Students of Sociology!

[Guest guest]

does anyone know anything about the northeastern sociology program?

[Guest guestyguest]

This thread seems to have died...

Has anyone had anymore news??? :?:

[Guest evelyn]

i guess i got accepted to the backup i pulled together. when i met with the chair of the dept, he said, yeah you're in. i said, "thanks!" but now i'm waiting for funding info and probably won't know for about 3-4 more weeks. that's around the same time i'll get my official rejection (probably) from notre dame (off the waiting list). i'm pretty confident that i will get tuition remission and about $700/month at the MA program. (remember, i was also pretty confident that i would get into at least a couple of the phd programs i applied to...uh oh)

i've started looking for apts and everything in the MA program town. if i do get into notre dame it will be very stressful to throw it all together to move there w/ 3 weeks notice! but i will still be overjoyed!!!!!!!

actually, i'm not too upset about not getting into any programs. this ma program will help me build confidence in the field (i'm a psych major) before i make a full of myself in a phd program...i'm sort of kidding, sort of not. probably just rationalizing to make myself feel better. that's ok

[Guest shelly]

all right, that's me. i get so confused because i always use different names on these forums! everyone have a good day!

[Mnemosyne9]

I don't have any big news- I am going to Portland April 21-24 and meeting with department people, touring campus, etc etc. My partner has a job interview in Portland during that weekend as well which is a great boost to our confidence.

Still not a peep from Toronto or Penn. I can't believe they think anyone would really wait this long to hear ANYTHING. I'm just counting them as assumed rejections and going on, even though I am supposedly waitlisted at both. It's just so degrading that I worked so hard to get my application right, submit it on time, and be attentive and available, and they just can't be bothered to give a damn about the fact that I need some warning before I will go anywhere. *sigh* I'm just disillusioned with the whole process I think.

Ah, well, their loss, Portland State's gain.

[yin-bodhi]

Not too much news from me... George Mason said decisions have been made and letters went out. I should get a letter the beginning of April. UMSL still hasn't contacted me so I will call them today or tomorrow. I will apply to two more schools depending on what George Mason and UMSL says. If I have the money, I may do three. I've decided to only apply to programs that have funding because I'm currently in a situation where I will need that money. Eastern Michigan and Duquesne University both have funding left. William Paterson University may have some funding and they offer classes in subjects I would love to learn. If I get into George Mason, I will probably go there because I know my partner can get a job in that area and the program fits me so well. If not.. well... we will just wait and see what happens!

I'm taking a 700-level grad class and although it's going to kick my ass up one side and down the other, I am having a blast! I love the subject matter, so I don't mind reading stacks upon stacks of journal articles. The professor is not making any exceptions for me and I have to do all the work that grad students have to do. He also expects the same quality of work! I'm up to the challenge, though. In discussion last night, I kept up with the grad students. I was so nervous (sick to my stomach), but by the end of the class I felt comfortable. I am the only undergrad in the class and had to get special permission to take it. It's taught by a leader in Rural Sociology and he really knows his stuff. I feel lucky I am able to take his class! I'm also taking a 600-level class, but it's not that hard. If I do well in both classes, I will be confident that I am ready for grad school!

Mnemosyne, I can't believe Toronto and Penn have not gotten back to you! I forget if you applied to UPenn or Penn State. If it's Penn State, they have been nothing but rude to me when I was looking into the school. Their rep at our grad school fair in the fall was stuck-up. It's not a big deal if they don't let you in. I love UPenn because I think Dr. Elijah Anderson is amazing! The way he conducts research with inner-city youth is progressive and awe-inspiring. He has a real grasp on race relations in the US and I would love to work with him one day. I agree with you that their loss is Portland's gain. Portland saw someone who was awesome and was wise to snatch you up before others could even get the chance. Screw Toronto! I'm glad that your partner has a job interview! It seems like everything is finally falling into place and that's a great feeling!

