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meganmay

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  • Birthday 02/05/1991

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    Wisconsin
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    Double major in Creative Writing in German BA expected May 2014. I'm am interested in researching philology, development of languages, literature, and more. Dream program is at Madison

    Applying: UW-Madison, U of Minnesota Twin Cities
    Rejected: UW-Madison
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  • Application Season
    2014 Fall
  • Program
    German Masters and PhD

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  1. I also only applied to two universities, it was what worked for me. I found out I was rejected today, but the letter was dated January 28th so I'm kind of pissed because it's been here since Friday or earlier and my roommates didn't tell me . I was rejected by my first choice, and now I'm terrified waiting for my ONLY other school. I really have NO IDEA what I'm doing if I don't go to grad school, besides traveling to Germany this summer. I will need a job or some relevant experience in my field.
  2. I have applied to the German program at two Universities (yes, I know not many, but it's what I chose to do). I feel like one can never really KNOW if they are going to be accepted until they are accepted. I feel confident, but I also want to be realistic. I have no idea what I will do if I'm rejected. I want to gain experience in my field, but I don't know what jobs I could work with a bachelor's degree in German that will help me gain experience so I can reapply next season. I'm planning to travel to Germany this summer for 4-6 weeks, but that's not something that can go on a resume. I guess I just don't know where to start. I could use my universities career services, but I'd like to do some independent searching while waiting for my application responses. *sigh*
  3. I have to think about the moving thing too! If I go to U of M I'll stay where I am or stay with family in an area closer to the University (I live 35 miles away, family lives 16 miles away). Otherwise I'm moving 242 miles to Madison! I need to find a roommate if my boyfriend doesn't come with me (which is a whole other story). Too much to think about whether or not I'm accepted!
  4. I am also trying not to go insane over the idea of being rejected (okay I'm being dramatic), I know I have to do something to gain relevant experience in my field during the next year so I can reapply the next application period. I only applied to TWO schools that have great programs, but my program is also very small.....so I hope my application is good enough. I need to really start thinking about what I'll do if I am rejected by both.
  5. It's my last semester too, and it starts January 24th! I'm working about 20-28 hours a week, but I wish I was working MUCH more. I've been making some money online too, doing random jobs. I've been reading more....but not as much time as I spend examining acceptance rates and statistics, checking app. status, reading these forums, etc.
  6. This is just a ramble, feel free to add! My applications are long submitted, (December 15th) but with the Holidays being over and school being out till the end of the month, I have nothing else to think about; especially when I'm at work. It's easy to say, "Do something to distract yourself." and I do lots of things to try to avoid thinking about it....but it always creeps into my mind again. The schools I applied to (according to results from here) should get back to me between February 6th-16th, so I have about a month. My birthday is February 5th, so it would be great to have at least one acceptance haha. I'm just worried about what I'll do if I get rejected by both. I want to do something that will add experience so my application will be stronger for the next application season. I'm interested in Fulbright, but I missed the deadline for that and didn't know much about it until this year. So, I need to find a job or some other relevant experience to the German language. I can't wait for this month to be over! *end rant* Feel free to complain, whine, be depressed and annoying.
  7. That's kind of what I was wondering (if it fit together)....I felt it was kind of irrelevant, but was trying to show "helping others". I should definitely make it more intellectually relevant to my success. Thank you
  8. Here is the prompt for the statement: Please write a statement that identifies the distinctive qualities, characteristics, and life experiences you would contribute to your graduate program and to the education of fellow students at the University of XXX. You may wish to include examples that address your contribution to the diversity of the student body and illustrate your motivation to succeed by setting high standards for accomplishing intellectual and other goals, overcoming obstacles to achievement, and/or helping others to gain access to the resources necessary for success. I was also considering adding my own health issues (seizure) which happened for the first time last year, any feedback is welcome. My statement: When my father was diagnosed with kidney failure in June of 1998, he continued working despite his sickness. Even after he began dialysis three times a week, he didn’t stop running his own Masonry business. In January of 1999, thanks to my Aunt’s