ChurchLover
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Every single thing you guys have said applies to me as well. I'm taking the French language exam in early September, it'll be an hour long but I don't know how long the passage will be or its content. Just wanted to let you know you guys aren't the only ones in this position. I also took a couple years of French in undergrad and I'm comfortable with it, but I really need to cram. I'm thinking of reviewing my old textbooks as well as reading and translating a short novel (Camus' L'etranger, not too complex, I know, but it's a start).
And I wholeheartedly agree that the GRE is ludicrous--it's all a racket for ETS and Kaplan to make tons of money. And now that it's so engrained in the system it probably won't be going away any time soon.
If you guys are interested in what program I'm in, don't hesitate to message me. I'm more than willing to talk. Good luck with your studies!
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Have any of you other Tufts people thought about housing yet? I've moved on from stressing out about making a decision to stressing out about finding an apartment. It's super expensive up there!!
Yeah, I've started browsing some listings but nothing serious. You're right--things are really expensive around there. I'm heading to Boston in a couple weeks to tour the campus and try to find housing, but yeah now I'm starting to get anxious about this whole process of moving. It seems like the elation of accepting the decision was somewhat short-lived! Anyway, I'm really looking forward to meeting you, Yce3f7c and bbygotbach. Feel free to message me if you wanna talk!
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Tufts University MA program, focusing on art of the United States
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My dissertation is a comparison of the slavery structure in Pokemon and the slavery structure in hentai nonconsensual sex pornography. I argue that the portrayal of hentai female slavery is actually fem-empowering, much in the same way that Pokemon are not truly fulfilled until they are enslaved by the trainers. With proper trainers both are evolved into their highest functionality.
WTF? Is this supposed to be a joke?
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Does anybody know what the deal is with UMass Amherst? I saw there were some acceptances in early February, but nothing since. I need to make a decision pretty soon here..
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Tufts
in Art History
Just as an update, I'm about 99% sure I'll be heading to Tufts. Sounds like we'll all end up at some pretty prestigious programs, though. Good luck with Williams, BuddingScholar!
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What is UVA doing?! Anybody heard anything new?
They are the last school I'm waiting on before I can make my decision...
Same here! I haven't heard a thing from them.
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Tufts
in Art History
Don't have anything to contribute, but I too would like to get an idea for Tufts' reputation. They gave me a decent amount of funding and I'm seriously considering attending.
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It's almost a shame given your name you're not into Gothic architecture or something, haha.
FWIW I love landscape painting -- but not the more "popular" or "traditional" american schools (like the Hudson river). I instantly care more about Western Landscape painting -- maybe because I'm from the west, or maybe because I like the colors better. Haven't quite figured it out.
The good thing about similar concentrations is you can usually end up finding niches in completely different ways.
Haha, yeah, it's actually the work of Frederic Church that I love. However, of course, that's not to say I don't love Gothic architecture as well! (I had the amazing opportunity during my undergrad to study at Cambridge University, and man, seeing King's College Chapel everyday was such a treat I had to try not to take it for granted).
I feel you, though the Hudson River School is my favorite, landscape painting of the American West is fantastic--I've always had a soft spot for Remington and Moran. I'm from the west too (California) so sometimes it's cool to see familiar environs through Romantic eyes.
You're absolutely right though, even specializations now can seem rather broad considering the myriad ways you could approach a topic. Nice to know you won't necessarily be going head-to-head with someone in your field.
Anyway, good luck with everything! At this point I can almost feel everyone's bated breath.
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So who's the Harvard admit? Congrats.
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The same as ChurchLover.
(Actually promised myself I wouldn't get into the Grad Cafe thing, but was feeling antsy and checked in anyway, and the first post I see is by someone who is most likely applying to the same load of programs as I am. That's gotta be auspicious of... something.)
Hey festina lente - high-five(/competitive glare)! Haha. It's nice to see someone else who's interested in American landscape painting. Based on the assorted chuckles I've received after telling people I'm into landscape painting, I didn't think there was much interest out there. I know exactly what you mean though, I had no intention of coming onto GradCafe this application round, yet here I am. Anyway, good luck with everything!
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American art of the long 19th century, specifically landscape painting.
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I just received an email from Stanford saying that decision letters will be posted tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9am. Did anyone else receive this? The odds are low, right, that this will be good news? Ugh. Uggggggggggghhhhhhhhh.
I received the same email. Likewise, I'm not very optimistic about it.
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I feel like this is a stupid question, but where are all these "results boards" you guys are referring to? I keep doing google searches but to no avail. Am I missing something?
GRE Scores for MA
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I'm currently an MA student at Tufts and I believe I did rather poorly on the GREs (153/4 verbal). I don't think they're worth fretting about. qwer's response hits all the main points.