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    Fully-Funded MA/PhD programs(English Literature) for International students

    in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition

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    I'm in a Comp Lit programme, so it might be slightly different, but the three schools that actually considered admitting me were all public, two of them were offering full funding whereas one only offered for the first three years, which might have had something to do with my international status. I think half the people in my cohort are internationals all with full funding (assistantships not fellowships). I think it's not so much whether the school is private or public (though the private schools obviously hare more capable of covering your tuition) but how much the department/school seeks to have an international profile, in which case it's probably more likely to fund you even with the higher cost.

    APRIL 15TH PARTY THREAD (2015 edition)

    in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition

    Posted · Edited by Katla

    After these past two months juggling waitlists, I unfortunately was not admitted to any program that I could afford attending. I'm going to take a year off and pursue other passions and apply again next year. Congratulations to all of you with dazzling acceptances! It was great interacting with you and sharing in our crazy application times. To those of you staying on for next year as well, see you on this board in a couple of months!

    Sorry to hear that Dog! It must have been hard when you were so close! Here's hoping for a great year for you and positive vibes for the next season!

    Oxford, UK

    in City Guide

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    Questions for Oxford students on housing:

    1) uni housing says we can't apply until we receive our college admissions...does this mean we'd have to wait until may/june?

    2) how likely/unlikely is it to get college or uni housing if you are a graduate student (overseas, if that makes a difference)?

    3) what the heck do i do if i don't get my college or uni housing? When would you even find out about that? I have never rented an apartment before (lived in residence for my undergrad) and am scared about being left homeless or too far off campus

    4) what is a reasonable budget for housing costs? I'm a single student but i'd prefer not to have too many roommates. I don't mind sharing baths or kitchens with several people, but i'd like to have a quiet, private bedroom

    I didn't use uni accommodation so I'm not entirely sure how things work within the acomodation office but still...

    1. I think in most cases you are able to express an interest in accommodation before being allocated a college, at least uni wide accommodation. Obviously you can't start applying for college accommodation before you have a college.

    2. There's definitely a very good chance. Obviously no one is guaranteed anything but generally international students are given a preference. I briefly considered uni accommodation and though they didn't have a wide choice left it was still possible to get something as late as August.

    3. You check places like spareroom.co.uk and the database accessible through the acomodation office. There are lots of rooms in shared houses or living as a tenant or lodger somewhere.

    4. As far as I know you are very unlikely to need to share a room with anybody. You may need to compromise on the size of your room if you're strapped for cash but you'll definitely be able to get something to yourself. Housing is pretty expensive in Oxford, especially if you want to live very central. I had a small room (single bed and small desk) in a shared house in St clements and it was around 400 quid everything included. I think most college halls are likely to be more expensive, though how much more is hard to say.

    comparative literature acceptance thread!

    in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition

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    I turned down the offer at Alberta! Although I knew it was the right decision, it hurt my heart so much! It took me like an hour to hit "send"! Has anyone else felt that way?Last season I applied, I would have dreamed to have to have an offer down, but in reality, it's not so easy!

     

    I totally get that. I actually cried when I sent my email to Madison, it felt so wrong.

     

    But I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time in Amherst! :D

    What University And Program Will You Be Attending for Fall 2015 (English/Complit/Rhet/Interdisc)?

    in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition

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    I'm v excited to say that I will be attending Rutgers for my PhD in the fall. 

     

     

    Pleased to say I will be at the University of South Carolina in the fall!

     

     

    I've been admitted to UNC-Chapel Hill!!!!

     

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    I accepted the offer and I couldn't be happier if ice cream and waffles and cappuccinos started falling from the sky. I'd been hoping *hard* since February.

    I'll be in North Carolina this fall. Go Tar Heels!

     

     

    Congrats congrats congrats on all the good news today!!! :D :D :D

    London, England

    in City Guide

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    On 4/13/2015 at 4:48 PM, im4nrt said:

    Old thread, but hoping for advice nonetheless! I'm moving to London for the next academic year and I've never been there before!!

     

    Anyone have perspectives on student housing at the Courtauld? Or where to try and live if you don't get into student housing?? 

     

    Also if anyone has a comprehensive map of London neighborhoods, I would love to see it. Google has not really helped me understand the neighborhoods all that well. 

