yuanzhu
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Hi, yuanzhu! I am also an applicant from China, so great to meet you here on this discussion board!
First of all, congrats to your two admissions! I did apply to HDS, but got denied...I heard one girl in Qinghua also got admitted into HDS MTS with presidential scholarship. Admire you both!
Second, I am struggling with choosing which school to go as well. UChicago Divinity School and Boston University are on my list. Just as you mentioned, "Big names" are somehow crucial back in China. But I really look forward to life in Boston City!
Which school do you prefer right now?
Yingoriental, I'm actually not Chinese. I've spent the past two years living in Yunnan (大理附近), but I'm actually American. The competition for Chinese applicants seems to be incredibly intense... hats-off to your accomplishments!
If name is a consideration, I'd wager to say that UChicago definitely outdoes BU. Chicago is also a very good city.
I'm currently leaning towards HDS given that the professors there have been INCREDIBLY supportive of me so far (no negative comment on UChicago, they've been solid as well), and I really like the collaborative atmosphere
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Although this is outside the original question harvard has a stronger brand image worldwide. If original poster maintains world wide travels being harvard alum opens more doors than UC
A recognizable name is not my top priority, but it is indeed something to be considered.
I've spent several years outside the US, and I'll certainly be returning to China for further research/study. Name-brands (such as H) are HUGE in China, even compared to the US.
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UChicago is overrated, IMO. While it has some worthwhile people, too many are blowhards.
Valuable info, but on what experience do you base this opinion?
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Will you be able to visit both of the schools? It sounds like a tough decision. I have the same impression about the different cultures there (HDS super liberal and UofC super intense). If you're in the NE you can visit both cheaply by taking busses and staying at hostels. If you can't visit, I guess the next best thing is to spend some time sitting quietly and listening to your heart to help you decide based on the info available to you.
George, I won't be able to visit. I live in a village in rural China, so all decisions must be made from here.
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Does anyone here have any insight into the difference of cultures at UChicago Divinity and Harvard Divinity?
It is my impression that H is a bit more warm and open (which is appealing to me given that I attended a cozy NE liberal arts school for undergrad), while I'm a little intimidated by Chicago's straight-up rigorous academic rep.
Does anyone have a more intimate experience with these two schools?
I'm leaning towards Harvard at the moment, but Chicago is very strong in my area of study (Tibetan Buddhism) and has offered me a bit more cash. I'd like to continue on to a PhD (although not necessarily at either of these schools), and it is my impression that both are solid for getting their students into good PhD programs. It seems like the biggest question is thus- which school culture will spark my intellectual fires to the fullest?
Any advice and/or experiences would be much appreciated.
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Thanks, molodoy. Anyone else?
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Is FLAS considered a prestigious fellowship? As in, is it the kind of thing that would look good when applying to PhD programs?
It seems like I'm one of a few 1st year masters students to be offered one at this specific institution, which is awesome, but will it help me much outside of the financial realm?
Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
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Is anyone familiar with how much negotiating HDS will do on funding?
I was informed in an e-mail that grants were non-negotiable, but you'd think they could help a bit when you have full funding+stipend from one of their peer institutions while they (harvard) have offered me considerably less. Very happy for all the opportunities I have at the moment, but any insight?
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Hey guys,
Not 100% sure yet, but I'll likely be doing a masters in theological studies at the divinity school.
Pumped to be in cambridge!
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I feel ya', Instanoodle. I'm weighing HDS and UChicago. I'm doing Islamic studies with an interest in Shi'ite esoterism and mysticism. Chicago is definitely WAY stronger in that department, but I'll probably end up at Harvard considering that it'll save me about $36,000.
That sounds like a good plan, Perytion. I'm also going between HDS and UChicago (for Tibetan Buddhist philosophy), but they both offered me the same aid package, so I'm leaning strongly towards Chi-town. It seems that Chicago is, very generally speaking, stronger in Asian religions. I also like the intellectual feel, which happens to suit me personally
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Averroes, I'd like to find out how master's students do when applying to PhDs. What percentage are accepted? Where do they go? etc.
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Who would I contact to find out about PhD placement? I'm trying to decide between two masters programs...
Would I contact a prof in the specific subfield (buddhist studies in my case)? Or would I contact someone in the admissions office?
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In to the MTS. Now it's down to Chicago vs Harvard.
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University of Chicago?
But why did you pick to go there? Is it good?
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No high hopes for me though... No academic theological studies background, and my biggest POI is going to be on sabbatical 1 of the 2 years I'd be there. Buddhist studies is a tough cookie to crack at HDS (or so it seems, at least). We'll see!
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So I may or may not have checked what date HDS, historically at least, has submitted decisions...
Typically the 11th, 12th, or 13th. I'd say if not Wed, Thurs would be likely. I don't recall them ever submitting decisions on the 15th. It's typically earlier than that
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Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. I've just gotta convince myself to chill out until Tuesday (at least)! Hahahaha.
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Hey, looks like I'll be at Chicago with y'all. I'm headed to the Divinity School for an ma, focus on buddhist philosophy.
Just waiting to see if one more school gives me more funding, or else I'm all Hyde Park!
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Everybody got this "Spring Happenings at HDS" e-mail, no?
Just teasin us...
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Thanks, kindkw. I actually left Kunming one week before the attack, and many of my friends were passing through the station at that time.
真可惜
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Thanks guys!
Kindkw, I live in rural Yunnan, not too far from Dali. You?
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Where are these Harvard RSEA decisions... I hope that they make an exception and inform me electronically, cuz most mail that's sent to my village never makes it
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Hey guys, new to the thread.
I, like many of you on here, am holding out for HDS to inform us on MTS acceptances. I'm really happy with UChicago, and they're a great fit given my interest in Tibetan Buddhism, but HDS seems like a special place as well. We'll see if I even have a shot!
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Depends on what you want to study, but Columbia should be in there.
School Comparison (UChicago and HDS)
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Decision made. HDS it is