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daydreamer254

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    Los Angeles
  • Application Season
    2013 Fall
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    Journalism

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  1. This undergrad law and ethics class is kicking my butt. Not cool.

  2. I'm in m first semester of grad school and for one seminar we have five books, with pairs/trios initiating discussion every week on whatever book we're on. I realized that most of my classmates read the books from beginning to end...and I don't. All i do is read the preface/intro (and the back cover), look at the chapters, look at the chapter headings, then make questions based on those headings and answer them. (I did a google search on how to read in grad school and took the advice I was reading). Last night's discussion was on a book that was 335 pages, and even though most of my classmates actually read it, they did skim the last chapter because it was getting "too redundant." I didn't speak as much as I did previously because 1) I was tired, but mainly because I couldn't really follow the discussion. My classmates were talking about things in the book that I only skimmed and I felt bad. So, my question is that am I reading wrong? Should I really read these long books cover to cover, like my classmates?
  3. Anybody living on campus in an apartment with undergrads? I am, and I feel...weird. On my floor, and maybe even my entire building, I'm the only grad student. There's another girl in the same situation as me in another building so we understand each other. People that I've talked to said it was really strange for grads and undergrads to be housed together, and that usually grad student housing was in a seperate location. Is that true? If anyone else is in this situation, how's it going for you? Right now I'm starting to see not only the age difference, but responsibility (or lack thereof) is apparent.
  4. I feel stupid in one of my seminars, and having my classmates give intelligent responses doesn't make me feel better. I was called upon to answer a question and I didn't respond correctly...wow, that totally made my night. Thankfully, one of my good friends who went through grad school told me that my classmates and professor's don't (bleep) gold, and that I have something unique to contribute and that I matter; I may not know it yet, but I'll realize it soon enough. (Still trying to get over our first discussion). I agree with nohika and what their professor said, if you don't feel stupid, something is definitely wrong.
  5. If you don't get in this time, call the department and ask why you were rejected so the 5th time you'll definitely get in. Do that as well as apply to more schools. I did these things when I applied to grad school the second time and I was accepted somewhere! Good luck!
  6. You're in a very tight time frame...I'd say give it another week before sending your professor a reminder.
  7. Excited for grad school!!

  8. Good luck! I got into grad school the second time, after really contemplating what I wanted to do for a career and applying to more than one school that offered that program. I agree about the thick skin part: When I was rejected from the only school I applied to last year I cried and was mad. Although this time around I was rejected from a school I didn't take it too personally. Don't give up and again, good luck! You should have received a response by now. I suggest you call the department and ask about it. As for financial aid, you can apply for it before being admitted. Good luck!
  9. To answer "Why have you chosen us (this university/department)" note everything you like about both (department facilities, the chance to do an internship, networking opportunities, etc).
  10. I remember a few threads about grad school attire on here but can't find them. Anyway, I'm looking to take my wardrobe from "little kid" (undergrad) to "budding professional" (graduate) but don't know where to start. A little info about the program I'm going into: It's an MA program in mass communications, located in southern California. Any advice on what to wear to class? I know for interviews and conferences I need to dress professionally, but what about during lectures? There's no teaching involved. Thanks!
  11. Any writing or internship experience in journalism is fine. As an undergrad and even right now I worked as a staff writer for publications, even though most were volunteer (that counts as well). You don't need to be in a paid position in order for it to count as work experience. Anything relevant to the field is going to boost your application.
  12. I just started my blog this month so there's not much, but I hope to post about my grad school experience attaining an MA. Right now it's focused on pre-moving and all that. I swear that it's going to get interesting once school starts! Here it is: http://dreamersdontgiveup.wordpress.com/
  13. I'm goin' to grad school!! :D

  14. Your writing experience is impressive! I can't say whether or not you'll get into journalism school because each committee weighs different criteria in making their decision. I was looking to apply Berkeley, but I felt that it was geared more toward people who were already professionals and looking to enhance their careers. Plus, they ask for quite a bit of documents--statement of purpose, personal history statement, resume, journalistic samples, etc. The good thing is that Berkeley doesn't require the GRE. I suggest to look into the programs you want to apply to, and just apply. See what happens. Good luck!
  15. For the past two weeks a grad coordinator and I have been trying to schedule a Skype interview. He's dismissed all of my suggestions and giving me excuses, which is very irritating. Anyway, one big problem we have is the time difference--I'm in Hawaii and he's in London. There's also another problem: I have another offer and need to get back to them by June. The grad coordinator at the London school knows this but his latest suggested date is May 23...and I don't want to wait that long to do the interview. My question is, if we can't figure out a date and time, can I decline and give up my spot? Or do I HAVE to go through with the interview?
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