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Hı guys, I've applied Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies - Digital Arts and Humanities program offered by the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus. It has been almost 3 months since applications ended. Yet I haven't get any information about my application. When I check the system my status seems "in progress". Is it normal to take evaluations this long or should I be worried? Should I send a mail to the school?

Hello, I have started to write my thesis in my country (Turkey). But it is impossible for me to do my research here. Because of my research subject I have to spend some time abroad. So I have found some academics working in the same field with me (From USA) and sent my proposal to them. Still waiting for answer. What I want to ask is: 1. Is it possible to just go for research and be an assistant or should I apply as a Phd student for that? 2. Will schools want me to get same exams required for Phd applications? If you any ideas and share with me I would be really grateful...