sociologo
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Obscene amounts of Brandi Carlile and Lori McKenna. My neighbors probably hate me.
Although my new current favorite songs are Sia's Elastic Heard (yeah yeah I'm a bit behind on the ~trendy~ stuff) and Toshi Reagon's How Long.
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Rewatching all of The L Word. Loooooove it. Haaaate it.
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Definitely take time off to spend time with friends, your partner, alone. I think it's incredibly beneficial for your long-term mental health and for preventing burnout. You may find that at certain points you will need to work each day -finals, around comps, etc. - but even then, set aside some time for yourself - to go to the gym, to make a good meal for yourself, maybe indulge in some leisure reading for 30 min, whatever. Your work is (probably) never going to feel like it's done, so you'll need to create space to rest.
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Thanks to both! I regularly make Thai and Indian food - super easy to do vegetarian. Just haven't ever experimented with using my crockpot.
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2. Just say no to fast food. I was eating so much McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza, Chinese takeout (and not the healthy kind), etc. before. Even though it takes a little planning, I pack a lunch and I cook at home. Crock pots are also awesome for having a meal ready when you get home from a long day. I really like Thai and Indian food, and I found a great cookbook full of crock pot versions of dishes. I also found that rice is really filling for me (and better for me than potatoes and bread), so I invested in a good rice cooker with a delay timer to make it easier to make. Anytime that I do find myself without a lunch at school, I just grab a sandwich someplace. No fries, chips, etc.
Hey Shadowclaw - want to pass along the crock recipe books for Indian and Thai food?
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Sorry, Starbuck, that you feel you had a negative experience.
However, for any future applicants, I'm a third year in UTK's program with a lot of positive things to say about the department. If you'd ever like to ask more about our program, don't hesitate to pm me!
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I rescinded an acceptance when I got off the waitlist at my first choice, so yes you can do it. I think the key is to do it as soon as you can. I don't think it's burning a bridge necessarily - though the longer you wait, it might hurt their chances of being able to offer your spot/funding to another person. Ultimately, you need to go to the school where you think you will produce the best work. pm message me if you want to discuss more.
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See you there
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I am applying to programs related to economic sociology and environmental sociology
Love seeing UTK on your list! If you have any questions, feel free to pm me
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I'll be there - though not presenting anything this time around. SSS is always a good time.
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Definitely.
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Not an enrolled student at UNH, but a NH native if you have any questions about the area
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I've never...
- had my ears pierced
- took a driver's license test/received my driver's license. (I'm 24)
- been drunk
- flown on a plane at a fairly young age (first flight at 21 years old)
- finished high school (I had to drop out. I have a GED.)
Looking at this list, it may seem like I'm sort of sheltered or something... These things are more due to personal preference, not being rich, and having a chronic illness haha
I've never had my ears pierced either. Must be something about 24 year old sociologists
I did get my nose pierced a few months ago, and the piercer was quite surprised when I said I'd never had anything else done. -
.......Shane?
Comp's over, but I will only go back to liking theory when I have found out if I passed.
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I have a few sociology friends who have "Verstehen" tattoos.
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Can I say none of them since my theory comp is a week away, and I am so over theory at this point?
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Can anyone recommend any apartment complexes by name that would be good for grad students? Preferably somewhere that's not filled with rowdy undergrads? I'd like to try and visit there sometime this week and it'd be convenient if I could look at some places. I'd also like to not have to drive a great distance from campus if don't have to but then again I don't know much about the town.
Thanks in advance!
I've lived at the Briarcliff apartments out in West Knoxville for two years. It takes me ~20 minutes to get to downtown/campus area. It's pretty quiet in my building, and I've only had positive experiences with the management.
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All of my friends who have more than two pets rent houses - I think largely due to not being able to find places that were accommodating to more than two pets.
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This is my favorite thread. So many beers to be on the the lookout for whenever I'm traveling around the States!
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Glad to see this post.
I have a 5 year old Red Eared Slider turtle.
He's a really smart turtle. He decorates his tank differently everyday by pushing the rocks and gravel around. Sometimes he arranges them by color, sometimes by size order, and other times he does different patterns like zig zags and circles. I don't know why he does it but its a trip every time to see! Also, he reacts differently to peoples faces.
My parents took care of him while I was away for undergrad since I lived in a dorm all 4 years which means no pets allowed. I might bring him with me for grad school though to keep me company.
OMG, I want a Spynx cat SO BADLY. No one understands them but I think theyre beautiful. It's going to be the first thing on my list once I'm settled down.
Love this! People always think I'm a little weird when I describe my sliders as having personalities! They completely do. I rescued mine when I was an undergrad back in 2009 after they were found in the bathrooms of the freshman dorms.
Unfortunately, they've had to stay with my parents when I moved 1600 miles for grad school. My 11 year old sister gets to enjoy them now though! -
Several people in my department go to DOPE and enjoy it a lot each year. I'll be attending this year, though not presenting.
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I'm not quite sure if her research is what you're into, but Patricia Widener has done some research on natural disasters. I think she's focused on New Orleans and Haiti specifically.
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Check out the University of Tennessee - I'm currently a student in the env. soc. concentration, so feel free to pm any questions you have about the program.
HELP! Advice to a recent (Bachelors) Psychology Grad wanting to return to grad school.
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I'm not super familiar with clinical psych programs, but I would echo mb712 posted. While in the sociology program, you will need to be really conscious of your long-term goals in clinical psych. There's a lot of diversity within sociology programs - will you be able to take classes related to your research interests (social psych, soc of education, marriage/family, etc)? Is there a psychology grad program at that university - could you take some of your electives in that department? Are there faculty who would work with you to take a social psych approach? You will need to focus on selling yourself to clinical psych programs, so think about that when taking classes, picking a thesis topic, which conferences you present at, etc. I do think knowing that you want to go into a clinical psych program following your MA will work to your benefit because you can be thinking about these things as soon as you enter.
One downside I see is that you are probably going to get a very different theoretical background in a sociology program vs. a clinical psych program, as well as maybe missing some of the neuro/bio classes that clinical psych programs sometimes require. This may result in needing to take extra classes when you first enter the clinical psych program in order to "catch up." Granted, I think most people have to repeat these sort of foundational classes if they attend a different PhD program than where they did their MA - even if they stay within the same field.
From the little bit you typed about the psych MA program you're considering, it really doesn't sound worth it. You have a low chance of being funded and also can't really take the psych classes? PhD programs are going to look at what your prior degree is in, but they're also going to look at your prior graduate training re: specific training and your thesis topic, any RA/TA experience you have. I think you'd be way better off going to the funded soc program if you think you can spin it effectively for your future goals. Also, if you're funded, that may alleviate some financial stress so that you'd have time to volunteer in a research lab.