Postbib Yeshuist

Since we're all in the religion field, it seems to me that it might be useful to try to start networking with one another. The Master's students could have contacts when they applying for PhD programs and the PhD students would have the benefit of sharing research, having contacts at events like AAR, etc. Blah blah blah. I think you all get the idea. So, what are some effective ways for us to all stay connected (or start establishing connections with one another). LinkedIn? Facebook? What are your ideas?

Better choice imho. Congratulations!

I think the mistake is in approaching the book as a "textbook" as opposed to one (or two) person's musings on philosophy. I could care less about his critiques on Kant. For me, there were numerous points where his thinking pushed boundaries I had forgotten were there. I also wonder if some of the "hate it/love it" has to do with those with a rift between those for whom philosophy is an academic pursuit and those who see it as a way of thinking about their own personal lives...

I'm on the way out the door, but I noticed the above mistakes (in red) after a quick reading of the second paragraph. Sounds good so far, though.

"that article"? PS the above link got cut off, so here it is as a clicky: http://www.theonion.com/articles/university-implicated-in-checksfordegrees-scheme,1193/

Wow. Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Good job on being more negative than the OP's username... To the OP, technically, you're not supposed to use your loan to pay down credit card. That being said, you could always take a loan out for your expenses then work a job to pay down your card. There's is no way to prove you used your loan for credit card debt and your paycheck for rent, or visa versa. (Please note I'm suggesting you'll need some kind of job. Loans just aren't enough to get you through unless you count every penny).

The easiest fix (in my opinion) would be to set it say something like: "Postbib Yeshuist has not set a status." That would solve the problem quite nicely PS I would point out that "his" was never "gender" neutral. Using one word to apply to both sexes does not mean it is neutral. It was simply used because men were seen as the pinnacle of the human race. It was applied to women, but this is not to say it was ever neutral.

Such restraint!

Can you provide a reason why you believe this. At the risk of sounding harsh, it's not always the letters of recommendation that keep a person from getting in. A bit more information would help us either commiserate or encourage better. PS This is the thread you're looking for if you want company:

I'm not sure that is considered legally binding as it's a resolution. The letter itself should have the contractual obligations. I believe his resolution is more to say "we all work together and will screw you if you try to play us."

Keep in mind that a degree from a Tier 3/4 institution has a high probably of translating into a "Tier 3/4" job, at least for your first and second positions. A PhD is all about pushing the boundaries of known scholarship. Though I certainly don't wish to disparage your institution, ask yourself what it means if the "big boys" won't even give you money for a Master's while your school is tripping over itself to get you into the PhD program. You might (and you might not) regret not pushing to the highest of highs. In the end, it's your decision and we all trust you to make the right choice for yourself. Just be sure you've really considered all the possibilities.

A similar situation happened with a friend of mine. The professor was a bit too "chummy," giving gifts, etc. She reported it to the sexual harassment task force (or whatever it was) and the professor's contract was allowed to expire and he was placed on sabbatical until such time. His shot at tenure was destroyed. At another school I attended, a professor and student actually engaged in "inappropriate relations," leading to his eventual firing and her dismissal from the program. His wife also divorced him as a result. Relationships between professors and students are "wrong" because of the power differential involved. It is not so much that a professor and student can't legitimately fall in love (the second example above resulted in their getting married and, as far as I know, remaining committed 10 years hence). The problem is that the questions of how power may have influenced emotions are impossible to answer. The bottom line is that a relationship between a prof and student who work together is decidedly unethical (though not necessarily immoral) and can result in dire consequences for one or both, depending on the circumstances (e.g. whether it was mutual or one-sided, etc).

This. Your summer should be spent getting ahead if at all possible. Ask for syllabi from past courses that sound interesting to you and then mine the bibliography.

The halls of academia are littered with stories of those who dropped out after a year or two, or those who never quite got past the ABD stage (I happen to know one of the latter personally). I have my own plan on how I intend to avoid this (one being a wife who will kick my tail if I slack off), but I'm interested in anything anyone else has heard on successfully navigating the 5-6 years between matriculation and graduating. I bought a book (How to get what you want, I think), but other suggestions are definitely welcome.

Best advice is to call the Financial Office at the school where yo applied. They should have all your information on file and will be able to give you deadlines, etc to the day. A word of caution: You can sometimes borrow more than you may need (depending on your financial package, etc). Debt builds up quickly, so even if you borrow the maximum amount, avoid spending it too quickly. There is nothing wrong with saving some of it for emergencies, but I pretty much lived off of mine in grad school (financing trips to the beach, etc). I got out with $30k in debt and, even after receiving $20k in forgiveness, it has been an annoying cut of my paycheck each month for 10 years. Had I borrowed what I needed ( more like $20 over 4 years), I would never have had to pay a penny. I don't necessarily regret borrowing so much because I got lucky with forgiveness. If I had not, however...

Significant other. also, I notice you quoted my first reply, but didn't type anything. Did your reply not post correctly?

I would just use your current transcripts. Here's why: 1. If you transferred the credits in, the institution will have incorporated them into your GPS somehow. 2. If you did not transfer them, they're not exactly relevant anymore. My only caution would be if they were, which means the schools where you're applying know you went to another institution. In that case, include the first transcript, address it in your statement of purpose, much like you've done here, but use your current GPA on the applications. If you really want to get a "true" GPA, here's the quickest way: GPA 1 * # of credits at institution 1 GPA 2 * # of credits at institution 2 Add and then divide by the total number of credits That's the simplest way I can think of. I get this: (2.76*17) + (3.75*126) >>>>>> 143 "Weighted" GPA = 3.63 Still solid.

I declined my offer to Iliff School of Theology on Friday.

World of Warcraft (seriously)

hahahahaha. Yes, that's true. In that case, leave it behind

If you want to look "professional," I guess the messenger bag would be best. On the other hand, you do whatever works est for classes, etc. Like Unlikely said, it only matters how you look at conferences.

In this case, I'd say go with the first school. You can make the connections yourself. Just be sure to do excellent work, network at conferences, etc and then just enjoy your school. Working with someone you might not agree with could sink you (imagine if he used those contacts against you (in the sense that he never spoke highly of you because he disagreed with your work)).

I have to agree with these last two comments. At Purdue, loans would be "fun money." At UW, they would be "I've borrowed as much as possible and I can still barely get by."

Honestly, only you can answer that question. is it doable? Absolutely. Anything can be done with the right determination. Do you have that determination? Again, only you can answer that question. That being said, I think the question of why you can't move closer is a good one, as is the transportation method. A train, for example, affords you reading time you wouldn't otherwise get in a car. Additionally, what are the possibilities of staying locally during the week and driving home for the weekends? etc, etc, etc.