Chris' Rants and Internal Debates

Poll #1502020 This is Today's Poll :
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Rate how difficult the application process has been (so far). 10 means extremely difficult and 1 is extremely easy .

Hey guys!

I've been a lurker here for a couple of days now, and would just like to say thank goodness this community exists!

I have a resume but it has to be edited and I want to bulk it up a bit.  My sections are currently divided by education, related/volunteer experience, and work experience.  It fills up a page, but I want to fill it up a bit more.  Do you guys have any other sections to recommend?  Do you think a 'qualifications' section is appropriate?

Thank you all and happy holidays!

Do you mention this on your resume/SOP and if so, how?

Hi all,

Is there a correct way of going about listing language ability on your resume that is accompanying the MA application? Please note that this is not a CV.

I don't want to simply list all the languages I "know" because I have different levels for each. For example:

SPANISH: I am at an intermediate level in reading, but elementary in writing and speaking.
GERMAN: I am only able to understand it at an advanced level, but elementary reading level, and cannot speak it or write at all.
FRENCH: I can read it at a medium level, but cannot speak or write it.

Also, you do not include English in this section of your resume, right? It's assumed that English is your native language correct?

~Karrie

Via a tipster on the the always brilliant WONKETTE:

There's a cool application for Philosophy. Probably one of the few worthwhile apps on the site.

http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=7716435055

The images look swell on your profile, and just like on LJ, there's the occasional influx of Libertarians and Randroids on the discussion forums looking for a fight.

( An Informative Table )

I'm a high school debate coach and our new resolution* has me searching for definitions of "government." I'm looking for one that defines the limits of government, some of students are looking for definitions that justify expansion of government.

Beyond Locke, Rousseau, and Hobbes, is there a philosophy that we should explore? A philosopher or work we should read?

Thank you for your help.



*Resolved: Economic sanctions ought not to be used to achieve foreign policy objectives. Yes, the affirmative is arguing a negative. Someone out there hates me. XD

I am so happy it is winter break because the library is empty and the perfect environment for me to get work on my thesis done. It is lonely and I wish I could take a break, but it is also so wonderful.

Does anyone know if the financial aid application has to be filled in along with the main app? The other univs dont require you to fill the financial bit for Ph.d apps because Ph.d is almost always funded.

Any thoughts by people who have done this before or have any leads?

Poll #1501556 Todays Poll .
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Did you/Are you attend(ing) your top choice

Poll #1501553 Todays Poll .
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When did you realize you wanted to apply to Graduate School .

I have been working with a professor from another department for over a semester closely - well, closer than with anyone from my department anyway. It was independent study, so he got to know me quite well. I emailed him just to ask whether he would be willing to write a couple of letters for me - I was definitely hoping for a yes, sure. But I still haven't heard back from him! It's been five days, so I don't really think there is any hope left.( more under the cut ) It would be helpful to hear from people who have been in a similar situation, if there are any...