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Thanks for the advice. This is what most people have suggested to me so far. I still have until June 2019 here (fellowship contract) so I need to discuss what will happen this year with current adviser, director of graduate studies, etc.

Hello all, I am beginning a PhD program in psychology this fall and am very excited. However, today I found out that my mentor is accepting a position at a new university this Spring. This place is about an hour away and instead of being in the psychology department they will be in the linguistics department (currently they have a joint appointment and students in each department). I’m at a bit of a crossroads, here are the options as I see them: 1. Stay here. This is what it sounds like my mentor wants me to do. Their idea to all graduate students (5 total) was that we continue our work here, get co-advised by her at her new institution, and get co-advised by someone at our current institution. I am very apprehensive about this, as no other faculty is doing work I find that interesting. No one in psychology is even doing work similar to my mentor’s. Additionally, they are the entire reason I wanted to attend this university. 2. Transfer with them. This seems unlikely, as the institution they are moving to is far better than our current one (no offence, I like my school!). I would not be able to follow them to the linguistics department as I don’t have the background and want to keep my work more in psychology. I could try to transfer to the psychology department and be co-advised with my current mentor. 3. Transfer somewhere else. Probably at the end of my second year and obtain a Master’s from current university. A friend suggested this, that I start emailing professors soon or this Spring and try to explain to my current adviser why I am doing this. Do you see any options I don’t see? What would you do in my situation, or what have you done in a similar situation? Thanks!

Trying checking the Grad Cafe results page! I haven't gotten waitlisted anywhere, but haven't heard back from 5/6 programs. It's torture waiting, I feel you. Sending my good vibes to all of you!

YESSS I totally feel this! Every time my e-mail dings on my phone I'm like "YES this is my dream PI finally accepting me!" and then it's just a stupid advertisement. PS good luck for UMN, I did my undergrad there and it has a fantastic clinical program and Minneapolis is an amazing city to live in. Sending good vibes your way!

I've had daydreams for months of getting into my top choice and only nightmares of getting rejected