[Guest SHELLY]

I GOT INTO NOTRE DAME!!!!!!!! DR. HALLINAN JUST CALLED ME! I'M SHAKING AND SHRIEKING! FULL TUITION + 15,000 GA RENEWABLE FOR 4 YEARS!!!!!!!!!

i had all but given up hope and had been planning moving to my backup. i spent a lot of money visiting that program last week and so many hours looking for assistantships and apartments, but i don't even care about all of that because i am just sooooooooo happy!

they have an awesome soc of ed program! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[locura81]

Shelly...CONGRATULATIONS! That is amazing news; couldn't be any happier for you! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

[Guest Orhan]

congrats, congrats, Shelly!!!!! a toast for me too!

[rising_star]

Holy cow, Shelly!!! That's amazing!! Congrats.

[Mnemosyne9]

Wow, Shelly, way to go! I saw that on the results page and I was really hoping it was you. Congratulations, and good luck!

[yin-bodhi]

Shelly, I guess our voodoo worked!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!! I also saw it on the results page and was like, "OMG, Shely got in! WOO HOO!" I was very excited for you! :D

Good news for me: I got into the M.A. program at University of Missouri-St. Louis!!!! I got a call and the head of the department left a message on my voice mail. She didn't sound too excited for me and had questions about my stats class. I sent her my stats syllabus, my methadology syllabi, and my research report. That should clear up any doubt in her mind about my abilities. I also mentioned I was taking a 700-level grad class and would be around to take her e-mails or calls. Depending on funding, this may be something to consider.

[shellybe]

Congrats on UMST too. It's so cool to finally have some good news! I can't wait to go visit! I'm going crazy wondering where i'll live and who i'll work with next year and everything! it's great tho! definitely the voodoo did not hurt!!!!!!!!!!

[JESS]

Hey guys,

Perhaps some of your opinion could help me. although the final decision is always mine i gues.

The situation is :

I got into Maxwell School Syracuse for the Social Science Phd. around 13K assistanship for 2 years. However im in Brown as well for Phd Sociology with a much bigger stipend (fellowship) and three more years of funding so 5 years total. However two issues are - syracuse seems to have a much more faculty diversity. Im afraid Brown might not be able to offer me as much interdiciplinarity? And also im closer to my boyfriend if I chose Syracuse. Brown has the name... and the faculty as well. Im just not sure how to weigh the cost and benefits...

anyway what du think?

[shellybe]

hello. yeah, you're going to have to make taht decision for yourself. it depends what your relationship with your bf is like and if you would be able to get funding after the first 2 years at syracuse. i don't know much about brown either, but is there anyone there with your research interests? good luck, i know it's a hard decision to make!

[yin-bodhi]

I just wanted to let everyone know that the George Mason submission was NOT mine. I haven't gotten my letter yet. When I saw the submission, I RAN to my mailbox but we didn't get any mail. I will check again around 4, but the mail usually comes before now so I will probably have to wait until tomorrow to find out whether I'm in or not (or Monday... or Tuesday... or... ugh...).

[yin-bodhi]

Okay, that second George Mason submission was mine. I want to cry. I don't think UMSL can give me money. I can't afford New School (they sent me my financial aid information today). I can't afford to apply anywhere else since my boyfriend was laid off. I still might, though... fuck it... I'll go into debt. I'm crying. I'm upset. I e-mailed the head of the department and George Mason and asked her to consider me for the Masters program, if possible. I told her about the grad-level class I took last quarter on conflict based on nation and identity and about the second year grad-level class I'm taking this quarter. She probably will say "no" but it was worth the shot. I don't have anything to lose at this point.

[Guest shelly]

i'm so sorry yin.

[rising_star]

Sorry to hear that yin.

[Guest guest]

Why not just go to New School and take out loans? I took out loans for my Master's program even though I got funded for other PhD programs because the MA program made the most sense to me. I'm perfectly happy with that decision.

