Could use some advice if that's ok

TheGangsAllHere wrote:They also know that people, especially young students, grow and change, so I wouldn't worry too much that he'll have a fixed idea of you. If you're more mature and appropriate now, then that's what he'll see.

Thank you for sharing this. This is such a comfort to read and I didn't even know I needed to hear it.

TheGangsAllHere wrote:My husband works in academia and gets emails from students all the time. It's probably enough to show interest in wanting to read his articles--you can say that you were only able to access the abstracts, and if you're not able to ask questions right now, just be interested in what he's working on.

Thanks! That's a great idea.

TheGangsAllHere wrote:It's a great idea to want to ask questions--can Silas relay them to you or something? But if you can't, then just do what you can. Also, if you want to go further in genetics, then why can't you? Did you do well in his classes? If so, then as far as he knows, you have what it takes.

Unfortunately, it's difficult to pull Silas out of his slump right now, but I'm hoping if I get the ball rolling, he'll get some hope and perk up.
Silas did do well in his classes, but feels he didn't do as well as other students and isn't smart enough.

TheGangsAllHere wrote:If you want to get a PhD, then think about the steps you need to take and what area you like, and maybe ask him questions about what the best program is, or whatever. Profs are always happy to encourage and support students--that's a big part of their job. I think it's important to do what you love even if you won't necessarily be one of the best at it.

We still need to a Masters first. That's a great idea! Also very encouraging. Thank you.

TheGangsAllHere wrote:They also know that people, especially young students, grow and change, so I wouldn't worry too much that he'll have a fixed idea of you. If you're more mature and appropriate now, then that's what he'll see.

I hope that's what he'll see. Creature is still very much a part of us and they're still a child.