katieb93

As an update: Pitt rejected my PHD offer but offered me a second masters in Security & Intelligence Studies...but the first year is unfunded. Thoughts? I would love another masters especially since this one is so different from my current masters program (European Union Studies). But the thought of taking on another $30k in loans kills my little old heart.

I got my rejection letter today.

I was rejected to all my top choice...so I'm trying to not be this depressing blob and I'm trying to pick up the pieces of a shattered soul lol (Im a perfectionist, so rejection on my first try feels like the ultimate failure of life...I have issues I but I digress). Some of you are SO well qualified and so knowledgable about these different programs I thought who better to go to? I'm looking for a qualitative political science/international relations focused PHD program. I have a BA in Political Science and soon to have an MA in European Union Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Almost all of my classes as a graduate student have been in the political science department. I want to keep researching Ukraine/Russia and security studies. I'm really interested in balancing techniques, security relations and geopolitics (spheres of influence). Any recommendations on where to look to apply? I have a very low math GRE score and VERY high reading and writing score. Thanks!

Never discount the MAEUS (Masters of European Union Studies) from UIUC. Its an amazing program and I've gotten to stay focused on Russia and CIS stuff. #shamelessplug

Like is it worth it to spend another $1,000 on applications? i could have actually enjoyed my life with that money. Feels like a PHD is just that for me - a dream.

I got rejected all around too. I feel you 100% right now. Its like being kicked in the teeth and I'm already depressed about my thesis so its like kicking someone who is already down. Im listening to "Anthem" from Superchick. "Heres to anyone who never quit when things got hard." Pick up the pieces of a shattered soul and take baby steps! Thats the best we can do!

Apparently acceptance letters for Pitt went out in the mail a few days ago. Nothing for me. Back into my depression hole I go.

Im starting to think I didnt put in enough effort to my research proposal for Pitt.... JUST TELL ME NO ALREADY GOD. ?

I feel like Im just waiting for the resounding NO. I couldnt afford to apply to all the schools I wanted to so I settled on Pitt because my graduate advisor went there and recommended it. But my quant score is so low and my french grades have hampered my gpa Im probably no where near good enough. There should be anti depressants for these waiting periods. Its like waiting for whats your worth ??

Pitt says "any day within a few weeks"..... Like that helps calm me lol

Called Pitt and they said "Any day within the next few weeks" Anticipation is KILLING me. Also I've made the fatal mistake of tying my acceptance to my self worth. RIP me