[Graduate Assistantships]

Hey,

I got accepted at UTK and they gave me an assistantship. I don't need to pay for tuitions.

[Would anyone mind sharing with me their writing sample??]

If you understand French, I can send a part of my thesis in history that I took as writing sample. Let me know.

[About the validity of TOEFL score]

One of my friend had huge problems with TOEFL scores, that were not valid anymore( the TOEFL has to be valid after the application). Her applications were not processed because of that. To save you money and stress, I would recommend you to re-take it!

[MA or PhD for an Int'l French student]

Hello everybody,

I need your help and advice. I am French, teaching French as a Fulbright scholar in a small university.

I graduated two years ago with a MA in history. I also have a BA in history.

I applied to a couple a MA and PhD, in French, because I want to teach French in the future.

I got accepted in a MA, but I have to wait to hear about an assistantship.

I also got accepted in a PhD, and they offer me an assistantship.

My question: since I have not studied French literature, do you think it is preferable for me to begin with a MA and then reapply for a PhD or to go for the PhD.

I don't know what to do. I have to admit that the idea of doing a PhD is very exciting and pleasant, I am still quite afraid not to be enough prepared though.

Thank you for your help.