     

    As in the Courtauld Institute of Art? I'm not sure how much (if any) student housing they have on their own but I think they're a member of the University of London so you can use their accommodation office -they have listings for private houses and also a number of student halls. There's also quite a few private student halls all over London, and Somerset House is so central you can live pretty much anywhere in zone 1, 2 or 3 (though the SE, E and N/NE/perhaps even NW might be your best options) -of course you can live further out too, but getting anywhere in London is already a hike and also you want to reap the benefits of studying crack in the middle of it all.

     

    I think google map is what most people use -before smartphones and everything the hardcopy London A-Z was unbeatable (and maybe it kind of still is -and you can get a pocket sized version).

     

    I've lived in and around London for quite afew years, so if you have any more questions feel free to pm me and I'll see if I can answer them. Also, you are kind of moving to the best city ever and will be studying at the best location too (nothing beats Waterloo Bridge for views or getting that sense of belonging :P)

    What University And Program Will You Be Attending for Fall 2015 (English/Complit/Rhet/Interdisc)?

    in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition

    Posted

    Awesome, Katla.

     

    Not sure if you're a used bookstore lover like I am, but Elliott Bay Book Company is a great used/new bookstore in downtown Seattle (close to the Space Needle, too). Plus you have the famous Powell's Books down in Portland, as well as my personal favorite used bookstore, Henderson's, two hours north in Bellingham. I've never found a bookstore remotely close to the quality of those three places on the east coast (save for Strand Books in NYC, but that goes without saying).

     

    Who doesn't love used bookstores, thanks for these suggestions. :wub: :wub: :wub:  Can't wait to check them out!

    What University And Program Will You Be Attending for Fall 2015 (English/Complit/Rhet/Interdisc)?

    in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition

    Posted

    I'm on my phone, so multi-quotes is sadly not an option but thanks all!!!! :D and WT, I've lived most of my life in notoriously rainy /windy places, I wouldn't have it any other way :P and I'll definitely make sure to explore the cities both north and south of there ;)

    Windrainfireandbooks, thanks for the offer, I'll definitely take you up on that! :)

    comparative literature acceptance thread!

    in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition

    Posted · Edited by Katla

    Hi friends!!! I'm looking for some input from you very wise fellow future grads...

    I received an acceptance early on to University of Alberta's Comp Lit program—and I was (until yesterday) planning to accept. I loved the department's strong Slavic focus (especially in Ukrainian), and although the funding issue wasn't great (guaranteed funding only for 2 years and I'd have to pay tuition), I was willing to take the leap because it was such a good departmental fit.

    Yesterday morning, to my great surprise, I received an acceptance at U Mass Amherst. I was ready for them to reject me because it's almost mid-April! But they are giving me a much better offer: full funding for 5 years (tuition included), medical, I get to teach comp lit, and it's an amazing school with a great reputation, not to mention it would save me the headache of moving to another country.

    The reluctance I have is that I know my work and focus will change, as Amherst does not have as strong of a Slavic component. I'm not opposed to this, but I'm sad to lose the Slavic community that Alberta has.

    I'm leaning strongly towards Amherst because, let's face it, stability and financial support is important in this field. I want to be somewhere where my funding is guaranteed, and where I am given a livable wage. And I know it's a great program, and my MA mentor's have also mentioned a PhD from the U.S. is more secure. But I'm still interested in hearing what some of you have to say! Any feedback is welcome :)

    I second what everybody else is saying. I can totally understand that you're worried about losing the Slaving aspect of your work, but when the difference in money is so great I think it's a sacrifice worth making. Also, there may be unexpected ways to still incorporate it into your research even if it won't take up as great a part as you'd hoped.

    Also, I assume that you knew that Amherst wasn't as big in Slavic when you applied and you still wanted to go there, while money may be the deciding factor now it's not like you're going a place completely at random. You provably still have loads you'd want to do there!

    Also, huge congratulations!!!

    Turned Down Offers Thread

    in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition

    Posted · Edited by Katla

    Broadly, 20th-century literature (mostly British, some American, and tending toward world) and theory.

     

    I was lucky enough to end up with some really great options.  I remember how excited I was after the first acceptance and then each subsequent one (and of course there were also rejections) just produced anxiety.  Obviously a good problem to have, and one it feels terrible to complain about, but it has certainly introduced the possibility of regret into the entire process.  From now on, in the darkest days at wherever I end up, I know I'll be thinking "I could be at school X right now."  Anyway, it's just good to be somewhere, I suppose. 

     

    I think regret is a possibility whatever decision one has had to make, it's the risk we take whenever we make a choice, so if/when those silly thoughts start messing with your head, don't pay any heed to them, they hardly ever lead to anything good...

     

    But that is an impressive collection of acceptances :)

     

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