Bukharan

cave manners

I am so sorry to hear this. I don't agree with Eigen. Job market is not a helpful or fair comparison. Ph.D. offers are not normally rescinded after they are offered. What happened was unprofessional and definitely fault of the department.

Ok. Princeton, I love you dearly. 'Dear applicant' Really? lol

monster hamster

perfect storm

Love it!!! Well done you!

I recommend French for Reading by Sandberg. It is pricey but it is a very good book. You need to dedicate A LOT of time to master reading proficiency in either French or German though - I hope you know this.

Yep. Agreed. Has anyone heard from Harvard yet? There is one acceptance for Anthro & MES in the Results Section. Any History & MES applicants who know of any gossip? I believe early March is their decision time (by post?) but you never know...

hands cuffed

polo competition

What do you mean by 'different pedagogy'? U Aberdeen is one of Britain's seven 'ancient universities' and as such is very respected. In any case, you already know that a doctoral path is much shorter in the UK. You are most likely to spend the first year learning research techniques, studying methodology, attending workshops, compiling bibliography lists and also beginning your research. You will dedicate your 2nd and 3rd years primarily to doing research and writing up a dissertation. I would perhaps do more research on their funding. Sure, many students are fully funded. Are all? If you are outside of the EU, you are not eligible for UK research council funding, particularly ESRC. Funding is not guaranteed in the UK - it is one thing to get into the programme, to get funding is the next issue. Also, full funding is normally for 3 years. I am not sure about the availability of additional funds if you stay for more than 3 years. By NO means am I discouraging , I am just saying that getting into Britain is not easy and funding is a problem, especially in the current economic climate. If I were you, I'd contact their current students and ask lost of questions. Funding, placements (!!), research emphasis (they seem to be doing a lot of stuff on the Arctic), teaching opportunities in the department. I wish you the very best with your decision! Scotland is awesome and if you choose to come here, I am sure you will enjoy it immensely. If you have any questions about student life in Scotland, feel free to PM me.

dear life

hippy hair

It is ABSOLUTELY normal to have these worries. Think about it this way: 1. You are already accepted. They cannot change their mind after Open House. Nor should they because ---> 2. Out of all the applicants, they chose you! There was something about you that impressed the faculty. Your GRE, GPA, a writing sample, an SOP - these were your achievements for which you can take full credit. 3. You are not an academic yet, you are becoming one. This is why you are starting a Ph.D. You will be taught how to read lectures and appear professional.

I can only suggest that you don't take whatever figures that website produces at face value. I tried my schools and it definitely did not come out right.

I think there is no definitive etiquette about this. One just follows common sense. Congratulations on your acceptance! Now just e-mail the graduate secretary back, thank for the acceptance (do not mention that you need time to wait; you are not required to give your answer now so it is within your right to wait; in fact, no one expects you to answer them immediately) and ask whether funding decisions have been made yet.

federal investigation

Perhaps, a follow-up e-mail (the e-mail should be really nice)? Yes, you could also try calling them.

Probably attending in Fall! Really excited! Is everyone applying for campus accommodation?

I am afraid in these economic circumstances, one must consider placements first. Also, try to get hold of current students in both programmes and see what they say. Do they feel comfortable going out there in the open and looking for a job with education/teaching experience/help they received at their institutions?

nun mafia

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Labour budget

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