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A quick definition of mental illness:

Mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior in a way that makes it hard for them to function in their daily life. It can make it difficult for them to think clearly, understand reality, or cope with everyday tasks. Mental illness can be severe enough to require treatment to help the person feel better and to protect themselves and others around them.

A more thorough explanation:

Mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thoughts, emotions, and behavior to the point where it impairs their ability to function in daily life. It can be so severe that it requires treatment for the person's own well-being or for the safety of others in the community.

Examples of mental illnesses include:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Eating disorders
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

These conditions can cause a range of symptoms, such as:

  • Feeling sad or hopeless
  • Excessive worry or fear
  • Hallucinations or delusions
  • Extreme mood swings
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Repetitive behaviors or thoughts

These symptoms can make it difficult for a person to function in their daily life, such as going to work or school, maintaining relationships, or taking care of themselves. Treatment for mental illness can include therapy, medication, or a combination of both.

Overall, mental illness is a serious condition that requires attention and care to help individuals live healthy and fulfilling lives.

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jb2028
21:19
UCLA's waitlist volume seems similar? 10 people logged a WL -> A result last cycle, 11 people this cycle
jb2028
21:20
Scratch that, exactly 10 each cycle
jb2028
21:21
Although it looks like half of UCLA's waitlist As last cycle (5/10) came in June or later, so looking more closely waitlist volume does seem up for UCLA
Seagulleagle10
21:24
I got an email from Emory's Office of Financial aid saying they received my aid application. The email also said "Log into OPUS, Emory's student portal, to review our online service offerings and to review your To Do activities, important messages from the Office of Financial Aid, and later in the application cycle, your aid package and disbursement dates." I haven't been accepted (I'm waitlisted), does or did everyone receive this?
Seagulleagle10
21:27
nvm should have read the bottom of the email
menherachan
21:50
@Ijustwannagetinman: what did you write in your email?
manifestT14acceptances
22:45
i wanna get off a waitlist right NEOW 🗣️
TediousBrightPossum
1:44
These waitlists are killing me
WrongTalentedSpider
2:37
Hi - wondering people's thoughts on Hofstra law. They've given me full tuition but I'd have to maintain above 50% to keep it all. The thought of it is literally making me anxious and sick
OvertReconditeSpider
7:51
That’s Predatory i wouldnt do it
cclaw
8:16
agreed, if you have other options
cclaw
8:17
50% of hofstra students lose their conditional scholarships after 1L according to lawschooltransparency
WhatItDoBayybeeee
8:25
makes sense if they all have some sort of scholarship lol
OvertReconditeSpider
8:50
I would only go to a school that makes their scholarships contingent on remaining in good standing aka passing
WhatItDoBayybeeee
8:55
the school i decided on has conditional schollies but only 3% lose it. to me that's essentially just staying in good standing
cclaw
8:56
i'd agree with that, the school i *think* going with is also just to remain in good standing, i don't think that's technically considered conditional
OvertReconditeSpider
9:03
@cclaw: yeah it’s unconditional bc if youre not in good standing you get kicked out anyways lol
manifestT14acceptances
9:12
i actually love hofstra but if you cant afford to go to school for sticker then its not worth the conditional scholarship. i know some people are able to negotiate their way into unconditional scholarships/scholarships that depend on only good academic standing
WhatItDoBayybeeee
9:14
thats an ungodly COA for that school though lol
manifestT14acceptances
9:17
idk i feel they have pretty decent employment outcomes and the name goes pretty far in the long island area if that's where you want to live
WhatItDoBayybeeee
9:18
im sure its a great school but with the tuition an coa so high that's something to consider when taking on the conditional scholarship
manifestT14acceptances
9:18
i get once youre admitted to other schools it becomes less worth it depending on what you want
manifestT14acceptances
9:18
especially if youre risking paying full price yeah
WhatItDoBayybeeee
9:19
a conditional full scholorship is so crazy lmao
ValleyH
9:19
Good morning future lawyers
manifestT14acceptances
9:20
some people dont lose their whole scholarship they just get ~less~ money if they don't perform as well. i know what you mean though i personally wouldnt go anywhere on a conditional scholarship because im a pessimist
manifestT14acceptances
9:20
good morning valley and other future lawyers
manifestT14acceptances
9:21
wishing everyone who deposited at michigan or NU a very decide to go somewhere else
ValleyH
9:26
bridgerton alert!!
ExcitingRealSombrero
9:27
@manifestT14acceptances: if you can get HLS to move with some more WL acceptances, I may just have a spot to give you
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