SubmarineReflection

I say insanity. I'm going to be back in the U.S. from February 12-22nd, definitely will be checking my NON-CENSORED gmail every few seconds.

Meh. The GREs are just part of the package. I don't think it makes or breaks your decision-- at least, that's what I keep telling myself. What about watching some embarrassingly awesome TV show? That's what I would be doing if I wasn't at work.

Haha actually they don't physically do anything in season 7, much to my chagrin. Although it was left open-ended in the last episode. What I wouldn't give to be watching it for the first time again... enjoy it while you can!

Haha no comic spoilers please! I assume that's what you're talking about right?

Just thought I'd hop on this thread and say hello and good luck to my fellow LGBTQA applicants!

Hmm, interesting. I know a lot of professors at Uchicago (I went there for undergrad), and I'm pretty sure the humanities PhD programs don't generally do interviews. So that's interesting. I haven't received any word from them. But again, congrats to all who got interviews!

Agreed, real estate in Hyde Park is really affordable. Chicago in general has really great rental prices compared to New York or the Bay Area. My best friend in Chicago is a PhD student in Chicago and I think her building is technically campus housing, but really all that means is that a bunch of grad students live in her building. I don't know how much her rent is-- Last year I lived in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, with a sunroom and my roommate and I paid around 700 each, plus utilities. I wouldn't bother with dorms (I think there are grad student dorms). Some grad students eventually decide to leave the Hyde Park bubble anyway. Message me if you have more questions about Chicago-- I lived there for over 20 years.

Just editing pieces that are going into this month's magazine, but it's going slowly. Coffee time. And I agree wholeheartedly! The one thing I'll say is good about the American system is that it's not so test-oriented. Well, that's good for me at least.

I feel the same way... spacing out in the office right now. Thank you! Also, if you're in Singapore, we must be on a similar timezone!

Hey, congrats on those-- at least you've heard from somewhere! But yeah, it's frustrating. And I'm terrified I won't get in anywhere, because I haven't exactly made any backup plans.... Hang in there!

Of course Firefly, the answer is always Firefly (I personally like the show better than Serenity, but both are worth watching). Which brings me to my guilty pleasure.... Anything and everything Joss Whedon! With a glass of wine.

Still no word from anywhere. Congrats to all acceptees!

Hey everyone, hopping on this thread right now. Comp Lit applicant and haven't heard from a single school yet. The wait is unbearable.