SLPgradstudent
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3 hours ago, Cat_Robutt said:
@gingin6789 had a lovely response to this, and I second looking up the spoon theory. There is only so much each of us can handle, and feeling guilty about not being able to move on; well, you have so many things going on in your life, and brushing them off easily would signal maybe a lack of empathy––clearly you care, with good reason, about each of these issues, and about the people around you. If there is anyone you can reach out to for support, be it your family, friends, and/or community on here, I hope you can do so. If you want to PM me to talk, or not, please know you've got people who are with you on this.
Thank you Cat_Robutt. I did look up spoon theory today, it's fantastic. I am fortunate to have some great support from people in my life, for which I am so thankful. And you guys are amazing too. Thanks for putting up with my whining. (At least I'm in the right thread, right?
) Thanks for being awesome people!
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16 hours ago, gingin6789 said:
All of that sounds very overwhelming, SLP... I'm glad you had those good cries, honestly!
I can especially sympathize with the health problems and your grandma's health...it's awful cause it feels like it'll never end!
I just remember having teachers who didn't understand why I couldn't just do work at home while sick. They just didn't get it! It was so entirely frustrating!
Have you ever read the spoon theory? It's not a theory in the traditional sense, but it's a great way to conceptualize what living with a chronic illness is like... It's super useful and I actually had a good cry after reading it for the first time because it was just so spot on!!
I hope that helps somehow. If you would like to talk by PM, too, I'm here <3
Thank you gingin, you really are so kind. I am quite a bit feeling better today.
I've read something similar to spoon theory before, but I don't think I'd seen this particular piece. It is really quite a good conceptualization of what it's like to like with a chronic illness or a disability (or both). (And yes I cried again, but this time in a "oh my goodness, someone understands! That is exactly what it's like!) I am very grateful to have the support of my wonderful fiancé, as well as others in my life. It is frustrating to me when teachers/other people who expect things from me don't get it. I really don't want to be treated any differently than anyone else, but sometimes I do need something from them, such as an extension, and it can be really hard to ask for it. I'm sorry that you've had to deal with your own health issues, but glad that it has helped to make you who you are now: the awesome, positive, optimistic, and supportive gingin!
15 hours ago, Pink Fuzzy Bunny said:I had never heard of this spoon theory. I do not have a chronic illness but I know people who do... and now I think I might understand it a little better. It also brought tears to my eyes... I simply can't imagine.
As someone with a chronic illness and disability, I can say this. I would never want anyone to have to experience what I've been through. But I also have a desperate yearning to be understood. Most of all by the people closest to me. Those two feelings are constantly in conflict, but it does mean a lot to mean when people try to understand a little better. Thank you.
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3 minutes ago, joneskellym said:
Thank you @SLPgradstudent! I'm still trying to rank my choices, haha. I am a chronic worrier, so I was just happy to get any acceptance letter. University of Washington is my dream school, but GWU suit me really well, especially because I want to work with wounded veterans and do a thesis involving PTSD and TBI. I definitely believe you will get into GWU. Your credentials are good, so have hope! What other schools did you apply to?
I started in Jan 2014 too! So I am sure we had a few classes together. I wasn't very social on there until my last semester.It's funny how many SLP people I've run into here who have taken classes at USU!
I've only applied to GW & UMD so far, and no news on either front. I would like to apply to Gallaudet if I can, since the deadline isn't until 2/15, and I just have to polish my SOP. But I'm not sure I'll be able to get it done with everything else I've got going on right now. Thanks for the words of encouragement. I wish I knew when I might hear back.
I hope you get into University of Washington too! I'm sure it would be a tough choice, but it'd be a great choice to have!!!
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20 minutes ago, gingin6789 said:
I am largely a positive and optimistic person! But I do know the value of a good cry and being sad, too. Just feel out your emotions, let it out, but don't let it hold you down. *more hugs*
I had one of those tonight. A good cry that is. Second, or maybe third time this week. It's not just about being nervous waiting for the decisions. It's the unsympathetic teacher who doesn't understand why I can't just be finished with my final project for the incomplete I took last summer. It's still feeling crappy all the time, still fighting with my health. It's that my 98 year old grandmother who I love dearly and am very close to is showing signs of early dementia and apparently suffered one or more TIAs (mini-strokes) in the recent past, which probably was the reason she got in that car accident a couple of weeks ago. It's trying to be in charge of planning our wedding with all of this going on. And feeling guilty and ashamed that I can't easily handle it like I should be doing.
