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Thank you! I have another question to put out there: I have been doing a bit of "job searching", looking at what employers look for in positions I would be interested in. I have noticed that in the water field, engineering is a sought after degree. Is it worth it to get an environmental engineering degree for water related work? Any advice on that would be appreciated! Finally, how good is TAMU's water program? The M.S. program looks really interesting to me. Any thoughts? Many thanks again.

Thanks, jmu! I've been looking into a few more programs, including master's programs in geography. Thanks to everyone who has replied!

Hi, jmu. Thanks for your suggestion on Syracuse! I have looked at some Geography programs and I'm still looking. My hesitation is that the programs I have looked at didn't seem to be as quantitative or technical (although the GIS route looks very interesting). I realize my background isn't technical either but my goals is to get a degree that can give me more options. I think in my case I have a social science/government background, and I would like to merge it with a better technical understanding. Are you focusing on water issues in you geography studies? Would you mind sharing some of the courses you took/are taking in your program?

Thank you for the help, GeoDUDE! I appreciate your replies!

Thanks, GeoDUDE! Are you at all familiar with UT's EER program and its admissions statistics? Any advice on that program?

Hello, I am applying to several graduate programs this fall in the earth/energy/geology field; however, I do not have a background in the geosciences. Based on my experiences and additional coursework listed below, what would you say my chances are at a graduate program in this area? My objective is to work in the energy and/or water field and gain some solid technical/research experience for a few years before moving towards enviro policy later in my career. If anyone has any advice or tips I would greatly appreciate them! -B.A Political Science, 4.0 (small relgional school) -Fulbright ETA -Intern at the ABA, law related journal editor, more law related things as well but none in energy/environmental law -Helped organize a small water film festival -Intern at an organic urban greenhouse this summer, researching water and energy usage on my own (though I am disappointingly getting little support from my mentor so I am not able to do any substantial research, it's mostly just greenhouse work, unfortunately), volunteering at the Groundwater Conservation District In regards to math/science classes have taken Chemistry 1 & 2, Calculus 1 & 2, Bio 1, Physical Geology, Statistics This upcoming fall I am taking additional coursework on my own: a graduate level Water Resource class and Geographical Analysis class and a basic Physics 1. I am also hoping to volunteer in a lab or water related organization this fall. Are there other specific classes I should try for in the spring semester? Based on my past experience and what I hope to accomplish this upcoming year, I hope to be able to get into UT's Earth and Energy Resource Program but I am worried I am not competitive enough. Are there other programs I should look at? I am a Texas resident. Thanks very much!

Sorry if this has been answered, but I am just want to make sure I understand this correctly: For the PDO, if we want to stay an extra day or two, we cover the lodging, extra costs, etc. - but what about the flight? You just book the flight back for, say 2 days later than the end of orientation and it is still covered by Fulbright? Thanks!

Does anyone know how the process works for ETAs regarding their living conditions? In other words, can you choose homestay or to live alone, etc? I have looked everywhere for information about this, but I haven't been able to find much.

Does anyone know when ETAs are notified of their placement within the country? If any past ETAers could recount how the process when after they received notification of the award, I would be extremely thankful. Basically, when do we find out what the living arrangements are (on your own, with a family---and can we choose?), where were will be teaching, when we have to begin, etc. I realize this can differ dramatically by country and region, but I would really appreciate just a general anecdote about how it goes down from here. Many thanks!

Any other finalists for Azerbaijan?

This is how my campus does it, too. I had my interview last week and got some good feedback.

gchandra, I would be happy to swap essays with you. I am not sure how much help I can be with the research grant SOP, but I would be more than happy to swap the PS when you are ready. I hope you get some answers to your other questions. Good luck with your application!

PMed both of you. Many thanks in advance.

If anyone applying for an ETA would like to swap statements, I would be happy to do so.

Thank you very much!