edie
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no one?
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Thanks for the encouragement, Kuzotz!
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thanks clover.
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this is a great question! And, unfortunately, I don't have any answers, but I do have the same question. Anyone out there??
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Hi friends!!
Does any one know anything about the MA in International Performance Research (based at the University of Warwick)?
The program is quite intriguing...
best,
Edie
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does anyone have any thoughts about the availability of jobs for US citizens abroad as teachers in higher education?
My big dream is to do a PhD in the states and then work in Central/Eastern Europe. Is this a naive fantasy or something that could be a reality?
Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
thanks!!
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does any one have any insight into the availability of jobs for US citizens abroad as teachers?
my big dream is to do a PhD in the states and then work abroad as a professor. Is this a naive idea or something that could be a reality?
any thoughts would be much appreciated!
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...and I forgot to add that it will save you application fees if your potential POI isn't taking anybody.
thank you for your thoughts! is the e-mail necessary for MA programs? or can I just go ahead and apply?
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total newbie question:
I'm planning on applying to MA/PhD programs this fall. Is now the time to start e-mailing professors about whether or not they'd like to work with me? What is this formality of applying to MA/PhD programs?
Is this something applicants are expected to do? As in, I'm supposed to e-mail the professor(s) and introduce myself... ? What am I supposed to ask them/tell them?
Just a bit confused about this...
Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
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So, while you will likely get a top-notch education at a foreign university, you do have to consider the job market in America, if that's where you want to teach - they want professors who have gone through the American education system, themselves.
ahhh... good thoughts. thank you!
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I'm presently a few months shy of being a year through a three-year PhD programme outside of the United States. Obviously, having not ever undertaken graduate-level study within the U.S., it's difficult for me to offer any direct comparison, but my experience thus far has been entirely positive. I've managed to get a couple of publications in reasonably high-impact journals, have had two semesters worth of TA experience (with more to come), and have also done some RA work outside of my individual research project (with more to come and that, all being well, will lead to further publications). I have a scholarship through the university that more than adequately covers my living costs (in the country I'm in, international and domestic students are predominantly funded identically), and with the supplemental income from my TA- and RA-ing, have managed to put enough aside to go on a couple of brief holidays, and to fly home and visit my friends and family. I hope to continue to publish reasonably frequently for the remainder of the programme, but in addition my university also offers extra funding for a number of months after PhD completion to work on publications.
As for issues regarding job opportunities in the U.S., I don't really have enough knowledge in that area to comment. I can say though, that my knowledge of the recruitment process for faculty here leads me to believe that the quality of the candidate's research and their teaching experience would trump factors such as the university that awarded their degree – let alone the country in which that university is located – every time. Which is not to say, of course, that this isn't different for schools within the United States; but my guess (and it is just a guess) would be that if you study in an environment that allows you to gain experience, conduct and publish quality research in reputable journals, and work with others whose work is of a high standard, you will probably be okay. Don't quote me on that though…
That sounds like a great gig! Was there a specific reason you wanted to go abroad for your PhD?
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I'm not sure if this is the right area to post this in...
I'm an American thinking about doing a PhD program abroad and I'm wondering if anyone has any insights into the pros/cons there maybe be earning a PhD in a foreign country and in obtaining a job if one has a degree from a European university versus a degree from an American university if I hope to work in the US.
Thanks for any help in advance!
cheers.
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I got the Fulbright!
Good luck to those who are still waiting!
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Did you happen to use this site? http://postcalc.usps.gov/
I wish the mail would get here faster~~~~!!!
I used this site: http://www.fewtek.com/
Good luck everyone!
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oh me too, especially because cara said the letters for india began going out on thursday. today could be the day!
It could! I am a dork and looked up how long it takes from a letter to get from NY to my address. Unfortunately, what I found was rather vague, 2-7 days, but that looked like the standard time for most locations.
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so. nervous. for. the. mail. gahhh.
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just think about how good "Fulbright Finalist" looks on your resume !!!
sorry for all the bad news, dudes.Ah ha ha! Thanks
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I found out that I'm an alternate yesterday. I'm treating it like a rejection and moving on. Good luck to everyone still waiting.
I am sorry to read this Intaglio6.
I haven't received anything yet, I probably live farther away from New York than you. I am feeling very pessimistic about my chance and I feel I probably will be named an alternate as well if not outright rejected.
Sigh. I'll stop whining. Sending good vibes out to those who are still waiting!
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Just called Rachel; she said the letters were being printed and that they'd probably go out today or tomorrow. She also said there's no way to get word over the phone or email. So hopefully we'll all know by Tuesday / Wednesday.
I e-mailed her as well (Before checking this thread) and got the same answer.
Best of luck to everyone!
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I emailed Europe's coordinator today to ask her about all of the Baltic states (Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia).
She said:
If we receive the budget confirmation from the State Department when expected, letters will go out for all of the Baltics on Thursday (4/15).
1) Thank you ever so much for checking with Rachel about all of the Baltic states.
2) The decision is near! Hurrah!
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Does the Fulbright grant provide health insurance? Is so, how comprehensive is it?
Thanks in advance!!
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I think when they say that they are making final decision on the number of grants that usually means there are more grants than orig. expected. My country said orig 5 in all the paperwork, but now NY office says 5-8. So I think this can only be a good thing.
Whew. Thanks for the good thoughts
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Intaglio6-
Thanks for the update!!
Ugh. I can't stand this. 1-2 weeks?!?
So... does this mean that there will be more or less than 4 grants available? This makes me nervous...
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This is all dependent as to whether or not I actually get the grant but...
If I schedule a regular physical, will this be able to satisfy all of the Fulbright's requirements for the health stuff? Or do I need to schedule something different?
Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays taxes?
in The Bank
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I'd try to call a H&R Block or something of that sort.
In my experience, taxes with the Fulbright can get rather messy...
Because you're FBH, I don't think you would owe much of anything because you're technically in school/working towards a degree? Thus, I don't think the grant is taxable. I think the problem for FBers comes in when they're not enrolled in a University during the grant either at home or in their host country.
That said, don't trust me on that. Call a tax person and ask them.