la_bouche22
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@baddie Hey thanks !! I did, but I'm still undecided. It's a big decision, one that will impact my life for the next six years, so I'm taking my time.
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@baddie Are you international or Canadian?
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Mine is still at "decision made." But this could mean that some of the students who were admitted as first picks rejected the offers, freeing up spots--hopefully you'll be hearing something soon.
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On 2/23/2017 at 4:18 PM, MarinaLazarus said:
Hi!
I'm asking advice as I received a conditional offer from Cambridge for a PhD in History. The problem is that I've a MSc in Architectural History and Theory and a BA in History of Art and my dream was doing a PhD in one of these subjects- However, my research project involves both architectural history and history and my MSc supervisor suggested me to apply for a PhD in History at Cambridge as there is a potential supervisor who has already worked on my research topic. With my surprise, I have been accepted but now I don't know what to do. Cambridge was my plan B (I know it sounds strange) and I haven't heard back from my first choice (PhD in History of Art at Toronto: 5 years, 2 of courses and exams and 3 of dissertation writing instead of only 3 for the uk program). In addition, I don't have news about funding from Cambridge. I'm not worried about the supervisor who is expert in material culture (so both art and architecture) but what I fear the most is that I wouldn't fit in the department and that I would regret not being in the Art History one.
Is it very stupid to refuse an offer from Cambridge (obviously, I will wait for the other notifications to come in)?
My supervisor told me that a PhD in History (and from Cambridge) is more prestigious that a PhD in History of Art, Is that true?
I get admitted also at St Andrews (History of Art) with no news of funding (only tuition fees).
I agree with @condivi. Unpaid grad school is not worth it, especially with today's grim job market. But if your question is around prestige, then yes, Cambridge is more prestigious than Toronto. Please note that prestigious does not necessarily mean "better." If I were you, I would inquire with Cambridge about funding and nudge UofT for a response. Hope this helps.
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On 2/23/2017 at 4:11 PM, MarinaLazarus said:
Hi! I have applied to the University of Toronto, too but I'm waiting for notifications... When did you get admitted ? Can I ask you your research area? Mine is Renaissance/Early Modern!
Hi, UofT has several strong faculty in Renaissance/early modern, so I believe it would be worth your consideration if you get in. I first received a phone call, then a letter from the department on the 14th. I'm into contemporary visual culture. Best of luck!
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@MaytheSchwartzBeWithYou totally.
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@MaytheSchwartzBeWithYou I doubt it. It's a long, long way for me and I'll be in Thailand just a week prior. Also, can't take an extra week off work + dent in my tiny pocket.
Will you let me know how it goes?
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@MaytheSchwartzBeWithYou I got in!!!
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@MaytheSchwartzBeWithYou It's going slow...painfully so. Thankfully I did get admitted to the University of Toronto with funding. Top notch faculty, but not the cold. My top choice was NYU, but these went out already and I heard nothing. I was excited about UCSC too, given the emphasis on ecology. I'll wait and see what was the matter, I guess... I suppose round two may be in the stars for me too.
I imagine UCSC to be a progressive hub where you can make solid connections of friends, intellectual and political comrades. Do you think you'll take it?
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4 hours ago, MaytheSchwartzBeWithYou said:
Hi, la_bouche - I was accepted to UCSC yesterday. I think they did notify later than last year, and I fully expected to be rejected. Did you hear something? I hope so!
Congratulations! I saw your post on the results board. I can't say I heard anything. I thought I was a good fit though, so I'm not sure what happened. Anyway, I'm happy for you! What's your area? Are you, by any chance, an international student? I wanted to work with Tj Demos... oh well.
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@skydancer I settled on Orwell's Homage to Catalonia for now. But will definitely look into Thiet Van Nguyen's work. Thank you--that was super resourceful!
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6 hours ago, skydancer said:
Does anyone else feel like the results process is just slightly delayed from previous years? I honestly wonder if the national turmoil resulting from cheeto-mussolini delayed some preliminary readings and committee meetings. Or maybe I'm just paranoid and looking for more things to blame on our political state.
Anyways, it's been quiet here! How's everyone holding up? What are you reading now? What's the best exhibition you've seen recently? I'd like to give a shout out to the Art of the Qur'an at the Freer|Sackler, an especially relevant exhibition these days, and stunningly beautiful.
Hi! I agree with you. There's a general delay that I also seem to ascribe to the political climate. UCSC, for instance, is almost a whole month late, that is, unless I wasn't admitted and noone's updated the results board.
Which application is causing most of the anxiety?
I want to read something that's well written, has a solid narrative, and is set in a fascist context. The writer, experienced with words, a historian at heart. Would you, by any chance, have any ideas? I'm mostly reading long form articles these days...
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Hey y'all! has anyone heard from NYU's MCC?
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UCSC seems to be slower than usual this time around, no?--unless acceptance decisions were already sent out without being posted in the search board. Any leads, anyone?
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On 1/29/2017 at 9:40 PM, SarahBethSortino said:
Hey I didn't really know where to post this, but I just wanted to give a shout out to every potential grad student out there who is dealing with waiting for decisions AND having their plans potentially derailed by the immigration order yesterday. I'm NOT trying to make this political - I'm just throwing out some support during what has to be a difficult time for our fellow "waiting gamers."
There's no need to be apologetic about being political. Quite the opposite--politics belongs to the people, not the few. We rely on your ability, as a historian, to delineate patterns across time and geography, so we see the present with such lucidity that we understand the dangers, and organize to avert a catastrophe. You, of all people, should realize that studying history is in itself political, as history--as well as the study of history--is always about a vision... now which vision? is entirely up to you.
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I can't help but wonder how the US's descent to authoritarianism is going to affect us international applicants. Will admission committees change their criteria of selection to favour, perhaps, topics that speak to the present moment? Will they limit the admission of international brown students given the anticipated rise in hate crime and increasingly difficult visa procedures, etc.? Is the US the right place to be right now? And how do we go about supporting the demand of various resisting groups to boycott the US? Has anyone been thinking about this lately? Would love to hear your thoughts...
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Lol, you're hilarious and they're definitely questionable.
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Hi all,
Did any of you apply to UCSC? Any update on the status? I'm a tad worried as admitted students in past years received their notifications around mid-jan.
Cheers!
SSHRC Doctoral 2018-2019
in The Bank
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News made it to California today! Made the cut with 19.8. I think it's crazy and I can barely believe it. Good luck for all direct applicants still waiting!