DigDeep(inactive) Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) Hello everyone, After a month of being nervous, a month of finding GradCafe and being obsessed with the Results page and lurking, and then a month of contributing to discussions, I just want to say thank you for all those who have been so supportive in this process (you know who you are). Initially coming to this website, I was quite skeptical and, frankly, thought that it was simply a place for people to brag about what schools they applied to and where they got in. I couldn't have been more wrong. I was greeted with open arms and shown such support in times of distress and received numerous pms and it really made a difference. I can't say I was ever physically or mentally distraught, like some seemed to be, but nevertheless any stress I did have was mollified by the amazing support group that this years Anthropology applicants and gradcafe veterans exemplified. Since this time is over, and I'll be succumbing to the ordered chaos that is doctoral research, I will more than likely move on. But, I didn't want to do this without saying thank you for proving me wrong about my initial skepticism. For those of who you who have been accepted into programs, congratulations. For those of you who did not, please keep trying. Best of luck to everyone in their future endeavors. I wish you all success, happiness, and many amazing beer-driven anthropology discussions with your new cohorts. "The empires of the future are the empires of the mind". - Churchill Edited March 1, 2014 by DigDeep NOWAYNOHOW, daykid, sarab and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forsaken in LA Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 DigDeep, Thanks for all the help you've provided to the forums as well! I just wanted to say, that you should pop back in every now and again to offer any valuable information you've gathered along the way. I'm sure you'll be busy, but I know everyone here now and in the future will benefit from those who have experienced the process. That being said, good luck to you! <though i'm sure you wont need it> DigDeep(inactive) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pears Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 May we all clink pint glasses at AAAs and SAAs some day, graduate degrees in hand! I'll wear a grumpy cat shirt so you can find me. Forsaken in LA and DigDeep(inactive) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forsaken in LA Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 May we all clink pint glasses at AAAs and SAAs some day, graduate degrees in hand! I'll wear a grumpy cat shirt so you can find me. Excellent, I'll wear a Big Lebowski shirt. haha. DigDeep(inactive) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarab Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Aww DigDeep, you will be missed! But I'm happy that you are going to use your time well to focus on your studies. That said, best of luck with grad school and everything else. Thank you for all your input and support, and like pears said, we shall see each other at the AAAs. Many hugs and blessings. DigDeep(inactive) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDeep(inactive) Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) Well, I suppose I'll have to wear a Star Wars shirt. Pretty sure this is shaping up to be quite the gathering of awesomeness.... Thanks for all the help you've provided to the forums as well! I just wanted to say, that you should pop back in every now and again to offer any valuable information you've gathered along the way. I'm sure you'll be busy, but I know everyone here now and in the future will benefit from those who have experienced the process. I appreciate it! I will definitely pop back in. Actually, I'll be finishing up my Masters this next quarter and I plan on writing up some advice for the Wisdom Repository soon. I just wanted to make sure I said thank you just in case I DID get sucked in. Cheers again! P.S. if this meeting does happen in the future remember to PM me even if I have dissappeared! Edited March 1, 2014 by DigDeep anthropologygeek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khannnn Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Ha! And I'll be sure to wear my Star TREK shirt to some SAA after party this year! :) DigDeep(inactive) and Forsaken in LA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forsaken in LA Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'll be doing a Masters it looks like, but is it strange that I'm so excited for everyone who got accepted into programs? Lol. After watching everyone bleed emotion and anxiety, it is refreshing to see people achieve what they wanted. On the flip side, I also feel for those who were shut out. I found myself rooting for people. Anyhow, I know I'll be on the boards since I'll be applying again after the MA. Good luck to all, hopefully since my concentration in LAS is a cultural focus, I will be allowed to attend the SAA's and AAA's. daykid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSleepTilBreuckelen Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I really hope we do all meet some day! Now we just need to code word we can drop into convo at the SAA and AAA that's like a signal for "Do I know you from Grad Cafe?" Any ideas... DigDeep(inactive) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSleepTilBreuckelen Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I just realized I actually DO have a shirt with a bunch of little foxes on it! So excited I'll to be able to play the "dress as your avatar" game at the SAAs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarab Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I just realized I actually DO have a shirt with a bunch of little foxes on it! So excited I'll to be able to play the "dress as your avatar" game at the SAAs Sounds good! I do it every day DigDeep(inactive) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmein14 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Congrats to everyone on here! I am still awaiting a decision from Yale-archaeo so we shall see if the coming week brings good news. You all rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDeep(inactive) Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 I really hope we do all meet some day! Now we just need to code word we can drop into convo at the SAA and AAA that's like a signal for "Do I know you from Grad Cafe?" Any ideas... Yeah. We could do a "pin" of some sort on the lapel. Since some of us will have talks and perhaps be dressed up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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