Okay, one is an impostor chilli (Bell pepper).

No, I think that part has been removed for a while now.

Instead of focusing on the negatives, I'm just going to focus on the fact that I am coming out of this experience with a stronger self-conviction and advocacy of my ideas.

Actually, there are still a lot for volcanology, but just in disguise with names like 'Earth Materials' alongside igneous petrology, etc.

I have been getting so much help with visas, paperwork, and settling in with HR. I am also involved in discussions, and slowly integrated into the project by my new advisor. From what I hear, the research group is fantastic. Is this what a positive research experience look like? 2/2

Took me a while to understand that Git(Hub) isn't *meant* to be used as an archive of data (or even code tbh). Its explicitly designed to be for working and evolving code-bases (hence why it may seem confusing). Zenodo is more appropriate for static code/data.

Yes, I also accessed mental health services (Praxis/Counselling) to varying degrees of success. Still, learned the hard way that regular check-ins and self-care are necessary.

Morale or the story: don't make the same mistakes as me. I now know the difference between advisors treating me like a trainee vs laborer (My MSc advisor was the latter). Definitely self-care before Defence day.

All of these practices were done during evenings and commute. Sometimes the bus rides were so awful that I was swerving from side to side while learning être / avoir.

I cringed so hard, especially since that week could be better spent by the poor guy than to wait around for samples that would only come in Oct. Having learned this lesson the hard way, showing up and staying true to your promises is important. 2/2