LadyCatherinedeBourgh

Hi All- Quick question for those UT Austinites on gradcafe: what's the relationship like between the English and American Studies departments? Are there opportunities for crossover or are they pretty separate?

I'll be at PAMLA this year too! First professional conference presentation, so I'm a bit nervous. Should be fun though!

I definitely will! Thanks:)

Long time lurker, first time commenter. I'm in my second round of applications after a near wash out for fall 2013 (wait listed at UT Austin, my top choice). I know that fit was a big problem last time, as I applied more based on rankings/sticker value than anything else. I'm hoping the vast knowledge of grad cafe-ers can help give me ideas of programs I haven't heard about or considered. Beyond professor suggestions, how do you go about program research? My interests are contemporary/20th century American lit, interdisciplinary-especially with anthropology and sociology, peace and justice/global/trauma/religious studies. Any ideas would we crazy helpful, as I'm confident about my writing sample and SOP, but feel overwhelmed with program selection. Would love any thoughts/advice!