kidney, the transplant was successfully completed. My father returned to work six weeks later, despite the doctor’s order that he should wait three months. The severity of the situation was not entirely clear to me at the time as I was only in second grade, but I recognized my father’s willpower despite his sickness. In 2002, my father developed skin cancer as a result of both the anti-rejection medication for his kidney and the exposure of working outside. Radiation and blood work was necessary, which meant more medical bills. My father stopped working and despite my mother continuing to work; the bills became too much. My parents went into debt and were unable to pay for our house. My family moved to rural Wisconsin, but my parents stayed strong in the face of their struggles. I grew up in XXX, XXX which has an ethnically and culturally diverse population. Our move to the small town of XXX, XXX was a drastic change. For the first time in my life, I saw severe racism and hatred towards the small number of minorities at school. My old school had its own racial tension, but not to the extent where kids were bullied just because of their skin color. I attached myself to those who were bullied, fighting against the ignorance that pervaded the small town. As a result I was persecuted by the same bullies, but their words only made me more obstinate. I have always been supported by my parents, and seeing their struggles in life urged me to pursue something further so I could support them and be a voice for others. Since my mother had not graduated high school and nobody in my family had attended college, my acceptance at the University of XXX was not only an achievement for me, but for my entire family. My parents’ diligence and wish for their children to have a better future has emboldened my desire for learning and overcoming the dilemmas of life.
  9. I listed the ideas I do have, literature is not clearly stated, but I mentioned working in publishing and hoping to write my own work in German eventually. I just don't know what someone with a German literature emphasis would do? As for applying to only two schools, I don't have a lot of options. It's not too easy to pick up and move halfway across the country, MN and Madison are both close to where I live and they have great German programs. Both Universities have fields I am interested in (literature, culture, literary translation, and language acquisition) I'm also interested in learning other languages, which could be an option since both departments are based around German, Dutch and Scandinavian languages. I definitely have a lot of research interests in the fields that are offered at both Universities, I just don't know exactly what career options are available to me, besides what I have already expressed interest in. As for the Fulbright, that is out of the option for this year as the applications were due last month. I don't want to wait around a full year losing my language knowledge at the chance that I won't even get accepted. I've already expressed that I don't really want to be a teacher; that article is not exactly very informative, mostly opinion based with some links of other similar articles. I can see where the author is coming from, but I want to learn this language. I want to learn German, and I don't see how else this is going to happen. There are more jobs out there than just being a teacher. I will hold BA in Creative Writing and German, I'm not limited in the least. I see that Grad school is hard work, but that's what I want. I know it's expensive, but through both Universities, there are great Fellowship programs, etc. Further education beyond a BA can potentially be bad even for non Humanities fields. I'm initially applying for application to the Masters program at both of the Universities, but I have selected that I am interested in pursuing a PhD. Everything is not set in stone (especially since I haven't applied yet, and of course am not accepted), so I can decide to only pursue a Masters if I so choose. Kind of funny that you posted that article (Petros) since it appears you are applying to get your MA and are unsure of pursuing your PhD. Please, can I get some helpful answers instead of discouragement for my dreams?
  10. Bump.....I would also like to say that one of the Universities require me to submit a "Statement of Professional Goals" so I guess I NEED something to say!
  11. This is my first post here! I am currently working on my Graduate school applications in hopes of earning my Masters and PhD in the German language. In May 2014, I will have a double major BA in German and Creative Writing. I don't really have any clear ideas of exactly what I want to do with a PhD in German, but I know I want to further my knowledge and proficiency of German. I am interested in writing creatively in German as well as translation, interpretation, publishing, other writing, and anything that would allow me to use German in my career. I'm doing research on the universities I plan on applying to: University of Minnesota Twin Cities and University of Wisconsin Madison about the specifics of their German programs (research, focuses, etc.). I just want to write a good statement of purpose and I don't want to be hurt by not having a career option in mind. What other careers are possible? If you've applied, were you already set on your career in your application? Thank you!
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