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That makes sense. You don't think the department is going to do job searches for replacements? That would imply they are just going to let the dept. die. I have known a number of WashU J-lit people over my time as a grad student and I always got the impression it was a relatively lively program. But I suppose that is just my impression.

Curious about this -- you mean WashU in St. Louis, correct? Both Rebecca Copeland and Marvin Marcus are modern lit scholars and are both still there, no? Though I think they are both nearing retirement, I'd imagine...

Wear a luau? Rather than wearing a party? Or perhaps trying on a BBQ?

I am at Hawaii (though not history). Let me know if you have any questions....

I didn't get it either (found out last week). E-mail said they had over 1000 applicants, I am a literature guy anyways - I don't know they would have considered me to begin with, but I gave it a try anyways.

Offered a FLAS at a school after I already accepted a different offer (and declined the offer at FLAS school - guess they didn't get the memo). What a great way to make you second-guess your decision!

Thanks for getting back to me. That is a bummer, but something I figured would happen. I am thinking I am going to have to sublet for a couple months too, because my fiance will be coming to live with me, but due to work obligations on her part she won't be able to arrive until November-ish. Subletting is an option I reckon though, right? Also, how do you get to campus? Where I currently live I bike everywhere, everyday (I am one of those crazies with 4 lights on their bikes and waterproof pants and panniers). However, I am wondering if that will be practical, or safe, in Hawaii. If so, I figure I could live farther away from campus (~10 miles) and still commute everyday. Would living farther away bring down the cost of rent?

Just to follow up in case someone else finds himself in this position. It looks like I will indeed get the remainder of the money after all the tuition costs have been paid. I don't know from which scholarship, but my understanding is that any leftovers funds will be issued to me as a check a month or so after the semester starts. So yea, that is great! Fully funded MA's in my area are not the most common (unless you are TAing or FLASing), I am excited to be able to focus my first year on just studying and not worrying about balancing a teaching schedule, anyways, just thought I'd share.

I have decided, Hawaii here I come. Full tuition remission plus a little stipend. Super pumped, the school is an especially good for the somewhat nascent area of Japanese studies I am going to focus on. I don't suppose anyone else is heading to Hawaii?

No one is going to Hawaii this fall? Only me?!

I went to New School for undergrad. Great school, but NYC is expensive to begin with, you'll need loans to cover life outside of school on top of tuition.

I am. I have written an e-mail, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask on here.

Hi folks, I have been accepted to an MA program that I am really excited about and have been offered 3 scholarships between the school, department and a 'center' on campus. Together, these scholarships cover the cost of tuition and leave about $3,500 plus. Am I correct in my thinking that I will then get that $3,500 to use a stipend (i.e. living costs)? I mean, they won't max out at the tuition and then the remainder just disappears, right? I have read what I can of the scholarships, but the there is not a terrible amount of fine print with them. Anyone had an experience like this?

I applied too. I am a literature guy, I don't know that they give money to literature students, but I thought it worth the try anyways, ya never know. But yes, May 1 seems a lone time away....

Things have gotten quiet around these parts. I feel like some people are making decisions by now. I am real close to signing the dotted line for Hawaii, but I am waiting on final funding info from every school I was accepted to so as to make the responsible decision. What about you folks? Where ya heading this fall?

Looking to revitalize this section. Am strongly considering UH-Manoa this fall and would love to hear thoughts and opinions on living near campus. I am moving with my GF and a cat from outside the country and am really bugging out about finding a place to live. Anyone who is a current student/lived in Hawaii have any suggestions for looking for housing beyond craigslist? Thanks!

Did anyone here get accepted to Hawaii? Would love to talk with some other potential cohort members.

Just got my last response. 5 acceptances (MA) and 3 rejections (PhD). One thing I learned is it seems pretty darn impossible to get into a PhD program without an MA. Now to make that final decision........

Thanks for the condolence Masters, but it was for the UCLAs PhD program. It's all good though I got into my top 2 (MA) choices, so I wouldn't have gone anyways. Still would have been nice for the ego though. (^｡^) Hope it turns out well for you Masters!

Steelkokoro, おめでとうございます！ Best start enjoying the cheap and delicious sen-cha while its still readily available at your local...I don't know what the local supermarket in Kansai is, but nonetheless, congrats! Thanks for clearing that up for me.

I saw a couple acceptance posts for Asian Studies at Oregon / Japan Studies at Washington - Big Ups! I wonder if whomever posted those could say which department they are from? Are they from the (East) Asian Languages department or somewhere different?

Did you apply to religious studies programs or East Asian studies programs?

Did that person at UCLA contact you for an interview after you submitted your application? If so, that's good news for you, no?

MLA formatting doesn't use underlining anymore, they go with italics. That said, I don't think you can use italics on an online input either so, ya...

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