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Probably assistant curator, maybe even curator at a small museum; lecturer at a college or even a university. You could work as a gallery director as well. This is just off the top of my head, there are definitely more options out there.

Working for the state is also something I'm considering. Art Lawyer looks very interesting as well. Anyone else interested in applying their art knowledge to law?

I concur with Manierata and ArtHistoryandMuseum. I worked all throughout undergrad and it wasn't ever the issue some people make it out to be, however, I'm sure that graduate work is more demanding in comparison, I guess quitting is always an option if it ever becomes too overwhelming. Thanks for your reply MsDarjeeling, I anticipate that I won't get the best sleep in the world in the next couple of years. I tend to prioritize socializing over sleeping, maybe I should change that, eye bags are not attractive. Tutoring sounds like a great idea Hegel's Bagels, I hadn't considered that. I've been tutoring the past two years, so that would definitely work out well. Thanks!

Hello. I was wondering if anyone out there has anything to say about working part-time while in school. I'll be working on my M.A. in the fall, taking 9 units so I think I will be able to handle a job on the side to get some income to cover living expenses, especially since the program isn't funded. So what do you guys think and what have been your experiences working a part-time or maybe even a full-time job while in school? Give me the good the bad and the ugly. Thanks

I would also like to add that a very wise person once told me "Go to the highest ranked program that you can afford" Do you agree or disagree?

Thanks for your advice ArtHistoryandMuseum and Mary Queen of Scotch. I guess I won't know if the decision I make will be the right one until I analyze in retrospect. It's my first time moving away from home and I just want to be someplace cool with great museums. I have yet another question for you. Is it looked down upon if an M.A. student applies to PhD programs outside the school where the MA was earned? To be more specific, if I were to go to Temple (and since Temple offers the PhD) would it be fine to want to pursue my PhD at another program or is it expected that the MA students matriculate into the PhD at Temple. The purpose for my pursuing the MA is that I wish for it to be a platform. My last question. How accurate is gut feeling?

Thank you Hegel's Bagels. I am actually stuck between Syracuse and Temple. I really like the faculty at Temple, the opportunities the city has to offer, and the proximity to NYC and DC. Syracuse offers a tuition scholarship however, and this is making me have second thoughts. Syracuse doesn't seem like the most exciting place to live and being a Southern Californian I'm sure I'd have a hard time adjusting to the cold weather. As you can see, I am not only conflicted by the financial situation but the fact that I'll potentially live in one of these two cities and that the living circumstances will affect me. Temple doesn't offer any funding, this isn't a deal breaker but it's definitely a con. The reason I asked about deferring is because I am a little afraid of commitment, I admit. I am afraid of putting all of my eggs in one basket. I like to have an exit strategy. I am coming to realize that I'll have to stick with whichever school I choose, and that's tough.

Is it possible to defer enrollment to a program for a semester while attending another? has anyone else done this? I am choosing between two programs and having a difficult time. Have any of you attended a program and switched to another school after the first semester because you had a hard time adjusting and/or weren't compatible with the program?

So if I'm not being funded at either program which I was already anticipating (Thank you Mary Queen of Scotch) then that really isn't a factor anymore, since I can afford it and already have a plan that addresses the money issue. I think the only reason Rutgers' reputation precedes it is due to the fact that it's been around longer and has had the chance to build up more prestige. Even though I understand that funding is a big deal I feel that for me personally I'm more concerned with which of the two will bear more fruits in the long run. Which of the two schools offers more possibilities. Of course the funding is a factor but I'm not going to disregard a chance to be at a superior program just because X school offers money. That may be detrimental to some but not for me. I'm willing to buckle down and work full time to make ends meet, if need be. In my opinion from the information I've gathered so far Temple's RenBaroque program is richer than Rutgers' regardless of the school's overall rank, and I was wondering if anyone out there had a similar outlook. Thank you all for your input, I will definitely take it into consideration. Oh and taking classes at Penn sounds great, I think I should add that to the Temple pros. I don't have a car so having to commute from Rutgers to Penn wouldn't be very convenient. Thanks chamomile!

Caravaggio, Supper at Emmaus, 1606

In your opinion which one is considered more prestigious? I know that Temple is ranked higher but those lists change so much that I just don't know what to believe anymore, it's all very confusing. Now, let me give me you some context and details. I'm looking to get my M.A. in Art History and I'm attracted to both programs since they both offer the PhD. I've been accepted to both for Fall 2013. I'm interested in Renaissance & Baroque art, specifically post Tridentine art, caravaggism and it's influence across the board as well as baroque architecture. As far as the funding goes, M.A. degrees are rarely funded and Temple isn't the exception. This isn't a deal breaker since I think I can afford it. I have yet to receive my official letter of acceptance from Rutgers so I don't know about their funding situation but hope to find out soon. Anyway, I've come up with a list of the pros for both programs for the sake of practicality. Rutgers Catherine Puglisi, Sarah Blake McHam and Tod Marder all overlap my intended area of focus and have work that interests me. Paul Benjamin also specializes in Italian Renaissance. New Brunswick lies between Philly and New York, two great cultural centers. It's a nice campus with some great historical buildings with an East Coast feel. Temple Marcia Hall, Tracy Cooper, Ashley West, Jonathan Kline. The first two are rock stars in the field, and I'd be so honored to be a student in their classroom, I really respect their work, with a little bit of intimidation sprinkled on top. Philadelphia offers many opportunities for internships and field trips to nearby institutions, such as the Philadelphia Museum of art. New York is only an hour and a half away. It's a vibrant city and seems like a great place to live. The Tyler School of Art- a bran new building boasts state-of-the-art facilities. It's ranked 13th in the nation according to their website.

