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I often think about the hardship of speaking up in class and giving presentations on my students with severe anxiety. That is part of my practice as a teacher.

I'm not arguing that it is an extra chore. Rather, I am arguing that (despite the policy) it would be problematic if the student were to suffer consequences due to the prof's mistake. Everyone forgets policies once in a while, or has something unfortunate happen - a lost USB, for instance. Some students struggle with anxiety, which may cause them difficulty both with following such policies regularly and/or with following through should a prof contact them unexpectedly with such a request . In any case, I believe the OP is an undergraduate rather than a graduate student.

I'll add another perspective, here. I am a graduate student and former high school teacher. I would never expect a student, even a student in university or graduate school, to turn in an electronic copy after they had already given me a print copy. I find such a request extremely irresponsible at this level. As a high school teacher, I once misplaced a student's assignment. I felt terrible and it caused me a lot of anxiety; thankfully, I found it. I have taken great care to never repeat that mistake. Even at the university level, why should students have to do extra work due to an instructor's mistake? That said, such problems could be avoided simply by requiring all students to turn in electronic copies rather than print copies.

That's wonderful, @DanJackson! Unfortunately, I was too overwhelmed last year as a new PhD student with a family and new to Canada, so this was my only shot. Thank you for sharing your experience for others; it could really make a difference.

Exactly! I didn't REALLY expect to get it, but I was hoping.. it would have made so much of a difference in getting my research to secondary schools. Also, I literally don't understand why my leadership score was so low. It's a little depressing.

@orange turtle, what do you mean by "put for their leadership section?" If you mean what sorts of information we included, I focused on demonstrating well-roundedness. I discussed my volunteer and service work, both within and outside of the university. I believe I had approximately five current volunteer and service commitments, as well as four or five previous causes (both in the recent and distant past), to which I referred. I guess I'll find out tomorrow how well I did!

@Lanie, you're in Women's Studies? We should talk! I'm in English Language & Literature, but a lot of my work focuses on women and representations of women; I also just TAed a WS course.

Maybe you will be surprised!

Just yesterday, I met someone who currently holds a Vanier. He ranked 4th in the nation.

It's March 31.. and results are released at the end of the day, yes? I'm counting it as 3 more days. I suppose you could make the case for 2 1/2!

3 more days!

I know! The last two weeks have gone by so quickly, but this last week before the results are released is going to feel like forever..

Does anyone have a good idea of when we are supposed to receive the results? Is it end of March, or early to mid-April?

Thanks! It's clear what it is not an official invitation, but what actually constitutes an official invitation?

It's not an invitation to submit if you've just been informally asked at a conference to submit your paper (by someone involved with the journal), right? I just want to make sure.

I have a quick question for all of you. I have an article that I really do think stands on its own merits, but based on advice I received from one professor, submitted it to an open access journal. It is contingently accepted, but as it happens, the journal has extensive ties (though not exclusive) to the organization where I completed past degrees. Would it be better for me to publish my first article elsewhere?

You should be able to find out by browsing their webpages, or perhaps by looking at student profiles. Some institutions do offer assistantships to M.A. students, and some do not.

I was 26 when I started my M.A.

I get up between 6 AM and 7:30 AM depending on the day. I answer emails, get ready to go, get my child ready to go, and take my child to school. If I get up earlier, I read or write, particularly if something is due. I get on the bus and go to the campus. I usually have class, so I spend a couple of hours reading or grading first. After class I have half an hour to an hour to grade or answer emails. I pick my kid up from school. I usually work 1-2 hours in the evening on coursework or conference-paper writing/editing. Once my kid is in bed at about 8 PM, I spend anywhere from 1-2 hours on grading or schoolwork to 3-4 if I have a lot to do.

Consider University of California Riverside (Nalo Hopkinson teaches for the Creative Writing program and the Designated Emphasis in Science Fiction & Technoculture Studies) and the University of Kansas, which has scholarships and classes specific to creative writing in science fiction. Also, consider applying to one of the Clarion programs.

Hi, Networking can be tricky. Rather than framing it as asking for help, try to convey your interest in the work that a person or group is doing (if you really are interested) and, if you feel that it is worth it, ask if they are hiring or indicate that you would be interested if they were. You might also ask, if you're not in a position to get the job right now but you'd like to in the future, what you should do now to make your application competitive in the future.

1. Employment experience - depending on the CV/resume, I list it in order or by type - if I list it by type, I have two sections: Writing/Editing/Research and Teaching Experience. 2. Publications 3. Presentations/Conferences 4. Education (Sometimes this goes first, particularly in CV format rather than resume). I include my most important scholarships and awards under each degree, but I limit it to one or two. 5. Other Relevant Experience - this is where I include volunteer work, and work which doesn't fit the positions for which I'm applying - I list it only to show there was no gap in employment. 6. Honors/Awards/Scholarships

There is s SO MUCH I wish I had known. First, try to figure out what M.A. programs are going to best prepare you for PhD acceptances and programs in the future. More importantly, though: 1) See if there is an honors program you can still join, especially if the honors program requires a research project and thesis. 2) Go to, and present at, conferences - preferably large conferences or conferences specific to your own interests. I was a member of Sigma Tau Delta in undergrad and even served as president of my local chapter in my senior year, and yet, for some reason I didn't realize the importance of conferences. 3) I agree with the advice about getting to know your professors, figuring out your interests, and study abroad. 4) Plan to apply for programs such as Fulbright, the Jack Kent Cooke award, Marshall, Rhodes, etc. You have a limited time in which to do so after graduation, and you will learn a lot from the process.

Congratulations, Janaca! I applied to English and Women's Studies at U Michigan three times..

That's true. I would say generally, from what I've seen posted around here, all-inclusive would range from $400 to $450 per month.