Yeah, I said it. Penn’s degree is basically your DIGM degree. Still, if you can get into one of those programs, it’s an easy way to build up your portfolio. Since Drexel hasn’t done anything with Lazy Brains yet, I would think that means they don’t want the IP. Look into that, and ask the team if they would like to continue working on it or if they would mind you continuing the project. Shop it around at other univeristy, and let Drexel know you’re doing it. Make them work to get you.

Or, look into areas you’re already familiar with/ Maybe the Blade3D guys want someone to work on some entry projects for prospective buyers. Talk to one of the companies making the brain wave readers and see if they want to buy LB. You have some options here.

And yes, she is female. But I think I’ll have to pass on your plan on doing that to a Turkish woman with a PhD who, I’m sure, could kick my ass.

Maybe you could call up the Dean of Biomed and just make fun of him mercilessly. Then he’ll fall in love with you and give you all the research grants he has access to!

I guess this’d only work if the Dean is a female.

I’m going to go through with that summer game production position definitely if it turns into actuality (details still need to be discussed), and I am definitely keeping an open mind about everything. But if I get offered an awesome deal that covers tuition and living expenses, I’d be hard pressed to find a better offer for someone like me who drools over gaming and biology.

Will keep you updated on my progress!

Also, regarding making ends meet, a stipend would just need to feed and house you. All that you’ve borrowed for your bachelor’s can be deferred if you’re studying further. Look into something like an RA position so you don’t have to pay for housing, and perhaps that’d even come with an on-campus meal plan, I’m not sure.

I say first choice, pursue the game production position your prof turned you onto and work harder on positions in Cali. Second, look into that rigging position that was supposed to last 3 months or so. That’d be perfect for right now.

The whole time be shopping around with university people to see how to get yourself an attractive financial package to stay. Act like while you’ve got offers, it might be mutually beneficial to you and the university if you stayed and did more research.

Liminality blows to be sure, but it’s only temporary. You’ll find what you need soon enough, just keep your mind clear and watch all possible vectors of opportunity.