

Please let me know if there is anything you'd suggest, I am not opposed to doing stays in multiple countries or getting a job/internship to get a visa.

So I am torn between the two as TEFL.org is cheaper but it is based in the UK and I am not sure if I will have problems with legalization, as I am American. Or if I should go with Bridge which is US based and about $200 more expensive. Both of these courses would be online only as I can't justify the $1000+ for an in person course. If anyone has experience with these two companies and/or getting their certificate legalized please let me know.

Hello! I have finished the main quest line and am looking to decorate my farm, as I have relied on utility rather than aesthetics and have just a large collection of chests everywhere. Please share some pics of your farm if you feel like it :)

So as many of us in the US know, the job market isn't great right now. I recently graduated with my Bachelors in Political Science, with an emphasis in migration studies, and in searching for a job I see that there is nothing available unless I have 5 years of work experience. Even unpaid internships want me to have experience...I am not exaggerating. I have mostly worked in food service and retail, at a spa, I am currently a bartender. I also did a mandatory internship during a study abroad in Mexico at a local theater/community space. I did not have the time or economic means to have unpaid internships which would have benefited my future.

I was a top student, although I went to a hippy college without grades, and have glowing reviews from my professors. My strongest academic skills include researching, writing reports, public speaking, working in teams.

I am fluent in Spanish, so Spain is a country I think would be easier for me to work in than the others listed. I am interested in countries along the Mediterranean as they are big migrant receiving countries and would hopefully have more opportunities for me there due to my studies.

Basically I am looking for an entry level job, or long term internship, abroad related to: migration, public policy, international affairs and the likes. As I have just graduated, I am not eligible for most of the internships I have seen so far. Please let me know if you have advice, I am feeling very trapped about not being able to break into the professional world.

At the end of April I (F24) had my first outbreak of HSV1 genitally and my period came 4 days earlier than usual. I went on Valtrex for treatment and once that was through I started taking acyclovir (400mg twice daily) for suppression. Now, my period is 4 days LATE.

I know it's not a different STI causing it, trust me i've been tested in all the holes for all the things multiple times over the past year, most recently was a week after the herpes test. All were negative with the exception of HSV. I could be pregnant but I highly doubt that as well.

So, has anyone else had an experience like this? I am worried I am not drinking enough water on the medication or just the overall stress from May alone, with my diagnosis and last quarter of college happening at once.

Any stories would be appreciated!

Edit for clarity: I am not on birth control I use condoms for protection and have a long term parter (who had HSV1 before we met).