gendertrouble

Thanks! I'm sorry I'm not familiar with RMA, what is it? I would love to discuss! I really want to ask about the program to be better informed in making decision since, you know, time is ticking lol. Is there any way we can talk in private? I'd really like that. And I'm sorry for the delayed reply, I have not been checking back on this site since not many replied to me unfortunately

UCSB just rejected my application at the beginning of this month. it was really apparent since I flunked my GRE test. On the bright side, Utrecht University just sent a conditional admission. I have not sent any other applications to other universities (I am still revising my personal statement for UCL but not yet for ISS and SOAS) but I seriously don't know which of the programs is "the one" for me. None of the programs really stand out to my liking. I understand that there aren't many applicants to European universities in this thread but maybe a help? Like, what do you think "stands out" from each of the programs. So far all of my personal statements are about SRHR and I'm from a third world country (so to speak) so my aim is more towards development and stuff although I'm also really interested in intersectionality, representation, and queer studies (I wrote queer theory as my undergraduate thesis, hence, the username lol) Programs: Gender Studies Utrecht Universities (uu.nl/masters/en/gender-studies), Education, Gender and International Development UCL (ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught/degrees/education-gender-international-development-ma), Gender and Sexuality SOAS (http://www.soas.ac.uk/genderstudies/ma-gender-and-sexuality/), Human Rights, Gender, and Conflict Studies ISS (www.iss.nl/education/ma_programme/human_rights_gender_and_conflict_studies_social_justice_perspectives_sjp/)

Hi all, I'm still waiting to hear any news from UCSB and also Utrecht. Apparently although the uni said that it takes about 1 month until applicants get their decision, I just got an email from Utrecht last night saying that my application is still on process and it's almost been 1 month so idk whether I will hear when any moment now or about one month from now. @lazaria did you call for all of the applications (by all I mean both Masters and Ph.D)? Do you think I should email them (and if so, do I email the graduate director or do you suggest other contact person)? @kitzi94 congrats for the offer! Did you apply for master's or Ph.D?

I'm applying for UCSB, Master's program though

Applying for Feminist Studies MA UCSB, Gender Studies in Utrecht University NL, ISS The Hague NL, SOAS University of London UK, UCL UK. I did terrible on GRE but I really want to get in to UCSB since I find the program suits my personality better than other programs I'm applying to

I took a preparation class, 12 meetings, 3 hours each. 1st practice mid November: 158/153/5 2nd practice end of November: 160/147/4.5 Real test 31st December: 148/146/2.5 I didn't study for the first 2 weeks after the 2nd practice and started cramming for the last 2 weeks, didn't expect my verbal would be THAT low, kinda expecting around 160 so it was a sorrowful way to end 2015

I also have the same experience, only that my verbal AND writing was incredibly low (148/146/2.5) and felt like the end of the world as I received my writing score. I am applying for MA Feminist Studies at UCSB, have contacted the department about this concern prior taking the test and they said that the program weighs verbal and writing more than quantitative and if the GRE score is too low, they will consider the essays and the recommendation. So their reply kinda gave me just a dash of hope. This case may be different for the program you're applying to. On the other hand, I was wondering if I should retake my GRE with this condition? My GRE score was submitted after the deadline, January 1 (I have asked for extension) and my concern was whether this is a wise option regarding how late my scores will arrive and the chances to gain much higher scores?