FAQ

Dragos, what kind of name is that? Where are you from?
Romania

Wow, your English is not too shabby. For how long have you been here?
This is just my fourth year in the States. Thanks to my parents, I started taking English classes when I was in first grade.

How did you end up in Arkansas?
In a series of fortunate events I received a Chancellor's scholarship at the University of Arkansas. Such an offer was hard to pass up.

Are these really frequently asked questions, or you're just making them up to show off?
Yes and no. Yes, I show off, but these questions get asked a lot.

So how do you like it here?
I like it a lot. The people are nice and there are a lot of opportunies if you really want to accomplish something. Oh, and I shouldn't forget the good live music that abounds.

So you're graduating this year, what are you gonna do next?
I am in the process of choosing a Ph.D. program in Chemistry, more specifically Physical or Materials Chemistry. So far I am looking at UTexas, UColorado Boulder, Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, South Carolina, and U California Riverside. I just visited UT Austin a few weeks ago.

Why are you keeping this blog? Nobody is reading it anyway...
I know. It helps clear up my mind and get to terms with myself. Let's say that I find something outrageous on the news. I could keep it in and feel the anger and frustration all day or I could write about it in the blog and move on. I also use it as a self motivator or just as a public notepad.