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@phyanth (A long) Time will tell!

One application down, three to go! In an irritating turn of events, the school I applied to had a 500-word maximum for the SOP until last night when it had changed to 1000! *facepalm* I decided against rewriting it. It's out of my hands now!

Toronto seems to be rolling out their admissions in stages (I'm in the same city) - don't lose hope yet!

This should tell you something! haha https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/01/30/less-than-50-hours-of-sunlight-in-toronto-for-january.html

You might want to have a look at the Queen's U geography department (in Canada) - I have a friend doing lion-human relations there. Also, I came across an anthro prof at the New School (in New York) who does work on human-animal relations. I forget his name. If you're switching subdisciplines you usually want to show that it's a logical progression. For Canadian schools, they usually look for an MA degree (because less coursework than in the US) unless you have an incredible undergraduate record in the discipline. Good luck!

I'm an anthro MA 2, I'll have a look.

I know someone who just crowdfunded her research trip...

I took 4 years off between my undergrad and my MA, which is a 2 year program. I'm really glad I did because it opened my eyes to the different options I had and gives me a breadth of experience to consider when it comes to deciding whether I would like to pursue a PhD or go back to the workforce. One thing that struck me about coming back was how I am as a student--I feel much more confident in myself and my ideas and I feel like my professors are closer to peers than monolithic authorities. I also had a reason and desire to be a student again. I was quite successfully working as a freelancer and travelling a lot, but I missed the learning and discovery, and discussions with like-minded people that you get in academia. I didn't like pandering to clients and I felt like I wasn't making any difference in the world besides putting more money into the pockets of people who only cared about their bottom lines. What that meant was that when we had readings or assignments, I didn't look at it as a box-ticking exercise. I looked at it as an opportunity to add to my knowledge. The transition itself was funny. I had completely forgotten how to write a paper. I found facilitating seminars stressful. I felt like I was reading more than my classmates but getting less out of it (partly due to me starting in a completely new field). Last month I went to a graduate student conference and it was there that I was able to see my own intellectual growth and how far I'd come since September. A lot of what would have sounded like gibberish to me I could actually follow! I was discussing research with people and I actually felt like I knew what I was talking about! It was very motivational. You'll enjoy it and chances are, if you took that leap to go back, you'll be glad you did!

Personally I'm surprised there aren't more, considering how problematic standardized testing is known to be!

Hi all, I'm looking for Anthropology PhD programs in the States that don't require the GRE or exempt some students from it (e.g. New School doesn't require it for students who completed their undergraduate degree more than five years prior... like me!). Which ones do you know of?

I published a paper I wrote for an equity in education course from undergrad. My professor suggested the journal and it didn't need much work after peer review. A lot of people say you shouldn't rush your first publication, but I don't think there's any harm in publishing a paper in a decent journal. At the very least, fixing it up will get you back in the Groove of school. If you want to get in touch with your prof, perhaps ask which journals they might suggest and you can see where it fits in. Plus, you can always cite yourself in your course papers - like a real academic!

I'm 90% sure there is no tuition waver. On the plus side, you're guaranteed funding for 5-6 years instead of 4.

Check out Social and Political Thought at York U in Canada if you're not opposed to international studies..

Agree with all of above. My program doesn't insure us for field work. Check out World Nomads. They have really great coverage and I've found it less expensive than other insurers!

Hi Daniel, SPTH is a well regarded program. The people in the PhD study very diverse topics, such as regional integration through arts and violence in refugee camps. It's less about what you study than how you study it. Students in the program are seen by many as being quite intimidating and intense. They know their shit and speak their minds and can quote random theorists. But that's just my experience...! From what I've heard, relationships are good. The cohorts are small. As far as admission... It's a grad program and it's quite well known. Same for the amount of work. It's a PhD program...

I got this email a couple hours ago: Funding Opportunity: Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s Program La version française suit. This is an automated email message. Please do not reply. The status of your application has changed. Please return to the Application Overview page in the Research Portal to view the results. I was deemed ineligible due to my grades. So it seems like you've either got it, or you're an alternate!

What email did you get?

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Hmm. That's a huge disadvantage compared to other schools. I'm Canadian so the tuition cost isn't a factor. That said, you shouldn't bank on the CAD being that low forever! Of course, it's still less than you would pay in the US, even if the currencies were on par!

Can you give some more details... like in what country so that we can help you more effectively?

Hi all! Now that I'm nearing the end of my MA coursework, I'm considering schools to apply to for a PhD in socio/cultural anthropology. I'm curious to know what people have to say about the McGill Anthro program. I've heard from some that the department is low in funding and seems to be in a crisis of sorts... perhaps even amalgamating with the sociology department! I'd love to hear some other grad students' experiences - what are the faculty-student relationships like, how did funding compare with other schools, how does the department fit into the overall university structure, etc. Feel free to DM me!

Wait a tick... They announced OGS??? How... When..? Also, let's just talk about the fact that announcements are 3 days away.

Hi @EvelynD - I'm going to dm you, I have some questions about Dutch studies!

What school does that?

Oh wait, now I see what you're on about. Your research proposal does not count as your writing sample... If you have the feedback from your profs on your papers then rewrite your paper with their suggestions in mind and submit it as your writing sample.