thebeatgoeson
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thebeatgoeson reacted to ProfLorax in Final Decision Thread 2013
I spent a few days having some doubt, concerned that I rushed my decision. And then, two things happened within twenty four hours to remind me that I absolutely made the right choice.
1. The University of Maryland recently approved a policy that guarantees six weeks of paid parental leave to graduate students! As I plan on having kids within the next few years, this news elicited a huge sigh of relief.
2. The English Department upped my first year fellowship by $5,000!
I am happy to report that all feelings of doubt are gone.
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thebeatgoeson reacted to BrookeSnow in Final Decision Thread 2013
I just registered for fall classes! I think it just hit me that this is real.
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thebeatgoeson reacted to ErnestPWorrell in Nepotism: dirty tactics or fair game?
speaking of, do you guys have friends that can get me into grad school?
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thebeatgoeson reacted to dazedandbemused in Final Decision Thread 2013
I just want to say that our Buffy conversation last fall inspired me to give the show a second try. I spent January and February devouring that show, and you guys were totally right. And I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling proud of us right now. We did alright, y'all.
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thebeatgoeson reacted to ProfLorax in Final Decision Thread 2013
I got a little misty browsing this document. Just last year, we were all freaking out together over letters of rec, statements of purpose, GRE's, and finances-- all while discussing such important issues as Doctor Who, Buffy, and Girls. We've debated, discussed, supported, empathized, cheered, advised, and shared. What an amazing community we have here, and now we get to enjoy the fruits of our labor in the fall!
Go us!
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thebeatgoeson reacted to concert in Waiting for Guffman (the waitlist thread)
Oh my goodness, I just got my admission letter from Minnesota! The waiting has been excruciating, but finally, I'm in. I hope others who are waiting for good news will also hear them as today goes by!
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thebeatgoeson reacted to nada.am in Final Decision Thread 2013
Just made it official: English at the University of Michigan!! So excited to be done with this never-ending application/decision process. And even more excited to get started with the fun stuff in the fall!
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thebeatgoeson reacted to asleepawake in Final Decision Thread 2013
I just accepted Buffalo and turned down WVU.
Now I've got the blahs. I am very excited about Buffalo, though. Yay!
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from Two Espressos in Final Decision Thread 2013
Just committed to the University of Colorado. Huzzah!
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thebeatgoeson reacted to nada.am in Final Decision Thread 2013
Congrats! It seems like the program is evolving in a really positive direction. Plus, my impression during my visit was that students and faculty alike were happy, supportive, and doing interesting work. So I'm sure you'll have a great experience. Also Boulder is pretty great! (It's my hometown so I'm a bit partial, but feel free to PM if you have any questions)
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from HHEoS in Final Decision Thread 2013
Just committed to the University of Colorado. Huzzah!
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from ProfLorax in Final Decision Thread 2013
Just committed to the University of Colorado. Huzzah!
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from nada.am in Final Decision Thread 2013
Just committed to the University of Colorado. Huzzah!
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from lo.lee.ta in Final Decision Thread 2013
Just committed to the University of Colorado. Huzzah!
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from asleepawake in Final Decision Thread 2013
Just committed to the University of Colorado. Huzzah!
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from Taco Superior in Final Decision Thread 2013
Just committed to the University of Colorado. Huzzah!
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from practical cat in Final Decision Thread 2013
Just committed to the University of Colorado. Huzzah!
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from Datatape in Final Decision Thread 2013
Just committed to the University of Colorado. Huzzah!
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from Gwendolyn in Final Decision Thread 2013
Just committed to the University of Colorado. Huzzah!
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from Cactus Ed in Final Decision Thread 2013
Just committed to the University of Colorado. Huzzah!
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from sebastiansteddy in Final Decision Thread 2013
Just committed to the University of Colorado. Huzzah!
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thebeatgoeson reacted to nada.am in Waiting for Guffman (the waitlist thread)
Declined Pittsburgh and IN OFF THE WAIT LIST AT MICHIGAN!! Will most likely accept
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from downtherabbithole in Waiting for Guffman (the waitlist thread)
And then, out of the blue, I got into Colorado off of their invisible waitlist! Mind blown.
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from TripWillis in Waiting for Guffman (the waitlist thread)
Over a month later, my waitlist at the University of Minnesota just turned into an acceptance. Holy everything, batman. Fingers crossed for everyone still waiting.
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thebeatgoeson got a reaction from Two Espressos in Waiting for Guffman (the waitlist thread)
Geez. Can I send you a fruit basket or something?