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"If we need more money we'll consider you."

21, 22 in April. I don't think it really had much effect. In my program there is a pretty good mix of young, straight out of college students and people returning to school after working a while.

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I guess now is about the time to ask- who have you heard back from? Most of the programs I applied to had late deadlines so I don't expect to hear anything for another couple weeks, but I've been accepted to University of Michigan. I'm just waiting on everyone else, and of course, to hear about funding. I know there isn't much funding out there for MLS and MLIS programs, but a girl can hope, right? I'm really hoping to be given a university library associate position at UMich, but it's pretty competitive so I'm just not sure.

I second neopets. I love the games and earning virtual money. It makes me feel better about having no real money. Also I nominate mylifeisaverage. Whenever I start reading, it's hard not to go one for hours.

I'll look it up for you.

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Well, I've already been accepted to a school (Yippee!!) Best Case: I somehow get fully funded to either UMich or University of Washington-Seattle for my MLIS where I meet my future spouse (a multi millionaire with a genius IQ, just to be clear). I do fabulously well in school and land my dream job at a library at a really great university. We settle down and raise 3 kids who never have any behavioral problems and become productive members of society. Worst Case: I don't get any funding at UMich and end up really in debt and have no job prospects. So I come home with my tail between my legs. I live the remainder of my life living in my parent's basement while working the same part-time job I've have since high school. Then I get fired. I slip into a deep depression and lose all concepts of personal hygiene.

Ugh. Today I came home early, watched tv, then just laid in my bed for over an hour. I don't know how much longer I can wait. Not having a plan for next year is making me anxious. I got accepted to one of my top schools last week, though, so at least I know I have a good option now.

Hm. I have a really flexible part time job that I love, so I'd probably keep it and work. A little extra money is never bad. But I'd also like to just take a long road trip going wherever tickles my fancy. Read a lot. Spend time with friends and family without feeling like I should be studying...

I've applied/am applying to: University of Michigan University of Washington-Seattle Syracuse University University of Iowa Kent State University Honestly, I'm just hoping to get in SOMEWHERE. I would love to go to Michigan or Washington, but I don't know how I'd pay for it. Actually, I have no idea how I'll pay for any school. There aren't any MLIS programs in my state, so I have to pay out of state tuition no matter where I go. Prices for online schools aren't a whole lot better than the out of state tuition rates. I guess if I get in I'll have to take a year off to work and earn money so that I won't have to take out so much in loans. I'll just be glad when the waiting game is over.

Thanks for your replies. They've put my mind at rest, at least for the time being. There aren't any MLIS/MLS programs in my state and the thought of having to pay out of state tuition for the MLIS and then go on to get another masters was a very scary thought considering a librarian's salary. AwkwardPants, it was great to hear from someone already working the type of job I'm hoping to have. Phyl, I do plan on looking into other types of library jobs, too. I hate the feeling of putting all my eggs in one basket, especially since I am fairly young. In addition to watching for positions at my university library, I'm already all set to volunteer at the public library near my university. And I know that once I'm in library school there will be ample opportunity for me to explore.

I'm a biochemistry major (with minors in psychology and sociology, but I'm not sure how relevant that is) about to start on my graduate school applications. This past school year, after a lot of thinking, soul searching, and research I've come to the conclusion that I want to become a librarian at a university library, preferably specializing in biological sciences. I've researched MLIS programs and have a good idea of where I want to apply. Recently, I began looking at job listings in the field I want to work in. I've found that most all of the listings either require or desire a secondary masters in a science related field. I've enjoyed my undergraduate studies in biochemistry and will have have participated in laboratory research since I was a freshman. However, the major factor that led me to realizing that I want to become a librarian and not a "scientist" was that while I enjoy learning and reading about science, lab work isn't something that I particularly like doing. I've worked in several different labs, so I'm confident that it is lab work in general that I'm ambivalent about, not merely the topic or PI. However, if a masters in a science subject is required for the type of job I want, I'm willing to do that. I guess my question is, would it be better to first go for a masters in biology, genetics, or a related program, or head straight to my MLIS and try my luck at landing a job without the secondary masters before working on an MS? And would it be unheard of to get the MS from a university where I was working as a librarian? To me that would be the best scenario, but I have no idea if that would even be a possibility!