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Booked a trip to Taiwan and Sydney. Also heading back home to Europe before I move to the US. 4 continent in 4 months lolz

They're probably waiting for candidates with offers - so it's all about those people who make last minute decisions. I think that was the case for me - probably took someone else's spot.

Doing 4 continents in the next 5 months. YOLO

My pride is in the way of me being happy about being accepted.... sometimes I hate myself.

I got in. I dont know what just happened today

also joining you all!

Made it! Already gave up for this year - miracle...

OMG ALSO MADE IT OFF THE WAITLIST WTF IS HAPPENING

Just got accepted off the waitlist at UVa social psych! Happy happy happy happy.

UVa for Social Psych - made it off their waitlist. Beyond excitement

I was in a similar situation - only got accepted into a program that I sorta applied for just because it seemed sorta nice (not properly researched it tbh). I end up rejecting it. Will reapply next year, it feels like the right thing for now. I don't want to do a PhD for the sake of a PhD - I wanna do research I love, and yes that limits the scope of programs I'll apply to and my chances but so be it.

Just got my Master's supervisor (I already graduated) to fund me for another project (or 2 even). Good day!

Sure I want to be their nr 1 choice. But - I don't want my ego to get in the way. I just want the best education possible, and I know if I get in I'll prove them wrong. My ego is hurt, but I care more about my education

yeah and then I got waitlisted lol

Go for the first half of option one 'I don't care anymore' - best for your mental health. Totally agree with your last statement

I know this has happened to a classmate of mine who did her M thesis abroad. She had to get both ethical approval back at our school and at the school she did her actual thesis. No data was even collected at my school, but they wouldn't sign off on her thesis anyway. Now her population and experiment were one of those studies with 0 risks, so there was no problem at all though.

It's cherry blossom season here in Seoul - I love it <3

It's not about he didnt support them or me - coz he absolutely did. But it's also about us supporting each other - and that also means I can't ask him to sacrifice everything for me and my career goals. I still had a good thesis project - just not as great or cool as it could have been and I certainly missed out on opportunities to connect, network, and get some name value on my resume. I also didnt apply to some schools because of him - job opportunities, the area etc. Sacrifice is an essential part of every relationship I think. But I would make the same choices again.

I'm 25 and my 4.5 years relationship just finished. I'm honestly glad to be single again and not have to consider someone else in my life and career choices. Feel like I sacrificed too much over the last 2 years which could have propelled my career in some directions. Ugh.

I hear you all. I've already made a plan B - Since I'm abroad atm I'm gonna visit cool labs over the next year and connect and do research (and publish). Coz YOLO for real. Technically I still have a shot, but like probably not :')

I'm just so over this emotional rollercoaster. I didn't ask my chances. I don't want to know, I have a bad gut feeling lol. Still don't understand the random email and I know I'm overthinking it. The stupid rollercoaster starts again. I assumed rejection and was OK with it and started planning my life for the next year. Now. It's just on hold again. Like FOR REAL LET ME KNOW.

Preach! You're so right.

@Charlie Moon 5 Rejections, 1 Rejected offer, and 1 Waitlist here. Same - I know how you're feeling. POI emailed that they're still highly interested in me (two days after the waitlist notification) - but I'm waitlist so yeah thanks for the kind words (for real though, it's good for my ego). Feeling hopeful, but don't want to believe it may happen to protect myself.

I actually got waitlisted - so the stress is still there haha