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    American Studies 2016

    in Interdisciplinary Studies

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    12 hours ago, menge said:

    Hi all,

    I'm a new poster to the American Studies forum, but have been lurking a while. I'll be primarily applying to religion in America programs housed in religious studies departments, but am interested in a couple of American Studies departments. I was hoping to get some input on the general strength and reputation of the following programs: Iowa, Michigan, Purdue and George Washington. My broad AOI is religion in America, but particularly studied through physical cultures (so interests in things like embodiment, gender, sport). 

    Thanks in advance for the input.

    American Studies rankings are all a bit out of date, so I wouldn't look too much at those. Currently at Purdue here and we've probably got some of the smartest minds I've ever encountered; my fellow graduate students impress me all the time. Also an incredibly diverse program btw. Indiana is still horrendous and always will be though. Unfortunately our funding situation and research opportunities have been less than stellar. Supposedly this will all change in the next couple of years with stipends significantly rising and more money for research/conference travel being available but who knows. 

    American Studies 2016

    in Interdisciplinary Studies

    Posted

    2 hours ago, the_queer_ecologist said:

    I'm pretty sure they do interviews...or at least have done them in the past.

    As for that result, I doubt that was real. It seemed fishy. 

    I had kinda given up hope on NYU until I just read your post. The result also sounded weird to me but it fits the NYU acceptance time line from past years and I think someone shortly before it was posted said (in the forum) that NYU had already decided on who they would be accepting. 

    Purdue University 2014

    in Meet and Greet

    Posted

    Finally got some news on funding from Purdue this week. Had almost given up on them but I will now definitely start my graduate adventures there this fall!! :D

    Since it's all still a bit overwhelming, does anyone know anything about orientation week or what kind of events are planned before instruction starts?

    Purdue University 2014

    in Meet and Greet

    Posted

     

    I'm almost certainly going to live off-campus. I've also heard that the east side of the river is better for grad students in general. I'll be getting a car before I head out there. I'm still trying to piece together how best to find a location -- I've never gotten an apartment in a new city before!

    That's good to hear. And I've had to get apartments in numerous cities before being able to actually visit the place. I studied abroad (at UCD) during my undergrad and Craigslist was really quite helpful when it came to finding an apartment/roommates. I've also seen housing groups for other schools on FB before. Not sure if there's anything for Purdue though. 

    Purdue University 2014

    in Meet and Greet

    Posted

    @Wisdom-Lover

    Thanks for sharing your experience there!. This actually helped a lot! :) At the moment, I'm probably tending towards living in Lafayette rather than West Lafayette.

    I just hope we will have some updates on funding soon. It feels like the waiting game never ends when it comes to graduate schools/admissions.

    Purdue University 2014

    in Meet and Greet

    Posted

    I'll actually be starting at Purdue this summer, at the beginning of May. I'll be starting early as an RA for a computer science PhD project.

    Let us know how you like it there! Guess that makes you a bit of a guinea pig haha.

    Purdue University 2014

    in Meet and Greet

    Posted

    Yes! I am in the same boat! I am waiting on word about funding, which I am hoping to hear about in the next week or so! :) So, what does American studies entail exactly? History, language, sociology? It sounds interesting! I hope you get the funding you need because I visited the city, and it is wonderful!

    I would mostly focus on sociology and issues of sexuality, gender, race, and class. Already got my B.A. in American Studies and I miss being in school and actually being able to use my brain.

    My wallet doesn't really allow me to see (West) Lafayette and Purdue before August. Could you maybe tell me a bit more about your experience there? I was a bit worried about the small town aspect and how open/accepting people were there (I'm gay). I guess Purdue would be a bit different anyway though because there are so many people from all over the world. I'm mostly just really excited!

    West Lafayette, IN

    in City Guide

    Posted

    Thank you for the link! I'm still in the early stages of figuring everything out myself.

    I won't be able to get a car, so getting a bike or using public transportation are kinda the only options for me. From what I've been reading it seems like grad students tend to move to Lafayette while the undergraduate population mostly lives in West Lafayette. Would be great if you could let us know about the housing situation there once you settled in and everything!

    West Lafayette, IN

    in City Guide

    Posted

    Seconding Paige's request!

    It looks like I'm going to start my graduate studies at Purdue this fall and - since I'm an international student - I won't be there before early/mid-August.

    Any advice on which areas are best and which I should avoid? I don't want to live on campus (mostly to escape drunk freshmen on the weekends). From looking at Craigslist, it seems like I should be expecting to pay at least $350/400 a month (in a shared apt.). Can anyone confirm that?

    Also, how bike-friendly is West Lafayette/Lafayette? Not planning on getting a car there and don't necessarily want to rely on public transportation. 

    Thanks everyone! :)

    West Lafayette, IN

    in City Guide

    Posted

    Thanks a lot! Didn't really see your post as that negative. It just confirms what I've read about Purdue/West Lafayette. I'm not 100% sure I'll be there this fall (mostly because of funding) but I think it's worth the experience. Hope it's okay if I ask you more questions at some point in case it works out. :)

    West Lafayette, IN

    in City Guide

    Posted · Edited by SaschaA

    I've been accepted to Purdue, and tomorrow and Friday I'm heading out to visit the city and campus. Any recommendations for places I should check out, either on or off campus, either side of the river? I was planning on driving around the downtown Lafayette area to see what the area's like for apartments. I also know there's a Third Friday event on that day; anything I should look at in particular?

    Can you give us an update? I might be going to Purdue this fall. Only really familiar with California and NY. Never been to the Midwest.

    American Studies 2014

    in Interdisciplinary Studies

    Posted · Edited by SaschaA

    According to the results search, there's been an acceptance for UT Austin American Studies posted and a rejection posted as well...however, my application status still says "Under Review." :unsure:

     

    Does anyone know if UT Austin has already sent out all acceptances? Should I lose hope?

     

    Got a rejection from them last week. Didn't post it though. I don't really see any kind of pattern there so you should still hope for the best! :)

    Has anyone heard anything from William&Mary btw? I think they originally said they would make their decisions in early March. 

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