Jae B.

dry mouth

white hydrant

love sick

military base

window seat

the eye

outdoor wedding

time clock

I'm pretty sure I'll get a lump sum payment each semester.

hand stand

ring finger

pink lemonade

math problem

no problem

pink elephant

coffee shop

Yes, thank you! They got me right away with the online sticky notes -- I need those right now!

I don't know. I've got homework assignments for next semester already, and need to buy my first graduate course reader tomorrow...aaaaaah! Suddenly, this is all real! But it feels good.

bento box

he minds

If you cannot find quality alternative work or fellowships, then the $15,000 value would be worth it to me, especially if you can use the experience to your benefit on your resume and for references. I second pea-jay on the living expenses. Is there summer work you can do that could help, too?

two-headed

box in

I couldn't agree with this more. I used a similar technique on my personal statements, referencing my alternative education background in passing, and my family history (migration and multiethnicity) in connection with my interest and knowledge of the area where I intend to work. So, there were two factors 1) how my past assures my commitment to this field, 2) how my past makes me a strong candidate for this particular program. I think sharing some of my past made my application more unique and personal, but at the same time I placed the most importance on the work I have been doing. As long as you remain professional and not confessional, then you can keep some of your pie, stay dignified, and I think admissions will respect that. I agree you shouldn't "tell all" to get admitted -- make everything clearly relevant.

Heaven's Drive