tspier2
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Consider doing some searches on Google Scholar or Web of Science on subjects like "Black Atlantic" or "afro-caribbean anthropology." You'll likely turn up scholars working on subjects that interest you that way, and then you can follow up by looking at those people's programs.
Bear in mind that you won't just be applying to a school, you're also applying to work with an individual. So you should focus your efforts on identifying particular scholars you'd like to work with and then figuring out how good a fit their overall program seems like it would be for you.
I'll put in a shameless plug for my own program here: Tulane has a huge number of faculty and students working in the regions that interest you, both within and beyond the anthro department. Plus, I mean, New Orleans...
Consider doing some searches on Google Scholar or Web of Science on subjects like "Black Atlantic" or "afro-caribbean anthropology." You'll likely turn up scholars working on subjects that interest you that way, and then you can follow up by looking at those people's programs.
Bear in mind that you won't just be applying to a school, you're also applying to work with an individual. So you should focus your efforts on identifying particular scholars you'd like to work with and then figuring out how good a fit their overall program seems like it would be for you.
I'll put in a shameless plug for my own program here: Tulane has a huge number of faculty and students working in the regions that interest you, both within and beyond the anthro department. Plus, I mean, New Orleans...
I'm going to second that suggestion. Firstly, Tulane University has an extremely strong faculty in Anthropology and Linguistics, many of whom focus on Meso-America. Secondly, New Orleans is unlike any place I've ever lived before.
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Thanks for the offer! Funny you mention Tulane University; I was just looking at their website! If I understood correctly it's an interdisciplinary website? There seems to be a heavy concentration on anthropological linguistics and language contact; super cool! I'll definitely look more into the program since it peaked my interest (and I'll admit I've always harbored a fantasy of living in Louisiana....not that I've ever been there
) Exactly right! We're very interdisciplinary, and there's a wide variety of interests reflected by our graduate students (as I'm sure you saw on the website). New Orleans is a fantastic place to live. If you have any questions about the program, the university, or the city, feel free to drop me a PM!
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It looks like most of your questions have been answered, so I'll just make my usual offer to look at the SOP and/or writing sample. By the way, we have a very good program at Tulane University and only admit students who are fully funded. We have a nice mix of domestic and international students, and applicants can be accepted straight from undergrad (like me). Good luck!
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Well I hope to see you apply again. I hope things go well for you this year
Eh? I got it this year.
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Interesting statement from Fulbright when I had spoke to them. If you were selected as an Alternate, then for the most part it wasn't your project. I would have it re read a few times tweek a few sentences and such and re submit. We'll see, I have been selected as an alternate twice in a row.. so maybe my way isn't the best..lol. I applied under scholar award and am fighting for one grant, maybe two max.. so it's a bit more difficult.
Interesting statement from Fulbright when I had spoke to them. If you were selected as an Alternate, then for the most part it wasn't your project. I would have it re read a few times tweek a few sentences and such and re submit. We'll see, I have been selected as an alternate twice in a row.. so maybe my way isn't the best..lol. I applied under scholar award and am fighting for one grant, maybe two max.. so it's a bit more difficult.
When I edited mine for this year's application round, I only made changes to the project. In fact, I found that my project was a lot more clearly articulated this time around; consequently, it could very well be the project or the way it was worded, among a variety of other possibilities.
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I don't mean to eschew the conversation taking place about notifications, but I'm wondering if anyone here is going to be leaving behind a significant other for the duration of the Fulbright. If so, what is your plan? If you've already done this and are simply checking out the thread, feedback would certainly be helpful! For my circumstances in particular, we're trying to save up some money to allow her to come over once or twice. Apart from that, Whatsapp seems to be the best bet for text/audio/video messages and international calling.
- Oliebollen and tarosaurus
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I don't know anything about the rankings for your field; however, I do know a few students here at Tulane who study chemical engineering, and they absolutely love it. New Orleans is a great city to be in, and Tulane is a wonderful university.
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Hi, all! I applied for a Fulbright last year and was an Alternate. Upon reapplying this year, I was selected as a Fulbright ETA recipient. I just started a blog to keep track of the adventure, and my first post outlined my personal experience with the application process. In case you're interested in reading it, you can find it here.
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The MSF from RIT is actually the offer Fulbright gave me as a principal candidate. But I still haven't accepted yet because I haven't heard anything about this programs reputation (i didnt list it in the preferred unis section of the application).
Hm, it might be best, then, to ask about the school in particular in a different section of the forum related to accounting/finance/economics. You will probably get a quicker response from more people already in similar programs.
