Passion = Hypocracy?

[greatmib]

It's Saturday and I sit working in lab (or taking a break currently). Despite the fact that it's the weekend, I don't mind being here because for the first time in a long time I feel like I'm actually part of a lab. Up until now I have always been "the undergrad", which in essence was true but out of 3 labs I have worked in until this one in 2 of

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[shaydlip]

Seriously Marina... she's right. There are programs out there for grad students/phd's to go out and teach at underprivileged schools, even if only for 1 day or so.
Worse comes to worse... cut a check. Seriously. You're smart enoguh to make a lot of money at what you do, and become a philanthropist. It's not as romantic as going out and doing it yourself, but that's what non-profits out there are for.
Not to mention the research you will do will help people exponentially; if you make a discovery in terms of understanding the stomach you might save lives. (I don't actually know what you do and if that's possible, I've just been watching too much Grey's Anatomy).
But if you feel like you need to go out in the world and help people.... the time would be now. You will be even less likely once you get your PhD to do this. It's even more important then to strike while the iron is hot and poeple know who you are to get grants and professorships and such.

I am so not making legible sentences but you know what I'm saying. No more getting drunk downtown san jose and making out with a random guy...

[greatmib]

thanks for all your advice. you actually put my dilema very well...i just gotta sit down and process everything. probably after denmark i will have to have a serious chat with myself.

now pick up the phone and call me so u can tell me all about the random guy!!! call me, biatch!