tccd Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) I got a Phd offer yesterday, and got a email from a potential PI, saying they are working on the area I'm interested in and look forwad to meeting me in the campus weekend. It doesn't seem like a general email sent to everyone. He is one of my favorite professors and right now I'm a little freak out to reply to him, how to be polite? with good manners? Do I need to mention my special interests in his project in email? I will cerntainly go to the campus weekend. Also, what should I do until the visit weekend, any suggestions? Should I read the PI's publicaitons? he had more than 200 publications and I'm afarid I couldn't finish them. Please someone, give me some advise, I'm an international student, I really want to act in american ways and don't want to be considered as rude. Edited February 27, 2014 by tccd
junotwest Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Reply with a brief thank you for reaching out, mention how excited you are about the possibility of working with him in the fall, close w/ how you're looking forward to talking more w/ him @ the visit, and ask any questions you may have about the visit or him in general. I would say yes, read a few publications, if only so that you can have a better feel for what this prof is all about. Best of luck to ya!
tccd Posted February 28, 2014 Author Posted February 28, 2014 Reply with a brief thank you for reaching out, mention how excited you are about the possibility of working with him in the fall, close w/ how you're looking forward to talking more w/ him @ the visit, and ask any questions you may have about the visit or him in general. I would say yes, read a few publications, if only so that you can have a better feel for what this prof is all about. Best of luck to ya! Thanks so much, This really helps! Hopefully, I can work with him in future.
NoSleepTilBreuckelen Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 I completely agree, and would suggest reading some of their recent publications so you can talk to them about their recent work and interests. Congrats and enjoy the visit!
Icydubloon Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Say something along the lines of "Thanks for the congratulations. I will visit in Month X. I look forward to visiting School and meeting you."
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