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Adding to the list: 60. Get a sinus infection/fever and be knocked on your butt for 3+ days. (I wouldn't recommend it, but it sure takes your mind off applications.)
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The Trump Effect
biyutefulphlower replied to Dr. Old Bill's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I guess that depends on what you consider 'the ground'. Part of the reason I'm gung-ho about getting a PhD is that I feel like the humanities are going to need as many stewards as possible now. And just because you're working towards a PhD doesn't mean you can't find other ways to fight. (Personally, I think your discussion of museums sounds fascinating and I'm sure there are ways your research ties into what the country is going through.) -
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biyutefulphlower replied to JessicaLange's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Whoohoo!! Congratulations @Caien!!! It sounds like Boston may be one of your top choices (?), so congratulations x2!! -
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biyutefulphlower replied to JessicaLange's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Same boat here - my lease is up on April 30th, too. At least it's likely I'll have an idea if I'm going *somewhere* by early April. (I'll probably try to negotiate a month-to-month situation with my landlord through the end of the summer...if all goes well). Not to mention I'm getting married on April 29th, so that add an extra layer of agita. The future-husband is also eagerly awaiting the end of this wait-season, so he can start looking for new jobs wherever in the country we may be. It's too bad we don't have a definitive date like 'match day' like med-students, haha. -
2017 Acceptances
biyutefulphlower replied to JessicaLange's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Congrats on the wait list~ -
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biyutefulphlower replied to JessicaLange's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Is your TT a crying face? Awe, don't cry! Being wait listed is a possibility Sure, there's some uncertainty, but definitely a possibility. -
2017 Acceptances
biyutefulphlower replied to JessicaLange's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Guys, guys! I just got a wait list e-mail for OSU~ Holy moley. It's not an acceptance, but for the 1st thing I hear back, I'll take it! Anyone else in this boat with me? -
2017 Acceptances
biyutefulphlower replied to JessicaLange's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Many many many congratulations @Wyatt's Terps and @engphiledu!!! Ah! So exciting!! I'm really happy for you both (I'm still pending like a few others, but I won't give up hope yet~) -
2017 Acceptances
biyutefulphlower replied to JessicaLange's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Hahaha - I'm feeling the same way! Congrats to all the recently accepted folks!! Let your happy tears flow~ -
Fall 2017 Applicants
biyutefulphlower replied to Dr. Old Bill's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I'm totally not reading all of these heartfelt posts close to midnight and getting emotional... But if I was, I'd have to say this whole process has been made easier by having such a great forum like this to read and participate in. Regardless of what happens, I am thankful for all the helpful information, suggestions, and the comradery. Thanks guys~ -
Fall 2017 Applicants
biyutefulphlower replied to Dr. Old Bill's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
You are absolutely not. I'm alternating btw checking the portal and checking on here to see if anyone's posted news. (My fingernails have about had it with my anxious biting.) -
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biyutefulphlower replied to JessicaLange's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Shall we drink to the lady with the white shoes? (Ugh, I just loved Westworld so much.) -
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biyutefulphlower replied to JessicaLange's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
@tvethiopia - I just died laughing at work thanks to the Kermit gif - so, so perfect. And Congratulations to @JessicaLange and @ProfessionalNerd!!! I'm going to be checking my account like a crazy person all next week. Even if I say I won't, I know I will. -
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biyutefulphlower replied to Dr. Old Bill's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
@KikiDelivery Hello to a fellow Legend of Korra fan~ (and I'm guessing a Miyazaki fan, too?) -
Congratulations @stereopticons!! That's really exciting. Have fun wedding planning - I mean that sincerely - and try not to get stressed out by what other ppl think you should or should not do. It can be a good time and can take your mind off checking your application status, haha.
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I 2nd this one. (A little over 100 days to go.)
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biyutefulphlower replied to Dr. Old Bill's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
Oh, no worries, I understood! I was using your post as a launching point. (And also, apparently, as an excuse to post an image of Alice face-palming.) I just wanted to gripe to the group. -
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biyutefulphlower replied to Dr. Old Bill's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I think @Wyatt's Terps advice is sound, but just for more consoling, I have a job and a MA in English It's not a teaching job (if that's what you're looking for), but part of the reason I got this job is they had confidence in my writing skills & my research abilities. Don't stress - you've got this, one way or another. -
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biyutefulphlower replied to Dr. Old Bill's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
To add on to these tales of woe - just discovered I used the wrong 'whose' in my SoP to Chicago. It is what it is, but...aaarrrgh. -
@Kilos - Uuugh, I feel you on the phone call thing. It's been about 5 years on my end, and just the other day, I had the passing thought that I should call her. (I'm really glad to know I'm not the only one that does that.) When I was accepted to my MA program, I literally jumped out of my shoes from excitement - I was wearing flats that day, lol - then became a blubbering mess because she wasn't there to see it. And wow! That's really a glowing recommendation for the school. (It's one of my top program choices, too.) Though I've never been to Oregon, a lot of my family and friends said they could picture me out West. Best of luck to both of us! I'm hoping to focus on comic studies~ From what I hear, Portland is a great comics hub and it's not *too too* far for a weekend/long day trip. Bouncing off of what @Yanaka said above, you're welcome to PM me too~
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Fall 2017 Applicants
biyutefulphlower replied to Dr. Old Bill's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
I think looking at those boards anymore is just going to increase/create more agita for me. After one night of scrolling through, I already started having dreams about acceptances and rejections. It's helpful to know when movement might be, but reading the comments the rejected folks left about their credentials....I just shouldn't have done that... -
Fall 2017 Applicants
biyutefulphlower replied to Dr. Old Bill's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
That's wonderful! I'm glad everything worked out with your recs. And congrats on getting all your apps in - you can end the year on a high note it seems. -
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biyutefulphlower replied to Dr. Old Bill's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
@LouisePlease - Good Luck! I got stuck on that application question for a second too, lol. Phew, three down, two more to go. I was just thinking how much it sucks that application season coincides with the Christmas holiday season (for those who celebrate). My accounts are hurting right now, what with the GRE scores costing $27 to send to each school and the application fees. Oi! -
Fall 2017 Applicants
biyutefulphlower replied to Dr. Old Bill's topic in Literature, and Rhetoric and Composition
@RydraWong - Like angle_kaye13 above, I'm going to be applying to a PhD in the same 'system' as my Master's. (For context, only the CUNY: Graduate Center offers PhDs, so I couldn't go to Brooklyn again if I wanted too.) My old advisor recommended that I throw his name in my SoP as someone I'd like to work with again, especially since he's writing me a LOR. Personally, I don't think it's weird. You'd have to like your advisor and the line of research they do to work with them in the first place, right?