PhD applicant Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Hi, lets be losers together. What are your plans, now that you know you suck? I have decided I'm going to be so awesome they will feel stupid later for rejecting me. What do you think you will be doing? I suspect for some of you this involves alcohol... Also, I like to post gifs, so I think I will post gifs of loser-ness in this thread... andrewcycs, Edit_Undo, shelbyelisha and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgswaim Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Hi, lets be losers together. What are your plans, now that you know you suck? I have decided I'm going to be so awesome they will feel stupid later for rejecting me. What do you think you will be doing? I suspect for some of you this involves alcohol... Also, I like to post gifs, so I think I will post gifs of loser-ness in this thread... Have you been shut out, or shut out so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greencoloredpencil Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I haven't technically been shut out but it's highly likely I'll voluntarily decide to just reapply next cycle and try for better results. I know the ways in which my application can be improved. It's going to be a terribly boring year though, so it's certainly not something I'm looking forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philstudent1991 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 It is likely at this point I will be shut out of PhDs, but I got in to a good MA so that's where I will likely be going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar_scene_gambler Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Do I count? I can't afford either of my acceptances and my waitlist is super uncertain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhD applicant Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Have you been shut out, or shut out so far? I'm holding on to the stupid hope that the only place I haven't heard from yet has me on a secret waitlist or something but they have already sent out their acceptances, so I'm just being stupid really. I haven't technically been shut out but it's highly likely I'll voluntarily decide to just reapply next cycle and try for better results. I know the ways in which my application can be improved. It's going to be a terribly boring year though, so it's certainly not something I'm looking forward to. I know I've learned a lot that I'm going to use to kick the ass out of the next cycle, that's for sure. Do I count? I can't afford either of my acceptances and my waitlist is super uncertain. You count. I feel really bad for those of us who aren't in a financial place to live off parents, trust funds, friends, relations, or savings, etc. And lastly, a gif. PhD applicant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar_scene_gambler Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) I'm holding on to the stupid hope that the only place I haven't heard from yet has me on a secret waitlist or something but they have already sent out their acceptances, so I'm just being stupid really. I know I've learned a lot that I'm going to use to kick the ass out of the next cycle, that's for sure. You count. I feel really bad for those of us who aren't in a financial place to live off parents, trust funds, friends, relations, or savings, etc. And lastly, a gif. YAY! Oh wait... Oh hey! This means I might be talking to you guys next year. Silver linings people, silver linings. Edited March 7, 2014 by bar_scene_gambler PhD applicant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearclick Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I'm moving to Thailand. I'm going to teach ESL for a year and have my existential crisis somewhere where it's warm. Cottagecheeseman and bar_scene_gambler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar_scene_gambler Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I'm moving to Thailand. I'm going to teach ESL for a year and have my existential crisis somewhere where it's warm. Don't forget to find a hot Thai wife while you're at it. RookIV, Table, philstudent1991 and 7 others 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearclick Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Is gay marriage legal in Thailand? I sure as hell couldn't bring her back to Virginia. Structural_Realist and Table 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearclick Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I'm female too. It's actually pretty safe for single western women travelers, compared to other countries in southeast asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhD applicant Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Well, I was actually thinking about the sex trade. I just don't like being around that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearclick Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I understand that. But I desperately want to explore Bangkok, so choices are being made. I don't know if I'll apply to philosophy grad school again. Part of leaving the country is about giving me space to evaluate what I actually want to do with my life, far away from all the things that are influencing me now. stressedout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophist Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Good. I need a good shut out thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatBackBones Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I'm female too. It's actually pretty safe for single western women travelers, compared to other countries in southeast asia. It is surprisingly safe indeed! Some of my girlfriends, around 24-years-old, went for a few weeks for New Years and had no problems whatsoever and their money went a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhD applicant Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 (Forgot to include an extra gif in my last post.) Edit_Undo and wandajune 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatBackBones Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Well, I threw my shut-out tantrum two weeks ago when I got the first two rejections, so I've gotten that out of my system lol. I'm considering becoming an apprentice at a local farm to reevaluate my direction without distractions. I live in Atlanta, so I'll likely attempt to slink into GSU's MA program. If I get reject, I'll take classes as a non-degree seeking student until I can get in. Then reapply to PhD programs. Rinse and repeat until I'm accepted into a well-fitting program. Or I'll work somewhere only mildly depressing to take care of myself while I let the second round of apps consume my soul. Or Michelle Obama will call Princeton herself and demand that I am admitted. Whichever. I'm a journalist, too, so I'll be freelancing regardless and that will bring me joy. perpetuavix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottagecheeseman Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Don't forget to find a hot Thai wife while you're at it. I think some people didn't realize you were quoting/making fun of Dfindley who said that he would move to Thailand, study philosophy, and marry a hot thai woman... Because I remember dfindley I found that comment amazing and it took me more than a moment to realize the person you were quoting wasn't just pretending to be Dfindley and was actually serious. brettmullga, Hypatience, murial and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar_scene_gambler Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I think some people didn't realize you were quoting/making fun of Dfindley who said that he would move to Thailand, study philosophy, and marry a hot thai woman... Because I remember dfindley I found that comment amazing and it took me more than a moment to realize the person you were quoting wasn't just pretending to be Dfindley and was actually serious. THANK YOU! God, and you people say you remember Dfindley. AcademicX and tpop 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottagecheeseman Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 THANK YOU! God, and you people say you remember Dfindley. I can understand them, though. Read out of context without Dfindley it's a horrible comment. But then, that's the kind of person Dfindley was!!!! bar_scene_gambler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhD applicant Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) I actually got upset when that comment got downvoted because I'm tired of the 'quick to jump down people's throats' around here. It's really exhausting, and I hope I never end up at school with certain people, because I'm sure they have to be some sort of obnoxious in person. Edit: must add gif now... Edited March 7, 2014 by PhD applicant RookIV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar_scene_gambler Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I actually got upset when that comment got downvoted because I'm tired of the 'quick to jump down people's throats' around here. It's really exhausting, and I hope I never end up at school with certain people, because I'm sure they have to be some sort of obnoxious in person. Edit: must add gif now... You know what? I think that the people that downvoted me shouldn't get their patches. Clearly they don't remember dfindley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar_scene_gambler Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I can understand them, though. Read out of context without Dfindley it's a horrible comment. But then, that's the kind of person Dfindley was!!!! Let's be honest, all of Dfindley's comments are horrible read out of context. Cottagecheeseman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesage13 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Let's be honest, all of Dfindley's comments are horrible read out of context. I don't know about that. If I did metaphysics and were single (my partner sometimes snoops on here when she's bored at work ), I'd probably steal that "My metaphysics are awesome" line for my dating profile. My main move would also be suggestively saying "Let's get meta-physical." Ulixes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zblaesi Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) I don't know about that. If I did metaphysics and were single (my partner sometimes snoops on here when she's bored at work ), I'd probably steal that "My metaphysics are awesome" line for my dating profile. My main move would also be suggestively saying "Let's get meta-physical." Stealing these ideas ^ Edited March 7, 2014 by zblaesi lesage13 and jailbreak 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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