RainyDay

I'm more drawn into PhD programs partially for funding purposes. I know I want to go into academia, so it's also a commitment I'd be willing to make, however I'm also looking into funded MA programs (also, I know, more competitive). I've worked for two semesters as a tutor in our University Writing Center, so pedagogy is certainly one of my interests. I'm a women's studies minor so feminist rhetoric is a potential research interest. I'm mostly vested in examining the rhetoric of nonconventional texts or media, like with an independent study I completed that examined rhetoric and representation in a few Marvel Superhero films. This is what drew me also into cultural studies as potentially a subfield. Anything you guys have to help would be great! One of my bigger worries is that because I go to a very small public school that I won't be as competitive of an applicant in relation to those who went to larger programs.

Hi guys! First time poster, long time lurker. I'm looking to apply for the Fall 2015 season and I'm wondering what are some good safety schools for rhet/comp? I'm applying to UConn, SUNY Albany, URI, University of Waterloo and potentially a few others. I'm looking for one that would definitely be considered a safety school. A little bit about me, I come from a small public liberal arts school. My cumulative GPA is a bit lower than I'd like, 3.65, however my major GPA is closer to a 3.8. I've presented at two conferences so far and by the end of my senior year will have completed an honors thesis to satisfy the requirements for the university honors program. I've also completed multiple independent studies and teaching assistantships involving rhetoric and composition with a dash of cultural studies. Anything you guys can say to help is much appreciated!