#classes 2025

[abiwaif]

Remembering my "good ol'" undergrad days! Kinda sad on one hand and not on the other!

[abiwaif]

My final grades have been posted, and I am pleased to share that I successfully maintained a perfect straight A average throughout my college career (not a single B baby). My advisor and the Dean have both extended their congratulations, and I will be graduating with highest honors (summa cum laude) on May 16th with Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Physics (Material Science).

I am sure it will be more so when I graduate than today, but I find myself emotional and awestruck looking back. My mother did so much to dissuade and discourage me verbally, emotionally, and legally. I have been called the spawn of satan, told I would fail miserably in college, and have had a number of legal battles with her concerning my trust fund. But I proved her wrong, and she has lost all her court battles.

So now I stand on the cusp of my next adventure...MORE SCHOOLING! On Monday, I start a consulting gig for the Summer. In the Fall, I start my PhD track. Now I have to decide whether to move into new PhD provided housing or to stay put in my current dorm room where I have spent the past 4 years. I am torn on that one.

I will finish up my TA hours today and it does look like I will continue as a TA next year, only with more clout!

Here are my final grades in my undergrad classes:

Applied Radiation Physics (98% - A)

Topology (98% - A)

Research in Physics III (97% - A)

Psychology (94% - A)

Nuclear and Particle Physics (97% - A)

Yes, I am still a smol nerd!!

So, if you want to congratulate me, feed me chocolate and tell me I am pretty.

Thanks for many of you who have followed me on here for some time, some since I started at 19 (now I am old at 22). You encouraged and stayed with me, even when the tumblr gods wrongly terminated my previous account. I am grateful for this outlet and wish only the best for all of you!

[abiwaif]

One more final to go (tomorrow) and I will have completed all my ungrad work. I should have my grades by Friday, but I am not expecting anything but straight A's. I will get to graduate with high honors. Not bad for a smol, cult-raised girl who was told she would fail in college. (I have been liberated from the cult once I turned 18).

Many have asked so I will state it here. I have a consulting job lined up for the Summer (along with the intention to have some fun) and in the Fall I start my PhD track in Physics/Material Science researching new, stronger, lighter aluminum alloys (primarily for space exploration, but who knows).

[abiwaif]

Midterms Spring 2025

My midterms are done (yay) and so far I am cruising to continue my straight A's streak for my undergrad career. Of course, I still have half a semester to go but I like my classes and my professors.

I have some TA office hours this afternoon, some more tomorrow and then its Spring Break. Since so many are asking me, I am getting off campus (yay) going to a cabin/lodge with some friends.

For those who care, here is my report card!

Applied Radiation Physics (97% - A)

Topology (98% - A)

Research in Physics III (97% - A)

Psychology (95% - A)

Nuclear and Particle Physics (96% - A)

Yes, I am a nerd!!

[abiwaif]

My last week as an undergrad. Let the finals begin.

[abiwaif]

Just a week and a half of classes followed by finals and then graduation on May 16th.

And yes, it appears that I will finish my undergrad degrees in physics and mathematics with a perfect 4.0. This after my mother told me I would fail out of college.

Sorry if i am not as responsive for the next couple of weeks.

[abiwaif]

Three finals down, two to go. Knocked out Research in Physics III and Psychology. Getting closer!

[abiwaif]

One final exam down, four to go. No issues with Applied Radiation Physics. I can smell my degree.