gradschoolwhat Posted January 14, 2011 Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) I haven't checked my applications as it is pointless... until February! I am a GradCafe addict. I keep checking every half an hour. I need something to distract me. ... I need a new TV show to watch. Any ideas? watch "the wire." its amazing! very addicting and there are 5 seasons. Edited January 14, 2011 by gradschoolwhat
Amalia222 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 LOL!! I'm an addict too!!!! The first step is admitting you have a problem!!
Amalia222 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 LOL!! I'm an addict too!!!! The first step is admitting you have a problem!!
everygirl Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I am everygirl. Like everyone else, I am an addict. First step is admitting it. My email is hooked up to my phone, so there's no point in refreshing the page constantly. I do anyway. I work in an office with access to the internet, so I check the gradcafe results page. Hourly. Despite the policy of acceptable use of technology, I keep it up on my browser. Next to my email. I also constantly google my POIs. I don't know what I expect to find, but it's occasionally interesting. One of them is a runner and I know his latest time.
everygirl Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I am everygirl. Like everyone else, I am an addict. First step is admitting it. My email is hooked up to my phone, so there's no point in refreshing the page constantly. I do anyway. I work in an office with access to the internet, so I check the gradcafe results page. Hourly. Despite the policy of acceptable use of technology, I keep it up on my browser. Next to my email. I also constantly google my POIs. I don't know what I expect to find, but it's occasionally interesting. One of them is a runner and I know his latest time.
lotrsimp12345 Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 I am addict too... Guess I should get of these forums and find better use of my time. But the anticipation is killer...
jmacnomad Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 I also constantly google my POIs. I don't know what I expect to find, but it's occasionally interesting. One of them is a runner and I know his latest time. Hahahhah. Amazing. Only because I too, am an addict!
marigaby Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Ditto- I work in an office, and having a computer in front of me for hours on end has made me even further addicted to checking anything and everything that will yield any sort of results- positive or negative. It's the not knowing that is driving me insane!
grad2be Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 Ditto- I work in an office, and having a computer in front of me for hours on end has made me even further addicted to checking anything and everything that will yield any sort of results- positive or negative. It's the not knowing that is driving me insane! I refresh Gmail all day at work and sometimes simultaneously check the inbox on my phone – mindlessly expecting something different even though it is linked to the same Gmail account. I frequently check ApplyYourself , even though the adcom said they will send an e-mail when a decision is available. What if the e-mail is lost? Addiction/paranoia
jaxzwolf Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 My name is jaxzwolf, and I deflect my addiction. Instead of constantly refreshing my email, I have begun turning my attention toward other things. In the past two weeks I've had a soda-drinking relapse (a very serious relapse-- carbonated beverages anonymous, anyone?) and become absolutely obsessed with a television show. Healthier outlets might have included woodworking, running, or reading, but I chose a dangerous path-- Pepsi and TV. I need help. Or, you know, for a few acceptances and it to be April 15th already.
csKid Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) I'm an addict and I got admitted without a mail for 2 days now, after checking status page nonstop, from the time I clicked the submit button. I'm still addicted for the mail to come. I find headshots(in FPS) a good way to turn my attention other than going to office and trying to work Edited March 14, 2011 by rejectMeNot
eklavya Posted March 14, 2011 Author Posted March 14, 2011 I'm an addict and I got admitted without a mail for 2 days now, after checking status page nonstop, from the time I clicked the submit button... way to go! being an addict is not entirely a bad thing then, eh?
fsmn36 Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 Heh, I'm an addict, too. I don't check the websites, but I'm here every day. Despite my remaining schools informing me I wouldn't know until April. No news for over a month already and I've still got half a month to go before finding out the inevitable soul-crushing news. I've got to keep sane somehow! Cruising GradCafe does that.
csKid Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 I also constantly google my POIs. I don't know what I expect to find, but it's occasionally interesting. One of them is a runner and I know his latest time. After I got interviewed by a professor,not POI, I've been checking his web page everyday, expecting to find something, don't know what, and started religiously following all the professors, cos i don know who might interview me next
falling_leaves Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 (stands) My name is falling_leaves and I am currently checking my e-mail and the GradCafe forum for any hint of a reply from unnamed dream university. It is almost midnight. I have to read 3 pages of what is known as "one of the greatest Chinese classics," but all I can think about is "Admit me please." I will be sleeping in about 1 hour and won't have time to go online until at least 16 1/2 hours later. Thank God for my new love of bettering myself through music.
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