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RiseofthePhoenix

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    2013 Fall
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    Sociology PhD

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  1. I rode MARTA when I was there for interview weekend. I'd say MARTA is limited in the sense that it runs in a + shape going north-south and east-west. There is a MARTA station about 1 mile from campus which goes west to downtown, from where we rode anther train south to the airport. I rode MARTA once in the morning on Sunday and again on a Thursday afternoon and I'd say that I felt both safe and comfortable. But I think they told you not to rely on it because, while it runs pretty frequently during the day, it doesn't stop anywhere outside of the the big plus sign on the map.
  2. I know right! Oh well. Have you decided what you're gonna do for housing yet?
  3. I'm probably going to move to Atlanta sometime in late July/early August. I'd love to move sooner but alas, bills be damned!
  4. I was super lucky because I got to be really good friends with my MA advisor. He pushed me and was very upfront with me at times but he was also a very good mentor and friend. I think it's not so much about picking yourself up as it is about growing thick skin. What I mean is, if you change your perspective a little and start viewing your relationship with your advisor as one of mentor-junior faculty as opposed to advisor-student, you might be able to maneuver the rough patches more skillfully. A great piece of advice I got from my advisor early on was that in order to succeed in academia, I had to be tough and welcome criticism. Now, I know that most people have horror stories about a jerk advisor and can imagine what a horrible experience getting constantly chopped down by your advisor is, but like so many other mentor-protege relationships, I think to some extent, the rough experiences are a part of the deal. At least that's how I've come to view it. Sorry I couldn't give you any positive or fuzzy responses. Just my two cents.
  5. Babysitting, pet-sitting and waiting tables/host/server type jobs are relatively easy to find with no previous experience necessary. Pet-walkers or sitters especially make a ton of money.
  6. I also just wanted to throw this out there: I would be open to a roommate situation for 6-12 months with a fellow graduate student who's new to Atlanta like me. Feel free to IM me if interested.
  7. Hey Pat. I've been super busy! Campus Crossings are nice and they include many amenities. They're super expensive but are a good option for the first few months before you can get a feel for what the city is like and where you really want to live.
  8. Thanks LMac. Yes, I have departmental contacts who have offered to help out with the move and housing, and I will be speaking with them soon regarding all of this.
  9. In retrospect, all the annoying people who kept saying "you'll get in somewhere" were right
  10. "When Things Fall Apart" by Pema Chödron.
  11. I haven't looked at duplexes but I would consider it if I can get a 1BR within the price range I mentioned above.
  12. I will be moving to Atlanta with a suitcase of clothes, an Xbox 360, chess board, and two boxes of books . I'm in my late 20's and am equally inclined to rent a room or get my own place close to campus. I've been looking at apartments online and it seems like $500-675 is a reasonable monthly rent at a decent place in Druid Hills/Decatur area. I would like to be 6-7 miles from campus at most. Does this sound about right or am I way off the mark with my assumption?
  13. I am! Any idea about what to do about housing?
  14. What did you say in response to the congratulatory email? I guess I don't understand how you'd accidentally mention something you shouldn't have. When I got a congratulations email from the adcomm, I simply replied with "thank you, this is great news!" Having said that, I don't think this is a big deal. They made you an offer and it's not like they're gonna rescind it. Just wait till 4/15 and officially respond to the offer.
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