Let's talk FINDING an advisor.

[angel_kaye13]

I apologize if this matter has already been touched on, or even if it's a stupid question; I searched the forums, but couldn't find anything really on this topic. (But if you know one, I'll be glad to be redirected!)

Okay! So the question: I know who I'd like to ask to be my advisor. Assuming he/she is okay with that. But what's the proper protocol? Here's my line of thinking: there's a recruitment weekend coming up, and I've already requested to meet with my ideal advisor..Is it too overeager to broach the topic there? Some firsthand experiences would be great to hear.~

Thanks in advance.~

[zephyri]

It's absolutely ok to bring it up at the first meeting.  Make sure you tell her/him a little about your research interests, and draw some connections between your work and theirs.  That will help her/him see why you'd be a good fit as an advisee.  Most advisors will tell you straight out whether they have space for another advisee.  Good luck!

[angel_kaye13]

  On 3/1/2015 at 3:01 AM, zephyri said:

It's absolutely ok to bring it up at the first meeting.  Make sure you tell her/him a little about your research interests, and draw some connections between your work and theirs.  That will help her/him see why you'd be a good fit as an advisee.  Most advisors will tell you straight out whether they have space for another advisee.  Good luck!

Thank you, Zephyri.~ When this post didn't get any response, I figured I would go ahead and brave it, but it helps bolster me to hear this.~ Thanks so much~

[TMP]

Not at all.  You're accepted for a reason- there's a fit with one (or MORE) of the faculty members.  Keep an open mind- personalities matter too.  Take some time to take classes with other professors before settling on a thesis adviser.