emhafe
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Hello! It's been a few months since I posted. I'm currently working on creating a departmental history blog and the professors have a lot of ideas floating around. Does anyone have a blog they particularly enjoy or find insightful? Does your department have one? I'm trying to streamline their ideas and I wanted to see what was already out there.
Thanks!
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I'm going to second that. I'm basically in the same position as you are (first semester MA, GA position, part time job). I figure I'll see how this semester goes while I'm still getting used to the swing of things and, if I feel like I'm twiddling my thumbs or have time to volunteer, I'll pick it up in the second semester since now, more so than ever, my job is to be a student.
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I'd like to add this for anyone interested in Public history: http://ncph.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/The-Public-History-Navigator-2015-Web.pdf. I just happened to be checking the website and noticed they added this PDF for information on choosing a Public History graduate program. It was created this year following the national conference and is very nice.
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Perhaps this debate has come up here before, but I'm intrigued what people have to say. It seems that the title "historian" can cause friction in some cases of its usage. For example, an alum of my undergrad (who has been out of school for at least ten years), offered to come speak about her career as a historian. The department was torn on allowing her to speak--she had no formal education in history, having studied English, but did go down a career path that involves turning oral histories into books.
Is there a point at which a person can (safely) consider themselves a historian? Or have we all just become too wrapped up in titles? Personally, I tend to think that a person holding a PhD in history is a historian or a person trained in the field of public history. It seems almost insulting to people who went through years of training for someone who doesn't have much to call themselves a historian.
Just curious what people think!
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One school to hear from. Top choice. Waiting is killing me, but I know it's also better. It takes all my self control not to check my online status every hour.
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Watching all the PhDs figure everything out is torture for the MAs (like myself) still waiting. It's exciting to see everyone finally getting to figure out where they'll be studying and living and (hopefully) enjoying life!
But for real, the one program I want to hear from the most....is now the last program I'll hear from. I think the waiting might just be the end of me.
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Thank you! I think it's exciting for people to seeing tangible results of hard work paying off. I hope you hear soon!
I saw a couple from UMass. I also saw one rejection from UNCG. All the PhDs in the 2015 thread seem to be wrapping up the waiting portion while the MAs are still in the midst of it all.
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Some programs go through rounds of applicants, rejecting people at each step. I know one of the programs I am waiting to hear from does that, so I would rather be waiting for a while longer than getting an email with a rejection. All depends on the school and program.
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More power to you if you do. I'm content waiting but I do want to start making decisions, especially since I've actually gotten funding offers (whaaat? Everything seems crazy). Life is weird. Grad school applications are paying off. Landed an awesome internship for the summer. I've been walking in a daze the pass few days, hahaha.
I wonder how many people will attend. I bet the papers will be interesting!
Edit: I just noticed that PhD notifications went out this week for UMass. I'm going to guess next week or the week after. They probably want to give them time to respond.
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Enjoy your visit! I hope the weather is nice there. I know some parts of the south are getting hit with snow.
I understand completely, I'm like that with UNCG. I just want to start making serious choices.
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I don't think I wi be going. It's just too far to travel and I've already visited.
Also, I am absolutely dying to hear from my last two schools. I'm not expecting an acceptance to UMass but I want to know.
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Congrats on the NCSU acceptance! I see you're applying to UNCG too. Although you've already decided on NCSU, you'll have to post if you hear anything from UNCG--I'm dying to know (I really, really love their program)! Have you heard from the other two schools or was NCSU you're top choice?
I don't plan on attending the conference, simply because it's too far and at an awkward time for me. I went to visit and attended a personal statement workshop in the fall.
Also, glad you posted!
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Hxd, I come from a small private college. I have worked hard to get various types of experiences. Graduating a year early.
Chiqui, I noticed in the acceptance forum that you mentioned PH one time. What made you do the phd route? I know in a year I will be trying to choose getting into the PH workforce or going for a Phd.
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Ok, I'll have to keep that in mind. So many things to think about! That was one thing I liked about American--their classes are all in the evening so it's possible for students to work full time and get their Masters in 2 years. (It's also super pricey, but so great.)
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AAAAH. I know I haven't posted too much (I applied for MA in public history or history/museum studies) and I just got into American University! I wasn't sure what my chances were so it was definitely a nice surprise to see that email!
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Ya, I only would have done the online route if (by some twist of fate) I had landed a job in the field. I fully expect to be in graduate school.
With NCSU, do you think the department would help to find us a local public history job? The assistantship interview I have with WVU involves working in an archival collection (which I would much prefer over being a TA).
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Nope, I totally understand! I look at job postings frequently too. I would love to get a Masters but I have also decided to apply for a few jobs just in case (there are a couple online MA in Museum Studies degrees from well known schools). I guess I just want to be prepared from every angle, if possible. However, I'm assuming I'll be in grad school in the fall.
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No, I haven't heard anything from UMass. I understand where you're coming from. I really can't wait to hear from UNCG but I (hopefully) won't hear from them for a while.
Did you ever consider trying to go straight into the workforce? Just curious
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Hearing about all the errors being made with letters, I feel like I'm going to be twitchy anytime I hear something. GWU would be a phenomenal place to be!
That's what I received to. I'm hesitant to do anything until I hear from a couple other schools. Ahh, the waiting game. Never been any good at that.
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Haha, I posted that and received confirmation of my thoughts from NCSU. No worries.
Also, KB, I just saw your post about GWU in the 2015 acceptances and WOW! How exciting is that!!!
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I don't think I'm holding my breath anymore to hear from NCSU on funding.
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I haven't heard of any other schools sending out acceptances. I'm up for an interview at WVU for complete funding + stipend. We'll see what happens.
I'm hoping next week is the week when things becoming exciting.
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Just received an acceptance from WVU!
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It also really depends on the institution. When I spoke with a professor at American, she really discouraged getting a PhD specifically to work in the field unless your hope is to eventually teach or be at a research based museum (like the Smithsonian).
Personally, I've always wanted to get a PhD but have no definite point in life where I want it (as in, immediately after MA or somewhere down the road). Even then, I think a lot of public historians either get one in history or American Studies.
(Also, KB, sorry about the GWU rejection.)
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Are you close enough to a university or college that you could get a library membership? Policies are different from school to school but if you could get one, you'd be able to use their databases but may be restricted to using them in the library. Sometimes large local libraries are able to help you out in the inter library loan route. And, of course, if you're near the Library of Congress you can go there to access databases. I'd just find the largest libraries near you and see what they have to offer.
I have never listened to a university podcast but will have to look it up now! I also checked out the Exeter blog and it's really neat! They have an online free class starting mid-September if anyone is interested.