Nikki

I had good inentions about going to the gym, but I haven't made it since classes started. I want to get back into working out, but in the mean time I've been walking to class, TAing, study group, etc every day. It's not super strenuous, but it's at least 30 mins to 1 hour depending on the day.

I'm taking three classes this semester and TAing for three sections of undergrad history. I only have to attend one section, but I do the grading and hold office hours for all three sections. Monday: TA from 10-11 Office Hours 11-12 Tuesday: Maritime History 9:30-10:45 Arch Theory 11-12:15 Ship Construction 12:30-1:45 Study Group 2-3:30 Wednesday: TA from 10-11 Office Hours 11-12 Thursday: Maritime History 9:30-10:45 Arch Theory 11-12:15 Ship Construction 12:30-1:45 Study Group 2-3:30 Friday: TA from 10-11 Office Hours 11-12

Tar River! It's more expensive, but closer to campus and a lot nicer than some of the other places I looked at. How about you? Have you been to campus yet? I just got back from my Greenville/ECU visit. I sat in on a class and met with the profs at Eller House and the grad advisor.

My summer plans are to: - brush up on my French - do some background reading in nautical archaeology - hang out at the beach for a few weeks - pack and move to the other side of the country! Eep! I'm counting down the days until the last day of school (I teach high school history) - 31 school days left!!!!

I'm headed to ECU in the fall for an MA in Maritime Studies. Anyone else headed to Greenville, NC?

I'm heading to Greenville, NC in the fall. Has anyone been there? I'm going to visit in a few weeks, so I'd love some restaurant suggestions, apartment ideas, etc.

Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" series is one of my favorites - a mix of history, sci-fi, and romance set in the scottish highlands.

East Carolina University MA in Maritime Studies (Naval/Maritime History & Nautical Archaeology)!

Sheperd, I did my undergrad at ASU. I graduated a while ago, so a lot my favorite hole in the wall places are closed. Here is a list of good restaurants that I remember: - Pita Jungle (big menu - mediterranean, pizza, sandwiches, etc) - Rula Bula (Irish - GREAT grilled cheese) - PF Changs (pacfic rim) - Slices (pizza) - Sugar Bowl (in Scottsdale - old fashion ice cream/soda shop) Grocery Shopping: - Trader Joes Hope that helps a little!

I'll be attending East Carolina in the fall with full funding.

Last year I applied to five schools and was rejected from all of them. Before this application season I worked as a research assistant, got a new letter of recommendation, and wrote a new SOP. This time I was accepted to five schools, but two were consolation MAs and one was an unfunded PhD. That leaves two schools and my dilemma: I want to study 20th century US naval/military history and get a PhD. School A: PhD program in military history Should be getting an out of state tuition waiver and a small scholarship ($1,000) Uncommon for first years to get dept. funding, but funding is common the other years At this point I'm not sure if the funding is definite or for how much (they've been on break) School B: MA in Maritime Studies/naval history Out of state tuition waiver, scholarship to cover remaining tuition, TA position with stipend - all for 2 years This school wants an answer by March 24th I'm going to call Monday morning and talk to the department at school A to see what the deal is with funding for the other years (amounts, if all the post first years have it, etc). I'm not sure what to do! Is it dumb to turn down the MA for possible funding at the PhD? Should I do the MA and then reapply again later? I'm just not sure I want to have to apply again in two years. Any suggestions?

Rachel, I just turned down my MA offer from Temple, so I've got my fingers crossed that spot will go to you!

Thanks! Admission wise I've done pretty good this season, but now I'm waiting to hear about funding from the PhD programs (my only funding offer so far is from an MA program). I'm stressing because I don't want to end up with no funding...

I just check the website and found out that I got in to Texas A&M. Does anyone know what kind of funding packages they give for PhD students?