I don't know how you look but the very fact that you are studying for your Ph.D. says a lot about your high abilities. For sure don't associate with people who judge your looks. That's totally not a good crowd. Hopefully when you done with school you can start working with intelligent people with the same level of education and you can connect with them. Maybe older people. With age looks become less and less important

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