Things that will not result in a Ph.D.
I am working on my Statement of Purpose. I am not enjoying the process. I think this is some sort of hazing ritual and I’d prefer, at this point, to simply streak naked through their stadium in lieu of this twisted essay. That’s saying quite a bit, really, considering. (note photo, above)
Have also updated and reorganized the CV. Am talking to other schools at the advice of several people who think I’m selling myself short…dunno about that, but I’m supposed to apply for some ‘reach’ schools in addition to the ones I think will actually accept me, so…
Will visit U Kentucky in a week and a half. I’ll drive to Notre Dame, too, I think. Perhaps I’ll do a pop-in at U Michigan in January since it’s close enough for government work for a quick jaunt… I should probably make the drive to U Indiana, but not before the holidays at this point. I don’t know that I’ll make it to U Virginia before it’d be time to hear back on my application so if they like me (”you like me, you really, really like me”) then I’ll make the trip. Trips cost $. Applications cost $. Em’s birthday party and presents cost $ (and let’s not even begin the discussion of two children and the Fat Man in a Red Suit).
As I often remind myself…I’m getting a Ph.D. application process instead of a dishwasher for Xmas.
How does one wrap that??