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I am a lover of all languages! So where are you at in the process? Are you preparing to apply to programs, or have you already applied? How's the season going for you?

You can't prove that, Bill.

Sami-sami ing forum iki preduli saka lapangan saka sinau. Yes? As one does. There is, after all, a lot of flavor in my glass.

What Yanaka means is that it's the best thing that could've possibly happened to you, @kaleembogor.

That's amazing. So much of foreign language studies focuses on the romantic languages, so it's refreshing to see someone have such a specialized focus. You'll probably find a lot of helpful info in this section of GC: http://forum.thegradcafe.com/forum/39-languages/ Best of luck with your endeavors!

Well, what is your field of study?

Answer the question, Mr. Bogor. Are you or are you not an ichthyologist?

This section of the forum is about sharing excitement, and I for one don't give a good goddamn if you're an ichthyologist. If you want to come here and share good news, you're welcome. Unfortunately, all we know about in a studies perspective is words, so if you need discussion about programs or funding, we can't support you there. Are you an ichthyologist? If so, what's your opinion of the biodiversity in Spongebob Squarepants, because it seems to me there's intermingling between fresh and saltwater species there and I'm not sure about the accuracy of that.

I used it exclusively in my MA program.

You can get the Olive on pre-order at any of the following: Baum-Kuchen Goulet Pens Two Hands Paperie And I haven't checked, but there's an Australian stationery shop called The Journal Shop. I bet they'd have it for pre-order as well. Happy hunting!

I think, aside from the absurdity of the methodologies used in these rankings, that all the prestige and ranking in the world won't help anyone who isn't willing to work hard and demonstrate their viability as a researcher and educator. To be clear, that's very much a general statement, by the way, and not aimed at anyone in particular--certainly not in this forum. However, the amount of anxiety I see over rankings and post-doc job prospects, and the relationship between these two things, is very troubling to me. If I can venture a guess, I would say that attending a top 20 program likely affords you connections and opportunities that others may not, but there are other ways to make a path for yourself. In 2014, I attended and presented at a conference in Australia at which one of the top-ranking Early Modernists in the world, from a top 10 program, was also in attendance. At the social gathering following the conference, he approached me and said he was impressed with my work. He asked me what doctoral programs I was applying to, and offered to put in a good word for me. At the time, I wasn't 100% sure I was going to go for a PhD, which I told him. I did my MA at a program that isn't even ranked, and I completed my BA at a university I affectionately/begrudgingly call a glorified community college. The point is: talent will out if you show it, and it will be recognized. This anxiety over rankings implies that the only way to job security is to get into a highly ranking program. I simply don't agree with that, and I think to have any anxiety over rankings developed from methodologies as shoddy as these is also unfair to yourselves. Any disadvantage, for lack of a better term, you might perceive you have because you're attending a low-ranked program can be compensated for. Anyway, that's my word as an Ancient One. I just hate to see anyone biting their nails off, thinking they're going to be unemployed and destitute because they didn't get into UPENN.

Thought I'd leave this here for consideration as well: http://www.phds.org/rankings/english

I don't believe for a moment that the ranking of the university I chose will hold me back in any capacity, and I hope no one here believes that, either

I had this problem in the beginning before I wore it in. I don't know how long you've had yours, but that might be part of it. Otherwise: yes, I used a large butterfly clip to hold it open.

No need to be sorry.

LOTTA FLAVOR IN THAT GLASS. ?

Did Imogen get her sweep?

I wish I could live up to the GC experienced moniker, but this is my first go-round as well, and I wasn't waitlisted anywhere. Hope you all hear something soon.

Yayyyyyyyyy!

That's amazing work, Pete. Thanks for doing what you do

(in bad German accent) Perhaps ve venture eine guess unt say that those persons feel angry unt disappointed in themselfs unt need a place to put zees feelings, yes, unt lacking the ability unt ze inclination, cannot vent zere emotions on the ad coms directly...hence, der subject transfers ze emotions onto ze only available figure: der rejektion letter. (chews cigar)

1. Express your gratitude for the offer. Don't be overly effusive. 2. Ask questions about cost of living and additional expenses, such as graduate education fees, and whether there is subsidy available for traveling to conferences/additional financing for thesis/dissertation research... 3. ...because you would very much like to work with the faculty in that program and continue your studies there, but you need more information to make a decision between offers according to your financial situation. That's what I'd say, anyway.

My mom's reaction after reading 2 paragraphs was, "What a waste of time and money."

Dude, get a fucking life. You're not offending anyone, you're just annoying. The only sad thing here is someone spending so much time to discourage and malign people's ambition. Seriously, if you need friendship or validation, I'm happy to offer that if you can stop acting like a tantrum-throwing child for a minute. This isn't a way to get attention.

Non-degree seeking student. There should be a section on every program's admissions page about this. It's a great way to beef up your admissions profile. My friend Christine did this before doing her MA in Cardiff. Only drawback as far as I know is that you can't get funding for it, other than private loans. That may not be true in all cases.