Strangefox

So it must be important to teach your own course while TAing, not just grade papers, right? Also, can you explain to me, - what is a post-doc? Is it a research position when I work with a professor and help this professor with their current work? How do I find post-doc positions? Is the process competitive? I am in social sciences so it is a must for me if I want to get a good job in academia, right?

Rejected from U Penn Annenberg, but don't worry for me, I definetely saw it coming Mainly because the fit between professors there and my research is really far-fetched... I decided to apply there just in case, - well, my perception of the situation was all correct

I wonder why people would want to do that, I mean post a fake like that...

Congratulations!!!!!

Your story is great! Thanks for sharing it! You are absolutely right: nay-sayers can be wrong, and they very often are

Well, it's hard to say what exactly this professor wants to discuss with you but I would take it is a good sign! I don't know whether it is common or not but it's not some anomany that must alert you Good luck!

I agree as well!

It may be worth a shot, but OP must remember that it is kind of a gamble.

Do tell us details about funding when you hear some details! Oh, and congratulations on your acceptance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

People definetely do get off waitlist!

I have not applied to Berkeley but I love the picture!

I would contact the department. I think after a month of waiting you can do that. Good luck!

Same here!

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And what about funding in Texas-Austin? At first I was considering them because they have a professor I would really love to work with but then I found out that their stipend is too low for me to live there... I wonder if something has changed, or perhaps I was misinformed by their grad coordinator?

No, it is not okay, professors may find that annoying. They may not like the fact that you did not contact them before you submitted your app but doing it now... It may also look as if you are really depserate.

Interesting idea, by the way!

I love the second picture!!!!!

She is so beautiful! And has a great name, too!

Thanks!

I can't see this picture

I agree. I would contact the prof, it's good to show you are still interested.

OMG

Good luck, Newms!

Hang on! I am sure it's just because you are a Fullbrighter so they have some special way/time to review your app - but I am sure you will be fine! It must mean a lot to these schools that you have won a cool award!!