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I'm also going to see about suggestions when I visit U of Delaware

It's interesting stuff - read it in a class on "new" theory and criticism while getting my MA. I think he will like it!

Hey all! Very excited about this thread! I plan to read: Stamped From The Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram Kendi (he spoke at the campus where I teach last year, and it was amazing - looking forward to this book since a lot of my research and pedagogy focuses on racism). The Making of Asian America: A History by Erika Lee (some of this will be review for me, but some will be new - I have done a lot of work with Asian American lit and plan to continue to do so for my PhD) The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander (been meaning to read this one forever) Nothing Ever Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War by Viet Thanh Nguyen (the latest work of nonfiction by one of my favorite fiction writers and scholars). Those are the ones I know I really want to read.

Latour is a tough nut to crack, but new materialism isn't really my favorite theory.

Also, if you're looking for some good fiction, I highly recommend Roth's The Plot Against America - my students love it, and it's very timely.

I read along with what I'm teaching my students so I am always fresh. This summer will be when I finally have some real reading time, and I'm looking forward to it

Surprisingly, no imposter syndrome yet! I do plan on reading A LOT this summer - I have many books on my shelf that I haven't had time to glance at yet due to adjuncting. First on my list is Kendi's "Stamped from the Beginning" (a history of racism in the US), followed by some other texts along those lines.

I'm going to try to check out the family housing at Delaware, since the website only has a floor plan and more pics, and as my fiancé isn't coming to the visit days, I want to get some pics for him

I also only have one acceptance thus far, and I plan on keeping it on the DL about my rejections. I am, however, still waiting to hear back from programs, but that might change by the time the student recruitment weekend for Delaware happens. So, even if by that point I have all rejections besides Delaware, I plan on saying that I am strongly considering Delaware, and leaving it at that. I have a list of 16 questions so far that I will be asking, so I say it's good to ask important questions that others have already brought up in this thread. Also, huge congrats!

Congrats on the recent great news everyone!

Thank you so much, and again, not sure since I have not completely made my decision yet (still 5 more schools to hear back from). And my fiance will have the car most of the time for commuting to wherever he happens to get a job, so I don't plan to have it on campus much. And yeah, I'm spoiled now where I am because as a faculty member (adjunct) I only have to pay $2 for a parking pass (small liberal arts state university). When I visit I am going to get some more info on on-campus housing vs. off campus and suggestions. It is good to hear that for the future that there are many apartments on shuttle routes! That sounds fantastic. I also plan to bike around a lot. - for the shuttle, do you buy a yearly or monthly pass, or pay each time you go on?

Interesting indeed....hm....

No idea about the size of the cohort! I'm just completely spitballing about the waitlist. I applied to UCSB last round as well, and was rejected, but don't remember it taking this long, but I could be misremembering.

I'm going to email ALL programs I am still waiting on once I get back from visiting U of Delaware (March 11-12) to ask if I can get an update. Hopefully we will hear from UCSB by then. Honestly, I think we've been rejected or waitlisted.

Just saw a SUNY Binghamton acceptance on the board? Anyone wanna claim that (begins checking email constantly all day). Delaware is a good fit for me, but options would be nice as well

THAT'S SO AMAZING!!! Huge congrats! So glad you got into a great program for you!

Oh that super convenient. For the first year fiance and I plan to do on campus family housing (I love being right on campus 24/7), but in future years probably living off campus, but close by. I live about 20 minutes from UMASS Amherst - it's a beautiful campus and the surrounding area is great as well (Amherst, Northampton, etc).

Not married yet, but engaged. No kids yet, but hopefully after the PhD. Fiance is incredibly supportive and willing to move wherever - he is almost done with a certification in Web Design and Development. He was with me all through my MA, so he knows what to expect when I'm in grad school again.

Good to hear! Thank you - that's about what I expected. 15 minute drive is not bad at all; my work commute now is 40 minutes to an hour. And congrats on all of your acceptances - what is your focus?

And try applying to some summer institutes or seminars - attending the Futures of American Studies Institute helped me so incredibly much - great confidence boost and helped me hook up with some profs who helped me a ton with my apps this season

Don't give up if it's what you really want! This is my third round of apps and first ever acceptance.

Very true. I think the rudest rejection I received (so far) was last app season from Brown's American Studies, something along the lines of: "We want the best and you are not it" is what I summarize it to be. Also got a pretty tough rejection from an article I sent to MELUS for publication; got that rejection many months back.

Anyone still waiting on rejections from USC and UCSB?

Amen to that. My Intro to Grad studies prof when I got my Master's always told me: "Keep your eyes WIDE OPEN" and that the market is so incredibly tough