...But With a Whimper
It all came down to yesterday.
I needed a little while to sort through my thoughts on the events of the day. A day in which I was taken to the heights of Glory only to be hammered down by the force of Reality. In other words it was a typical day...
I went for my tour at Teachers College expecting a big introduction to the place. Instead it was more of a walk-about and a small discussion. While both were helpful, it did not address as much as I had hoped. I did like the Teachers College atmosphere and its one Starbucks. As I have said, "Nothing reminds me of Japan as much as Starbucks".
I did meet a very helpful person in Sunonda. Hi Sunonda! S told me a lot about the ins and outs of TC.
I then had my interview with Professor Steiner-Khamsi. A very nice individual who proceeded to pick apart my resume (Ahhh, reality sets in..) However I was able to defend my self poorly and was left with that vague feeling of being over ones head. Alas, things did turn for the better...barely. After some discussion, she said I was much more suited for the EdD programme (which I indeed applied for!). Now the sad part was that my York GPA is weak but my Niagara GPA was 3.95. So I am not sure where that will lead.
I thought that having the work experience and the international experience would work to my advantage however I ame out of the meeting very unsure. So at this moment am feeling both hope and despair at the same time. I would prefer Columbia because of my affinity to the US. I do know that I will re-apply again next year if I do not get accepted.
On an up note. I had Thai food last night and it was yummy! I met some kool people throughout the day and it made my day go much better.
So perhaps not a complete Whimper.. but perhaps a chortle????
I needed a little while to sort through my thoughts on the events of the day. A day in which I was taken to the heights of Glory only to be hammered down by the force of Reality. In other words it was a typical day...
I went for my tour at Teachers College expecting a big introduction to the place. Instead it was more of a walk-about and a small discussion. While both were helpful, it did not address as much as I had hoped. I did like the Teachers College atmosphere and its one Starbucks. As I have said, "Nothing reminds me of Japan as much as Starbucks".
I did meet a very helpful person in Sunonda. Hi Sunonda! S told me a lot about the ins and outs of TC.
I then had my interview with Professor Steiner-Khamsi. A very nice individual who proceeded to pick apart my resume (Ahhh, reality sets in..) However I was able to defend my self poorly and was left with that vague feeling of being over ones head. Alas, things did turn for the better...barely. After some discussion, she said I was much more suited for the EdD programme (which I indeed applied for!). Now the sad part was that my York GPA is weak but my Niagara GPA was 3.95. So I am not sure where that will lead.
I thought that having the work experience and the international experience would work to my advantage however I ame out of the meeting very unsure. So at this moment am feeling both hope and despair at the same time. I would prefer Columbia because of my affinity to the US. I do know that I will re-apply again next year if I do not get accepted.
On an up note. I had Thai food last night and it was yummy! I met some kool people throughout the day and it made my day go much better.
So perhaps not a complete Whimper.. but perhaps a chortle????