GOGSoc Episode VI: The GoG, the Bad and the Ugly

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Reply 1980

a.n.o.n.

I had a similar problem when I got rid of my dreadlocks :s-smilie:

As to the dress/skirt thing, I'm completely comfortable wearing such things, its just that they're so damn impractical, I rarely bother.

That's my main issue! I cannot move properly in a dress. I got so used to trousers that I feel 'naked' or uncomfortable in a dress or a skirt. I always pray to God that there is no wind.

Reply 1981

Hylean

Personally I find skirts really comfortable. Dresses make me look frumpy though. I don't have the waist or hips for them.

Reply 1982

Piggsil

Original post by evantej

Unless they have rhino legs most girls look hot in dresses and skirts to be honest.

What do you mean "rhino legs"? :hmmm:

Since starting weightlifting I have found it increasingly hard to find trousers that fit well. I only have about 2 pairs of jeans I can actually wear so i have a lot of casual dresses I can wear with leggings. I find that ridiculously comfy as long as you get really thick leggings you don't have to worry about flashing anyone!

Whilst we are on the subject of fashion, I need some help styling a dress for a wedding I'm going to on Saturday.

It's this dress, but in purple.

I'm planning on wearing it with a grey cropped cardigan (nicer than it sounds, looks like a jacket!) and wearing my spangliest necklace (silver) to liven up the top.

Really struggling with shoes and hair. Only have one pair of shoes that look OK-ish - some old patent leather mary janes with a small heel, but I wondered if you guys had any ideas? Cos I am thinking of going shopping tomorrow.

Also hair and makeup.

ALSO:We are flying to the UK on the MORNING OF THE WEDDING (not my idea). What do I do? Get ready at 5am? I don't know if it's possible to check in at the hotel before the wedding or if we'll make it in time for that...ARGH STRESS.

Reply 1983

Bluth.

I'm awful at shopping for clothes/shoes :redface:

Original post by IlexAquifolium

I suspect it was 'professional' rather than sexy (my work wardrobe being alarmingly close to Liz Lemon's), but yeah. The 'and what do you do?' went on for an embarassingly long time...

Either that or I just looked like a hooker, I'm not sure.

Come ooooon ESRC :poke:

make your mind up already.

Edit: Ok, so it looks like I just tempted fate! I just got my official offer of departmental funding :eek4:

I'm not sure whether that means I have been rejected by the ESRC but I now have 100% guaranteed funding! Holy **** this is getting real. Can't quite tell if I'm more excited or terrified :tongue:

(edited 11 years ago)

Reply 1984

flying plum

Original post by Bluth.

Edit: Ok, so it looks like I just tempted fate! I just got my official offer of departmental funding :eek4:

I'm not sure whether that means I have been rejected by the ESRC but I now have 100% guaranteed funding! Holy **** this is getting real. Can't quite tell if I'm more excited or terrified :tongue:

Doh, PRSOM :biggrin:

well done!

Reply 1985

Nichrome

Original post by Bluth.

I'm awful at shopping for clothes/shoes :redface:

Come ooooon ESRC :poke:

make your mind up already.

Edit: Ok, so it looks like I just tempted fate! I just got my official offer of departmental funding :eek4:

I'm not sure whether that means I have been rejected by the ESRC but I now have 100% guaranteed funding! Holy **** this is getting real. Can't quite tell if I'm more excited or terrified :tongue:

Congratulations! That’s great news 

Reply 1986

Cirsium

Long time no speak GOGs! (I seem to have fallen off the TSR radar recently)

I did my first proper conference talk (as opposed to young researchers meeting) last week and it went well :woo:

I still kinda can't believe it :h:

- am feeling all rejuvenated and excited about postgrad life (which is kinda impressive given a month ago I was seriously depressed and considering jacking it all in)

Original post by a.n.o.n.

hello everyone :biggrin:

Could I pleeeaaaaase ask what are the expectations in the first year of a phd?

Besides attending training workshops, are we meant to:

- present at conferences?
- publish?
- engage in departmental seminars?

I would really appreciate if someone could give me a glimpse of what I am meant to do in the first 12 months of the research degree. It cannot be all about research right?

Cheers x

What's your subject area? I'm assuming social science-y so I'm useless, but if it's science I'll say something hehe!

