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[26 Dec 2009|03:53pm] |
So I'm doing the whole work-for-1-yr-before-going-to-grad-school thing..
I have interviews at Rockefeller University and NIH for possible research positions. I've always been under the impression that sciencey jobs don't require as strict of a dress code as other jobs so I wanted to go with a nice pair of slacks with a blouse+jacket combo. What do you guys think?
My college's career office said (not to me, but just generally) that wearing pants might make a negative impression, but I'm terrified of the cold and a skirt seems so flimsy in northeast weather!
Thanks in advance and happy holidays!
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| What do you make of this situation I had with an Academic Advisor? |
[26 Dec 2009|02:31pm] |
I am a senior citizen and I recently made an appointment with an academic advisor at a local university because I'm interested in taking advantage of a policy there that gives a nice big discount for senior citizens like myself who want to take classes!
Anyway I ended up having an appointment with a bubbly 22-23 year old who didn't seem to be that much of a help. She started by asking me simple questions such as what my BA is in, and I told her that I earned a BA in Art History. She then asked me when I earned it and I told her in the 70s. She then asked me more simple questions such as the kind of classes I was interested in taking, so I mentioned to her mostly in the arts and my goal is to earn a MA in an arts-related field. The next question she asked me was whether or not I knew how to use a computer. I told her yes. And then she behaved like she did not believe me and started asking me silly questions such as if I knew what a "mouse" was and if I knew how to search for information on the Internet. I answered yes. After that, she went on and on about the different programs in the "Social Sciences" department and then concluded by telling me I should definitely consider majoring in "Gerontology" (the study of aging). She told me a success story of a woman "around my age" who just graduated from this program after being out of school for 30+ years. She then wrote down the names of a few faculty who I should contact in the department, and told me that my next step is to set up appointments with them. At this point she again "tested" me on whether I knew how to use e-mail to contact them, and spent about 5 minutes "walking-me through" how to send an email even though I told her I send dozens of emails per day. I was very confused about the major she "chose" for me. She obviously did not hear a word I said when I was discussing my interests in visual art, music, art history, etc, so why did she suggest a major in the study of aging? Is it because I am a senior?
I called to request another appointment with another advisor, but they told me I have been assigned to this specific advisor because all the other advisors for prospective students are completely booked and the only way to see another one is if there is a legitimate reason. I did not explain to them the situation, as I did not want to embarrass the young lady. Should I go in for another appointment with her and explain to her once more about my interests? Or should I figure out what I want to do without the help of an advisor?
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| WHAT is the MLA 7th edition? |
[25 Dec 2009|09:29pm] |
All of my papers that I'm sending in for the writing samples are currently in MLA 6th edition, but I found a site that shows how to cite with MLA 7th edition. When did this happen? And do I need to go back and change everything to comply with the 7th edition rules? I've been out of school for 2 years, so I had no idea.
MLA 6th Edition
Here's an example of how my Works Cited looks:
Smith, John. Music Videos. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 1999.
And here's an example of an in-text citation:
Music videos are an important part of culture (Smith, 22).
MLA 7th Edition*
Smith, John. Music Videos. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 1999. Print.
*difference apparently is the source title is not underlined but italicized instead and you include what type of source (Print).
In-text citations (SAME AS 6th edition)
Is this correct?
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| Writing Sample citation question? |
[25 Dec 2009|07:19pm] |
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How do you cite your own paper? I wrote a paper a few years ago and I want to quote my paper and my research results in my new paper, but not too sure how. Any idea?
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| Question about classes that will be taken after sending off transcripts |
[24 Dec 2009|08:57pm] |
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Some of the programs I'm applying for "strongly recommend" classes, but have no set entrance requirements as far as classes go. I haven't taken all these classes, but there are three that I am going to take during the summer.
What I wonder is, since I have already graduated with my bachelor's, is there a way I can let them know this is what I'm planning to do? I don't want them to think that I'm done taking courses, but since deadlines are before summer, they won't see it listed as "in progress" or anything.
I'm in biology/biomedical sciences. The classes I'm planning to take are biochem./analytical chem./calculus I....at LEAST the biochem. and cal. I.
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| This could be outright crazy thinking here. Or maybe not! |
[24 Dec 2009|04:11pm] |
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I have a question for all of you delightful people that may or may not be crazy dream talk. I screwed up my nerve and decided to ask if anyone has ever heard of someone basically studying comics for a Masters, let alone a PHD. I recall reading somewhere academia frowns upon this kind of pursuit. Lord, knows I've not had any luck in my cursory looking for a school that could possibly offer this. Any idea perhaps? I've been suggested to look into cultural studies or women studies (I'd focus more so on the women superheroes and the relationship dynamics between themselves and their male counterparts) as starters. So does anyone think there's a place of possibility? Or is this, indeed, crazy talk?
EDIT: Oh my goodness, thank you so much everyone! It certainly feels more obtainable now that I have a better idea of where to start my search. It didn't dawn on me to think about media studies, much less American studies. I'm very excited about this all over again with so much encouragement from everyone!
Some minor clarification: It's western comics I would find my focus on instead of eastern. I'm also a current (first year) MFA student in Creative Writing at California College of the Arts, but during my Undergraduate studies I minored in English and Visual Arts. Though I wonder if my MFA would raise an eyebrow when it comes to viewing applications? Unfortnately my language training has been non-existent since high school (neither Undergraduate or current Graduate schools have foreign language classes) so it sounds like that would limit my search. Time to brush up on my oh-so-very rusty French!
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| Writing Sample dillemma: Suggestions? |
[24 Dec 2009|04:22pm] |
Merry Christmas Eve/Happy Holidays, everyone.
