lordtiandao
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Yeah, it still says I'm in the graduate lottery on StarRezPortal, but I just checked with my department and they've received my housing application. They said I'll receive more information when the incoming student list is finalized.
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@eevee The deadline for the housing application is in May (I think the 19th?), so I would assume sometime after that. @mccp77 Really? My department had me fill out a housing application (in which I listed my preferences) and then e-mail the administrator to let them know what my preferences were. I guess it varies with departments.
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@mccp77 For sure! My department has blocks of housing available to allocate, but at this point I'm not sure if they can give me my preference. We'll just have to wait and see.
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@eevee I see. I applied for South, since the North apartments are too expensive. @squirrelene You can survive in LA without a car, I've known Angelenos who commute to UCLA by bus/bike. Getting a car is mainly for the convenience of travelling and doing things around LA. I strongly advise people to get a car (eventually, you don't need to get it right away), but if you don't see yourself driving that often, there is no need for you to get one.
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You've written nothing that turns over arguments made by previous posters. Are you going to spend 5+ years only on campus and around Westwood? If not, do yourself a favor and just buy a decent, used car. They're not that expensive. I'm just going to leave it there.
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Many people have already gone over this issue of why you need a car in LA. You can go back and read what they wrote.
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@eevee @mccp77 Did you guys select the North or the South apartments?
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Hello there! I'm in the History department.
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I second no jeans. Dress business casual.
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Bump. Anyone?
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@TMP Thank you!
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Because this professor really wanted me to work with her but I've decided to go somewhere else so I thought it would be polite to inform her? If it's not a good idea, then I won't do it.
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How would one draft an e-mail telling a potential POI at one school of an acceptance of an offer at another school?
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That is an understatement. My friend had this car stolen while parked inside a gated apartment complex.
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I don't see why not. As far as I know, it's not uncommon. How much the school is willing to pay really depends on how much money the department has. USC never gave me an upper limit as to how much they were willing to pay, UCLA was willing to pay anything under $500, and my friend told me Northwestern could only cover $350. It doesn't hurt to send an e-mail and ask.
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A US degree from a prestigious school is certainly more recognizable on the job market. HK universities all prefer graduates from top 10-20 US universities and it's becoming increasingly difficult for PhDs from HK, UK, and elsewhere to find tenure positions here.
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Thank you everyone! Best of luck to you all! @uniquesnowflake Let me know if you have any questions about UCLA and the LA area!
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@Math48 Messaged you. Well guys this pretty much concludes my cycle. Still waiting on two more schools but I've already made up my mind to accept UCLA's offer for a PhD in Chinese history.
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"Let's just TALK about it..." Decision Edition
lordtiandao replied to Bayesian1701's topic in Decisions, Decisions
@Mopar18 @Bayesian1701 Thank you both! -
"Let's just TALK about it..." Decision Edition
lordtiandao replied to Bayesian1701's topic in Decisions, Decisions
How did you guys decline the offer? I need to do it soon and I'm still pondering how I should write the e-mail. -
History Graduate Program Funding Package Spreadsheet
lordtiandao replied to getitlow's topic in History
Updated with my USC offer. -
Intensive Chinese Program or Manchu Language Program?
lordtiandao replied to Larnith's topic in History
Definitely not trying to undersell. I recognize the importance of Manchu in studying the Early and High Qing. There are a lot of Manchu language documents that are going to be indispensable when writing the dissertation. Still, at this stage, he needs Classical Chinese more than he does Manchu. Sorry, I should rephrase so it's clearer. You can absolutely continue Chinese courses in PhD, but I think the keyword should be "continue". Since OP would like to get into a top program, he needs to know Classical Chinese right now, and if he gets in, then continue, rather than know zero Classical Chinese and start from scratch once he is in the program. I don't think that's good for him. -
Intensive Chinese Program or Manchu Language Program?
lordtiandao replied to Larnith's topic in History
I'm afraid it doesn't work like that. You can't expect to study Classical Chinese once you're in a Ph.D. program. Working knowledge of Classical Chinese is pretty much a requirement to get into any Chinese history Ph.D. You will be expected to submit a writing sample that will demonstrate your knowledge of your primary language of study. If you don't know any Classical Chinese, what will you do about your writing sample? The language issue will come up when your documents are reviewed (my Classical Chinese was self-taught and during interviews, I was asked why I didn't take any Classical Chinese courses in undergrad). Furthermore, even if you get in, you will lag behind others who already have good knowledge of Classical Chinese. Manchu is an important language for studying the Early and High Qing, but the majority of your sources will still be in Chinese and you will be required to read a lot of Chinese secondary literature. Discuss it with your advisors, but I would suggest you work on your Classical Chinese first. -
Intensive Chinese Program or Manchu Language Program?
lordtiandao replied to Larnith's topic in History
How good is your Classical Chinese at the moment? Can you produce a seminar paper using Classical Chinese documents? -
Yeah got this one too. All I can say its nice try, Columbia.
