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    Location vs. Prestige (for the millionth time probably)

    in Decisions, Decisions

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    No I wouldn't have to take out loans. I definately have a bit of social anxiety, but I moved to a new country last year and loved it and found it to be a great experience. I do love my friends/family/life in this city though so its a difficult choice. 

    The cities are close enough (2-3 hr train) that my parents said I could always come home if I want to. I am leaning towards the first, but have never visited that city before, so I need to see the vibe. I guess im scared of losing friends, etc. 

    Location vs. Prestige (for the millionth time probably)

    in Decisions, Decisions

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    Hi all, so I have gotten accepted to two terminal master's programs at two good schools (both Ivies). Price is the same at both.  Having a hard time choosing 

    School A: #1, Extremely prestigious, the name/program would get me a lot of career connections and the school has huge resources. The con is that it is in a city I really don't like or know anyone in, that is quite expensive. I'm worried the adjustment to a new city would affect my schoolwork and quality of life. 

     

    School B: The "hometown" school. Was planning on going here but had a terrible visiting day experience-the other admitted students seemed unintelligent, and the current students said a few things that were quite rude. Good name recognition and resources. furthermore, I currently live in  and love this city, and am building connections here on my own. The professors seem great. Don't pay rent here. 

     

    Having a hard time choosing-the better school in a worse location, or a school i'm not as into in a good location. 

    PhD Applicants Fall 2017

    in Public Health Forum

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    3 minutes ago, epi-PH_PHD_2017 said:

    I called yesterday as I'm also waiting to hear back. They stated we should hear back within the next few days (I'm taking that to mean this week?)

    well it seems that if one person was admitted, we would be waiting mostly for waitlists or rejections! or at least that's how im taking it

    Should you go on an interview day if you have the flu?

    in Interviews and Visits

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    I have an all day interview tomorrow but I got the flu a few days ago. I'm still contagious and feeling kind of alright, but just tired. The interview would be 8-4 and I know I'd be wiped out and probably get sicker. The program offered to set up alternate skype sessions for people who can't make it. 

    How much would I be negatively impacted by a Skype interview vs in person. I would feel kinda bad possibly infecting others with the flu

    Fall 2017 Applicants

    in Anthropology Forum

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    just wanted to update everyone as an applicant last year who didn't do well. last year i applied right out of undergrad and only got one unfunded offer. i decided to work abroad and it was an amazing experience! also, i got interviews at the (only) 2 PhD programs I applied to for this round. 

    some lessons: not going straight to a PhD isn't the end of the world-it can actually help a ton in terms of personal growth

    a year can make a huge difference in terms of acceptances! and keep in touch with POIs always

     

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