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StressLP

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  1. I just graduated from UGA's undergraduate program and I loved it. I was accepted to their graduate program but have decided to go elsewhere. The program is excellent, with great professors and a dedication to quality. The program starts over the summer, I think in July, and then goes for two years. Athens is a great college town, you will always find things to do and places to eat, and the experience I've had there cannot be compared to anything else. I will always be a dawg! I think assistantships are hard to come by. They don't offer them frequently, but I think that if you boost your research resume and make connections with some of the professors early on, you might be able to network and work something out. They usually are offered to the best of the best applicants, people with high GPAs and decent GRE scores. I don't think they are super helpful with clinical placements, but I don't think that is a huge issue. I would imagine everyone ends up with a placement they are happy with. I would recommend living off campus with at least one roommate, potentially someone in the cohort. That would make your rent much more reasonable. I lived with three roommates and never paid more than $500 in rent. However, if you do get accepted to UGA, make your decision quickly so that you can find housing because it is competitive. I think the cohorts are pretty close. Undergrad could be kind of competitive, but not in a bad way. For the most part, everyone in my classes were very genuine and kind. Everyone always would help each other so we could succeed. When choosing which school to go to, keep your priorities in order. I was lucky that I got to accepted to the school with the best location and price. Only apply to schools that you could actually see yourself going to and being happy for the next 2+ years. Don't feel bad if you end up going to a school that isn't as highly ranked as long as you will be happy with the school and you are comfortable with the amount of debt that you will accrue. And remember that it isn't your forever home either (unless you want it to be). Gradcafe can also be your friend and worst enemy. There are many people on here experiencing the same stress and anxiety as you which is comforting, and it relieved many of my stresses. However, we are all capable of and guilty of overthinking the process. Be prepared, remain calm, and don't procrastinate. And once you have turned in your applications, don't look at them again. Good luck!
  2. does anybody know of one for Georgia State?
  3. I think it depends on the school. Some schools may find fellowships for you or help you, while at other schools, you may be completely on your own. If you are interested in doing this, I would recommend contacting both the school that you are completing your masters at and specific places you would be interested in completing a fellowship at so you can gauge how open the programs are to this situation. Good luck!
  4. Does anybody have any insight into how many hours a day/week we are on campus, and what our schedules will probably look like the first semester? I understand that it varies with each school, just wondering about general ideas. Thanks!
  5. I asked at the beginning of fall semester. I set up meetings with my professors and asked them in person. They both knew what I was going to ask and they were really nice about it! I think it's better to ask earlier rather than later, because if they're professors in your major, it's likely that a lot of people will be coming to them for letters. Asking earlier is good because it's more likely that they'll say yes, and it looks good that you're getting this done earlier rather than procrastinating. Good luck!
  6. I was wondering that too! Initial decisions came out the first day of March last year (which was a Tuesday). So I'm just obsessively checking the portal/my email/gradcafe.
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