asleepawake Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 So.... glad to see I'm not the only one who isn't spending today in a champagne bubble bath eating truffles (the chocolate kind)... This is the best Valentine's Day ever, you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Espressos Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 So.... glad to see I'm not the only one who isn't spending today in a champagne bubble bath eating truffles (the chocolate kind)... This is the best Valentine's Day ever, you guys! I've been eating a shitload of Cadbury eggs... does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuateAmfeminist Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Lindt Milk Chocolate Truffles. So delicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asleepawake Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 I've been eating a shitload of Cadbury eggs... does that count? YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripWillis Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptrap Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) About the whole TA convo, It's interesting to learn of some programs *requiring* first year TA. I asked my schools about it because I was afraid I wasn't going to be able to live on stipend alone and I really wanted to get into teaching as early as possible, but I guess none of them offer it first year. Berkeley said you weren't even allowed to, the rest said they'd prefer you didn't and the maximum is 10 hours/week if you do. Apparently you can apply for the same positions as other grad students, but appointments go by rank of seniority so you're probably not even going to get one as a first-year. I *wish* they required it :/ UCs impose an absolute 18 quarter limit for TAships, so that might also factor into their reasoning. But, then again, after six years in whatever program, you'd probably be able to find work as an instructor at other institutions. TA-ships are additional to the stipend??? Jealous! I think NYU allows students to TA while on fellowship, but I haven't heard of any other program that allows that... Edited February 15, 2013 by claptrap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asleepawake Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 PS What if I am the only person on grad cafe who is real and everyone else is just a bunch of accounts all run by one guy who is just fucking with me /catfish This is now 1000% more true than it was on page 52. BrookeSnow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontHate Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 OH MY GOD YOU GUYS MY COFFEE CHANGED THIS IS THE BEST VALENTINE'S DAY EVER!!!!! ishmael, DontHate, thatjewishgirl and 4 others 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Espressos Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 OH MY GOD YOU GUYS MY COFFEE CHANGED THIS IS THE BEST VALENTINE'S DAY EVER!!!!! Time to go for Cup O' Joe. I think you need 1000. QUICK MAKE 400 POSTS BEFORE MIDNIGHT (please don't). abc_123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porridge Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I've already been admitted into my top choice, but selfishly I want another admittance to stroke the ego. Come on Minnesota and Iowa! Cactus Ed and Gwendolyn 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedandbemused Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I've already been admitted into my top choice, but selfishly I want another admittance to stroke the ego. Come on Minnesota and Iowa! I know, I feel bad about it but I kind of want a third acceptance myself. My first one felt like a slight inevitability because of my current positioning, and the second one still feels like a serious fluke. Ah, the need for validation! Cactus Ed and Gwendolyn 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porridge Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I know, I feel bad about it but I kind of want a third acceptance myself. My first one felt like a slight inevitability because of my current positioning, and the second one still feels like a serious fluke. Ah, the need for validation! I know! I have two acceptances myself. Well done on Austin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magical Realist Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Except generally comp lit students have the option to teach foreign language classes, which is considered much more marketable than adding yourself to the already flooded pool of English PhDs qualified to teach freshman comp. I suppose there would be a high demand for language instructors in the most popular languages, like Spanish and French. For what it's worth (and this is coming from someone barely above a decaf), this is what I've gleaned from speaking with a few DGSes: It seems like a lot of programs are fellowship-funded the first year, but, outside of that, most of the teaching (especially early on) tends to come in foreign language departments, especially those noted above. The difference between English Departments and, say, Spanish departments is that it seems most schools have puny foreign language departments when compared with the generally-robust English departments, yet nearly as many students have to satisfy a foreign language requirement (meaning a huge need for teaching "Hola. Como te llamas?" and the like). And as for NYU, they do allow teaching on top of fellowship funding, but, it seems there's a maximum of teaching allowed, and you can either use it to fund a 6th year or use it as supplemental funding for the 5 years, but not both (and 5 years really isn't very long. But if you had an outside fellowship, it seems that wold be a game changer, though I have no solid evidence). Of course, I'm not an expert, but I wanted the opportunity to creep towards upping my coffee rating, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatjewishgirl Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I've already been admitted into my top choice, but selfishly I want another admittance to stroke the ego. Come on Minnesota and Iowa! I haven't been admitted anywhere, and one of those is my top choice. Save some programs for the rest of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patientagony Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 the second one still feels like a serious fluke. Ah, the need for validation! This is pretty much my position right now. Two acceptances feel like a fluke, four would make me feel like I deserved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastiansteddy Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 This is pretty much my position right now. Two acceptances feel like a fluke, four would make me feel like I deserved it. I really wasn't sure I'd get in anywhere, so my one so far feels great! If it's the only one I get, I'd still be ecstatic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gauche Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I really wasn't sure I'd get in anywhere, so my one so far feels great! If it's the only one I get, I'd still be ecstatic! That's how I felt until I received my first notification too. Congrats and let the the great feelings sink in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisajay Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 If it's the only one I get, I'd still be ecstatic! & *that* is why you are my favorite. spoken like the class act that you are. Taco Superior and sebastiansteddy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie-Luise Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I should perhaps post that in the 'Plan Bs' thread, but I am no longer freaked out about acceptances/rejections, so I am here for the fun now. True, I have my moments where I just really wanna find out, but if I don't get in, there is this degree in Berlin which I never finished, and now I really feel like it: French, English and perhaps Akkadian, Sumerian and Hittite. We'll see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patientagony Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I really wasn't sure I'd get in anywhere, so my one so far feels great! If it's the only one I get, I'd still be ecstatic! I'm a natural born pessimist, but I wish I was more like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedandbemused Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I really wasn't sure I'd get in anywhere, so my one so far feels great! If it's the only one I get, I'd still be ecstatic! Oh, don't get me wrong, one is amazing! And I got lucky enough to get accepted to my top 2 schools. I'm just, as patientagony says, a natural born pessimist, as well a a long-term sufferer of imposter syndrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow.wallpaper Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Congratulations to everyone on their acceptances! I was contacted by UW-Madison a few weeks ago for a fellowship nomination. Still, is that an unofficial acceptance? :/ I am currently waiting on UMass and UChicago (for which I'm assuming rejection) CUNY also e-mailed for an interview. I have no idea what to expect! Any tips? HELP!CUNY also e-mailed for an interview. I have no idea what to expect! Any tips? HELP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercyhurst2010 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Oh, don't get me wrong, one is amazing! And I got lucky enough to get accepted to my top 2 schools. I'm just, as patientagony says, a natural born pessimist, as well a a long-term sufferer of imposter syndrome. I think most academics / intellectual types in the humanities suffer from impostor syndrome. I know I always have. Anyone take the Myers-Briggs personality test? I bet 75% of us are INFP's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedandbemused Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I think most academics / intellectual types in the humanities suffer from impostor syndrome. I know I always have. Anyone take the Myers-Briggs personality test? I bet 75% of us are INFP's.... INTP, actually. I think it means I hate people, but not as much as INTJs. Or something like that. AurantiacaStella 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asleepawake Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 I bet 75% of us are INFP's.... I certainly am, even though I have very mixed feelings about Carl Jung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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