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Great points, Maleficent and SocGirl! I know I was browsing the decision threads from previous years to gain some insight into the decision-making process, specifically for sociology graduate programs!!!
I can't wait to post my final decision here! I should know sometime next week!
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Thanks for the support, gingin6789! I've really looked up to a professor at my undergraduate university who has several PhD's and Masters. He's our resident degree hoarder, so to speak. When I told him that likely I'll be trying to follow in his footsteps, he told me he was sorry he inspired me so much. lol
As an update, I received a notice that a second abstract has been accepted to a conference! The New Jersey College English Association Conference has accepted my abstract on cross-dressing in Japanese popular culture! Woot woot!
Maybe I will be able to distract myself from waiting on grad school responses by writing/editing papers!
Hahaha that's pretty humble and funny of him to say =)
That's so excellent!!! Your paper sounds so interesting!!! Your presentation should go so well!
Yes, I know my conferences and preparation for conferences really helped in the waiting game!!
When is the New Jersey College English Association Conference?
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- Only suckaz die old.
I have no idea what this means, but it's pretty hilarious.
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My first beer. I was at a party shortly after turning 21, so my friends were naturally telling everyone I turned 21 just a couple weeks before. I was told of the "glory of Pabst" from my friend's fiance and his friend. They told me a story about how they once got caught up in a fierce bidding war for a Pabst folding chair. They didn't win the chair. They then, of course, passed me one and strongly encouraged me to partake in the "glorious nectar."
It wasn't very good.
[Later that night, a group of party-goers, including an off-duty trooper, were trying to convince me to do "just one shot" of Jager or however it's spelled. The truth is, I don't like drinking too much, especially things that don't taste good (I can usually have one mixed drink and I'm content and don't want any more)! The Pabst was unpleasant enough! So, they kept heckling me, and I broke down, dissolving into tears in front of them. Everyone, including Mr. trooper, immediately changed their tune and were all very apologetic about trying to force me to drink. Pretty embarrassing, but they stopped pestering me!]
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ISFJ here. I've been in gifted programs my entire life, and scored in the 99th percentile on all the aptitude tests we took in elementary and high school. I'm definitely and introvert, and definitely someone who feels emotions very strongly.
People are surprised that I'm an introvert, however, since I'm good at public speaking, I don't mind teaching or presenting to large groups of people, and will happily take charge of a group. I'm just not one for lots of socializing. I'd rather stay at home and read a good book than go out to a party, and I'm very shy if put in a social situation with people I don't know. However, if it's a professional situation with people I don't know, I'm very comfortable.
I'll be one of the falsifiers of the "if introverted, then in gifted program" hypothesis. I never qualified for gifted programs in elementary and middle school (A/B student. I never had straight A's until college!) and I dropped out of high school, so I definitely never qualified for any gifted program there.
As for your second point, you can definitely be social and good at public speaking/teaching and still be introverted. Introversion involves an individual drawing energy from themselves instead of others (for example, a social, outgoing person who feels great wearing what they're wearing because they, themselves, like it).
Conversely, those who are extroverted and draw their energy from others can still be shy (for example, a quiet person who feels great wearing what they're wearing because of any compliments they receive from others on their outfit. Homely examples, but you get the point).
I know the Youth and Government program in my early high school days made me more social and apt to speak in front of others (mandatory impromptu speeches every week), and working in a retail environment for six years has conditioned me to easily interact with folks I've never met (well, most of them ... ). However, I do end up drawing energy from myself more than I draw energy from others (that does not mean that I do not draw any energy from others).
So, I'm not surprised you're introverted at all, cause it sounds like we're similar in that respect
- pears, leSpyFox and fancyfeast
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I've been really wanting a tablet and I need a new laptop before I start my PhD program. I'd love to have both be Apple brands but I can't really afford that at this point. I've been looking at hybrids. HP has the X2, which I really like so far and is relatively affordable for a tablet/laptop. They have one with an i5 and an i7 processor so I'll probably go for the beefed up processing power if I go with that. I've been saving for a while now so I'll have to see what my financial situation is closer to September.
HP has some of those hybrids! The price is decent, and I was considering one, but there's not a whole lot of hard drive space if I remember correctly (someone please correct me if I'm wrong). I also think the screens are smaller (which is totally understandable since it's, you know, supposed to be tablet-sized). I wasn't sure what I thought about HP before, but I really like mine right now =)
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I'm gonna bump this again since there's a recruitment conference Sunday-Tuesday going on! There is great info on lodging and Newark life nestled in this thread!
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Cultsoc, I don't think the downvotes are because we can't "hack the truth." I think it's because your post came across as attacking another user who was trying to offer some sincere advice to graduate school applicants. After that, you did offer some advice, but then closed your post with more attacks toward the same user. You also referred to some grad school programs as "mickey mouse programs." I have no idea what that means because I had no idea that was a term, but I'm assuming it's pretty insulting.
Another user than posted their response, and you were rude to her, saying she had somehow hopped on a bandwagon in a thread of ... just a few users. Hardly a bandwagon.
This is why you received downvotes and why your posts are not well-received, and why your advice is not being properly processed. Advice gets lost when it's wedged within insults.
