The few, the proud, the over-educated: Women graduate students.
Monday, January 31, 2011
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The few, the proud, the over-educated: Women graduate students.
The few, the proud, the over-educated: Women graduate students.
i become doctor now, yus?
This month has been a sheer shit-show and I am exhausted. I just finished the most grueling month and a half, during which time I completed my doctoral application for TWU. Things are looking a bit more promising since I last posted about Ph.D. programs and hopefully, come March, I'll have some good news for you all.
Some people will say it is foolish to apply to only one Ph.D. program, but honestly, if this is my dream program, then why not? If I don't get in, I'll just work for a year, build up my CV and experience, and reapply. I really want to get into this program and I think I've done as much as I can to improve my chances. I'm not sure that a second M.A. would be the best route for me. Either way, I'll have options.
I've been combing the internet, looking for some advice on funding. I don't know how private universities work with regards to doctoral student funding or if I should have sent a teaching portfolio along with my application. Maybe I'll have to dig some more or try connecting with folks currently in the Ph.D. program.
Anyway, while browsing facebook, I randomly decided to search for the director of the Ph.D. program AND SHE HAS A FB PROFILE. I felt this sudden urge to friend her, but what if she friended me and I didn't get in? Uhm, that'd be super awkward. What if she friended me and saw something she didn't like on my profile or something and then was all turned off by my application?? Not that I have anything on there to deter her. >.> <.<
I wager that she only friends current students and such. I'm thinking it was probably best that I didn't friend her on FB.
I'm planning on going to the TWU open house and I'm wondering if I should try contacting the director of the program to let them know I'll be there. I know they don't offer interviews, but maybe it would be a good thing to place a face with an application and show how crazy dedicated I am?? I'm going to give everything a week or so to simmer before I email the director because I don't want to look like I am pestering people. I think it is probably wise to let the deadline pass before popping your head up to say hello and bombard them with requests to chat in person. Also, OMFG I would be terrified.. I'll have to work on calming down and deciding on questions to ask and such if this nightmare were to become a reality. I'm totally paranoid of giving the wrong impression or looking like a newb.
Please, please, PLEASE cross your fingers for me. I really want this.
Some people will say it is foolish to apply to only one Ph.D. program, but honestly, if this is my dream program, then why not? If I don't get in, I'll just work for a year, build up my CV and experience, and reapply. I really want to get into this program and I think I've done as much as I can to improve my chances. I'm not sure that a second M.A. would be the best route for me. Either way, I'll have options.
I've been combing the internet, looking for some advice on funding. I don't know how private universities work with regards to doctoral student funding or if I should have sent a teaching portfolio along with my application. Maybe I'll have to dig some more or try connecting with folks currently in the Ph.D. program.
Anyway, while browsing facebook, I randomly decided to search for the director of the Ph.D. program AND SHE HAS A FB PROFILE. I felt this sudden urge to friend her, but what if she friended me and I didn't get in? Uhm, that'd be super awkward. What if she friended me and saw something she didn't like on my profile or something and then was all turned off by my application?? Not that I have anything on there to deter her. >.> <.<
I wager that she only friends current students and such. I'm thinking it was probably best that I didn't friend her on FB.
I'm planning on going to the TWU open house and I'm wondering if I should try contacting the director of the program to let them know I'll be there. I know they don't offer interviews, but maybe it would be a good thing to place a face with an application and show how crazy dedicated I am?? I'm going to give everything a week or so to simmer before I email the director because I don't want to look like I am pestering people. I think it is probably wise to let the deadline pass before popping your head up to say hello and bombard them with requests to chat in person. Also, OMFG I would be terrified.. I'll have to work on calming down and deciding on questions to ask and such if this nightmare were to become a reality. I'm totally paranoid of giving the wrong impression or looking like a newb.
Please, please, PLEASE cross your fingers for me. I really want this.
Monday, January 10, 2011
oh hello, world
Busy, busy, BUSY. That is the story of my life these days.
I looked back, oh, two or three posts and wow..I can't believe how much time has passed since my last scan. My onco told me last time that the CT was clean and that the remaining scar tissue around my heart was shrinking. (And this time I'll keep it off!! hah!) Hopefully, by the end of the month, I will have the same or better news to share with all of you.
From time to time, I have "OMFGWTFBBQ!!!1" moments where every little ache, pain, itch or cough sends shock-waves of terror through my brain. All you cancer survivors out there know the whole deal, right? The "OMGIMIGHTHAVECANCERAGAIN!! WHATAMIGONNAGDO?!?" moments when you see on your calendar that your scan is coming up again or you get a random, one-time coughing fit. Usually, a good cry with my hubby and puppy is a enough to release my fears and get the courage to keep going.
School is...well, school. :D I am trying, fervently, to finish everything in time. I got an email from my committee advisor who reminded me that I have plenty of time to finish my degree this semester. Getting her email was like heaven; it released all of my anxiety about getting things done and gave me renewed confidence in my work. I so desperately needed that . I'm attempting to finish my applications for doctoral programs this month (!!!!OMG!!). I only really want to go to one particular program. If I don't get in, I'll reapply until I do. But I really REALLY REALLY!!! want to go. I cannot wait any longer to fulfill my dreams; cancer reminded me of that, for sure. You cancer babes know what I'm talking about.
Speaking of cancer babes, I am sorry to report that my mother was recently re-diagnosed with breast cancer.
Her treatments have been very harsh and everything right now is so uncertain. She was admitted to the hospital a few days ago for extreme dehydration and pneumonia. So far, everything seems to be improving and she's gained some much needed weight on her new nutritional plan.
Celebrate small victories, right folks?
Right. *sigh*
This just reminds me of the unrelenting nature of cancer and the importance of your dreams, aspirations, health and self-care.
I looked back, oh, two or three posts and wow..I can't believe how much time has passed since my last scan. My onco told me last time that the CT was clean and that the remaining scar tissue around my heart was shrinking. (And this time I'll keep it off!! hah!) Hopefully, by the end of the month, I will have the same or better news to share with all of you.
From time to time, I have "OMFGWTFBBQ!!!1" moments where every little ache, pain, itch or cough sends shock-waves of terror through my brain. All you cancer survivors out there know the whole deal, right? The "OMGIMIGHTHAVECANCERAGAIN!! WHATAMIGONNAGDO?!?" moments when you see on your calendar that your scan is coming up again or you get a random, one-time coughing fit. Usually, a good cry with my hubby and puppy is a enough to release my fears and get the courage to keep going.
School is...well, school. :D I am trying, fervently, to finish everything in time. I got an email from my committee advisor who reminded me that I have plenty of time to finish my degree this semester. Getting her email was like heaven; it released all of my anxiety about getting things done and gave me renewed confidence in my work. I so desperately needed that . I'm attempting to finish my applications for doctoral programs this month (!!!!OMG!!). I only really want to go to one particular program. If I don't get in, I'll reapply until I do. But I really REALLY REALLY!!! want to go. I cannot wait any longer to fulfill my dreams; cancer reminded me of that, for sure. You cancer babes know what I'm talking about.
Speaking of cancer babes, I am sorry to report that my mother was recently re-diagnosed with breast cancer.
Her treatments have been very harsh and everything right now is so uncertain. She was admitted to the hospital a few days ago for extreme dehydration and pneumonia. So far, everything seems to be improving and she's gained some much needed weight on her new nutritional plan.
Celebrate small victories, right folks?
Right. *sigh*
This just reminds me of the unrelenting nature of cancer and the importance of your dreams, aspirations, health and self-care.
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