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  1. Madelene
    I'm not super familiar with those programs, but if it comes down to location, Austin is incredible. Cost of living will be higher, but there's definitely still cheap places to live if you're okay having roommates. Lots of incredible music, food, festivals, and opportunity.
  2. Madelene
    Which two are you deciding between? Congrats!
  3. Madelene
    Hi friends! This may be the wrong thread, but I just deposited at UNC! I am now looking for roommate(s) and would be thrilled to live with some Sociologists! Anyone planning on UNC?
  4. Madelene
    They did this to me, too! What a weird system, updating the portal so long before rejections get send. And then to send two!
  5. Madelene
    I think if my career aspirations were different--this would be true. However, the financial part was her way to get me to just take some time--rather than go get another degree and build debt--while I figured out what I wanted.
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    I deliberated for a while about whether to pursue a Masters first, too. I didn't have any publications--just an undergraduate thesis at a liberal arts college--and that scared me, so I thought I could buy some time with a Masters. The best piece of advice I got was from a professor of mine who said, "Look, you can go get a Masters, go into thousands more dollars of debt, or you can go get a Ph.D. Because I know you, and if you go get a Masters, you're gonna start working as an associate researcher somewhere, realize you want theoretical and thematic independence, and realize you need a Ph.D. for that." She was definitely right, although I know it's not the right choice for many people. If your goal is to become a professor (and you realize how difficult that is), then definitely get a Ph.D., because you can't really teach sociology without it. And if you get a Masters and then choose to go for your Ph.D., you will probably have to redo some coursework (unless you stay at the same institution) and will be in significant debt. Plus, you have a great GPA and GRE scores! If you can put together a good writing sample and statement, I'm sure any program will realize they'd be lucky to have you.
  7. Madelene
    Thank you so much for this! Any advice for how to look for housing remotely? Craigslist seems filled with lots of major apartment complexes and I'm not sure where to find more independent landlords or houses for rent.
  8. Madelene
    Hi @Ana333, I think you might be in the wrong thread! This is a sociology acceptances/interviews/rejections thread. Are you looking for psychology? You can find that here! https://forum.thegradcafe.com/forum/8-psychology/
  9. Madelene
    If anyone would like some comic relief, this is a great Tumblr page called Lego Grad Student. https://legogradstudent.tumblr.com/
  10. Madelene
    Okay but for real— what is your Venmo?? PM me.
  11. Madelene
    I want to buy you a drink. I'm serious. Do you have Venmo? You deserve a drink.
  12. Madelene
    Y'all are gonna kill it! If anyone wants to have a group Skype and vent or just chat about non-Soc things, let me know! I want to know all of you!
  13. Madelene
    Same here. Oh well! Onward ho! You've got so many left to hear from!
  14. Madelene
    Thank you for this information! I'm so scared!!!
  15. Madelene
    I don't have multiple acceptances, but I think it's going to come down to how supportive the department feels. You're going to be with them for a while and I'd much rather take a lower ranked program or a program that doesn't fit up *exactly* with my research interests if it feels like they'll see me through the degree and support me.
  16. Madelene
    Thank you! You are wonderful!
  17. Madelene
    Yes, THIS! I got a call on Friday from UNC and had already given up because people heard at the beginning of the week! With UNC at least, I know faculty were just calling at their leisure and it could still be another week or so. I started with Chris Eccleston and JUST got to Matt Smith. So far David Tennant is my favorite, but Matt is pretty endearing, too! My friend just sent me a sticker that says "Nevertheless she regenerated" and it is incredible!! You have got this!! 3 out of what--25 or so? Even if it's less, this is just the beginning. Don't give up!
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    This is amazing!!! CONGRATULATIONS! You are on top of the world!! Also, just reminder to everyone that schools don't send out all their info at once. Even if people heard from a certain school already, that does NOT mean you're rejected or even necessarily waitlisted. You all have so much to offer each of these schools and this is just the beginning of the process! I've been distracting myself with Doctor Who lately, in case anyone else is a fan. It's my first time watching and WOW what a roller coaster.
  19. Madelene
    Ugh, bless you! This site was so helpful until acceptances started coming in! I'm going to peace out for a while and remember that I'm a human and not just an application.
  20. Madelene
    Anyone want to claim these UNC acceptances? Help quell this anxiety please!!
  21. Madelene
    Really? Looking back wouldn't it not be for a few more weeks?
  22. Madelene
    Wow, this is incredible! What a dream situation. I currently live a 5 minute walk from my work, so I've been spoiled as well. Would you be able to PM me the name of your complex or landlord? I'd love to start watching these things. If I end up at UNC, I'll be on the 1st floor of Hamilton, so I'll certainly come say hi!
  23. Madelene
    Damn, that was a kick in the gut! Absolutely true, and yet...here I am.
  24. Madelene
    Congrats to the UNC admit!! Who are you??
  25. Madelene
    Same!!! Does anyone want to claim it??
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