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The absurd over-analysis of a basic term that will never leave our study's vernacular is representative of the downfall of academia. If we are going to sit around and argue semantics, rather than contributing important research or aiding in conservation and protective efforts for the monuments we have in this world, then we deserve to be the butt of every joke directed towards us.
 
I loathe this sort of discourse when it has no obvious end goal. It's so unproductive. 

The absurd over-analysis of a basic term that will never leave our study's vernacular is representative of the downfall of academia. If we are going to sit around and argue semantics, rather than contributing important research or aiding in conservation and protective efforts for the monuments we have in this world, then we deserve to be the butt of every joke directed towards us.
 
I loathe this sort of discourse when it has no obvious end goal. It's so unproductive. 

In other words, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieUEHtzVUgs.
 
Best of luck at H, ProspectStu8735. I can only assume you mean Harvard.

You poor kids, this definition or defense of art history, more likely than not, will be one of the first papers you write in your art historiography course. 

ProspectStu,,
 
 
This is uncalled for and unnecessarily hurtful. The reply you got to your original question from Mary Queen of Scotch is thoughtful, unlike your reply to it here. Stop using such language, as it will not be tolerated any further.

ProspectStu, 
 
 
Mary offered a very reasonable response to your pretentious question, and owing to the fact that no one else has responded, I think that many of us agree with her assertion but haven't had the patience to articulate it ourselves.  Congratulations on your many acceptances: I wish your future colleagues the best of luck in dealing with you!
 
cheers,
mrb1145

There's probably a reason why you're sitting on a pile of rejections.

The absurd over-analysis of a basic term that will never leave our study's vernacular is representative of the downfall of academia. If we are going to sit around and argue semantics, rather than contributing important research or aiding in conservation and protective efforts for the monuments we have in this world, then we deserve to be the butt of every joke directed towards us.
 
I loathe this sort of discourse when it has no obvious end goal. It's so unproductive. 

The absurd over-analysis of a basic term that will never leave our study's vernacular is representative of the downfall of academia. If we are going to sit around and argue semantics, rather than contributing important research or aiding in conservation and protective efforts for the monuments we have in this world, then we deserve to be the butt of every joke directed towards us.
 
I loathe this sort of discourse when it has no obvious end goal. It's so unproductive. 

The absurd over-analysis of a basic term that will never leave our study's vernacular is representative of the downfall of academia. If we are going to sit around and argue semantics, rather than contributing important research or aiding in conservation and protective efforts for the monuments we have in this world, then we deserve to be the butt of every joke directed towards us.
 
I loathe this sort of discourse when it has no obvious end goal. It's so unproductive. 

The absurd over-analysis of a basic term that will never leave our study's vernacular is representative of the downfall of academia. If we are going to sit around and argue semantics, rather than contributing important research or aiding in conservation and protective efforts for the monuments we have in this world, then we deserve to be the butt of every joke directed towards us.
 
I loathe this sort of discourse when it has no obvious end goal. It's so unproductive. 

The absurd over-analysis of a basic term that will never leave our study's vernacular is representative of the downfall of academia. If we are going to sit around and argue semantics, rather than contributing important research or aiding in conservation and protective efforts for the monuments we have in this world, then we deserve to be the butt of every joke directed towards us.
 
I loathe this sort of discourse when it has no obvious end goal. It's so unproductive. 

The absurd over-analysis of a basic term that will never leave our study's vernacular is representative of the downfall of academia. If we are going to sit around and argue semantics, rather than contributing important research or aiding in conservation and protective efforts for the monuments we have in this world, then we deserve to be the butt of every joke directed towards us.
 
I loathe this sort of discourse when it has no obvious end goal. It's so unproductive. 

The absurd over-analysis of a basic term that will never leave our study's vernacular is representative of the downfall of academia. If we are going to sit around and argue semantics, rather than contributing important research or aiding in conservation and protective efforts for the monuments we have in this world, then we deserve to be the butt of every joke directed towards us.
 
I loathe this sort of discourse when it has no obvious end goal. It's so unproductive. 

See title.

Cheers. I'll raise my slice to that.

Also, go buy yourself some Freud, stat.

Cheers. I'll raise my slice to that.

Thanks! I really appreciate any information I can get! 

In general, what are the job prospects for a PhD from a top U.S. university working abroad as a professor?  (I'm personally thinking Latin America or Canada)
 
Is a post-doc still a necessity if one looks for employement abroad?  Any stories from anyone who has worked abroad as a prof (or knows someone who has)?  Thanks in advance!
 

Dear AdCom Gods and Goddesses,
Its me, the student who got in all of her apps and paperwork weeks before the deadline. You know the one who normally gets everything in late but thought that applying to grad school was too important to engage in the same old behavior. Well, its been a few months now and I just thought since you've had my apps, recommendations, scores and transcripts for so long that you might not only know whether or not I'm accepted to your university but inclined to tell me, too.
 
Sorry to interrupt your work flow and all. I'm trying to grade a mountain of papers myself here in Never Never Land. I just wanted you to know that I'm really, really, really, really, really ready to know.......now.
Yours truly.

1. Standardized applications. DEAR LORD. STANDARDIZED APPLICATIONS. One program, all your information.
 
2. Lower the damn application fee.
 
3. Have adcomms release dates of decision in advance.
 
4. Funding. Enough said.