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Currently sitting in a field waiting to walk for graduation, AMA

I’m sitting here for the next 30-40 minutes with no one to talk to, AMA

21 comments

  1. [2]
    eggy
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    What are you graduating from? (undergrad, grad, highschool maybe) If its college, second question is whats your degree in?

    What are you graduating from? (undergrad, grad, highschool maybe) If its college, second question is whats your degree in?

    10 votes
    1. Fal
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      My undergrad degree is in international politics, with a focus on China and East Asia! I am in a combined bachelors/masters program, so I’ll be continuing my studies at the same institution next...

      My undergrad degree is in international politics, with a focus on China and East Asia! I am in a combined bachelors/masters program, so I’ll be continuing my studies at the same institution next year for my MIA

      23 votes
  2. [2]
    Scheigs
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    Congratulations! Soak it in What’s something neat about international politics I might not know?

    Congratulations! Soak it in

    What’s something neat about international politics I might not know?

    9 votes
    1. Fal
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      This is more Chinese politics than international relations, but I think it’s pretty interesting. One of my professors authored this paper, too. The TLDR is that while the popular perception is...

      This is more Chinese politics than international relations, but I think it’s pretty interesting. One of my professors authored this paper, too. The TLDR is that while the popular perception is that the ‘Great Firewall’ censors any and all criticism of the government online, the truth is a bit more nuanced. Instead, criticism that is likely to spark collective action (protests, boycotts, etc) is much more likely to be censored online than just saying some policy or another is bad. How Censorship in China Allows Government Criticism but Silences
      Collective Expression

      It is a bit of an older paper, but more recent scholarship supports, at least in the broad strokes, the findings in this paper

      18 votes
  3. [2]
    sparksbet
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    Congratulations! I remember my own bachelor's graduation was hot and boring, and I mostly walked for the sake of my family. But be sure to take a moment to bask in what you've accomplished --...

    Congratulations! I remember my own bachelor's graduation was hot and boring, and I mostly walked for the sake of my family. But be sure to take a moment to bask in what you've accomplished -- getting a degree is hard! You made it!

    8 votes
    1. Fal
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      Thank you! It’s been a bit of a journey to get here!

      Thank you! It’s been a bit of a journey to get here!

      5 votes
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    guissmo
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    I guess you're just about walking now. Congrats!

    I guess you're just about walking now. Congrats!

    8 votes
    1. Fal
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      You got the timing almost on the dot lol. Thanks!

      You got the timing almost on the dot lol. Thanks!

      4 votes
  5. [2]
    hamstergeddon
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    Did you decorate your graduation cap? How's the weather? Any post-ceremony plans?

    Did you decorate your graduation cap?
    How's the weather?
    Any post-ceremony plans?

    7 votes
    1. Fal
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      Tragically my finals schedule didn’t leave me with time to decorate my cap The weather is a sunny 70 degrees, which would be nice if I wasn’t wearing a black robe lol I’m gonna have dinner with my...

      Tragically my finals schedule didn’t leave me with time to decorate my cap

      The weather is a sunny 70 degrees, which would be nice if I wasn’t wearing a black robe lol

      I’m gonna have dinner with my family tonight, then tomorrow me and my roommates will finally resume our DND campaign which was put on hiatus for midterms/finals

      15 votes
  6. [4]
    chocobean
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    Fal!! Congratulations my friend! Surely you're out celebrating now, great job! Does it feel a little like "now your adult life truly begins"? What are you and family eating ? :)

    Fal!! Congratulations my friend! Surely you're out celebrating now, great job! Does it feel a little like "now your adult life truly begins"?

    What are you and family eating ? :)

    6 votes
    1. [3]
      Fal
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      Hi chocobean! Hope you're doing well! I still go back to the same school next year for my master's degree, so in a sense it feels like I'm staving adulthood off for just a while longer. Maybe I'll...

      Hi chocobean! Hope you're doing well!

      I still go back to the same school next year for my master's degree, so in a sense it feels like I'm staving adulthood off for just a while longer. Maybe I'll do an AMA for my graduation next year and have a different answer for you then lol.

      Me and my family went to a nice Italian restaurant to celebrate, very good pasta.

      3 votes
      1. [2]
        chocobean
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        Oh wow, same time next year, more colourful costume :D congrats again and you're going to do super good for your masters!

        Oh wow, same time next year, more colourful costume :D congrats again and you're going to do super good for your masters!

        3 votes
        1. Fal
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          Thanks! Hope to see you in next year's AMA :p

          Thanks! Hope to see you in next year's AMA :p

          3 votes
  7. [5]
    Raspcoffee
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    Congratulations! What do you think it means to be human?

    Congratulations!

    What do you think it means to be human?

    3 votes
    1. [3]
      chocobean
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      Oh nuts I missed my chance to literally ask Fal everything! Nicely done, following for answer

      Oh nuts I missed my chance to literally ask Fal everything! Nicely done, following for answer

      3 votes
      1. [2]
        Raspcoffee
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        Nah you still can. Observe: Hey @Fal , everything? ducks for the inevitable fallout

        Oh nuts I missed my chance to literally ask Fal everything!

        Nah you still can. Observe:

        Hey @Fal , everything?

        ducks for the inevitable fallout

        2 votes
        1. Fal
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          Hey I said anything not everything That being said, my SSN is-

          Hey @Fal , everything?

          Hey I said anything not everything

          That being said, my SSN is-

          2 votes
    2. Fal
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      Currently, to be human is to be rejected from internship I applied for this summer 😔 Ask me again at my next AMA in a year's time, I'll let you know if I have something more thoughtful by then :p

      Currently, to be human is to be rejected from internship I applied for this summer 😔

      Ask me again at my next AMA in a year's time, I'll let you know if I have something more thoughtful by then :p

      2 votes
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    Pixelotes
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    No questions from my side, just wanted to congratulate you.

    No questions from my side, just wanted to congratulate you.

    7 votes