I'm leaning more toward one school already, but I won't say which one since I want to hear what you have to say about it, good things and bad.

Anyone attending? I just payed for my registration ($125 that hurt).

I applied to the M.A. for Ren. & Baroque this past application cycle. The following was my list of schools: UPenn Temple U - Tyler School of Art (very rich Ren. program- Marcia Hall and Tracy Cooper are both well known Renaissance scholars) Syracuse U - Florence Program (if you don't get admitted into the Florence program, the main campus program has Gary Radke-another well known scholar) Rutgers U -Catherine Puglisi, Sarah McHam and Tod Marder I'm sure at least one of those names rings a bell from reading in undergrad UMass Amherst- Monika Schmitter Penn State Hunter College-CUNY- according to an insider who was kind enough to message me- many of the Ren. faculty is retiring and not the strongest Ren. program although it has a great reputation

Tyler School of Art anyone? I just got my acceptance letter yesterday and was so relieved. Anyone else headed there for Fall 2013? I still haven't made up my mind but will have to by April 5th.

What a great topic! the following are some pretty great ones: Goya's Ghosts (2006 with Javier Bardem and Natalie Portman) Mad Love (2001 Juana La Loca-Spanish Film, exquisite costume design, great acting) Perfume-The Story of a Murder (2006 with Dustin Hoffman, Alan Rickman, Ben Whishaw) Vision- From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen (2009 German Film) Los Borgia (2006 Spanish Film directed by Antonio Hernandez) Mona Lisa Smile (2003 with Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst) Caravaggio (1986) The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) Anne of the Thousand Days (1969) Lust for Life (1956 for those of you interested in the life and works of Vincent van Gogh) I LOVE historical films and I'm big fan of good (historically accurate) costume design. These films are some of my absolute favorite. Don't miss out! Oh and I wholeheartedly agree with the above suggestions of Black Orpheus and The Agony and the Ecstacy I would've also included them but didn't for the sake of repetition.

Hi guys, my intended area of study is Renaissance/Baroque. My application status is also SUBMITTED, I hate that. spursel: what about your credentials? You go first haha. You're not being very specific. In that case, my GPA is also not the best, but everything else is also pretty good.

So I'm in the waiting phase, as many of us around here. Obsessively checking my e-mail, until one day (yesterday) I actually got an e-mail from one of my top choice schools. Basically this POI asked if I had taken a course in medieval, Greek and Roman art, if I had taken any German and if I'd be willing to send another research paper for them to read. So, I politely replied and then stayed until 3 am editing a research paper that I had to scour through my documents to find. Anyway, has this happened to any of you? I'm pretty confident in the first research paper I sent as part of my application. Perhaps it wasn't long enough to evaluate my writing abilities? 10 pages? Maybe. Anyway, I've been thinking why they'd ask. Who knows, thoughts?

So I just finished applying to gradschool (7 programs) in early February (for Fall 2013) and I am currently in the waiting phase. I realize there's the possibilty I might not get in this cycle and I figure I should do something productive with my time i.e. apply to a summer internship at my local museum; and that's exactly what I intend to do. The problem: I feel totally uncomfortable asking my referee for another LoR. You see, I applied to said internship last year and got rejected, and my referee wrote me a LoR. Then came October I asked for another LoR for gradschool which he so kindly agreed to write. Now, I would like to re-apply to the internship (with much better odds this time since I'm graduated and have a solid writing sample) but I feel very awkward asking him. Considering the possibility I might need yet another LoR for the next cycle provided I'm rejected from all programs. Maybe I'm being pessimistic. I hate asking for favors. Thoughts? Also, doesn't it suck to tell your referees you got rejected from an internship/gradschool? I hope I don't have to deal with that. The fear of failure.

Was wondering if the acceptances to Syracuse U ended up going there, if so...how is it going so far do you guys like the program? I applied for Fall 2013

Thanks mirop, good luck to you as well!

I applied for Fall 2013, we won't hear back until April 1st, I hope sooner.

So yeah, is it lame? Should I not list Certificates of Appreciation for 80+ hours of volunteering at a Museum of Art as part of my "distinctions" in my app?

aww thanks guys I appreciate your feedback, very helpful

I'm wondering if anyone else out there is also finalizing their on-line application. The app. apparently doesn't allow supporting materials (resume, transcripts, writing sample) to be uploaded, does anyone know if it's possible to send documents via e-mail, I would hate to send hard copies. I tried calling the Office of Graduate Admissions but the lines are busy and I've also e-mailed them, but I wouldn't be surprised if my e-mail gets lost in cyberspace. I'll keep trying, anyway any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!