ugh
I am so not going to get into grad school! And can I just ask why everyone I talk to at these schools is so negative? For the love of Nancy! I emailed a couple of schools yesterday asking about how I can mark on the app. that I want to apply to both an MA and a PhD program b/c I know that the PhD doesn't accept many people right out of undergrad, and they were all like, "Yes, we admit VERY (or very, very) few." I'm like, how is that helpful? You're just making me feel insecure! I don't think my personal statement is strong enough to get me into a PhD program, but I don't have a more specific focus, and that's what they want. I don't want to lie and say I have a very specific thing in mind, because if I do, then I'll just feel insecure when I get there, and like I got in in an undeserving way. Aaaaaaaaaah! I guess I'll just have to suck it up and pay dearly for my MA degree before going on to the PhD. If I get into any MA programs... I need this process to be over RIGHT NOW! On the bright side, in exactly one week I'll be done with my German final, my research paper (both of which I should be madly working on but am instead procrastinating on), and six grad school applications (with 4 to do when I get back) and will be on a plane to Japan. Woo! Japan, baby!
Oh, this is great -- and fun and happy and not mopey and melodramatic like the rest of this entry... I asked Eriko what I should take as presents for her family, and guess what Setsko wants? A turkey baster and a measuring cup! She told me this on the phone when I was sitting in Starbucks, and I started laughing so hard, I got weird stares from everyone around me... good times :)
Oh, this is great -- and fun and happy and not mopey and melodramatic like the rest of this entry... I asked Eriko what I should take as presents for her family, and guess what Setsko wants? A turkey baster and a measuring cup! She told me this on the phone when I was sitting in Starbucks, and I started laughing so hard, I got weird stares from everyone around me... good times :)