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Ha! Mine isn't funded but to me, NY is a better choice than SD as I've always been a Northern California girl

I agree. I'm only going for mine because it's an MA and I'm pretty positive I'll be a more competitive applicant for PhD funding after I go to this school

I'm in the same boat but mines only a year. I'm going for it I think though, only because I don't think it'll be worth my time to apply again next year (for me anyway). But those suggestions are really good about working on campus

yeah seriously. i start in june (if i go) so i am thinking ill do the campus housing for the first three months, which will round out to bout that..eek

I am heading to NY from liberal San Francisco and I've got myself a few small-ish tats and a lip piercing. The first school I'm visiting is an art school I'm already accepted to, so I'm not worried but should I take out my lip ring to visit a history program I'm still applying to? Keep in mind I really don't want to. And everyone is telling me I don't need to but they're all from San Francisco too so I'm sure they're opinions are skewed.

I don't know, I guess it depends on the packet. I didn't get any funding, which I expected but I'm still a bit shocked I even got in...this was a bit of a stretch for me. I'm visiting the school (and a couple others) in a couple weeks and that will help me decide. But in case you're wondering, I got an email back from Noel Rodriguez yesterday saying that they're having technical problems with their email system and they are supposed to go out today...although its almost 8 pm there...

Anyone going?

as a twenty something who dresses up every day for her federal government job, i say yes to the slacks and sweater but depending on the school, show your personality a bit. dont go overboard with the quirks of course but remember its important to separate yourself in a good way

The M.A. program...Has anyone gotten the email packet yet?

Seriously! Thanks guys!

oh man, i am in the same boat. like i never thought i would get into the school...a private school no less im just looking at scholarships. maybe ill have to start stripping lol.

Hello! I have two more apps due April 1 (seriously who does that), both for American Studies. One is my first choice. My interest in American Studies is Hip-Hop and specifically its relation to American youth and morality. Here's the thing. For my other apps (different programs) I used a Nietzsche quote but here it doesn't fit. Since I am primarily interested in hip-hop and these are MA programs I want to use a rap lyric that is relevant to my purpose. It's not profane or anything and its a rapper with some credibility. Is this a terrible idea?

If you're only in Las Vegas, I would say bring the car. Berkeley isn't too tough to find parking...at least in comparison to San Francisco. But the person above me is right, the bay area has a lot of public transportation programs that are usually sufficient to get around

I'm re-writing a sop for an American Studies program due in April. I have time, I know, but I want to get it over with. Focus is 20th cent American pop music. Help meeee!!!

hahahaha. i like this blog because when i start feeling like im going crazy with all of the ridiculous steps to applying and the constant worrying and anxiety in real life (still havent heard from any schools and i still have 2 apps due) i can come here and be among my fellow crazies. nobody else really understands.