How do you deal with needing to live an insincere life when doing so cuts to the bone? (in work and in school)
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posted by zeek321
on Aug 12, 2011 -
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I really thrive in an environment that promotes free thinking, conversation about books and ideas, subsidizes personal growth, and has a genuine sense of community. I want to create it in my own school one day. I'm currently a college senior considering whether I should apply for an English or folklore MA, a MAT, or 'other'. I'm still unsure about being a teacher, but time is almost nigh. Could use help structuring my options and the consequences.
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posted by reenka
on Aug 4, 2011 -
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How much do admissions committees for cs grad programs care about GRE analytical writing scores?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 23, 2011 -
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What is an appropriate gift to give one's advisor after filing a PhD dissertation and graduating?
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posted by k8t
on Jun 7, 2011 -
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Given my level of preparation, how reasonable is it for me to hope to get into a funded master's program in computer science? And can you suggest some schools that fund non-PhD students?
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posted by anonymous
on May 13, 2011 -
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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 -
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Thinking way, way ahead filter: I would like an industry internship for summer 2012, between the first and second year of my MSc in Biochemistry program. How do I go about securing it?
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posted by halogen
on Apr 15, 2011 -
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In five years I'm planning to pursue an MA in an artistic field. I live near an Ivy League university; my current teacher has a degree from that university and is encouraging me to apply. I had ruled it out because I had never considered myself anything near "Ivy League" before (the closest I've come is blowing an undergrad interview for a different school). What can I do between now and then (five years) to make myself an attractive, creative Ivy League arts grad school candidate?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 3, 2011 -
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Grad school thesis topics -- please help with a couple of questions about a) doing a topic similar to someone in my department and b) finding a good topic in general...
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posted by 3491again
on Mar 6, 2011 -
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Can you explain what it means exactly to be "fully funded" in a Ph.D. program?
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posted by colfax
on Feb 27, 2011 -
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Considering a Masters in Anthropology... curious about which programs are worth applying to and job/graduate options afterwards
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posted by faeuboulanger
on Feb 19, 2011 -
17 answers
I'm 41 and I want to go back to school - how do I get around the GPA requirement? And a few other questions as well.
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posted by Twoapennything
on Feb 5, 2011 -
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I plan on attending graduate school in the Fall 2011 semester and applying for financial aid. The FAFSA form asks numerous questions regarding income, adjusted gross income, and taxes for the 2010 year, but much of this info I will not have in time by the February 15th deadline. How do I proceed?
posted by helios410
on Jan 25, 2011 -
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I am applying to graduate school, and have been gently nudging a former colleague for their letter of recommendation that they agreed to write on my behalf. For the past month and half I have routinely followed up, politely, and empathized with his circumstances as to why he could not get to writing it. He told me repeatedly it would be written. Now my application is incomplete and it is due tomorrow.
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posted by helios410
on Jan 13, 2011 -
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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
Have you ever gone through a long period where you wanted to be dating but couldn't? Looking for tips on how to re-frame being single.
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posted by venividivici
on Jan 12, 2011 -
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I'm applying to graduate programs for a MA in counseling. I'm closer to 50 than 40 and haven't been a student in nearly 20 years. One program wants "at least one academic reference" among my three letters of recommendation. Does this person necessarily have to be a former professor of mine?
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posted by sister nunchaku of love and mercy
on Jan 2, 2011 -
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I am planning on doing biomedical engineering next year as part of a coursework master's. What bio-related job and career options will I have?
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posted by strekker
on Dec 29, 2010 -
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I'm an adult in my mid-40s applying to graduate school to train for a brand new career in counseling. I feel confident of being admitted somewhere, except for one potential snag: a long ago misdemeanor conviction that I now have to disclose on grad school applications. Will this hurt my chances for admission?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2010 -
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I like statistics. I like education. I loathe the statistics program at my university's school of education.
