Tables_And_Chairs
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Tables_And_Chairs got a reaction from Self-ignorant in UMass Amherst Philosophy
I thought I'd post here in case anyone has information that could help. I am currently waitlisted at several programs. After speaking with the departments, it's very likely I'll receive an offer from at least one of them, so I'm trying to make contingency plans in case I'm accepted to more than one department. Among the places I've been waitlisted is UMass Amherst. They are a great fit academically, since there are many people who are working in my area of interest. However, I don't know very much about the department. Does anyone here (maybe if you've been accepted or if you are currently attending) know much about what life is like there? How is the funding? Are graduate students supported by faculty? Do many students take courses outside of Philosophy?
I would honestly appreciate any information. Thanks!
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Tables_And_Chairs got a reaction from The_Last_Thylacine in UMass Amherst Philosophy
I thought I'd post here in case anyone has information that could help. I am currently waitlisted at several programs. After speaking with the departments, it's very likely I'll receive an offer from at least one of them, so I'm trying to make contingency plans in case I'm accepted to more than one department. Among the places I've been waitlisted is UMass Amherst. They are a great fit academically, since there are many people who are working in my area of interest. However, I don't know very much about the department. Does anyone here (maybe if you've been accepted or if you are currently attending) know much about what life is like there? How is the funding? Are graduate students supported by faculty? Do many students take courses outside of Philosophy?
I would honestly appreciate any information. Thanks!
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Tables_And_Chairs reacted to PolPhil in Paying Professors for Help / Feedback
I don't know for sure, but I've never heard of this practice within philosophy. Sounds like the kind of thing upon which philosophers would frown...
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Tables_And_Chairs reacted to 711fanatic in Paying Professors for Help / Feedback
Yeah, I've never heard of this. A prof will either have the time and willingness to help you, or will not & will tell you so. If they do help you, an appreciative e-mail is all that is expected. Likely, they'd be uncomfortable with anything more