What U.S. research labs conduct
bonobo research, preferably at nearby research facilities? I'm looking into summer internships and graduate schools.
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posted by lemoncakeisalie
on Oct 19, 2012 -
10 answers
I am 30, happily married, and in the middle of next year will be eligible for a year of paid maternity leave. Around the time I become eligible, I am also starting grad school (MLIS at U Wisconsin, Madison). I feel like I could probably manage any two things: work + school (part-time), work+baby, or baby+school.; but not all three. I am attending graduate school part time via distance education, and my work is supportive..
For those of you who've had kids in graduate school - to what extent do these two mix? What worked and what didn't?
I feel like if I go to school part time (3 years or so) and then start trying for the kid, I'm pushing the age thing (I'd be about 34 - and I have mild endometriosis). If I have a year of paid maternity leave, could I use that time to attend school full time? Or just part time? This would be tricky in person, but I would have at least some additional flexibility due to it being distance education.
My husband, for what it's worth, pulls his weight around the house (he's actually neater than I am) and is pretty domestic/clucky.
posted by jrobin276
on Sep 25, 2012 -
16 answers
My employer will pay for 75% of my tuition in a graduate program. Would a Master's Degree in Communication Studies be a worthy option?
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posted by Think_Long
on Aug 7, 2012 -
14 answers
A few other graduate students and myself are part of an online writing group hosted on Basecamp. How can I keep the conversation going online?
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posted by spunweb
on Jul 21, 2012 -
3 answers
The school I wanted to go to seemed like they weren't going to accept me so I took them off the list a few months ago. I was accepted to another program which starts tomorrow. Whoops, on Saturday I got an acceptance letter from the first school. Now what??
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posted by Danila
on May 28, 2012 -
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I've always been drawn to science and research and I'm strongly considering going to graduate school to get a master's degree in computer science (location: Sweden) and maybe even aim for an academic career. But my recent experiences with academia has left my disillusioned, sad and angry. Can I get my degree without GRARing all the time? How?
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posted by Foci for Analysis
on May 21, 2012 -
11 answers
A professor I worked with last year just informed me that he cannot write me a letter of recommendation for graduate school because I didn't take a class with him. This is reasonable, but how do I respond? Also, what other professors could I ask to write a recommendation?
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posted by oxfordcomma
on Feb 24, 2012 -
13 answers
I'm a graduate school dropout after a single semester. What is the best way to phrase this on my resume now that I am back on the job market?
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posted by halogen
on Jan 6, 2012 -
10 answers
I'm in big trouble. Being dismissed from graduate school, have no idea what to do next. Any advice would be appreciated.
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posted by dubious_dude
on Dec 1, 2011 -
20 answers
When an online application for graduate school asks for the addresses and phone numbers of the people who are writing your letters of recommendation, do they mean their office address and phone number? I imagine this is what they want, but I'm not sure. They don't specify.
I can of course call the school on Monday and ask if you think I should, but I'm trying to get as much of this done over the weekend as possible.
posted by Kutsuwamushi
on Nov 25, 2011 -
14 answers
I'm in College Park, MD for graduate school. My lease ends in August, and I feel like it's time to start looking for a place. I want to stay within a few minutes of campus (lived in Hyattsville before, and really liked that) but also want to try to get a place between $500 to $700 before utilities and cable. I've mostly just known people for the past few places I've lived, so I'm looking for some advice on when to start seriously looking, where to look, and other advice.
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posted by codacorolla
on Apr 19, 2011 -
6 answers
I need to figure out what I'm going to regret more: getting a masters degree, or forgoing grad school in favor of getting to know myself a little better.
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posted by iLoveTheRain
on Jan 12, 2011 -
27 answers
What exactly do the new-fangled "letter" of recommendation forms e-mailed to recommenders look like?
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posted by Ideal Impulse
on Nov 19, 2010 -
8 answers
Is it too late for me to gain admission to the top PhD programs in the life sciences? What can I do to improve my chances besides the obvious?
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posted by WhitenoisE
on Aug 29, 2010 -
18 answers
Pre-Graduate School Question: I am interested in both human factors and education/education administration. Do you have a job related to either of these fields in some way? Can you provide a small window into this current or past job and help me decide which (if either) field to pursue?
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posted by Defenestrator
on Aug 16, 2010 -
4 answers
To what extent is it acceptable to "shop around" for graduate programs in the basic sciences (as far as initiating contact with potential labs goes)? In particular, is it ethical to contact more than one PI at the same institution?
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posted by halogen
on Jul 2, 2010 -
9 answers
I've been recommended for admission to the graduate program I applied for!! Just a few questions...
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posted by codacorolla
on Mar 25, 2010 -
12 answers
Help me ask a former professor for a letter of recommendation. Complicating details after the jump.
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posted by notswedish
on Oct 28, 2009 -
10 answers
I'm in a humanities field and I will likely need to learn multiple languages. As a Master's student, I'm scheduled to take around 3-4 courses each semester, with much of my second year devoted to research and writing a master's dissertation. My question concerns foreign language prep....when is the optimal time to do that? Do I travel abroad this summer and shore up on what I know? Or do I take care of the problem during my first few semesters? What are the pros and cons of traveling abroad vis a vis taking care of the problem domestically (e.g., either at my school or some other program in the states, unaffiliated with my school)?
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posted by Genco_Olive_Oil
on Apr 8, 2009 -
8 answers
Hey all, I'm an incoming master's student with plans to apply to my institution's PhD program after my master's. As the first person in my family to go to college (let alone graduate school), I am quite green in many respects. What I'm really worried about is the professor(s) I want to work with in the future--how do I go about developing a professional relationship with them? I'm afraid of creating a negative impression about myself if I keep badgering them during office hours and blatantly trying to ingratiate myself with them. Also, any advice you could give me would be really helpful--especially with regards to a master's student in the humanities field. What should be my main focus and what common errors should I avoid?
posted by Genco_Olive_Oil
on Mar 28, 2009 -
12 answers
Company was paying for grad school, but had to cut back. I can't put off finishing my degree, but I can't afford the out of pocket expenses either. They also cut back on my 401k. I'm considering a lot of options but none of them seem pretty. What should I do?
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posted by etherealclarity
on Mar 13, 2009 -
12 answers
Canadian interested in UK graduate schools, but thoroughly confused by the different conventions used across the Atlantic! Please hope me!
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posted by tickingclock
on Dec 29, 2008 -
5 answers
WannabeEditorFilter: I hated my first year of grad school, with its accompanying anxiety attacks, no free time, surly students, and pages of really boring reading. I'm halfway through my Master's and I am dreading going back.
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posted by fiercecupcake
on Feb 12, 2007 -
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