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Definitely apply. What have you got to use?

Why are you emailing the professor now?

I personally think 2 days is enough time, unless you have a pet with separation issues or something. I would go on as many visits as you can afford and manage. If that means returning Sunday night and leaving again on Tuesday or Wednesday. then that's just what you have to do.

I would definitely contact the program on Monday to find out if you were rejected. Perhaps contact the PI you've been in touch with via email this weekend to ask for further information?

I've considered going back to school for a second master's, though in an entirely different area (my degrees are in the social sciences, but this would be in Higher Ed/Student Affairs). But, I haven't pulled the trigger yet for a number of reasons, many of which are financial.

They're not going to care at all. I changed my MA graduation date from May to August and no one batted an eye.

fuzzylogician makes a great point. I do know of cases where people have negotiated to do their postdoc first or finish their postdoc and delay the start of the TT position. That way, you'd get the benefits of both the postdoc and the permanent job.

Oh, then just pick one translation. Or, pick one or two key aspects of, scenes in, or metaphors in the novel and explain how they're handled in the original and in each of the two translations. You could, for example, focus on the how blackness or Africanness is conveyed in all three texts.

I mean, it's pretty much expected in some places. I know many postdocs/VAPs that have left before their multi-year contracts were complete because they were offered (and ultimately accepted) their dream position. If this is about applying, then I'd say apply for sure. If you've already landed the dream job, congratulations! Be gracious, give them plenty of advanced notice about when you will leave, and do your damnedest to wrap everything up (data collection and analysis, publications submitted or a plan for doing so) before you leave and make that timeline and plan available to your supervisors. (Also, nice to see you! I haven't seen you around much lately!)

Three things: 1) Have you actually been able to get an architecture job that will let you do the digital drafting work that you want? If you haven't, it's possible that it may be harder to secure the type of position you want than you realize. 2) If you're having any doubts whatsoever about doing a PhD in the USA, I would defer admission. It's a huge commitment (moving overseas, heavy coursework, lots of reading, etc.) and if you're not fully invested, you will struggle. Why not work now and then pursue the Ph.D. in the future if it's something you find that you need or want to do? 3) That said, it may be possible for you to be a part of the research community without the Ph.D. You could potentially collaborate with other scholars on publications, conduct and publish research as an independent scholar, or present at conferences.

Yes, it does.

fuzzy, there might be some confusion. I'm not saying to wait on getting something published or not submit a final paper unless it's a publishable manuscript. I'm saying to think of final papers as first drafts of manuscripts that you can build on in the future. And, at least in my program, that was expected and encouraged. We were also encouraged to submit things like NSF proposal drafts as final papers, especially for fall courses since there's a spring DDRI deadline. Having a solid draft in December and getting feedback in early January gave you another month to revise before you had to submit.YMMV, obviously, but that was a pretty standard approach in both my MA and my PhD programs.

As others have said, make sure you have everything in writing before you withdraw your applications. I think it's nice of you to withdraw your applications and open up spots for others. The one caveat I would add is that visiting can change things. I had two top schools for my MA program, both fully funded. After visiting, I knew that one of them would not work for me and that the other one would (I visited both in the same week basically). Had I accepted that one program and withdrawn my other applications, I would've been in a real bind after that first visit (the first one was the school I realized wouldn't work and then I spent a few days worrying that the other program would be equally disappointing when I visited). Be careful that you don't put yourself into a weird situation.

I wouldn't really be upset about that at all. But, that's because, based on what you've said, I don't think the TA is undermining your authority. Offering help with technology is something a lot of undergrads do when they see that I'm having issues with the projector or video clip or whatever. I don't mind it and just thank them for their help. If you've already talked to the TA, try talking to them again but framing it differently. Instead of saying "don't interrupt me," invite them to share their ideas with you privately before or after class.

Depends on the quality of the recommendation. What you want is the best recommendation you can get. Now, for professional programs, employer recs are a good thing. But an employer rec that just says "AmandaLeigh worked here and was a hard worker. She did what we asked her to do." isn't going to get you very far. Figure out who can write you the most positive recommendation and ask that person.

I would list as many areas as you're actually interested in and willing to work in. That will increase your likelihood of getting a GA position. But, talk to the grad admin person in your department to find out what the proper procedure is for each department.

Why not choose just one or two translation to focus on? If you did that, you could choose the two that have the most contrast with the original, frame them in the appropriate historical/literary context, and go from there. Or, you know, talk to your advisor!

I do a lot of my reading in a papasan chair. Before I had it, I read a lot in an armchair. I make sure to have at least one comfortable reading chair in my house at all times.

Definitely find out what the funding would look like before you commit to anything. Make sure you also know what project you'll be expected to work on for your dissertation. You might also want to do research on the program itself to make sure it's a good fit for you. Will you find other professors you can take classes with and who can serve on your committee? That's an important consideration too. Like others have said, take the time to consider whether this would be your top choice over all the other programs you're waiting to hear from. It could be that you're better served working under another supervisor since you already have a relationship with this one.

They're not going to be quizzing you on your knowledge of sociological theories in the interview. The interview is to learn more about your research interests, your background, and for you to learn about the faculty and the program. Brush up on what you want to do research on and why, and be prepared to discuss how the program will help you do that research.

I really enjoyed This Is Where I Leave You, though you may not want to read about family drama while breastfeeding.

This is tough. I mean, my advisor wasn't any better or worse as a mentor once he left for another university. I didn't go with him to the new institution but that also didn't really change our relationship. If I were you, I wouldn't worry so much about who are your current advisor's friends and enemies. I'd worry about trying to find a good research fit and a lab where I can get out in the least amount of time.

For me, I'd risk it. But, I tend to just let myself fall in love and then deal with things as they come up. I dated another grad student for over a year but, ultimately, it didn't work out because I wanted to move for my PhD and they wanted to stay in that area and work in a job they'd found. During my PhD, I dated someone that wasn't a grad student. That relationship ended because the person I was dating wasn't interested in the uncertainty of where I might live next (there are zero job prospects for me in the place where I got my PhD). You really can never know whether even someone with a mobile career is willing to follow you. I say take the chance and just see what happens. Good luck!

Do both! Look for another writer and keep trying to get in touch with the person who hasn't submitted their rec yet.

It's definitely partially because it's time-consuming. My experience was that I got more feedback from profs if I made it clear that I was planning to build on or develop that class paper into something else. So, for example, I wrote research proposals for final papers on multiple occasions and I'd always make sure to get the professor's feedback on those. They usually provided it in writing, though sometimes I had to meet with them and get the feedback orally. If you take the initiative to ask for feedback because you want to do something with the document later, people tend to respond well. As a fellow social sciences person, I would urge you not to write any "throwaway" papers. Basically everything I wrote in grad school for a final paper served me in some way. I wrote sample comp answers, research proposals, book reviews, conference papers, and draft chapters for my courses. Our professors encouraged us to do so, in part because they knew we needed to be doing all of those other things anyway. I'd encourage you to do the same. Good luck!