Anyway, thanks for your positivity @gingin6789. You're awesome and we're all glad you're here.
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2 hours ago, joneskellym said:
Hey! I submitted my application in early October, but had to resend my transcripts the last week of December because one of the files wasn't opening for them. I received an email on 2/2 saying that "A decision on your application to the Speech-Language Pathology graduate program has been made." When I logged into my account, I was lucky enough to find an acceptance letter
Good luck! I hope you hear back soon!
Congratulations @joneskellym! Thanks for sharing! Was GW your first choice? It must feel great to get that acceptance letter, I hope I get one soon. I wonder if they'll send out more decisions next week.
P.S. I did USU's 2nd bachelor's. I wonder if we were in any classes together. I started January 2014.
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Just now, pterosaur said:
I got my first acceptance!! Fully funded PhD at CMU! I haven't heard from my top choice, but it's such a relief to have a good offer in the bank.
YAYAYAYAYAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!! Congratulations on the acceptance and the full funding! Fingers crossed that you get as good of an outcome with your top choice!!!!
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3 minutes ago, piglet33 said:
On the subject of motivational quotes, I have two that I like:
"Either you think you can or you can't, either way you are right"
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"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow"
The first one reminds me have conviction in my decisions, and trust that I know what I'm doing or that I can learn. The second I actually got as a tattoo following a long series of losses and it reminds me to live each day to the fullest, moving on from the mistakes I've made in the past and keeping a positive outlook for the future.
More great quotes! Thanks for the motivational quotes @piglet33. Considering that I still haven't heard anything back from the programs I applied to, I could really use a little pep talk at the moment! And that sounds like a cool tattoo!
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16 minutes ago, Foreveronward said:
I really like this. We all are good enough, regardless of how this process ends up. As my friend says "All the students and faculty in my lab try so many times for grants and other opportunities. Trying multiple times is just a part of the process, even if no one talks about it. It's what makes them successful."
'Forever onward' is the quote I find myself drawn to. No matter what happens, you keep going onward with the passage of time. Action or inaction, life goes on.
I really like that @Foreveronward! And yes, we are all good enough, whether we get into all 12 (or more) programs we've applied to, or none (hopefully not!) But really, not getting into grad school does not make us an less valuable as individuals. We are already good enough.
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To pass the time and help me stay sane(ish), I updated my profile pic just now. It's my mantra in life, but also to get me through Februgatory! I'm hoping it'll help with that impostor syndrome stuff. What do you guys think?
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15 minutes ago, sjoh197 said:
Yesterday in a text conversation with my mom... I sent a text that said "Integrals are where it's at."
It was at that moment that I was able to perfectly summarize my small social life and lame interests.
Pfft, who needs a social life when you have a cat? And your interests aren't lame!
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Waiting is hard.
Okay, I'm done whining now.
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19 hours ago, Crimson Wife said:
I believe that you can start taking Utah State online CSD courses as a non-degree student while finishing up your bachelor's. They are relatively inexpensive ($299/credit hour for out-of-state) and that's cheaper than most grad schools. Even if you can only get 1 pre-req course out of the way per semester over the next 2 years, that could wind up shortening your grad school from 3 years to 2 1/2.
I'm finishing at USU with my 2nd bachelors and I agree wholeheartedly with Crimson Wife. Grad school can be expensive, and even shortening the program by one semester could be a big deal if you're at all concerned about money! (Aren't we all?)
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2 hours ago, pterosaur said:
I got my first official interview invite last night. Er, this morning. 2 am. The director of PhD admissions called and clearly knew my application well but somehow didn't put together that I'm the UK. He seemed kind of embarrassed and I think I heard laughing in the background on his end.
But I think it also means that any awkwardness on my part could be excused by being semi-conscious.
