Ella Simmons Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) Some reading for those who haven't gotten much results. I've said before and I'll say it again. There are many many structural reasons why people don't get into grad school, and a lot of it has nothing to do with you. Also, many people in academia are not smart or bright or thinkers. Just because you haven't gotten in anywhere does not mean you aren't all of those things. http://www.gradientlair.com/post/64895770239/no-phd-for-me-moving-on-with-life I agree with you, but the person who wrote this article sounds unhinged, paranoid, and bitter. Everyone is stealing her content? Everyone is looking at her website? Perhaps they are looking, but that's a very normal part of reviewing someone's application for graduate school. And, it's interesting that academia only makes her sick after all her PhD applications were denied. Perhaps she just was not a good fit--writing blog posts serves a distinct purpose compared to producing academic research. But, to be clear, there is absolutely a life outside of academia. The important thing is figuring out where you fit and excel in the world and pursuing that. For some of us that's academia, for others business, for others blogging, and so on. Edited February 18, 2014 by James Alcott jeudepaume 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeMyCoffeeBlack Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) Some reading for those who haven't gotten much results. I've said before and I'll say it again. There are many many structural reasons why people don't get into grad school, and a lot of it has nothing to do with you. Also, many people in academia are not smart or bright or thinkers. Just because you haven't gotten in anywhere does not mean you aren't all of those things. http://www.gradientlair.com/post/64895770239/no-phd-for-me-moving-on-with-life I agree with you 100%. But then she starts in all valid places, and draws the oddest conclusions... It's not even clear she (or the people in the comments) understand what academia is, other than a title to throw before your name. Edited February 18, 2014 by TakeMyCoffeeBlack Ella Simmons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRToni Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Me (a girl) was planning on a nice pair of pants (think either black jeans or slacks, no dress pants, though) or a skirt (not denim, classic cut, knee-length), a blouse/dress shirt, a sweater vest and/or a black blazer, also depending on weather. I usually feel like my mom in a full-on suit/costume, so prefer to mix-and match nice clothes that make me feel comfortable. Also, comfortable shoes (no heels), but no sneakers (though I'm usually always in sneakers)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeMyCoffeeBlack Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 If I weren't an ocean away and limited on my days outside the country, I'd probably wear dark jeans, a fitted dress shirt, a blazer, and black solid sole dress shoes. It's the "business casual" look for sure, but also something I'm very comfortable in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeMyCoffeeBlack Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm also comfortable in three piece suits, but nobody wants to be that guy when you haven't even earned your pretentious prestige yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zudei Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Not that I'm going for any visits, lol, but I would wear a pair of cotton trousers, collared t-shirt, leather shoes, a sweater, and a blazer/jacket depending on how cold I feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRToni Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm also comfortable in three piece suits, but nobody wants to be that guy when you haven't even earned your pretentious prestige yet. I think I'm scarred from my school experience in that regard. Went to boarding school in Britain, had to wear a checkered plaid skirt, a white dress shirt, a tie and a blazer every day... I also went to a German BS where we had to dress formally for dinner! So, when I have the choice, I prefer business casual (or even full-on casual). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchermiscount Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I recommend a tuxedo t-shirt because it says "I'm taking this seriously and am a classy individual" but it also says "I'm here to party" We are become the essence of friendships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzrap Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Me (a girl) was planning on a nice pair of pants (think either black jeans or slacks, no dress pants, though) or a skirt (not denim, classic cut, knee-length), a blouse/dress shirt, a sweater vest and/or a black blazer, also depending on weather. I usually feel like my mom in a full-on suit/costume, so prefer to mix-and match nice clothes that make me feel comfortable. Also, comfortable shoes (no heels), but no sneakers (though I'm usually always in sneakers)... Wait you a girl? didn't know that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRToni Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Wait you a girl? didn't know that Everyone seems to think I'm a guy. Had this Q come up a couple of times , so figured I'd clarify without being too obvious/obnoxious about it! I don't mind either way, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRToni Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Wait you a girl? didn't know that FYI: One of the professors that contaced me also evidently thought I was a guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazorla Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 IRToni is a guy, he's just kidding around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeMyCoffeeBlack Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 IRToni is a guy, he's just kidding around. Is this serious or a joke? I can't tell.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupofnimbus Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I'm also comfortable in three piece suits, but nobody wants to be that guy when you haven't even earned your pretentious prestige yet. No, no, that doesn't apply to suits. The only thing you have to keep out of your wardrobe is the elbow-patched jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupofnimbus Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Also, gender assumptions are pretty interesting! I'm pretty sure everyone must assume I'm a girl (Carly Simon referencing username; baby ducks), but the profession is 2/3 male, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazorla Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 What's wrong with elbow-patched jackets? You can never go wrong with extra protection for the elbows. cane14 and kal5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupofnimbus Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 What's wrong with elbow-patched jackets? You can never go wrong with extra protection for the elbows. You have to earn them, though! Every level has their own mark of rank. Pre-Comps graduate students have coffee stains, ABDs have permanent key imprints on their cheek from falling asleep on their computers, assistant professors have a haunting weariness in their eyes, etc. Once you're a real boy full professor, you've earned your patches! And the right to fall asleep mid-lecture, give a big snore, and then go back to it. jeudepaume, Cazorla and IR IR IR PhD 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeudepaume Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I think I'm scarred from my school experience in that regard. Went to boarding school in Britain, had to wear a checkered plaid skirt, a white dress shirt, a tie and a blazer every day... I also went to a German BS where we had to dress formally for dinner! So, when I have the choice, I prefer business casual (or even full-on casual). I so did not expect you to be a girl, that at first I thought it was a Scottish school or something. ))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazorla Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 You have to earn them, though! Every level has their own mark of rank. Pre-Comps graduate students have coffee stains, ABDs have permanent key imprints on their cheek from falling asleep on their computers, assistant professors have a haunting weariness in their eyes, etc. Once you're a real boy full professor, you've earned your patches! And the right to fall asleep mid-lecture, give a big snore, and then go back to it. I shall earn my elbow patches one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeudepaume Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 IRToni is a guy, he's just kidding around. So confusing ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeMyCoffeeBlack Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Why is this confusing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldReekie Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I so did not expect you to be a girl, that at first I thought it was a Scottish school or something. ))) Please don't tell me there are schools like that in America.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRToni Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Maybe I should start a poll? Who thinks I'm a girl? Who thinks I'm a guy? Something in-between?^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astreaux Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Also, gender assumptions are pretty interesting! I'm pretty sure everyone must assume I'm a girl (Carly Simon referencing username; baby ducks), but the profession is 2/3 male, so... I think we're thirty years past anyone getting a Carly Simon reference wokeem and jeudepaume 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupofnimbus Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I think we're thirty years past anyone getting a Carly Simon reference Really?? Oh dear. (But it's probably the most famous of them all!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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