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MidwesternAloha
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Where can I buy a backpack? Haven't needed to buy one in over ten years. Decent brands/suggestions?
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Lease signed, found someone to watch my dog, resignation letter printed for my job... Almost ready to move.
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Haven't even started school and professors are "encouraging me to check out their labs" when I arrive. Ego boost lol
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If anyone is seeking a roommate in Charleston, SC - send me a message!
Must love cats.
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Would you rather be in a concentrated environment (your program is the only offered) or an interdisciplinary research environment?
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Is it normal to have a $400 fee for a PhD program?
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ACCEPTED! NOW I HAVE TO ACTUALLY CHOOSE BETWEEN SCHOOLS! CRUNCH TIME
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Is it worth emailing an admissions dept at all this week? I'm assuming they won't be issuing acceptances with 2 days' notice.
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Never underestimate the power or emailing churches near your new school and asking if they can hook you up with a parishioner who has a spare room to rent while you start school. They might just reply with options and people who will offer it free!
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That awkward moment when your friend gets off the waitlist, but you don't.
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Getting my hair done for the military ball tonight... A much needed distraction from constantly mulling over the stress of decisions
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I have an interview April 7th. Part of me hopes it will only act to strengthen my conviction in the offer I already accepted.
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Finally signed an acceptance form. Gives me peace of mind while waiting for decisions from one school who's keeping me waitlisted and the other that's shady as heck.
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Technical interview with a prof to discuss her research and see if I'm a good fit today. Not nerve wracking at all
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A little crushed I didn't hear from the school I'm watlisted at when I know they sent out more offers yesterday. All signs point toward going to Florida, to the school who actually wants me.
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PI is trying to recruit me but it's for a program I am not interested in :/
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Anyone else hate talking on the phone?! How I wish I could just send an email saying, "hey, I accept!"
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I've decided to accept my current (only) offer to a PhD program. What's the worst that'll happen, I get off the waitlist at the other school?
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Are you familiar with the CGS agreement (http://www.cgsnet.org/april-15-resolution)? Worst case scenario you can go back on your decision (gently) if the other school appeals to you more. But if you're really conflicted, waiting can't hurt.
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@Vulpes I sort of wish the other school had just rejected me instead of leaving me in limbo post-interview.
@Pastel, thank you for the link. I knew the April 15 deadline existed but couldn't find accurate details. I do want to get the ball rolling if the first school winds up being my only acceptance. I know retracting the acceptance is a sticky situation, but I'm glad it's not unheard of.
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Being waitlisted is such a slap in the face.
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That awkward moment when you're un-rejected from your #1 school. Glad I only applied to 3 schools, the is a lot to handle!
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First acceptance came today!! YES!
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Two places I interviewed are making decisions today and a third place is calling "to discuss my research interests. " Panic Mode.
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Somehow the post-interview wait is less traumatic/nerve wracking than the app submission wait.
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When you took a bold approach to your personal statement and an interviewer emails you to compliment it *yessss*