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Feel better!

Ughhh, I have to teach undergrad seniors from 9-4 tomorrow. Now they can see what total devastation looks like Thanks for letting us know.

I can also see this happening as they might need a day to get their shit together after the federal holiday.

Then it's your year. I'm rooting for you.

You are probably right, though I'd much prefer to have a cathartic cry in the privacy of my weekend, haha

ha! Right there with ya. I'm already planning for next year.

I received this email this morning from the Fulbright Program Advisors at the University of Michigan. @Horb yeah I think the advisors at UM put that date just as a buffer (aka don't start emailing about when results will come in...until January 30)

FPA=Fulbright Program Advisor, yes? UM Fulbright sent the following email this morning: Hello all, We hope that the start of 2017 is treating you all well. We wanted to take a brief moment to remind you about the application process and next steps for you as a 2017-18 Fulbright U.S. Student Program applicant. 1. Initial Notifications on Application Status will be sent by January 30, 2017. All applicants are notified (via email) as to whether they were designated as "Recommended/Semi-Finalists" or "Non-Recommended" by the Fulbright National Screening Committee. If you are selected as "Recommended/Semi-Finalist," please be sure to read the email from the Fulbright Commission carefully. All information about next steps will be in the email and notification letter. The email will tell you who to contact at national headquarters if you have questions. It is important to note that while an accomplishment, recommendation/Semi-finalist status is not receipt of a grant. Recommended/Semi-Finalist applications are forwarded to the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in the host country for additional review. If you are designated as "Non-Recommended," U-M Fulbright Program Advisors are happy to talk with you about resubmitting an application for the 2018-19 grant cycle. We will be holding office hours throughout the semester and are happy to meet with you in person, via phone, or Google Chat. These appointments can be made online using our appointment scheduler. Click here to schedule an appointment. Please note that it is the policy of the Fulbright Board that reasons for non-recommendation of candidates not be given. In many cases, candidates were well qualified to receive a grant and no one specific factor, other than the sheer number of applications to their specific country prohibited them from reaching the next stage. 2. Final Notifications on Application Status will be sent beginning in March 2017. Notification begins early March and continues throughout the spring (late May 2017). Notification dates vary by country. All candidates in this round are notified as to whether they have been "selected for an award," designated as "alternates," or "non-selected." If you are "selected for an award," please be sure to read the email from the Fulbright Commission closely. Please take note that the email will tell you who to contact at national headquarters if you have questions about your award. If you are designated as an "alternate," please be sure to read the email from the Fulbright Commission closely. Please take note that the email will tell you who to contact at national headquarters if you have questions about your status. If you are designated as "non-Selected," U-M Fulbright Program Advisors are happy to talk with you about resubmitting an application for the 2018-19 grant cycle. We will be holding office hours throughout the summer and are happy to meet with you in person, via phone, or Google Chat.These appointments can be made online using our appointment scheduler. Click here to schedule an appointment. Please note that it is the policy of the Fulbright Board that reasons for non-select of candidates not be given. If you have any questions about the above process, please let us know. We wish you all the best of luck with the competition! "

Here's to hoping the committees throw a curveball and send out responses today.

The waiting is killing me, softly.

The program is amazing, though not a good fit for all artists. Feel free to message or email me if you want to chat more, I'd be happy to share my experience. burkeru @ umich . edu

Applying for Ireland's lone study/research grant this year.

Not much of an art scene in Ann Arbor, no. Detroit has a fucking awesome art scene though. There are all different types of galleries, residencies, happenings going on constantly. Art Detroit Now has a great newsletter that goes out if you're interested.

Making a plug for the University of Michigan. Multiple fully-funded positions, teaching experience, stipend, required (and funded) international trip, facilities that compare to NASA, massive studio spaces and faculty that is out of this world. Then there's the funding opportunities outside of the Stamps School of Art & Design...which are endless. I could not be happier in this program. Everyone is really down to earth. It's close enough to Detroit that you can work/show/be part of the art community in the Motor City as well. I strongly encourage those interdisciplinary artists to apply.

Taking three years off between graduating and beginning grad this fall was the best decision I could have made for my art. My work has progressed immensely, I had the opportunity to enter many more juried shows, get a bunch of grants & awards (many grants are only open to those who aren't enrolled in academic study), get art related jobs, figure how to balance studio with a day job and be resourceful with materials, be part of the local art community. The portfolio with which I applied was 95% those three years. I am headed to a fully-funded school where I'll not only be getting paid to attend but will graduate without owing anyone a dime. Everyone is different, but I urge those considering going straight from undergrad to grad...ask yourself what harm taking a year off would do? Just a thought; everyone has different circumstances. Do your thing.

I uploaded something I think is worth looking at (for calarts) on my flikr acct: https://www.flickr.com/photos/67661824@N02/17223498265/

Congrats! So awesome for you. Thanks for sharing that info for future peeps

~500 words is a good length. I always try and keep in mind that the reviewers are looking at (sometimes) hundreds of essays. Shoot me an email if you want an extra pair of eyes when you get to that point! ruthkburke (at) g mail.com

I would evaluate the difference in price and then take into account that interest will probably double whatever you'll pay. MICA is a very good school. Have you talked to both programs about how they support you in the year or two after you graduate?

Hey all. Plug for next year... Just finished a visit with UMich. They paid for EVERYTHING- just to visit. The other funding opportunities are out of this world. Program is amazing and resources are next level shit in terms of faculty, new media, libraries, conference/residency/project funding and I'm very impressed with the work of current students. They really pulled out all the stops for accepted students. If you are interdisciplinary and a go-getter, this university is worth applying to. All students accepted this year (5 of us) are fully funded with material and travel stipend. We had lovely dinners with faculty and current grads while here. If the school wants you, they will pay YOU to come study with them and pay for your entire visit; I cannot stress this enough. Today, outside curators said UM is competing with the top art schools/programs in the country and, while expectations are very high, they have a stupid amount of money to hand out. Research universities FTW.

Why are you offended?

Second this.

Sounds like it's not the school for you.

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH happy happy day. Go celebrate! You should be incredibly proud. Now go tell everyone you know yay! Very happy for you!

Why do you want it now? Why do you NEED it now? The answer to those will probably also answer your question about whether you should wait or not. Good luck! Tough choice. I was really happy I waited. Sounds like Czarina is too. It's a very heavy personal decision. The debt will take a long time to pay off regardless.