Kent State

[ProfH]

Has anyone applied here? Or know anyone who currently (or in the past) attends Kent State? I'd like some feedback on their English department, specifically their PhD program.

Thanks!

[theorygrrl]

I know a few people who got BAs or MAs at KSU, and a couple of people who seriously considered applying to their PhD program this year but didn't. Funding is extremely hard to come by; word on the street has been that they only fund one person a year in lit (more in comp), and that the university has threatened to eliminate the PhD in lit program altogether. I'm not sure how accurate the elimination rumor is, but I would definitely do some research if I were you.

Kent is a decent place, if you like cold, snowy winters. The university has a solid reputation, particularly in northeast Ohio, and the faculty are reportedly friendly and willing to work with you.

Best of luck deciding. . . .

[mteutsch]

Please, don't tell me that. I applied and got in. However, I haven't heard anything about funding yet, so I hope I receive some. I'm wait listed for funding at teh University of Louisiana Lafayette.