Oh no! I mean, congratulations @pterosaur! Glad you got an interview! Sorry about the unfortunate timing though. I'm sure he'll forgive your awkwardness/consciousness, what with him calling you at 2 am! I hope you are accepted (and that they tell you at a reasonable hour!)
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Hello GWU applicants! How are you holding up, now that decisions have started showing up on the survey? Has anyone here heard back? For those of you who have heard back, would you mind sharing when you submitted your application? I know they have rolling admissions, but if anyone can shed some light on how exactly their admission process works, that would be great too.
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8 minutes ago, piglet33 said:
@SLPgradstudent right? It's horrible. Yes I know a time frame, just for one programme though so there's still the anxiety and mood swings for the other programmes. My masters work is ramping up too right now so I've decided to do the adult thing this weekend and go out to the pub.
Isn't it great, being an adult?
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5 hours ago, rosali said:
**EDIT to add: I posted this just before any students arrived! I don't use gradcafe when I'm actually working
(though I found out about my first rejection at the end of one class and the beginning of the next, which suckedddddd)
Aww, sorry to hear about your rejection. Fingers crossed you get better news soon!
3 hours ago, Justwaitingforneuro said:Oh god I just got a mail titled "rejection/waitlisted" but it was for a one day event I applied for (something cool but not important). Took my mind 2 long seconds to realize that the title was in German, and therefore it is for sure not Oxford. Phew.
On a side note: I decided to rewatch firefly while waiting.
That would have stopped my heart for a couple of seconds. Sorry you didn't get the cool thing, glad it wasn't a grad school rejection!
Also, in regard to Firefly: good life choice.
2 hours ago, piglet33 said:I've come to the conclusion that I think it's worse knowing when the ad-comms are meeting. For one of my schools they have the meeting tomorrow (Friday) and so I probably won't find out until Saturday due to time differences (POI said she'd email me as soon as she comes out the room). I am just a bunch of nerves!
I definitely wouldn't want to know when the ad-comms are meeting! Although maybe if I did, I would only be a wreck that day, and not for an indefinite amount of time. The waiting is making me bounce from anxious/super hyper to depressed/can't get anything done. Please make it stop.
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Welcome @sunny5227! Glad to have you here.
It can be tricky with EdFind, because you don't know if a low verbal was helped by a higher quant, or a low GRE was helped by a stellar GPA. You don't know the combined GRE scores of any of the candidates.
If I were you, I think I would retake it. I know that's probably not what you were hoping to hear, but getting into graduate school is so competitive. Generally GPA's are high, GREs are high, and even some students who are strong in both areas get rejections. Do you know what your cumulative GPA is? Many schools seem to have a 3.5 cutoff. If one area of your app is iffy, you'll want to make sure every other area of your application is as strong as possible. Since, you've done a great job getting your GPA up with your post-bacc classes, now it's time to focus on getting your GRE stronger. You have time to study and improve your performance, and even though $200 to retake seems like a lot, it will save you money when you go to apply for schools (you don't have to cast as wide of a net). If your lucky, it may help you get funding too!
Best of luck!
P.S. I considered going into child-life before I found speech pathology. That's another great field!
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1 minute ago, rosali said:
Sure! Come visit! My first language is actually English--I'm a Fulbright ETA, so I'm here for a year (at least...my plan B might be to stay here another year if I don't get accepted to any of the programs I applied to), but I also speak Spanish, French, and (some) Catalan. In Andorra, Catalan is the official language, but everyone also speaks Spanish, and at least a little French.
Wow! That's awesome! I'm impressed by your linguistic skills. I studied French for six years and still felt barely competent to communicate with the locals when I was in France. Although it had been several years since my last French class. (When I was in Italy, I spoke with my hands, since I don't speak any Italian!) I studied Spanish for a year in college and can barely catch anything from conversational Spanish.
Have you enjoyed the Fulbright ETA? Any idea what you would do if you stay longer in Andorra? Would you continue to teach English? (Not that it's likely, I'm sure you're going to get into grad school this year!)
