LOVED THIS! Thank you. I can't stop screaming in my head "THE PLANK IS THE SAME!" I was feeling a little freaked out this morning (after feeling super zen all weekend) and this helped me so much. Making it my mantra to see me through. Thanks, @rochishatogare811

I vote for "How to Brainstorm."

@joudidana280 Ah! Thank you so much for writing back :) After I posted my first comment, I went and drafted an email to the professor I'm thinking about asking and even doing that made it less scary to consider sending it soon. Thanks again!

Same boat! Graduated HS in '07. It took me a lot longer to figure out that this was the right move for me than it did for others, but I don't think that's a bad thing! :)

Any of you thought at all about asking for recommendations from old college professors? I haven't really kept in great touch with any in the last 7 (!) years but I know an academic rec will be really important. Any thoughts on how you'll reach out again?

I'm interested! Thanks for organizing!