I found a hard-copy of a writing sample that is reflective of my best writing abilities, HOWEVER, (of course there's always a "however", right?), the floppy disk (yeah remember those things?) that I had originally saved it to many years ago is for some reason "corrupt" and the file does not open. The paper isn't that long, I'd say 12 pages in length, but I really do NOT want to retype it all mostly due to time constraints. Any suggestions on how to get around typing it all again? Would scanning it, then transfering it to a MS Word doc work? I don't own a scanner so I'd have to make a commute out to someone who does have a scanner, and I don't want to go through that trouble if it's not going to work. Anyone ever experience this issue?
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| SOP - should you talk about a class you're interested in taking? |
[24 Dec 2009|03:34pm] |
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Is it appropriate to say something like "my research interests relate directly with core courses offered, such as CLASS NAME, which is a course I feel will help me with my research" (not worded exactly like that, but something similar)?
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| Attention: Queer Jewish Students |
[24 Dec 2009|08:42pm] |
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The National Union of Jewish LGBTQQI Students's 14th annual conference will take place January 15th to the 17th at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. As usual the conference will be held over a weekend, and co-hosted by a campus Hillel, the NUJLS leadership conference features workshops, services, community building, and social time. This year's keynotes are Rabbi Bradley Artsen, Dean of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and comedian Dana Goldberg!
We welcome students from all sorts of backgrounds (religious, not, newly out, not, liberal to conservative, and more). Workshops, speakers, and text studies address such topics as Judaism and homosexuality, activism, relationships, ethics, coming out, and politics. Last year more than one hundred students came from across the United States and Canada to participate, and we anticipate a similar turnout this year! Registration ($80) includes meals (all kosher), housing, and all conference events. Travel and registrations subsidies are available upon request (in the registration form). View past schedules and register at http://www.nujlsonline.org/conferenceinfo.html
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[23 Dec 2009|09:22pm] |
Echoing glass_rain's post from earlier, anyone else feel overwhelmed by the combination of applications with the holidays? I'm sure this is a post that happens at least once a year, but DAMN. The increased stress and decreased balance in my bank account because of the double-whammy just seems unreal.
I'm considering not driving my car for a while, not because of gas prices, but because I'm so distracted that I've become a danger to myself and the public whenever I hop in my hooptie and take to the streets. My brain has officially thrown a tantrum and left the building just in time for my biggest reach app!
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| Are there any MA in Sociology programs that do not require a BA in Sociology that you recommend? |
[23 Dec 2009|10:37pm] |
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I did my BA in Communications. My research interests are more Sociology based. I was thinking of applying to some MA programs in Soc but since I have absolutely NO background in Soc , I've been looking for MA in Sociology programs that do not require a background. The majority of them require extra coursework for those who aren't Soc majors, which is fine. I'm just looking for the same type of programs but at TOP schools. Any suggestions?
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| CV question |
[23 Dec 2009|01:54am] |
I am in the process of updating my CV and am wondering if there is an appropriate way to list a thesis defense on there. Should it be under the degree or with presentations on on its own? I also presented my research at a grad student workshop at our university so am wondering what would be an appropriate way to cite this without it looking like I am trying to pad my CV - or should I just leave it off? I do have half a dozen other conference presentations.
Do most people separate the presentations by poster and paper, and then REFEREED and non, or would it be better to sort them into national and international (since I have two international conferences...)
Thanks in advance!
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| Can we teach business skills? |
[23 Dec 2009|09:08am] |
This is a question that has come out of a somewhat heated debate I had with my boyfriend this morning.* I'm not sure how relevant it is in the US but it's something of a hot topic here in the UK.
Yesterday the government announced that it will be slashing higher education budgets in the next few years. The minister suggested that to make up for it Universities should offer more two year intensive degrees instead of three or four year courses. This announcement sits in the wider context of the fact that the government and businesses are pushing Further and Higher Education establishments to produce students with 'business skills' instead of (or at least in addition to) the traditional curriculum.**
Two questions then: can intensive courses be a replacement for the traditional three year degree? And can we (should we?) produce students with 'business skills'?
*I shouldn't be allowed to listen to Radio 4 before I've had a cup of tea.
** For those in the US Further Education is 16-18ish and Higher Education is 19 onwards. HE provides bachelors degrees, masters degrees and the like. I've never quite figured out how that matches up to the US system.
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| Writing sample |
[23 Dec 2009|02:34am] |
Hello. Another question, this time about the writing sample. (My apologies, my applications are due on the 31st and my goal is to submit everything within the next day or so, so that I can enjoy Christmas). For the required writing sample, may I use a paper that has a thesis and is supported with books/journal article quotes? My friend who is applying to a similar programme is choosing a paper where original research is conducted. I do not believe I wrote that type of paper as an undergrad.
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| What's a good way of saying on the Personal Statement that you took classes for "fun"? |
[22 Dec 2009|11:55pm] |
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Hello. My problem: I took a bunch of classes after I graduated for "Fun" but I'm looking for another way of saying this on my personal statement. One of the many suggestions I received from a current grad student is "If you took additional courses after your undergraduate degree, you need to explain reasons for taking the courses." But I don't think my reason will look very good in the eyes of the adcom.
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| SOP phrasing |
[22 Dec 2009|09:42pm] |
In an SOP, what is an alternate way of saying "Your" when referring to the Program/School. And moreover, are you supposed to refer to the Program or the University name? I'm editing mine and I noticed I say a lot of "Your". For example, "Your institution is...." "Your curriculum is...."
Suggestions, please?
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