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1 minute ago, sjoh197 said:
Usually when I tell people that I had a colonoscopy at 19 to sort out my dietary issues.... that usually shuts up the criticizers.... and if it doesn't, I just start describing said procedure and the misery that goes with it.
That's a great technique, I should start using it too! Although mine was 27 I think. There is a lot of misery involved.
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You could try emailing the department to see if they'll accept a revised version, but that only works sometimes. If they've already started reviewing apps, don't worry about it. Freaking out won't really help you, unfortunately. (If it did, I would have heard back from my schools already!) You'll be alright, just remember to breathe.
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6 minutes ago, Justwaitingforneuro said:
That sounds really complicated. Yay for contribution and distraction. Thanks to the internet I now know two others waiting to hear from the same program.
Yup, I've run into a couple of people here waiting to hear back from the programs I applied to as well. While technically we are each other's competition, we're all rooting for each other!
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1 minute ago, rosali said:
I'm vegetarian by choice, but my boyfriend's celiac, and while I can cook pretty good food for both of us, we're a nightmare to host/go out to dinner with. Fortunately, I'm not picky and will eat anything that doesn't have meat on/in it. The biggest problem is actually my boyfriend's aversion to spicy food. He likes bland things, but I could put sriracha or ginger or curry in just about anything.
I used to be vegetarian, but if I tried to be now, I really wouldn't be able to eat anything!
Also, on a completely unrelated note, I just looked up where you live, and ooooooooh!!! Can I come visit you please? I've seen the French Alps, but never the Pyrenees. Andorra looks amazing! What's your first language?
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1 hour ago, piglet33 said:
@SLPgradstudent are we the same person? I too am allergic to cats.
Foodwise, I can't do seafood or pork or turkey, mushrooms or gluten. It's normally okay to eat around but it can sometimes be pretty tricky. My boyfriend is lactose intolerant, celiac and deadly allergic to shellfish so our meals can get boring for those who don't have to eat to allergies. However, my group of friends at university are predominantly gluten-free or lactose-intolerant so it means we can go eat places together! It's awesome!! (There's a pizza place near us that makes gluten-free bases and customisable toppings and we can actually share food. It's so exciting!
That's too funny! Maybe you're my twin from across the pond!!!
It's hard to have a restrictive diet. I'm lucky that my fiancé can eat pretty much whatever he wants, so at least we don't have to worry about that. But I hear you. Meals can get pretty boring after a while. We're always looking for new recipes that we can eat. When we find one we like, we save it in a document so we can make it again later! It is nice that restaurants are generally becoming more sensitive to food allergies and intolerances. I always feel bad when we go out, and I have to grill the waiter about all the ingredients in the food (or drinks). Sometimes they have to run back to the kitchen a couple of times to check on ingredients before I can even order!
1 hour ago, Justwaitingforneuro said:All that talk on allergies. One thing I am most grateful for in my family is that allergies are almost unheard of (I can't think of anyone I am blood-related to that has an allergy). I was really confused when I heard about it first in elementary school. Not really a contribution to the discussion... I just want to be part of the conversation.. The notifications of this thread make me feel like time is passing.
I am so jealous! I can hardly imagine a life without allergies. Pretty much everyone in my immediate family has some sort of severe allergy. I grew up knowing to be very careful about peanut butter with my Mom. I loved peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, but if I wanted one, I had to make it myself, quickly, and then clean it up very thoroughly. Also, I had to be sure never put the peanut butter knife into the jelly! And I was always very careful to ask every family I nannied/babysat for if the kids had any allergies.
I am really happy for the distraction too. And you are contributing!
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Thanks gingin! Hooray for more spoons!!!
I'm sorry you were in pain last night. Pain sucks, especially when it's the kind that OTC meds don't help. I know what you mean about not wanting to use them for relief. Last summer I got sick and was in that kind of pain for months (thus the incomplete for my class.) I have this somewhat irrational fear that because I have chronic health problems, doctors will see me as being a hypochondriac. Might have something to do with the fact that I was having problems for years before even getting diagnosed. "It's all in your head. Just work harder."
Tea is my favorite though. And yes, @piglet33, Cookie is amazing too!