[Ford Fellows Open]

Woohoo! I know the feeling. Good luck to all!

[Results]

When did you hear from Vanderbilt. My status on the application page still says submitted, and I haven't seen anyone post about being accepted yet.

 

I received my acceptance offer on Thursday. I know someone a couple years back that was picked from Vanderbilt's wait list, so there is hope. Good luck!!

[Fall 2014 Applicants]

Has anyone heard anything about the status of the FLAS program for the academic year 2014-2015? 

 

 

I haven't heard anything yet. Good luck to all!

[Foreign Language Requirement for Older Students]

I'm wondering how older students are handling the foreign language requirements in their PhD programs. I'm going into an English PhD program and have to show reading competence in two languages or high proficiency in one by the end of the second year. I took three semesters of French as an undergraduate and did well (As), but it's been over 15 years and I've had no practice with the language since then. I'm thinking that I'll have to start from scratch -- first year French-- and hoping that I'll progress rapidly since I do have some former knowledge of the language. I just can't really imagine going into a higher class having done nothing with the language in 15 years.

Have you consider a language placement exam? That way, you can gauge where your strengths and weaknesses are in French. Community organizations and schools may offer intensive language courses over the summer. You can base the results from the test and then take the appropriate courses. Hopefully, this option will fit with your schedule.

Good luck with your endeavors!

[Vandy Anthro]

Humanenvironment,

Thanks for your post. It has been 4 really long months! By now i just want to find out, regardless of the results...

Best wishes...

If you really want to know, you can email the DGS. His response may take a couple of days, but he is one hell of a guy.

I'm cheering for you, Urojas!

[Vandy Anthro]

Urojas and lurkers wondering about Vanderbilt, I have some news. The department has not yet reached its final decisions regarding incoming students. I was one of the unlucky ones, but that's ok. Vandy's rejection made me feel special even though I did not get in this year. I will complete my M.A. and try again later. Good luck to the rest of you! I will have my fingers crossed for all of you!

Good luck with your endeavors!

[Vandy Anthro]

Hi Humanenvironment,

Have not heard anything from them. Good thing you got accepted some where, congratulations! Things are just tough this year.

Thanks, Urojas. You say it. It has been one heck of a year.

[Vandy Anthro]

Come on Vandy! Let's get the ball rolling!!!!

¡Que pendejada! I find this whole process amusing. It's almost April, and I still haven't heard anything. Thank God I was accepted to another program. Have you heard anything, Urojas? I would love to hear something definitive.

[Vandy Anthro]

Hello to all and congratulations to those with acceptances!

It is March, and I am officially going nuts. I normally lurk on this board, but I am dying to know if anyone has heard from (or applied to) Vanderbilt. I haven't heard anything since January, so any information is much appreciated.

[First Rejection]

Adapting and the belief of determinism in these situations are what keep me sane. I received my first rejection today. I'm not ashamed to admit I cried for a good two hours. Then I burnt the rejection letter. I am extremely impressed with the quality of paper used for the letter. The flames on it were amazing. After a bottle of wine, things do not look as bad. Plan C is in gear, since Plan B is most likely not going to work out.

Good luck with the rest of your schools!