[yin-bodhi]

Guest, if I take out the max amount of loans awarded/allowed by FAFSA I don't have any money left over to live. I highly doubt a part-time job will pay rent, food, and other things for two people (and a cat) for two years. I am trying to find jobs for my man. If he can find a job, that would solve EVERYTHING. However, he needs to find a job before the decision deadline this month. I don't think that will happen. Companies do not work that quickly. I guess I can take a $200 gamble, but again, I had to pay rent this month and I only have enough to pay rent for next month and then $11 left over. Somehow, I don't think I'll be able to make this work. My parents will only give me so much money. I'm pissed off at them. They KNEW my boyfriend was going to lose his job and we would need help... yet, they still went out and bought a new truck, and now say they don't have much money to help us. I've applied to a ton of part-time jobs, without any luck. I'm going to a job fair on the 19th, so maybe something will come from that. However, the deadline is this month and people don't get hired on the spot. I'm going to call New School monday and ask if they still accept people after the deadline because I can't make it work right now. I hope they understand.

My only option is to apply to schools that still have funding and their deadline has not passed OR find a full-time job and apply for spring 2007/fall 2007. Working just doesn't feel "right" to me. I've been drugged out on Xanax since Thursday night because I was anxious to hear about GMU and now I feel like my life is falling apart. I'm not motivated to do anything right now and I have a stack of readings for my 700-level class waiting for me. I got the ones done for last week and I'm sure I will get them done for this week.... I'm just not feeling up to it right now. I have an appointment with someone for my Marshall's scholarship thing, but we all know that's a long shot. I need to research UK programs before I meet with this lady. I've also applied to a bunch of places on monster. I need a cover letter before I can get to jobs on OSU's system. Again... that whole motivation thing...

[matthew111]

Hello,

I'm pretty excited about the upcoming year. Out of 9 schools, 3 admitted me. I'm okay with that. The University of Virginia admitted me without funding. Boston College admitted to their M.A. program without funding. New School admitted me with 6k in funding (not enough, sadly.) I've pretty much settled on Virginia as my school of choice. My interests are culture, identity, nationalism, and theory. UVa says theory and culture are their strong points, so it seems like the easy choice, but I'm still wavering.

New School I certaintly can't afford. Boston College I really cannot afford either, but would BC be the better option. I suppose my question is, which school would you choose? Remember, BC won't give me funding and living will be much higher than Charlottesville. On the other hand, I really wanted to live in New England (UConn and Umass denied me sadly.) UVa is still in the south (i live in GA).

I'm if I go to UVa I will be happy. I just don't want to regret anything. I'm interested in everyone's opinions, so write back.

matt

[Guest Orhan]

I hope things work out for you Yin. Take care and do not think twice even if you have to seek some help from friends/ relatives. There is always time to repay them, if they woud help you now.

Though, I guess, there is another route- work on those damned GREs for next year. Just put in those 2-3 months into the silly thing- Put all your Will against it. I'm quite convinced that your GREs didn't quite help you.

best wishes

Orhan

[shellybe]

Sorry again Yin. I hope your partner can get a job asap! are you still considering staying at ohio state for another year to take more grad classes and gain another major?

my fiance also doesn't have a job in south bend and he's moving up there in 10 days! some good news: we got an apartment up there this weekend. i'll be moving up there in 5 weeks and i also don't have a job up there for the summer. i think i will run out of money (and max out my credit card) right about the time i would get a check from a new job if i start the day i get there... i'm going to have to get another credit card just to make it through the summer but i'm lucky that i'll be good after the summer. i'm sure i can get a crappy job pretty quick, but not quick enough! i always feel bad accepting a job knowing i'll quit in 3 months and if you tell them, they won't hire you.

i did get the chance to walk around the notre dame campus for about half an hour so that was really exciting. i can't wait to visit the dept, hopefully in may!

[rising_star]

Shelly, that's so exciting. It sucks about having to max out credit cards and stuff.

Good luck, yin. I was really hoping you'd get in somewhere!