Answers I liked

[Emiliana]

Don't we all want to be Katya when we grow up?

[Katya]

Don't we all want to be Katya when we grow up?

Then what do I want to be when I grow up?

[Emiliana]

Well, if you think about it, when we say we all want to be you when we grow up, what we're probably saying is that we want to be the idealized version of you that we have in our heads, right? So when you grow up, you want to be the idealized version of yourself that you have in YOUR head -- whatever that might be.

[Tally M.]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73664/

I like this because Squirrel's answer is very funny, but also because Tally M. answered the question seriously by looking things up in the Proper Sources and sometimes that kind of work doesn't get enough recognition.

Thanks As long as I get recognition from Katya, I don't really care.

Also, Emiliana, that was brilliant.

[Portia]

Tally, I'd urge you to poke around some recent articles about the absolute uphill slog it is to be a woman in academia. Not that it's not noble or fulfilling or to rain on your parade, but I'd say that the consensus is that having a kid, much less several, and trying to make it as a professor is tough at best, impossible at worst.

[Tally M.]

Thanks for that. Still gonna try

[Portia]

Thanks for that. Still gonna try :)

Awesome. Just go into it with eyes wide open, and definitely consider family-friendly institutions. (This, along with ROI, is why BYU is not only my #1 choice for business school, but essentially my only choice.)

If I were a linguisticist, I would combine academic research with freelance translation/consulting work. Also, if you have kids super young (like, be done before you're 30), that could drag out your PhD work but give you a leg up trying to get tenure in your 30s/40s.

[Genuine Article]

Thanks for that. Still gonna try

Good. Humble Master and his wife both teach at BYU-I and they've got three kids, so it can be done.

[Tally M.]

I really do appreciate all the advice. You guys are awesome.

[Katya]

Well, if you think about it, when we say we all want to be you when we grow up, what we're probably saying is that we want to be the idealized version of you that we have in our heads, right?

So, I'm relieved that you recognize that it is an idealized version of me.

So when you grow up, you want to be the idealized version of yourself that you have in YOUR head -- whatever that might be.

Aww, well that just sounds like "be your own best self," which I can totally get behind.

[Katya]

I really do appreciate all the advice. You guys are awesome.

I really liked this article's attitude about balancing academia and personal/family life: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/gue ... ulty-life/

[Tally M.]

I really do appreciate all the advice. You guys are awesome.

I really liked this article's attitude about balancing academia and personal/family life: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/gue ... ulty-life/

That was a much-needed dose of optimism. I hate headaches.

[SmurfBlueSnuggie]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73691/
Wow Owlet, that's one fun way to reveal your writership to a friend! I'd love to hear if Malcome contacts you with a great response.

[Squirrel]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73664/

I like this because Squirrel's answer is very funny, but also because Tally M. answered the question seriously by looking things up in the Proper Sources and sometimes that kind of work doesn't get enough recognition.

Someone thinks I'm funny! Success!
And I feel mildly ashamed for stealing Tally's thunder. I mean, she answered it perfectly, and it's always a little disheartening to come up with a dead end, even though it's the right answer.

[Squirrel]

Awesome. Just go into it with eyes wide open, and definitely consider family-friendly institutions. (This, along with ROI, is why BYU is not only my #1 choice for business school, but essentially my only choice.)

So does that mean you're coming back?!

[Tally M.]

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73664/

I like this because Squirrel's answer is very funny, but also because Tally M. answered the question seriously by looking things up in the Proper Sources and sometimes that kind of work doesn't get enough recognition.

Someone thinks I'm funny! Success!
And I feel mildly ashamed for stealing Tally's thunder. I mean, she answered it perfectly, and it's always a little disheartening to come up with a dead end, even though it's the right answer.

Nah, it's fine. I liked your answer. It's often more fun to read an entertaining answer, especially when the right answer doesn't have much of an answer.

[Portia]

Awesome. Just go into it with eyes wide open, and definitely consider family-friendly institutions. (This, along with ROI, is why BYU is not only my #1 choice for business school, but essentially my only choice.)

So does that mean you're coming back?! :-D

Come back to Utah
It's not the same since you went away
And the Mexican food sucks north of here anyway


Considering that 4 years is the average worked for applicants to the business program, and barring a third-life crisis my boyfriend wants to go to school in my city, I wouldn't hold my breath, but yes, I'd like to about 3 years from now, give or take.

When the Olympics go to Rio, hopefully I'll be in The Homeland again. :-)

[Marduk]

Coming back? Does this mean you are here, Squirrel?

[Tally M.]

Answers I Liked Writing:

http://theboard.byu.edu/questions/73694/

I didn't realize that I really kind of enjoy doing math. It was strangely interesting to answer this question, and I don't really care if no one else reads it. I just had fun writing it.

[Emiliana]

Bahaha, now I'm imagining someone making a strong case for their flatulence on their tax return, with doctors' notes indicating how much they fart due to various medical conditions....