How have you/would you address the need for funding for an MLS in an SOP ( Read more... )

So, I'm applying for MLS programs (and one dual MLS/MA in English lit program). And I don't think I'll find a ton of funding. My not so great gpa, the traditional lack of super great funding for MLS programs, the fact that I'm applying to mostly public universities, etc. So, I'm thinking I'll be taking out loans. But: I keep hearing you shouldn't ( Read more... )

If I want to be competitive for a certain positions in a museum which require academic credentials, should I seek a MA/PhD in Art History to complement a MA in Museum Studies (which I already have)? If so, should I seek a MA or a PhD?I am investigating all my options to advance my career in museums, and I could go in several directions, especially ( Read more... )

Everyone here was so helpful with my last inquiry, I thought I'd try another ( Read more... )

I'm an MA student in New Zealand, and I'm currently looking at applying to some PhD programmes, probably mostly in the UK and Canada (various GRE issues are likely to prevent me from applying to the US). My two biggies are Cambridge and Toronto; I've been in touch with people at Cambridge who have said nice things about my research proposal, etc ( Read more... )

does anyone here know if it is common for canadian universities to offer funding (even if it's just the bare minimum to live on) to american students through ta-ships, ra-ships, etc ( Read more... )

I've been accepted to PhD programs on the US east coast and am currently living and working in the UK. Given the fact that I moved to the UK less than two years ago, have been studying there, and my husband and I have both had periods of unemployment.underemployment, our savings for school are pretty much nil and the cash we do have is in British ( Read more... )

This situation is pretty particular and personal, but I wanted to solicit advice from those of you who may have faced a similar situation ( Read more... )

 I'm in three similar MA programs. Two in the UK, one in the US. The one in the US and one in the UK have given $2000 and £1800 respectively. The one that has not given me money is the better program.

Would it be okay in any way to write and see if there's possibility of matched funding of any kind, since i'll be an international student?

Well, I was accepted to my top choice PhD program in Cognitive Psychology (I only applied to 2 PhD and 2 masters programs because I had low GRE scores and I haven't heard from the other schools yet).  While exciting, I am definitely going through the impostor syndrome mentioned by another poster earlier.

The school is being a bit vague in terms of ( Read more... )