Uberfloweret Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Lisaaah said: Is there anyone who applied to theory field at Berkeley? I am so anxious now... I did, but no results by now, although expected a bit since my poi thinks it is unlikely that someone is going be accepted to work with him this year :)) but I totally get your Mr. Socrates, I'm not feeling well state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diptyque Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 27 minutes ago, cbsag123 said: have any cp folks heard from berkeley yet? CP here, haven't heard back yet. Uberfloweret 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberfloweret Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, verschiedene said: Me! Given that someone said on this thread earlier that they were only admitting one theory candidate this year, I’ve been trying to keep my hopes very low but yes, still extremely tormented atm yes, this information came from me and broke my heart (and sometimes I dream that they had a change of mind and decided they are crazy about political theory so they need more new students) funfetti and verschiedene 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisaaah Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, Uberfloweret said: yes, this information came from me and broke my heart (and sometimes I dream that they had a change of mind and decided they are crazy about political theory so they need more new students) I hope this would become true. Waiting makes me so exhuasted. Uberfloweret 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verschiedene Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Lisaaah said: Omg that's so harsh.. I think applicants of the theory field suffer from the most tough time at this year's cycle. Yes I think it’s just the reality that every time there is an economic downturn these “useless” (financially less productive) subjects are always the first ones to be sacrificed. Uberfloweret and animal_whisperer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisaaah Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, verschiedene said: Yes I think it’s just the reality that every time there is an economic downturn these “useless” (financially less productive) subjects are always the first ones to be sacrificed. Right... I am trying my best to avoid self-criticism but getting no admissions yet makes me disheartened. Uberfloweret, AHD and animal_whisperer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberfloweret Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, verschiedene said: Yes I think it’s just the reality that every time there is an economic downturn these “useless” (financially less productive) subjects are always the first ones to be sacrificed. Sometimes I just want to accumulate the powers of our minds and use it to punch these brilliant advocates of what they think is the true virtue of administrative/managerial phronesis right into their zoomed faces; sometimes, the logic of budgeting/funding/etc gets me so angry Edited February 8, 2021 by Uberfloweret Mad Scientist Malfrost, funfetti and animal_whisperer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verschiedene Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Uberfloweret said: Sometimes I just want to accumulate the powers of our minds and use it to punch these brilliant advocates of what they think is the true virtue of administrative phronesis right into their zoomed faces; sometimes, the logic of budgeting/funding/etc gets me so angry Well said buddy well said prof Amia Srinivasan at Oxford Phil has this brilliant piece on neoliberalism and the role of higher ed in marketplace reproduction. I will try to find the article but I think about it often when I’m in the depth of self doubts - admissions decisions are really just the partial result of a string of financial and administrative decisions in a complicit production system so def don’t evaluate yourself in terms of numbers of rejections! deleted-account, ExileOnMainSt, Lisaaah and 4 others 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanyeo Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) As we start another week of admission decisions, I want to first congratulate everyone who has received an offer so far! If you're still waiting on good news and are feeling dejected due to rejections, I ask that you be more compassionate towards yourself. 2021 seems to be another crazy year, with the new B117 COVID-19 strain, election instability in several Latin American countries, and other world events. The world has just been a crazy place over the last few months, and I don't expect that streak to end just yet. While this may not comfort you, know that many others are feeling the same way you are right now, whether it's with job searching or grad school admissions. I hope we can get out of these difficult times soon, and everyone feels fulfilled at the end of the tunnel. I'm also working through my own feelings as more rejections come in, so know I understand exactly the way you are feeling right now. ❤️ Edited February 8, 2021 by icemanyeo nivy25, SPN123, verschiedene and 10 others 10 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisaaah Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, icemanyeo said: As we start another week of admission decisions, I want to first congratulate everyone who has received an offer so far! If you're still waiting on good news and are feeling dejected due to rejections, I ask that you be more compassionate towards yourself. 2021 seems to be another crazy year, with the new B117 COVID-19 strain, election instability in several Latin American countries, and other world events. The world has just been a crazy place over the last few months, and I don't expect that streak to end just yet. While this may not comfort you, know that many others are feeling the same way you are right now, whether it's with job searching or grad school admissions. I hope we can get out of these difficult times soon, and everyone feels fulfilled at the end of the tunnel. I'm also working through my own feelings as more rejections come in, so know I understand exactly the way you are feeling right now. ❤️ It's so nice of you! I won't give up my study and research even if this year's admission ends up bad. Cause life goes on and I know what is more important than being in despair and doing nothing. verschiedene and Mad Scientist Malfrost 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci_gal Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 32 minutes ago, Lisaaah said: Right... I am trying my best to avoid self-criticism but getting no admissions yet makes me disheartened. I'm sure one will come your way soon! out of curiosity, where did you apply? Lisaaah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icemanyeo Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Lisaaah said: It's so nice of you! I won't give up my study and research even if this year's admission ends up bad. Cause life goes on and I know what is more important than being in despair and doing nothing. That's the way to go! I'm telling myself this: I know I want to be an academic; if that path starts at 22 with a PhD program, fine. If I have to wait until 30 to start a PhD program, that's also fine. It's not about when or how I start the journey, but whether or not I end up in my desired career that matters. Edited February 8, 2021 by icemanyeo verschiedene, Lisaaah, polisci_gal and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisaaah Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, polisci_gal said: I'm sure one will come your way soon! out of curiosity, where did you apply? Thanks! I applied to over 15 universities including Michigan, Cornell, Chicago, Northwestern and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci_gal Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, Lisaaah said: Thanks! I applied to over 15 universities including Michigan, Cornell, Chicago, Northwestern and so on. Wow! Nice. What's your subfield ? All the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerantelope Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Check your Duke portals! Claiming a waitlist. Mad Scientist Malfrost, afjackie and Sad Politics 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisaaah Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, polisci_gal said: Wow! Nice. What's your subfield ? All the best Political theory! I desperately wish to hear good news. But so far, got only rejections haha polisci_gal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanC Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 minute ago, gingerantelope said: Check your Duke portals! Claiming a waitlist. Can you share a screenshot of where the decision is available on the portal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rash_sulganni Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just received an offer from UMASS Amherst. I am over the moon right now. I had given up after not receiving any offer last Friday. Good luck everyone. polisci_gal, Lisaaah, Mad Scientist Malfrost and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerantelope Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, SanC said: Can you share a screenshot of where the decision is available on the portal? This status update tab appeared beneath the App Proof. SanC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisci_gal Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, rash_sulganni said: Just received an offer from UMASS Amherst. I am over the moon right now. I had given up after not receiving any offer last Friday. Good luck everyone. Congrats!!!! Whats your subfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rash_sulganni Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, polisci_gal said: Congrats!!!! Whats your subfield? Thank you. I noticed you've got an offer too. My sub is CP. Yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanC Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 minute ago, gingerantelope said: This status update tab appeared beneath the App Proof. Thanks, it's unchanged for me. Funny thing is, my UT Austin portal is doesn't show a rejection, so I'm guessing I should expect the same for Duke. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verschiedene Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, SanC said: Can you share a screenshot of where the decision is available on the portal? It hasn’t shown up in my portal either. I really can’t handle two presumptive rejections in one hour... Aydemiru 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisaaah Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, rash_sulganni said: Just received an offer from UMASS Amherst. I am over the moon right now. I had given up after not receiving any offer last Friday. Good luck everyone. Congrats! Did you get an email or find it via portal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rash_sulganni Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, Lisaaah said: Congrats! Did you get an email or find it via portal? Thank you. I received an email with a pdf of the offer letter attached. Lisaaah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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