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PhDorBUST

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  1. Weird...but makes sense I guess. That way they can move along to others sooner if/when accepted applicants indicate their disinterest. To your knowledge is that common?
  2. Personally, I would go with school B. You don't have to worry about money (which is a concern for me, but may not be as much for others), you'll have the advantage of a small cohort which will hopefully manifest with a lot of personal attention from faculty and more funding for travel, and having three profs there with similar interests means that you get support and guidance for your research, but you also will have the benefit of differing perspectives. And, if one leaves or goes on sabbatical, you have the other two as backups.
  3. I'm still waiting to hear from University of Illinois-Chicago, and I haven't seen much activity lately on the CJ threads. I'm hoping others are still waiting to hear from some schools, maybe even UIC, and we can commiserate together. Or if you've heard something or I've heard something we can come here instead of page through 15 pages or more of the other threads.
  4. Laughing at PT when he says I maybe shouldn't fly to the preview weekend because I just had surgery. IT IS WORTH THE RISK

    1. DBear

      DBear

      What's he smoking?!

  5. Hey did anyone on here post about their status not changing on UC's portal, or receiving a notification of rejection? If so, I am in the same place.
  6. So just waiting to do the preview weekend at SAM on March 2nd to 4th, and hear from University of Ilinois- Chicago Anyone make any final decisions ye? Just curious
  7. Congratulations to everyone on their acceptances to UCI!
  8. Congrats @wknd_worrier!!! I cannot wait to be under anesthesia...a good several hours that I will not be able to worry.
  9. Anyone know when University Illinois-Chicago is sending out notifications?
  10. Thank you I have never been, and Texas is pretty much the last person anyone ever expected me to end up so it's pretty cool.
  11. @Brooke2016 is anyone hears from Sam Houston please let us know!!
  12. @Waitingforgrad I don't see the harm in asking if they could do a Skype interview. That can't be an unusual request. Just say how much you would love to visit and interview in person, but it just isn't feasible financially
  13. @wknd_worrier it was so nerve racking and it was...a weird conversation. It was like, we aaaalmost picked you, but now you're on like an unofficial waitlist so yeah! Now can you explain this statistics grade from a decade ago? It's pretty much why we are hesitant. Smile when you talk, k? People can hear it. Can I ask who you're talking to cuz that's exciting!
  14. Any knowledge on SamHouston or University of Illinois-Chicago?
  15. Oh man that's a great idea I probably won't worry about a thing for a good 2-3 days!
  16. @HedgieLove Yes I am in agony. Essentially stuck in bed, in pain, waiting. I'm actually a bit concerned that I died, didn't know it, and I'm in hell. Yeah, UIC and SHSU will be making decisions in the next week or two so...all the things are crossed In the meantime I get to have surgery! The anesthesia is what I'm really looking foward to; basically the most restorative nap EVER
  17. Do I think anyone meant to be braggy? Nope. Do I think people got wrapped up in their success and maybe forgot about those of us who are still waiting? Probably. Was it malicious? Of course not. By the way, I edited my response because when I went back, I realized that I overreacted and took my anxiety out in the wrong place. This was a great lesson in not posting with a torn ACL before taking my pain meds I apologized and tried to make light of it with a little self-deprecating humor. I know that I will end up in the program where I am supposed to be, as we all will. While I love feeling like I'm so important that everyone gives 2 shits about what I think, can we drop this? If not, that's cool, but I'm out of it. Like I said previously, my sincerest congratulations to those of you with acceptances with funding. I saw another person got into UC and truly think that is wonderful.
  18. Hey all, I applied to SHSU and I don't think I've encountered anyone else who has, at least for doctoral criminology program. If you have, gimme a shout! I would love to speak to anyone who has been there, or to Texas. My impression so far is WOW
  19. @Brooke2016 @Aarchangels Thank you. I know we are all anxious, I know we have all worked incredibly hard to get where we are, and I know that a lot of this can simply be a roll of the dice. There's some stuff going on outside of this, mainly a torn ACL, that is not helping my mood. Yes, I am jealous. It was inappropriate of me to say what I did and how I did, and for that I apologize. I wish everyone success, and I hope we all get to meet and possibly work together in the future. That being said, I think what @Brooke2016 and @Aarchangels and I are trying to express is that there is a way to give us your good news while being mindful of the many other people who are just as qualified and deserving, and want it just as much, if not more that haven't had good news yet. Similarly, a lot of schools I applied to have later admission notification dates; obviously no one's fault, but...and this is where empathy comes in...it makes it difficult to not experience jealousy. We are happy for you; I think we can all agree that a little humility and empathy are not bad things. @Square49 his point is based off of this assumption that by feeling how someone else feels, that I cannot think and act logically. I disagree. My actions are (usually...at least I try) informed by both my heart and my mind. Why do they have to be mutually exclusive? (Note, they don't). Forgive me as I am coming from a psych and social work background, but in fact, I would argue that for those of us in criminology, criminal justice, and victimology empathy is what will keep us productive, it will keep us compassionate which is what Dr. Bloom wants to encourage us to replace for empathy. I argue that we are capable of utilizing both. Besides, you've felt disappointment and jealousy, yes? You know it sucks. Is it really so hard to acknowledge that it sucks? Damn.
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