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Me too! I'm reading the Hunger Games series (I'm a teacher and my students insisted I read this, especially since the movie is coming out - middle school logic) and I'm on the second book. I actually enjoy them. In my grown up life, I'm reading Choke by Chuck Palahniuk. Have you seen any good films lately? I'm such an indie/foreign film junkie

Keepswiming, super congrats to you as well!!! I'm excited for you

Congrats, abr2116!!!! I hope all goes well keep us posted!

Yep! I know exactly what you mean! You're braver than me! I totally want to do this, but I don't want to feel like I'm disturbing them. Today, I did find out that Madison C&I did not return until this past Monday (of course I didn't ask ... someone else told me), which means that any Madison folks who are waiting it out with me might not hear until early Feb.

Don't freak out. It's still early. This cycle goes until March. I totally don't think it's bad that you've started calculating housing options. Haha, and comparing stipend amounts - I can relate I can't wait until this is over. Hitomimay, I agree! I, too, wish I could sleep the rest of this month away. It's not like I don't need the rest anyway.

Thanks for joining us and congrats on you acceptance!!! I'm still waiting to hear from Madison, curriculum & instruction.

What do you mean? There's research everywhere! I'm sure you could develop a research topic or find someone to collaborate with. Or maybe it would be difficult in your line of work...? Are there any community centers you could collaborate with?

Thanks! My interview is scheduled for the first week of February. I've been told that I will sit-in on classes and interview with faculty during the day. That evening I will have dinner with current doc students. I'll keep you posted! Congrats lilgreycells and wayoutwest!! Good luck to you on your interviews

Congrats, Wildviolet!!!! I hope your convo goes well Dm242, is your WISC in reference to Madison? I'm waiting to hear from them as well, but I know they didn't return to campus until midweek last week, and they didn't review over the break, so it's still early for them. Still keeping my fingers crossed!

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Yippie!!!! So excited for you! I am, which is totally bizarre, but I love the programs. I could stick it out for 5 years.

Sounds like someone is in the southeast ... this goes on in my current part of the world

I'm anxious too! I'm ecstatic about Michigan State, but I really, really want to go to Madison or Berkeley. I'm on pins and needles, but really don't expect to hear anything until Feb or March. So, maybe I should chill the ---- out.

Congrats on what sounds like an awesome call! I don't think you're reading too much into anything PrettyABDiva, congrats on your acceptances as well!!

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I take back what I said previously. This week it's Madison.

Whew! Made it to the next round. Good luck to you!!! When is your second meeting? (Oh, I just spied your signature. Is it 1/19?)

Congrats! I'm glad to hear that you felt good about your conversation and I'm excited for you

AWESOME!!!

Oh, the waiting! My playlist is a montage of metaphors in three parts: 1) The first tracks are "acceptance wishes" I Want You (She's So Heavy) - The Beatles River of Life/The Yes Song - Mia Doi Todd Come Together - The Beatles Can I Kick It? - A Tribe Called Quest Waiting for You - Ben Harper Possibly Maybe - Bjork Dreamland - Bob Marley and The Wailers She Talks to Angels - The Black Crows 2) The next tracks are the "letdown blues" Alone - Ben Harper Brain Stew - Green Day Worthy - Ani DiFranco Creep - Radiohead Sailing to Nowhere - Broken Bells Heart Shaped Box - Nirvana Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be) - Sly & The Family Stone Machine Gun - Jimi Hendrix Heartbeats - Jose Gonzalez Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers The Union Forever - The White Stripes 3) The last tracks are my confidence boosters Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat) - Digable Planets Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder) - Maxwell You Are the Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne Carnival - Natalie Merchant Black Velveteen - Lenny Kravitz 32 Flavors - Ani DiFranco Definition - Blackstar You Got Me - The Roots So Fresh, So Clean - Outkast We're Going to Be Friends - The White Stripes

Congrats and good luck

Congrats, wildviolet!!! Which program and when are you planning on visiting? We should coordinate our travel dates so we can meet each other. This is exciting! Do you have a top choice?