Original post by Becca

What do you mean "rhino legs"? :hmmm:

I have forgotten the name of the shop right this second but housemate found a place that did a ridiculously wide range of jean cuts for ~ £60 including some that fit my stupid rower-legs. Might be worth a gander when you're over... I'll ask her to remind me what the name is!

Original post by Bluth.

I'm awful at shopping for clothes/shoes :redface:

Come ooooon ESRC :poke:

make your mind up already.
Edit: Ok, so it looks like I just tempted fate! I just got my official offer of departmental funding :eek4:

I'm not sure whether that means I have been rejected by the ESRC but I now have 100% guaranteed funding! Holy **** this is getting real. Can't quite tell if I'm more excited or terrified :tongue:

PRSOM - and Congrats!

Reply 1987

Musicalie

Original post by Bluth.

I'm awful at shopping for clothes/shoes :redface:

Come ooooon ESRC :poke:

make your mind up already.

Edit: Ok, so it looks like I just tempted fate! I just got my official offer of departmental funding :eek4:

I'm not sure whether that means I have been rejected by the ESRC but I now have 100% guaranteed funding! Holy **** this is getting real. Can't quite tell if I'm more excited or terrified :tongue:

Fantastic news :biggrin:

Reply 1988

The_Lonely_Goatherd

Original post by Bluth.

I'm awful at shopping for clothes/shoes :redface:

Come ooooon ESRC :poke:

make your mind up already.

Edit: Ok, so it looks like I just tempted fate! I just got my official offer of departmental funding :eek4:

I'm not sure whether that means I have been rejected by the ESRC but I now have 100% guaranteed funding! Holy **** this is getting real. Can't quite tell if I'm more excited or terrified :tongue:

PRSOM! Woohoooooooooooooooooooooo :woo:

Original post by Cirsium

Long time no speak GOGs! (I seem to have fallen off the TSR radar recently)

I did my first proper conference talk (as opposed to young researchers meeting) last week and it went well :woo:

I still kinda can't believe it :h:

- am feeling all rejuvenated and excited about postgrad life (which is kinda impressive given a month ago I was seriously depressed and considering jacking it all in)

Welcome back hun :jumphug:

Reply 1989

Hylean

Original post by Bluth.

I'm awful at shopping for clothes/shoes :redface:

Come ooooon ESRC :poke:

make your mind up already.

Edit: Ok, so it looks like I just tempted fate! I just got my official offer of departmental funding :eek4:

I'm not sure whether that means I have been rejected by the ESRC but I now have 100% guaranteed funding! Holy **** this is getting real. Can't quite tell if I'm more excited or terrified :tongue:

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy, great news! :jumphug:

Reply 1990

sj27

Original post by Bluth.

.

Edit: Ok, so it looks like I just tempted fate! I just got my official offer of departmental funding :eek4:

I'm not sure whether that means I have been rejected by the ESRC but I now have 100% guaranteed funding! Holy **** this is getting real. Can't quite tell if I'm more excited or terrified :tongue:

One more congrats + PRSOM!!

Original post by Cirsium

Long time no speak GOGs! (I seem to have fallen off the TSR radar recently)

I did my first proper conference talk (as opposed to young researchers meeting) last week and it went well :woo:

I still kinda can't believe it :h:

- am feeling all rejuvenated and excited about postgrad life (which is kinda impressive given a month ago I was seriously depressed and considering jacking it all in)

and yay!

Reply 1991

Craghyrax

Original post by Becca

Whilst we are on the subject of fashion, I need some help styling a dress for a wedding I'm going to on Saturday.

I'm planning on wearing it with a grey cropped cardigan (nicer than it sounds, looks like a jacket!) and wearing my spangliest necklace (silver) to liven up the top.

Really struggling with shoes and hair. Only have one pair of shoes that look OK-ish - some old patent leather mary janes with a small heel, but I wondered if you guys had any ideas? Cos I am thinking of going shopping tomorrow.

Not really sure what to say to this, as it seems you've made up your mind already :p:

Surely shopping will sort out the shoe thing on its own?

Also hair and makeup.

ALSO:We are flying to the UK on the MORNING OF THE WEDDING (not my idea). What do I do? Get ready at 5am? I don't know if it's possible to check in at the hotel before the wedding or if we'll make it in time for that...ARGH STRESS.

