Considering how much I enjoy talking about myself, I don't think I've ever actually done this meme.
HENCE:
The problem with LJ: we all think we are so close, but really, we know nothing about each other. So I want you to ask me something you think you should know about me. Something that should be obvious, but you have no idea about. Ask away
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that is totally a question and not a demand
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Well, I am in the second and last year of an MA in Theatre History and Performance Studies. I am also on a full assistantship with the department, which has gallantly placed me for two years with THET 110, our Intro to Theatre class.
As a TA, I have to
1- Show up to every class
2- Give at least one lecture a term
3- Help write the exams
4- Oversee all grading for my block of 80-something students. Everything from logging an attendance check to grading their essays and exams- it's all on me.
Ostensibly, this all required 20 hours a week, which is a big fat lie. Some weeks, it's nothing more than showing up in class and telling students to stop texting during class, but then they take their midterms on Monday, so I will enter the first round of Grading Hell of the semester.
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What I'd really like to do is work in some sort of classroom outreach program with one of the theatres here in town- I love working with kids and I love theatre, so being able to combine the two would be amazing.
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Do you look at contemporary theatre as well?
And one more, if I may:
Would you stay at uni, given the chance?
I feel terribly intrusive asking this, btw, given that I only friended you recently...
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I don't know that much about US-American higher education systems, but you would have to take classes in a PhD programme as well, no? But you're right about the job market and the giant monster project. And one shouldn't do it just to stay in school. Your posts just sometimes sound as though you were really happy in an academic environment...;)
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Yes- if I stayed on for a PhD program, I would have two more years of classwork. If I really could just stay on as I am now, it would be great! But I know that's not the case and I've seen too many disillusioned grad students to want to take that step without being SURE.
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I really love DC and I don't want to have to move! I chose the program I'm in now because I could stay in the area and the sort of job I want is definitely available here- I just have to get it. Somehow. *is determined*
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When can we hang out again? Can that hanging out involve a trip to Staunton?
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We DO need to hang out! And go to Staunton! We should consult our calendars and DISCUSS. :D
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I think this is an excellent idea. If a weekend works best, I can talk to the people at work and get someone to take Friday and Saturday for me. We should cisic to go with us. And many other people.
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