andsoitgoes161 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Sara Grand is a little late for Victorian but that novel absolutely blew my mind - it was a bit of a slog, but a beautiful, beautiful slog. Much like Middlemarch, which we also had to read for that class. Also, you had me so pumped with your rationale from earlier, but I'm starting to lose steam and sink into worry again. I really hope this works out for me/you/us all! Oh man, am I ever familiar with that slog. I'm using MM as the main text in my thesis, but I do agree that despite the sloooow, brutal pace there is definite poetry in its construction. I haven't had a chance to read any Sara Grand, but she's bunched in with the "New Woman" writers, correct? After spending so much time with Eliot/MM I'm definitely interested to read similar stuff, so I'll be sure to check her out. And as far as losing steam: don't. The problem is we started to discuss school/research interests...I always regenerate a cycle of mania and depression when I begin to think about academic stuff, and you're just experiencing the comedown stretch of it, i.e. anxiously contemplating the possibility of not being able to indulge your scholasticism next fall (I'm right there with you at present, why did we start discussing literature?!). You've got two great program offers, and though I realize there's not much solace to be had in my pointing that out, you DO have options. Do you think we're going to look good or hideous in that weird, burnt orange color UT uses? I can seeing it going either way for me--I think if I am perpetually tan I'll be able to make it work. We'll obviously be spending a ton of time laying out and reading at Barton Springs. (Vision board thoughts ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antecedent Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Do you think we're going to look good or hideous in that weird, burnt orange color UT uses? I can seeing it going either way for me--I think if I am perpetually tan I'll be able to make it work. We'll obviously be spending a ton of time laying out and reading at Barton Springs. (Vision board thoughts ) Oh man I seriously love Middlemarch. I don't know about writing a thesis sized paper on it, but I wrote a final paper on it and really enjoyed it. At one point I wanted to get a MM themed tattoo Haha I'm more concerned about learning to love football. I've spent the last 5 1/2 years in hockey land, which has been great because I actually enjoy hockey. Football though...I dunno. I never enjoyed it even when I lived in the States. I'm sure with enough beer I could be convinced though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalanched Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Ugh a wait list just went up on the board. And here I was hoping for a relaxing weekend while UT got its act together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuateAmfeminist Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I posted the Wait List that I received today. I am interested in the Ethnic and Third World Lit Program, as well as Gender. This is my first non-rejection. My husband and I are both trying to get in to schools together and this would be the first one to actually work (he got in for Political Theory)... So, if you're a E3W person who got in somewhere else, can you give me your spot? I'm just kidding (mostly) but I do really love this program and would be so happy to study there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antecedent Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) I posted the Wait List that I received today. I am interested in the Ethnic and Third World Lit Program, as well as Gender. This is my first non-rejection. My husband and I are both trying to get in to schools together and this would be the first one to actually work (he got in for Political Theory)... So, if you're a E3W person who got in somewhere else, can you give me your spot? I'm just kidding (mostly) but I do really love this program and would be so happy to study there. I'm sorry that you got waitlisted (and not accepted right off the bat), but I'm so glad to hear they're still sending out waitlist notifications. Here that, andsoitgoes? It ain't over 'til it's over, baby! Edited February 26, 2012 by antecedant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsoitgoes161 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) I'm sorry that you got waitlisted (and not accepted right off the bat), but I'm so glad to hear they're still sending out waitlist notifications. Here that, andsoitgoes? It ain't over 'til it's over, baby! Yayyy! I was TRYING to tell you this yesterday in my post about our respective departments maybe not being on the same time schedule as the lit part of the PhD, hence the crickets in our inbox. I know we are going to get some positive news this week, we have to! Also, nothing to do with UT, BUTTTT...I logged onto my bank account this morning and saw a check was cashed on Tuesday by my other top choice program (though UT is really my Disneyland) and it makes me think decisions for them are coming out this week too!! AHHHHHH!!! I can't. Now I know how you felt when Madison/Austin were scheduled to notify during the same week. Edited February 26, 2012 by andsoitgoes161 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaruNoKaze Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 checked results board and saw somoene posted a rejection via email this morning. still checking my app and it says in review. don't know what to think or feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antecedent Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 checked results board and saw somoene posted a rejection via email this morning. still checking my app and it says in review. don't know what to think or feel. I know, seriously. I'm trying to just let it go, cause at this point there doesn't appear to be much in the way of logic here. Has anyone contacted the program coordinator/DGS about this? Someone other than Prof. Lesser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaruNoKaze Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 i haven't; one of my professors told me not to b/c it might make me look impatient and needy. which is true, i'm dying over here, but if i'm being considered for waitlist or something like that, i don't want to put a black mark by my name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antecedent Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Rejections are trickling out today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaruNoKaze Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 i know. checking my email and status, still no news. i wonder how many more rejections are going out today and if any are for rhet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antecedent Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Most recent rejection up on the board is me. Feels like a kick in the guts, even though I kind of expected it. It's been one of those Mondays... Edited February 27, 2012 by antecedant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgerows Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I got an email on the 24th, so they must have really hated me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaruNoKaze Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 aww im sorry antecedant. i was really rooting for you. wtf. now i'm sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galoup11 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Still in review, but after the agony of Ohio State, I know better to consider it a significant ray of hope. Waiting for the rejection any minute now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsoitgoes161 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Most recently rejection up on the board is me. Feels like a kick in the guts, even though I kind of expected it. It's been one of those Mondays... NOOOOO!! I'm so sorry antcedent :( I've still got no word, but I assume I'll be receiving the same response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaruNoKaze Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 i guess they finally sent out the rhet acceptances and are now just doing rejections? I just wish I knew something. waiting for my dreams of being bffs at UT and eating from the taco truck to be shattered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antecedent Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Thanks guys! I'm definitely bummed, but also relieved that at least I have a decision. That part of the waiting is over. I've really appreciated your support and encouragement. I didn't apply to rhet/comp, so there may still be a chance for you all. I have MA options now (and I suspect Illinois has forgotten about me...) so at least I've got something academic to do next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impending Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I applied to rhet/comp, and got my rejection a bit ago. I think I'm kind of relieved, actually (okay, and bummed). I think I applied more because I want to move to Austin than I did for love of their program. It would have been really hard to walk away from the chance to live there, even though ASU's program is really probably a better fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComeBackZinc Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 So sorry guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsoitgoes161 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 They're really prolonging my agony over here.... still nothing. Sigh. I'm trying to place some faith in the fact that this might mean something out of the ordinary (aka not a flat out rejection), but they're probably just doing things alphabetically. That or they lost my app and decided it wasn't even worth looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antecedent Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 They're really prolonging my agony over here.... still nothing. Sigh. I'm trying to place some faith in the fact that this might mean something out of the ordinary (aka not a flat out rejection), but they're probably just doing things alphabetically. That or they lost my app and decided it wasn't even worth looking for. I'm really really hoping you and HaruNoKaze get in! My fingers are still crossed for all y'all. <3 andsoitgoes161 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaruNoKaze Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 They're really prolonging my agony over here.... still nothing. Sigh. I'm trying to place some faith in the fact that this might mean something out of the ordinary (aka not a flat out rejection), but they're probably just doing things alphabetically. That or they lost my app and decided it wasn't even worth looking for. i'm towards the end of the alphabet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsoitgoes161 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 As am I. You've not received notice yet, correct? If so, I think they've got to be doing it alphabetically. I literally just received an e-mail from another program rejecting me--a sign if anything as I'm writing this response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaruNoKaze Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Yea my last name starts with S, so maybe they are going alphabetically... sorry about your other rejection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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