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  1. windrainfireandbooks
    Hi there! I am thinking of applying too, so I'm also interested in what others might have to say.
  2. windrainfireandbooks
    It is wonderful to see all of the good news bursting from this board! So many congrats to all the people who have received admittance!
  3. windrainfireandbooks
    Oh no! Back in October, I submitted an application to a school that has ongoing acceptance. Hadn't heard a word from the program - not a word - so I got in touch with them this week. It turns out they lost my application without ever having looked at it. So frustrating! P.S. Congrats to all the new admits! And hugs and positive energy for those who haven't received admits yet - you are all so wonderful, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the next few days will bring you tons of fantastic news.
  4. windrainfireandbooks

    I have a really bad case of the flu and I just want to curl into a ball and cry. :(

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    2. Vene

      Vene

      Got that last semester. It had been years since I last had the flu. Knocked me down hard. You have my sympathy. Also, ibuprofen was the greatest thing ever.

    3. Threeboysmom

      Threeboysmom

      Sorry, this is one of my worst fears getting sick while the semester is ongoing. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

    4. windrainfireandbooks

      windrainfireandbooks

      Thank you! :) Benylin and Gravol have basically been my lifesavers.

  5. windrainfireandbooks
    Ack this is all such great, exciting news! Congrats and celebrations!
  6. windrainfireandbooks
    Oh dear, this is me too. I told them when they were hiring me that it was my dream to one day pursue a PhD, but I didn't tell them that "one day" most likely meant September. I am interested in what others have to say about this situation.
  7. windrainfireandbooks
    Unfortunately, most of my close family has been incredibly unsupportive about my decision to pursue academics - I have been the recipient of some very nasty comments regarding the subject. These close fam members also didn't say a word of congrats to me when I completed my MA. Needless to say, I have stopped discussing the process with them. Thank goodness my significant other is a rock of support!
  8. windrainfireandbooks
    Thank you! Yes, along with the fact that Kent was a basically perfect fit, one of the big draws of the school for me was how lovely Canterbury is.
  9. windrainfireandbooks
    Thank you! I'm sure that if I end up going there (it is my first choice but of course waiting to hear back from a few more to compare funding offers), I will indeed have many a tale to tell - perhaps my tales will be even more exciting than Chaucer's.
  10. windrainfireandbooks
    Congratulations to the person who received acceptance to Urbana! I have just been accepted to my top choice, University of Kent in Canterbury, UK. So incredibly excited! Best of luck everyone! Soon the board will have lots of good news!
  11. windrainfireandbooks
    I have just been accepted to my top choice, University of Kent in Canterbury, UK. So incredibly excited! Best of luck and many congratulations in advance! I am sure this space will be bursting with lots of wonderful news soon!
  12. windrainfireandbooks

    Ecstatic! Just received an offer from my top choice! :D!

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    2. windrainfireandbooks

      windrainfireandbooks

      Thanks so much for the kind words and support! Best of luck to everyone in the application/waiting game process right now! Sending positive energy!

    3. Threeboysmom

      Threeboysmom

      Awesome, congratulations!! Now the hard work begins.

    4. NavyMom

      NavyMom

      Congratulations!! Welcome to the Graduate World, again!!

  13. windrainfireandbooks

    To add on my last status about totally unsupportive, insulting family member - just got told by them that I won't get into any PhD program because I'm not smart enough. Ugh. Wish I didn't let it bother me so much.

    1. starofdawn

      starofdawn

      I had family members (and a high school boyfriend) who told me that I wasn't smart enough to take AP classes back in high school. I believed them and had low self-esteem issues that barred me from recognizing my full potential and being aggressive in academic pursuits. It took years for me to realize that it was *them* who didn't feel smart enough to take AP classes, and they wanted me to feel the same way too. Misery loves company.

    2. FinallyAccepted

      FinallyAccepted

      Well, here's hoping that the next time they open their mouths to criticize, that you have an acceptance letter you can stick right in there. (I have family that are not accepting of who I am and lots of practice in making sure that I don't care).

  14. windrainfireandbooks

    Anyone else out there with close family members who do not emotionally support - in fact, even adamantly sneer at - your decision to pursue academics? If so, how do you cope? I used to be able to brush off the insults and negative comments, but having to be in close proximity with said family members for the holidays has really brought me down. I'm feeling pretty crappy right now.

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    2. bsharpe269

      bsharpe269

      I have gotten some snobby comments from family hinting that I am avoiding working. I have also had a number of family members express disagreement with the number of schools I am applying to (10). They said that I am "wasting my time and money and should choose 3-4 schools. I am applying to an average number of schools for my field...

    3. Catria

      Catria

      My parents had to actually see that I could do the work in the lab (in the context of theoretical particle cosmology) before changing their minds...