I don't wear makeup, so can't help there. And I only ever wear my hair up or down, so that's fairly unhelpful too. For the travel thing, I would probably go wearing the outfit from the beginning. But I'm pretty sure if you call the hotel in question they would be able to arrange something for you. I know most of them have 'left luggage' areas you can pay a small amount to use even if you're not a guest.

Original post by Bluth.

Edit: Ok, so it looks like I just tempted fate! I just got my official offer of departmental funding :eek4:

I'm not sure whether that means I have been rejected by the ESRC but I now have 100% guaranteed funding! Holy **** this is getting real. Can't quite tell if I'm more excited or terrified :tongue:

Fantastic! And snap on the department funding :p:

Original post by Cirsium

I did my first proper conference talk (as opposed to young researchers meeting) last week and it went well :woo:

I still kinda can't believe it :h:

- am feeling all rejuvenated and excited about postgrad life (which is kinda impressive given a month ago I was seriously depressed and considering jacking it all in)

That's great! But its a real shame you've never done one before now, because that is basically what conferences do for you. And I think PhDs do need that in order to inject some inspiration and motivation.

Reply 1992

a.n.o.n.

Original post by Bluth.

I'm awful at shopping for clothes/shoes :redface:

Come ooooon ESRC :poke:

make your mind up already.

Edit: Ok, so it looks like I just tempted fate! I just got my official offer of departmental funding :eek4:

I'm not sure whether that means I have been rejected by the ESRC but I now have 100% guaranteed funding! Holy **** this is getting real. Can't quite tell if I'm more excited or terrified :tongue:

WOAAAAA! CONGRATULATIONS!

Imagine you get two sources of funding!!!!

Reply 1993

Craghyrax

Original post by a.n.o.n.

Imagine you get two sources of funding!!!!

She won't. What you're implying doesn't happen.
If she did, then it would still be the same amount (£13.5k p.a., or whatever the rate is), but simply part funded by both.

Reply 1994

a.n.o.n.

Original post by Craghyrax

She won't. What you're implying doesn't happen.
If she did, then it would still be the same amount (£13.5k p.a., or whatever the rate is), but simply part funded by both.

well, it's still good :smile:

Reply 1995

apotoftea

Original post by a.n.o.n.

Besides attending training workshops, are we meant to:

- present at conferences?
- publish?
- engage in departmental seminars?

You really do worry too much.

A lot of the first year is spent finding your feet to be honest and I highly doubt you'll have anything to publish. Presenting wise, again unless it's a work in progress postgrad conference, again maybe only in the last third of the year will you have stuff to present at a decent level.

Seminar attendance is good and a good way of meeting people.

You'll have a research training and personal development requirement for each year and all of the above come under that (well mine certainly do!).

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Hmmm I've been invited to attend a conference and have had the expenses budget through. What's the etiquette on using said budget? Never had this before :colone:

Reply 1996

apotoftea

Original post by IlexAquifolium

Good! Hope that puts some wind in your sails.

It has

Original post by Little Jules

I've been looking for a decent, but not too expensive, pencil skirt. I think they're the way forward.

Hobbs, Benetton or LK Bennett sales are your friends :wink:

Reply 1997

Bluth.

Original post by a.n.o.n.

WOAAAAA! CONGRATULATIONS!

Imagine you get two sources of funding!!!!

DOUBLE THE MONEY!!! :banana:

I joke, unfortunately.

Once again, thanks guys! I will stop with the announcements now :tongue:

Reply 1998

Piggsil

Original post by Bluth.

Edit: Ok, so it looks like I just tempted fate! I just got my official offer of departmental funding :eek4:

I'm not sure whether that means I have been rejected by the ESRC but I now have 100% guaranteed funding! Holy **** this is getting real. Can't quite tell if I'm more excited or terrified :tongue:

Congrats!

Original post by Cirsium

Long time no speak GOGs! (I seem to have fallen off the TSR radar recently)

I have forgotten the name of the shop right this second but housemate found a place that did a ridiculously wide range of jean cuts for ~ £60 including some that fit my stupid rower-legs. Might be worth a gander when you're over... I'll ask her to remind me what the name is!

That would be great, thanks!

Craghyrax