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posted by Nomyte
on Dec 3, 2010 -
11 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 -
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I work in the field of higher education/college access and retention. I'm sort of interested in getting my Master's in Higher Education Administration. My new job offers 80% tuition reimbursement for grad school classes at a local university. Logically, I know I should take advantage of this opportunity, and start taking classes next semester, but I have some reservations:
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posted by chara
on Oct 3, 2010 -
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I a doing a graduate degree in educational technology. I have two big projects to complete this year and I would like some help choosing useful/interesting topics.
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posted by Maugrim
on Sep 26, 2010 -
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I will be applying for a master's degree program in Stockholm, Sweden. Can you tell me about the specifics of life in Stockholm—housing in particular—as well as Karolinska Institutet, or point me to places where I could get more information?
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posted by halogen
on Sep 19, 2010 -
7 answers
Teaching a beginners course for a beginning instructor? Help me come up with a few ideas/guidelines for a intro tutorial for non-political science grad students.
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posted by wallawallasweet
on Sep 8, 2010 -
1 answer
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
Anyone know of any graduate-level (PhD candidate) grants available to a Chinese girl studying Biology in the US?
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posted by maize
on Aug 25, 2010 -
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TaxFilter: I'm a Canadian who began a Ph.D at an American university. Tuition was waved and I received a living stipend of about $17,000 (paid monthly). This is pretty typical for graduate programs across Canada and the US.
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posted by kitcat
on Aug 18, 2010 -
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I'm having trouble dealing with dissatisfaction with my first post-college job, which makes me feel more than a little over-entitled. My frank impression is that the workplace is in shambles and that I'd been lied to in the interview process; more charitably, I'm wondering if perhaps this particular posting just isn't for me. Given the details, what's the best way for me to go about readjusting my mind for the position, readjusting the position for my mind (i.e. closer to what I was told it would be), or giving up the ghost and going for something different?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 17, 2010 -
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My graduate school orientation is Wednesday and I'm getting nervous. Overeducated Mefites, I'd love any advice you have to offer!
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posted by honeydew
on Aug 16, 2010 -
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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 -
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I am applying to a competitive MLIS program in a couple months, and I would like some advice on how to talk about my somewhat unusual plans for the future.
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posted by wansac
on Aug 13, 2010 -
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I studied mathematics and some computer science as an undergrad, and I loved it. I feel that my real passion, however, is in experimental sciences or engineering. What are some graduate school options for me?
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posted by scose
on Aug 10, 2010 -
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What are potential career options for an MLIS graduate interested in using language and translation skills on the job as well? I am a 21-year-old undergraduate student who will be graduating one quarter early in March 2011. This summer I'm applying to the UW's iSchool MLIS program and hope to start Autumn Quarter 2011. I am very interested in traditional library work, but in the last couple years I have worked hard to learn Spanish. I'm currently training to be a Spanish-English translator and interpreter as well, as this will help pay for my MLIS degree. I would really love a career that could incorporate my growing interests in linguistics and translation, as well as my interests in the research and service-oriented aspects of librarianship. Any suggestions? I know the State Department has some positions that would incorporate all these skills, and I'm looking for other options, too.
posted by wansac
on Aug 3, 2010 -
14 answers
Is it worth it to get a M.S. or a Ph.D in Computer Science? What kinds of doors would they open?
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posted by cosmic.osmo
on Jul 23, 2010 -
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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 -
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Just graduated college and feeling very sad. Struggling with a major relationship change, doubts about graduate school in the humanities, and overall discouragement. Thoughts on feeling better in hard times of change, or even just what you've learned when you were 20-something that helped you get through it.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 7, 2010 -
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Back to school filter: Looking for "
New Media" Masters programs in a warm climate, preferably west coast. More details inside.
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posted by rampy
on May 28, 2010 -
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This fall I'm starting a graduate program that requires me to be in Santa Barbara for 3 days/month. I currently live on the east coast. Where might I move to within driving distance of Santa Barbara that is not insanely expensive but still a "nice enough" place to live?
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posted by tacoma1
on May 25, 2010 -
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