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I didn't even THINK to do that.... I'll be back later! Yeah, that was a waste of time..... But thanks for the suggestion. Apparently I also won a million dollars for doing nothing! Stupid spam.

Me too strangely enough. I also tried my hand a bowling, but, well, not so good at that!

Ha! I figured that was a given... but thanks for the response!

Obviously we are all going through a tough period. We sit, checking email, snail mail, and cellphones several times a day, waiting on news that may cause huge life changes. Personally, I was very stressed during the application period as I made sure all the stuff was sent and received. But now, as I wait for some news, serious anxiety has taken hold, and it is no fun at all. I am sure I am not the only one feeling like a walking anxiety attack, so what are you guys doing to keep sane? I mean aside from obsessively reading this site... Zen mantras? Meditation? Internal pep talks? Herbal tea? Yoga? Xanax? And, is it working?

Congrats to both of you!!!

I wish I had achieved calm of any sort. I keep thinking, what if I don't get in to any of them!?!?!? Yarg.

I can relate with the internal terror. The silence is deafening. I am trying not to talk about it, because I know all my friends are sick of hearing about it. Glad I have you guys! Today I got a notice that I was missing a writing sample, no big, except my hard drive crashed last month and I lost all my work from the last five years. I wish they would have let me know sooner, as I applied in November.... Took me a while, but I found a paper copy of a research project, and had to re-type it all so I could email it. (Couldn't scan it, prof's comments all over it.) Sheesh. (But,,,, I have to admit it was strangely comforting to have something to do!)

Once we decide where we are going, I plan to subscribe to their paper to check want ads, also looking on craigslist, so that he may find something before we even arrive.

There is only so much worrying I can do. Right now getting into a school is on the front burner, what I will do after school will just have to wait. I was wondering about interviews too, maybe it depends on the dept. Such as say LSU which combines geology with anthro, perhaps they would be more inclined to interview... all speculation on my part.

I would send the dean an email about it, mention the nice chat you had. Ask her opinion. She probably can make a call noting your meeting and then another in person thing would seem redundant. I would still stress your interest in the program, and commitment etc. I personally think it is a lot to ask a student to travel without reimbursement for an interview.

I had something like that too... Infuriating yes, but it would have been much more panic inducing if they were missing documents. (also we are in the same situation with your other post about not talking about grad school with your SO. Yay extra stress!)

me too on the only saying submitted, if anything at all...

As bad as it seems now, I think it will get worse.... Because I am bored and masochistic, I looked at last years Anthro freak out page, (2008 Anthro PhD Applicants.) It is 18 pages long and the middle of February was just ugly, because someone would post that they heard from School Whatever, and then everyone else that applied there assumed, since they hadn't heard yet, they were rejected. I really, really wish I could call some of them, just to find out that they lived through it and everything ended up ok after all...

I would check out John Reed of True Blue Tattoo, on Red River. The ONLY place I would go that is downtown. Also I have been very impressed by the work coming out of Rock Of Ages on South Lamar, I have some work from Tony, but Jason is very good as well. I hope I hear something soon... let me rephrase, I hope I hear something positive soon!

Astute observation Holmes... kinda makes me want to set up an anthro poll.

I only have a BA too. I applied to some masters and some PhD s. I would certainly prefer the straight path, but I figure if it takes proving myself in a masters program to get funding in a top PhD program, so be it.

I miss it too. I think that this reinforces the fact that I made the right decision in going on to grad school. My friends think I am bonkers though!

erudite, sorry it took me so long to reply, there are tons of shops in town,,,what kind of work do you want done? That can narrow it down considerably. I got a teaser email from ASU titled "PhD in Anthropology Application" telling me that "currently we are missing the following materials: none " and that they plan on making decisions in March. March. It is going to be a long couple of months. sigh... I applied for mainly bio-archaeology and a few forensic anth programs. fyi

Cash advances usually come with exorbitant interest, also beware that the bank will send you blank checks and encourage you to use them. Avoid it at all costs. The best way to build your credit is to charge a small balance each month and then pay it off before the due date to avoid any fees or interest. I wouldn't recommend using it for housing, as noted most landlords are not companies don't have a way to process the payment. Since you are just starting out, use the card wisely, because once you accrue debt, it is difficult to keep afloat. Many people our age are already seriously in debt, because they didn't understand all the fine print. Keep in mind the bank that issued you the card is essentially lending you money. The only way they profit is if you mess up, and they like to profit. Also, you will receive a number of credit card offers, it doesn't mean you should take them...

Nothing here... just the eternal waiting.

I hear you readyforachange. There really is no point to pester my SO until I have some idea where I may be dragging him to. But it makes this interim period extremely uncomfortable. The pessimist in me says, well these could be your last few months, the optimist says, well enjoy them then. But the five year old is yelling, "why is this decision so hard for you? Of course you will come with me!" I think I need another hobby.

I feel your pain rae, your situation is very similar to mine...Mine has no cushy job to blame for it. I think that once acceptances come in, we will have some very serious conversations.

To stop my eternal addiction to this board, I offer some websites I frequent to kill time. What are yours? (in other words, give me some suggestions, I'm bored with mine) cute overload- http://www.cuteoverload.com/ post secret: http://postsecret.blogspot.com/ random gaming site: http://www.escapegames24.com/ Serious Eats food blog: http://www.seriouseats.com/ Gossipy news, and other Gawker affiliates: http://jezebel.com/

glad to know I am not the only one horrified by the money spent... I guess I was figuring everyone had oodles of cash or generous family. To further the initial rant, we spent all that money and have to wait THIS LONG for a response!?!?! lol. It is going to be really ugly come mid February.

My sig other seems to feel unsure to which ends of the earth he's willing to follow me to. I applied to the places I want to go, and of course knowing the importance of education, will go with or without.... Anyone else dealing with this sort of situation?