WrinkleInTime

Realistic question: I'm graduating with both a BA in Anthro and a Bachelor of Journalism in May. I'm looking for RAships so that I'm not sitting on my hands/doing something entirely unrelated to Anthro/still learning (namely this last one). In a perfect world, I would LOVE to be paid, but I've recently been told that getting paid with just a BA might be a bit of a pipe dream. Thoughts on this? I really enjoy being self-sufficient - my parents have already helped me out extensively with paying for undergrad, so I really would like to not have to further rely on (read: be a tremendous financial burden for) them.

I might take you up on that. Right now, I'm working on finding programs that I'd fit better 3 rounds is impressive. That is persistence and tenacity at its finest.

Thanks museum_geek and smg -- super reassuring on both counts! I'm perusing the research assistant options at the moment, so that will certainly help if I can get something nailed down! I wasn't expecting to go through this twice, but frankly, it's going to be a very good thing. I have a track record of making questionable application decisions (that have all worked out, thankfully), so I'm sort of excited to give this another go!

Considering applying next year - I think I really botched my options this round. Only one school was a really good fit for my interests, so I sort of screwed myself for when I didn't get in. I'm also in a mild panic - I'm about to finish undergrad, so I'm going to lose my rec letter options (or at least 1-2 of them) and the potential for building lab experience in my current setting. I don't know where to go from here. Would love some input on programs that are strong in the Bio Anth realm; I'm interested in combining osteology and genetics, and I want to apply smarter next year.

Does anyone here have previous experience/knowledge on Penn State? Interviewed in January, and mum's been the word since. I know they're supposed to notify soon, but there's been silence on all fronts, even when I emailed in a question.

Same boat! Wondering if anyone on here can claim the Penn State interview?

Congrats to the UT Austin admits! If you have any questions, feel free to hit me up - I'm a current student there, and I'm very excited for you!