    4. Karoku_valentine

      Karoku_valentine

      I already have a masters (Intl Econ) and I am planning to get a master/PhD on Statistics. After poor GRE results, I was unable to secure admission on PhD (for Econ), so I came back to my country for a year (and did pretty well in the GRE after studying). My plan was to get a job for a year and then leave for the PhD. Since I got a good job my parents and one of my recommenders were a little wary of my plans, they said that I should stay in my current job. While I do agree that I should give m...

  15. windrainfireandbooks

    As of today, I officially have an MA.

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    2. AKCarlton

      AKCarlton

      congrats!!

    3. windrainfireandbooks

      windrainfireandbooks

      Aww shucks :3 Thanks everyone!

    4. Dr. Old Bill

      Dr. Old Bill

      Way to go!!

  16. windrainfireandbooks
    Hi crimsoc! Haven't heard from mine yet, and was just wondering the same thing.
  17. windrainfireandbooks

    Well just lost my teaching job for next term due to low enrollment. Now don't know what to do until September. I just can't bear the thought of a 9-5 office type job or retail or anything like that. *Sigh*

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    2. FinallyAccepted

      FinallyAccepted

      That stinks. :(

    3. windrainfireandbooks

      windrainfireandbooks

      Yes, that was one of the first steps I took after finding out, Academicat. But you have to be a student to work there, and I am finished my MA next week.

    4. Academicat

      Academicat

      Boo. Well, best of luck.

  18. windrainfireandbooks

    Just submitted my application to the unexpected-wasn't-planning-on-applying-there-school-turned-dream school! Now for nervous anticipation!

    1. wuglife427

      wuglife427

      I'm sure your enthusiasm and degree of fit comes through in your application :) Good luck!

    2. windrainfireandbooks

      windrainfireandbooks

      Thank you! :)

  19. windrainfireandbooks

    After submitting all of my applications, I unexpectedly came across a program that sounds totally in-line with my research and two POIs who seem perfect for my academic goals. After lengthy and positive correspondences with them, I am applying for one more program and hoping beyond all hope to get in!

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    2. AKCarlton

      AKCarlton

      awesome!

    3. 1Q84

      1Q84

      that's awesome! kind of inspiring me to maybe apply to UC davis now

    4. windrainfireandbooks

      windrainfireandbooks

      Glad to inspire you. :)

  20. windrainfireandbooks
    Same here. I am in the final semester of my MA program right now and, to allow more time to concentrate on final paper writing, I got my PhD apps out of the way early. Only problem is, I can't concentrate on paper writing anyway because I am impatient when it comes to the waiting game.
  21. windrainfireandbooks

    I will have to wait until March or April to hear back from most programs, and already the waiting game is so painful I feel like I am going to explode!

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    2. windrainfireandbooks

      windrainfireandbooks

      Something to look forward to then. :/

    3. iphi

      iphi

      well... it depends. If you are in a discipline which grants interviews it gets better then gets worse!

    4. Vene

      Vene

      Interviews add stress, but at least you get some feedback. It was so nice getting an interview invitation in December, really helped to keep my morale high. Then I got a decision from the university about a week after actually going to the interview in January. Having that single yes was enough for me to not really worry about what other universities said.

  22. windrainfireandbooks
    I have applied to the English PhD program for September 2015. Still waiting on one reference letter before they look at my application, but fingers crossed. Edinburgh is a lovely place!
  23. windrainfireandbooks

    Worst time TAing today. Jetlagged from travelling for a conference, and kept tripping over my words and saying unclear, confusing things. Has anyone else ever had an off TAing day? :( Poor students in my tutorials!

    1. autumn

      autumn

      Yes! Those days are awful. I almost want to email the students and apologize lol

    2. windrainfireandbooks

      windrainfireandbooks

      Same here. :(

    3. spectastic

      spectastic

      oh... one time, I was totally unprepared for teaching the material, and on top of that, I had a phone interview half way through.. I don't know why they hired me, but I work there now hehe.. and now I want to leave

  24. windrainfireandbooks
    Thanks for sharing this insight, Krystal! Yes, I have heard from a few people about the rapid speed and will admit I am kind of exhilarated by that prospect myself. If any further questions come up, I will be sure to ask. Tomorrow I will be meeting with someone from back home who has taught for the past two years at British universities, so I am super excited to hear his insight as well. Best of luck with the PhD application process, and thanks again.
  25. windrainfireandbooks

    How many drafts did your research proposal go through before it was application ready? I need to remind myself that it's okay my 2nd draft is far from polished and that it's normal to re-write, re-write, re-write.

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    2. Nrrrdgrrrl

      Nrrrdgrrrl

      honestly, it's impossible to keep count of drafts, with the endless small edits, re-writes, and additions you'll make until the bitter end. I think most of my grant proposals were at least 5-6 full drafts; my diss proposal is currently on the 4th. It never ends!

    3. Dedi

      Dedi

      Honestly, I'm writing a proposal for a small grant and I'm doing my fourth draft. Always room for improvement!

    4. windrainfireandbooks

      windrainfireandbooks

      Thanks everyone! This was exactly what I needed to hear to remind myself not to give up and that it is a-okay to keep typing and backspacing away. :)

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