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hey guys. i got my offer for the Rochester Institute of Technology, Master of Science in Finance. As i am still evaluating my offer, i would really appreciate if anyone has any advice or has heard anything about this program. It would be really helpful. Good luck to all...
Did you also get a Fulbright? If so, you could always ask Rochester to defer your admission for a year.
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If you were an Alternate this year, do not despair! I was an A last year and replied this year, ultimately to be selected as a P. GOOD LUCK!!
- jadesg1, teachlovemusic and Oliebollen
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P for Macedonia ETA.
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Hey all! I'm thinking of applying for a Fulbright next year (it would be my second time). I'm currently doing a PhD program and would be applying to do an MA in Cultural Studies and Theory (focusing on trauma and violence) at a UK university. Last year, when I applied, I was a finalist, but ultimately not selected. I see that people do get the grants and that MA and doctoral levels are allowed to apply. My main concern is approaching my advisor, who may not be receptive to me taking a year to do more research/intensive focus, but I feel like doing it before I hit dissertation phase allows me more exploration time and also more chances to apply. Does anyone have advice? Should I wait or does waiting look bad since I'll be further along in my current program?
Firstly, I'd recommend posting this instead in next year's thread. Some of us still haven't received final notifications for the upcoming year, which is still the primary focus of this thread. Secondly, why would you apply to do an MA when you're currently working on a doctoral degree? That sounds counterproductive to me. In any case, I'd be glad to continue the conversation in the other thread if you take it there.
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Hi everyone! Nepal heard today at 12:30 pm! I'm a principal for research!
Congratulations! What do you intend to investigate?
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Has anyone else had a legitimate nightmare about not getting the Fulbright? It totally blows my mind that I had one last night, as I've been through the application/initial notification/Alternate decision already (last year). At the same rate, I cannot imagine there are many countries still waiting!
- teachlovemusic, nic93 and kyl19
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I can't speak from experience, but I wanted to say two things: (1) I'm extremely sorry that you're going through this. Cancer has affected many of my family members, and it's devastating. (2) The best advice I can give would be to check the handbook for your program and for the school at the university. Mine, for example, has a section on taking a leave for a year and how this affects you individually.
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That kind of retort usually only comes to me in the shower the next day.
Ahahaha. That was my comment toward the end of the conversation. My initial reaction to the question about whether I'd be able to raise the difference was this: "Well, that's a lot of bake sales..."
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I had to retract my FLAS application last week. For anyone who applies to the University of Kansas down the road, I should let you know that they are -- for whatever reason -- charging $10,000 for the summer program, while the FLAS still remains at $5,000. This is not listed on the website. As a result, I went from Principal to Alternate due to obvious financial limitations. To be fair, I did tell them that I could move to East Africa for the entire summer for the same amount.
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Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania have all received notifications. Come on, Macedonia! Where y'at?!
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Question about Fulbright, hope you guys can answer it:
If you're already enrolled in a doctoral program at a US university, can you apply for this? I can't seem to find any exact wording on their site/the internet that implies otherwise. Would really like to know, thanks!
As long as you haven't already earned the doctorate, you are still allowed to apply for the ETA. Once you have earned it, you are no longer eligible. The Ph.D. does have to be listed on the application, however. Assuming you aren't applying for an ETA, disregard everything I said. Otherwise, I can share with you the email I got about how to list the current course of studies.
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Hi, I am writing for a FLAS grant at Georgetown University. Would someone be willing to help look over my SOP? Thank you!
For sure. Drop me a PM.
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It has honestly been the most difficult experience of my life. There's no way I could have ever anticipated -- or prepared for -- the sheer amount of work that it requires. I'm reading and writing more than I ever have before, and the required level of critical thinking will surpass anything you've put forward thus far. As I've been told, the first year is the most difficult; after that, it's supposed to get easier. Just go in with an open mind, be willing to try anything once, and try to stay ahead.
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Hi, y'all. It's been quite some time since I last posted on here, but I'm writing today on behalf of my significant other. She's interested in nineteenth century Latin American art and is currently pursuing her MA in the same field. We're interested in any feedback that you might have about strong Ph.D. programs where she could continue to conduct similar work. We have already looked at Chicago, UT Austin, Tulane U, etc. and found them to be concurrently very similar and very different from one another in a variety of ways, viz. coursework, funding, faculty members in the same field, library size, image collection size, etc. Any and all information you can provide would be greatly appreciated! Moreover, we're going to be out of the country the year after she finishes her MA, so we're ideally looking for programs that will allow deferment if accepted. Thank you in advance for your responses.