You could have private messaged Darth to let him know what you thought, then offered JUST your advice in this thread, or you could have phrased your sentiment in a less insulting way (e.g. "Darth, I don't think negotiation works in most cases; you have to be careful when doing so ... " etc.) You're absolutely right in that negotiation doesn't work in all cases. That advice was lost in your tirade against the first user, your backhanded comment toward another user, and the rest of our "bandwagon."
So ... can we keep this thread about decisions and decision-making advice instead of insulting folks?
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Yes, the round table atmosphere was so warm and cultivating for conversation on everyone's research topics! I really enjoyed it! Presenting to smaller groups has been such a wonderful experience for me so far =)
I agree with you on the philosophy undergrad experience! My education and life ended up so much richer as a result of the philosophy program! Woo! That is definitely an ambitious goal, and I wish you the best of luck on that!
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*stares at giant bag of cheese curls sitting next to me*
I'm not ... *takes a handful of cheese curls out of the bag* ... stress eating ...
I have no idea what you're talking about ...
You say: "But gingin, you've already heard from your all of your schools ..."
*munching noises continue* I've got a recruitment visit coming up and decisions to make.
Therefore, cheese curls.
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I shift between INFJ and ENFJ. This time, I got INFJ.
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As a Pennsylvanian, I always get confused when I hear people say "Penn" by itself when referring to either Penn State or the University of Pennsylvania. After someone says "Penn," I have to ask "State? Or UPenn?" Or I ask "'We are!' or 'U?'"
I also had several friends who attended Bucknell University for undergrad, so whenever folks on here say "BU," I have to remember that they likely don't mean Bucknell.
Luckily, the most confusing acronym for the universities I applied to is UMD (University of Maryland). I refer the other two universities as simply "Lehigh" or "UDel," which folks can usually figure out.
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I have an HP Pavilion 15.4" touch-screen laptop. I got a laptop with such a big screen because I really like having the number keypad to the right of the keyboard.
I do love it a lot, but I am still getting used to Windows 8. I also invested in a 19" TV that I use as a second monitor. It helps SO MUCH with doing research, and the TV was less expensive than a new computer monitor.
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Hot and sour soup, pork dumplings with a sauce made of vinegar and soy sauce, beef stroganoff, lots of soups, pastas (mushroom ravioli!!!!!), and noodles. Maybe teriyaki noodles. Mmm. I need to go make lunch now.
I will be so lucky if I end up living with my boyfriend's family while I go to grad school near their residence. My boyfriend's dad is an EXCELLENT cook! I will help him cook, clean dishes, and learn his masterful chef ways ...
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I've been accepted two places out of three, so that makes the decision a little bit easier for me. I haven't received anything in the way of a funding offer from University of Delaware, but I'll see what they have to offer at the recruitment conference this Sunday - Tuesday.
Lehigh's program is a terminal MA, and funding takes the form of a Teaching Assistantship with tuition waiver and a set stipend for all funded students. Delaware's program is an MA on the way to a PhD with funding that I'm not sure about yet.
What I also have to consider for my decision is, not only AOI fit, but MA vs. PhD fit. Originally, I was looking purely for terminal MAs because that's what fits my life situation at the moment. However, I still want to see what Delaware has to offer because they have a great program that does have an MA!
DarthVegan, thank you for the advice! I'm going to keep this in mind when I go to Delaware this weekend.
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OH YAY, MALEFICENT!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!! Let's have a party here in the thread with cookies, cupcakes, and coffee!!
UC Davis is so fortunate to have you as one of their students!!!!This time next week, I will likely be making my decision ... I still can't believe it ...
Can't wait to see how this thread updates and develops! <3
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SUPER helpful and informative post, FlowerPower! Thanks!!!
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Could you specify your program? I know deadlines usually vary from program to program.
(I haven't applied to this school, but someone who has applied to your program there might see your post and be able to help out!)
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Just a quick question, what time of the day do emails generally come out? Is there a trend? I ask because, as an international student, my timezone is pretty out of whack and it might drive me a bit less crazy if I can narrow it down and relax for part of the day...
My notifications came at 7:02 AM, 1:37 PM, and 5:47 PM Eastern Standard Time! Only one of those notifications were during "normal" US business hours, so it's really tough to tell, sadly =(
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Hi everyone, I was reluctant to post this b/c I'm very hesitant to post stuff online, but I can claim the Columbia admit. If I could guess based upon the call and that there have been no other admits on the board there will be more admissions coming, but obviously I don't know for sure. Sorry I don't want to share any more of my stats than I've already shared. Good luck!
Here is the quote from the Columbia admit to answer question #2!
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engphiledu, your posts are full of gold!!!! XD
ALSO, how about those STUPID ADS you get in the mail with the GINORMOUS envelope that looks like it could be an ACCEPTANCE PACKAGE. SERIOUSLY?! I did research on the contraceptive clause of the Affordable Care Act and looked into Catholic views on the matter through signing up for a free magazine, and now Catholic charities send me huge envelopes of ads asking me for my invisible, non-existent money! So deceptive ;______________;
And then I hate myself for feeling mad at a charity. The children!!!