So, it’s getting really close to time where I have to be serious about the whole graduate school thing. I’ve applied to go to Oxford for Spring 2009, and I’ll find that out on Friday, but the next major thing I have hanging over my head is where to go to graduate school.
I’m really jonesing after Rice. One, because the program looks awesome. Two, because they’ll offer me lots of money to go there. Three, because it’s in Houston, and I wouldn’t be going out of state.
As I’ve been looking around, there are a few other programs I’ve been looking at, too. I think I’ve narrowed it down to three possibilities, and they’re all very different from what I had been thinking previously; however, I think I’d have a blast at any of the three places.
So, here are the places I’m really wanting to get into, but probably not the only places I’ll apply, just to cover my butt.
Some other considerations are Florida State University or Purdue (West Lafayette).
Thoughts? Comments? Grad school suggestions? Horror stories? Success stories? Want to tell me how incredibly awesome I am? Have at it in the comments section. I’m really stressing out over this whole graduate school business because I’m constantly telling myself I’m not good enough, or I’m not ready for it, and any number of other things, but I’m really excited about being able to do some advanced research in a field I love, surrounded by people who love the same things. It’s going to be a hoot, I imagine. A tough time, but a hoot nevertheless.
I can’t remember the name, but I got accepted into some school in Missouri, and I think my application essay had a typo.
Good luck!
well even though it’s completely selfish, I think Rice is the best choice. You’d be more inclined to come visit me if you’re closer.
haha!
It’s awesome that you are going to grad school. I’ve heard pretty good things about Rice too (although not the english program, just good things in general). I’m sure you have a blast in grad school studying something you really love.
Well good luck in your applications and I’m sure you’ll get in where you want to go.
Elisabeth: Well, that gives me some hope then. Maybe I can get into the Typographical Error University of Missouri!
Jake: Woo! Yeah, well, I don’t really come see you now, and I’m only 200 miles away… sooo…..
Sarah: Thanks! Perhaps things will work out, perhaps they’ll be different than I planned. One never knows.
I want to tell you how incredibly awesome you are!!! When you have those negative thoughts – remind yourself of what is true.
You are intelligent – true
You are talented – true
You are more than capable – true
You need to slay the negative monster with truth! I believe in you and am so proud of you. I know you will choose wisely and you will be successful in that choice.
Mom: Awww. Thanks, Mom.