kelseygwynne

Submitted!!

That awkward moment when despite my annoying emails NONE OF MY REFERENCES HAVE SUBMITTED YET -___-

Hi mayanway! I graduated in May, and I am applying for grad schools simultaneously as well. I'm finding it daunting to study for the GRE while also applying for Fulbright but let's hope it produces good results for both of us!

Hi everyone! So I was beginning to get nervous because I hadn't gotten EITHER of my affiliation letters. I sent out emails to my affiliates today, and one sent me a scanned cody and the other is mailing it to me tomorrow. SO excited!! It's actually happening!!

I think the main change I'm making this year is the first thing i nailed down were TWO good affiliation letters. Last year both of mine fell through, so I started early now and I have two that I'm really happy with. I'm trying to do Canada working with McGill and a doctor there doing a clinical trial. I have more of a personal tie this year, so I'm hoping that helps. Your perseverance is admirable!!

I feel you. That's what I'm trying to do too. When you work with such serious topics it's easy to forget that they want to know what your personality is too. Where are you trying to go this time and what do you want to do??

You're back!! I remember you from last year! Good luck to you again...let's hope we do it this year..

Hey guys! So--how far along in the application process are you? Last year when I applied by this time I already had a draft of each essay done (!) This year...neither. Have ya'll already talked to your recommenders too? How much have you done! I hope I'm not too far behind.

I'm having a phone conversation with the guy I hope to affiliate with next month!! This seems like a good thing, yes?

So I was talking to the Fulbright committee member in charge of Africa today, and he advised me that not only is tuition not included in African Fulbrights, but the selection committees are more likely to give grants to people NOT pursuing a degree, but doing an independent research project. Does this strike anyone as odd? Is there still worth with no degree? I don't think it's like this everywhere, just took me by surprise.

dumb question-if you're applying for a 2 year masters, there is no fulbright that covers two years, is there

i dont think mine will allow it. does it hurt me to apply at large rather than with a university?

And one more thing (Sorry!!) Has anyone/is anyone applying at large? Last year I applied through my school but now I've graduated. How much differences does this make? What do I need to do differently?

Additionally, has anyone started working on their application yet?

GUYS!! I just sent out an inquiry letter to University of Cape Town, and this is the response I got: Dear Kelsey, Thanks for your e-mail and for your interest in the GSB. Your proposal seems very interesting, as well as your current project. I think you would find great value in the Social Innovation Lab (part of the MBA). I have put Francois Bonnici in copy who is the director of the Bertha Centre. I am sure he can write you the required endorsement, and if anything would be needed from me, he will certainly revert to me. I wish you all success with your application and I am looking forward (hopefully) welcoming you next year. Kind regards AM I CRAZY OR IS THIS AN AWESOME RESPONSE TO MY PROJECT?? Last year I lost and I NEVER got a response like this. Should I be stoked??

I am considering applying! I applied for the Fulbright last year and didn't get it, so I'm nervous about how difficult THIS application process is. I'm hazy on how to set up affiliations with this program: do I need a letter like I did for Fulbright, or do I simply supply nothing? Help!

Hi everyone! I applied for a full grant this past year and was rejected during the first round. It was probably the most difficult news I've ever heard...and yet, here I am again, considering applying the very next year. I am still thinking about what country (the programs I'm looking at are available in the UK, Spain, and Canada only), but I want to get my MS in medical anthropology studying the effect on third world countries from American missionary groups on their psychological well-being, self-worth, and self-esteem, and also physically (i.e. diseases ala small pox in the Americas from Europeans in the 1500s). Anyway. Last year I went the creative route, which I think made it more painful because my writing was rejected. This year, I'm hoping a STRONG affiliation and a well-thought out project will help. I will be applying at-large, though, and I don't know how much that matters. If you have any questions about applying, let me know! Last year I spent over a year on the process and this year I'm cutting it closer, but if you really focus it can be done. Don't be daunted!

Thank you! That is definitely something I will look into.

These are good points. I like the prospect of making a niche within this little niche! Thank you. This is interesting--why do you think an MSW? I've never even considered this before and I don't want to do social work. I am interested in this idea though!

I need some objective advice, because my family is anything but. I am planning to apply for Fall 2014, so I DO have some time, but I really need help finding direction. I have two passions I'm interested in pursuing: helping those in Appalachia and helping those who are ill (without being a doctor or nurse). My ultimate goal is to work for a non-profit helping those in poor areas get access to health care. I also want to get an MFA in the future (I just graduated college with a degree in Writing) but I know that that cannot be a helpful degree for any non-profit jobs. I would also enjoy working with the state or national government (I have a background in politics) so I need to keep that in mind too. Anyway, the two programs I'm looking at now are an MA in Appalachian Studies OR and MS in Narrative Medicine. Both involve story telling, one of the people of a region and the other people in sickness. I know that both would be beneficial to potential employers, but I am torn as to which to choose. Can anyone give me practical advice from the head and not the heart? That's what I need to help I think. Thank you!

Hey guys, congrats to everyone who made it. I was not recommended. Best of luck!

I hope you are right! AHHH this is the worst!!

I AM TOO AFRAID TO HAVE MY EMAIL UP

Whattttt??? Mine told me we are hearing today FOR SURE

Do you!?