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... you're not a theatre person, are you? sorry, but absolutely not. Or maybe I find them the tiniest bit frightening in that there's so much potential in an empty theatre that the idea of filling up that space can be daunting. But honestly, for me, being in an empty theatre is like no other feeling in the world. It's both insanely calm and bizzarely exciting at the same time. Especially right after a production has ended, it's as if I can feel the energy of everyone that was in the room before. Old theatres are even better.

I had quarters in grad school and my MFA. the last time I had semesters was in high school and i can't possibly fathom why someone would prefer them. Obviously, I'm a little biased, but I loved the fast pace of quarters for all the reasons listed above. More variety of classes, they're over faster if you don't like them for whatever reason, etc. I also think that the quarter system really forces students (and profs I would guess) to produce material quickly, reliably and on a deadline. It took me a long time to learn that school and it's truly invaluable to have. As far as TA advice, I'd say if you are designing assignments, make them manageable time-wise. Both for students to complete and for you to grade. Grade as quickly as possible, because other posters are right, not getting any feedback til half-way through the quarter sucks. I also think correspondance between students and TAs or Profs before the quarter starts can be really helpful. Order books early, like someone else said. Don't waste the first and last classes on typical first day/last day stuff. If your class meets twice a week, you only have 20 sessions. Make em count!

immersion bath

I oscillate between INFJ and INTJ. Got INFJ this time. I was in the gifted programs and I had terrible grades actually. Throughout school I didn't see the point of homework -- it seemed like mindless busy work with no purpose, I already understood the concepts and had not yet grasped the concept that it was worth practicing them anyway -- and I had better things to do, so I simply didn't do my homework. But when the test came around, I always aced it. Thus I was in the gifted programs. Like someone said earlier gifted programs are so inconsistent with what they require and what they offer, there's no good reason to use that as data. And chiming in as a social introvert. Love theatre, love performing, love being out with my friends, but it has to be close friends and my favorite moment in that theatre is after everyone is gone and I get a second to stand in that empty theatre and reflect on the experience.

Don't know anything about Seattle, but I'd assume A2 would be cheaper by comparison just because it's a smaller city in a less affluent state. Michigan is beautiful for camping, hiking, any kind of outdoor activity and has great seasonal stuff. If you are finding yourself bored that close to Detroit, you're not trying hard enough. If you get sick of A2, there are tons of music and sports things to do in Detroit and it honestly isn't as bad as the rep it gets.If you're at all into sports or music, you should have tons of activities so long as you're willing to look for them.

blergh. stupid corporations taking advantage of students who barely have any money. makes me wanna Hulk out. I also love vibrator play! So good! I really want to go see Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in Waiting for Godot, but I have no money and no time to stand in line for rush tickets! I wish I'd gotten to see Zach Quinto in the Glass Menagerie before it ended, but I think it closed now. Also on my list are Pippin (I'm a circus person so, YESPLS) and I think Chris O'Dowd and Jame Franco are going to be UH-mazeballs in Of Mice and Men, so that's on my list if I ever get any freakin money. Also, do you all know about ScriptFrenzy? I always want to do it and there's never anyone to do it with me. We could al ldo it together. It's like NanoWriMo, but for scripts (screenplays, plays, etc) and it's in April. Buttz. just went to look it up and it seems like they ended it in 2012. Now they just lump it in with NaNoWriMo which is in November, which is a HORRIBLE time to be writing if you're doing grad apps. Oh well.

divine intervention

1. great student - professor ratio (sounds like something for undergrads, but there are only 3-4 students per year so I will be able to have a close relationship with any professor in the department) 2. world-renowned well-recognized ivy-league school 3. above-average program 4. inter-disciplinary program that will allow me to teach in multiple subject areas post-graduation 5. fully-funded 6. great higher-ed job placement 7. less than five subway stops away from my current apartment 8. historical school 9. tons of well-connected alumni 10. Did I mention I would get to put that world-renowned ivy-league name on my resume? 11. it's in NYC, where better to go to learn about theatre? now if I can get in...

45 days, or 45 business days? there's a big difference.

as Unfortunately, the cat consumed all glory of the moon and stars. It gave him severe anxiety, but also he received the power to fly. A joy. Suddenly...Bees! They flew around, jealous, plotting murder, arson, etc. They were searching for hundreds of floating wildebeest. These evil bees converged into a mega bee! Zooming fiercely throughout the glen until they could find unsuspecting marsupials, the bees settled on a caribou. Meanwhile, the cat soared through the aether, gathering bundles of tiny flowers for the wildebeests' protection. The flowers glowed bright[ly] as...

confirmation bias

do it anyway. you never know. and then it will make your position clear at the very least. It can't hurt you and it can only help.

I would always go for the slightly less powerful ally who is completely dedicated to helping you than the more powerful ally who treats you as something of an afterthought. Also, as someone who had a department chair on their thesis committee, it sucks. they don't have nearly as much time to dedicate to you and your needs because they're busy worrying about EVERYONE and EVERYTHING in the department.

Definitely potions mastery would be my goal. I'd also want to get NEWTs in Charms, Transfig, CoMC, Herbology (lets face it, Herb & CoMC would probably be required for Potions mastery) and DADA would just make sense as a skill to have. I'd also try to find someone to tutor me in Occlumency/Legillimency. Also, Hogwarts would be my top choice, but I'd apply to the Salem Witches Institute as a backup. Oh, And:

head space

that is utter bullshit as you still had to pay for an illegitimate test under illegitimate testing conditions.

very yes. much agree.

apple turnover

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while I was reading this thread I glanced at the gmail tab. (1)! I rush to click. "Writer's Store! Spend a bunch of money on getting good at writing!" I did that already you frakkers. It's called an MFA.

that's why I'm not taking it seriously. Like I said in the beginning, this is for fun and to play with numbers. I'm offering my personal data because that's the data I have and I like to analyze things.

Oh man. Scholarships.com has been sending me this email that says "Come check out Columbia!" I applied to Columbia. But this frakking ad is for a visitation to the undergrad program and is not even remotely affiliated with the school. I want to punch them and keep on punching until there's nothing left to punch.

I know exactly how you feel. I got an email from FAFSA today and it was even worse because it sort of had to do with Grad school, but IT'S NOT MY FREAKING DECISION LETTER. ::flies off into a murderous rampage::