My application is in, my transcripts and GRE scores have been received, and my fee is paid - all that remains now is for three professors to submit letters of recommendation. Since I'm applying for Spring admission, I should know very soon.
Oddly, when I went to talk to my profs, two of them tried to talk me out of getting a degree in Sociology. One said to me, "Sociology of Religion? Do you EVER want to have a job?!" The other suggested that I could pursue an MFA in ceramics with equal likelihood of gainful employment.
Depressing? Somewhat, but relative poverty seems to suit me. This blog is certainly more interesting when I am not up to my eyeballs in a real job. One of my profs suggested that I have become a member of the clerisy (learned persons as a class) and he welcomed me aboard warmly. I think I have always been an ersatz member, but soon I could have the actual credentials to be considered one of the literati. It doesn't pay well, but all that smugness sure helps keep you warm at night...
Grad School - update
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Are you happy?
That's all that matters in life.
Cling to that.. well and FlockBall
(what's theofficial name that's been adopted??)
Mayren,
I'll be happier once I'm pursuing a grad degree. :)
As for the name, my co-inventer, Maggie, is uncomfortable (read "horrified and embarassed") by my favorite name for it - Magball. I'm still trying to convince her...
WNG,
Wow. I think that gave me a cavity... ;)
Thanks - good luck with your pursuit as well!
So... what classes will you be teaching? err... I mean, good show!
Here's to your elevation into the world of paid angry ranting, affectionately known as academia.
Good luck with getting in, although from the sounds of it, you should have no problem whatsoever. :)
Which prof said you were a member of the clerisy?
It was, as you guessed, Dr. Nye. He meant it in the best possible way...
;)
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