angel_kaye13 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I apologize if this matter has already been touched on, or even if it's a stupid question; I searched the forums, but couldn't find anything really on this topic. (But if you know one, I'll be glad to be redirected!) Okay! So the question: I know who I'd like to ask to be my advisor. Assuming he/she is okay with that. But what's the proper protocol? Here's my line of thinking: there's a recruitment weekend coming up, and I've already requested to meet with my ideal advisor..Is it too overeager to broach the topic there? Some firsthand experiences would be great to hear.~ Thanks in advance.~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephyri Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 It's absolutely ok to bring it up at the first meeting. Make sure you tell her/him a little about your research interests, and draw some connections between your work and theirs. That will help her/him see why you'd be a good fit as an advisee. Most advisors will tell you straight out whether they have space for another advisee. Good luck! angel_kaye13 and thr0waway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel_kaye13 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 It's absolutely ok to bring it up at the first meeting. Make sure you tell her/him a little about your research interests, and draw some connections between your work and theirs. That will help her/him see why you'd be a good fit as an advisee. Most advisors will tell you straight out whether they have space for another advisee. Good luck! Thank you, Zephyri.~ When this post didn't get any response, I figured I would go ahead and brave it, but it helps bolster me to hear this.~ Thanks so much~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMP Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Not at all. You're accepted for a reason- there's a fit with one (or MORE) of the faculty members. Keep an open mind- personalities matter too. Take some time to take classes with other professors before settling on a thesis adviser. angel_kaye13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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