Well, I had to say I was outright rejected, but...

[datura_inoxia]

So I was put on the waiting list for the Ph.D. in English at the University of Toronto.  Ok, I can wait

Comments

[masterfedora]

Man, I'm sorry. If it helps I think I live on "So what the hell do I do now?". I certainly get a lot of helpings of it. Life likes to screw with you. You'll be okay. Are there any other colleges you can go to? Can you apply for the program again?

[datura_inoxia]

Certainly there are other places I could have applied--I only applied to one place, and that place was probably the hardest univeresity to get into in Canada, but it was the one I set my heart on. It also hurt because I went there for my Master's so I thought I had already proven my qualifications to them.

But my reluctance to go to other places is also a pretty good indication about my reluctance to do a phd in general. So yeah. Thanks for the comment--I really appreciate you taking the time to express your concern.

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[squrlgurl]

Sorry Bets! I know this is a bit of a shocker (or not), but I know you'll find a plan B. You are an intelligent, resourceful, and talented lady and you will find your path.

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[datura_inoxia]

...as long as I don't get comfortable and lazy ;)

But yeah, you're an inspiration that way. hopefully I find some direction somewhere. Thanks so much for dropping a line!

[she_wolf]

*Gack* Sorry to hear that. I know it's tough trying to figure out "where do I go from here" when things don't work out. Give yourself some time, and I'm sure something else will come. Perhaps this simply means you're cut out to find something even better.

[datura_inoxia]

Better than being able to teach people about what I love and having everyone call me "Professor"?! (I'm kidding--I can imagine better than the constant stress and destroying my eyes and back with neverending research).

Thanks! Good luck in your search as well :) Are you planning on another Asian adventure in the near future?

[_name_taken_]

Just read this as a break from work, so I regret how brain-fried I probably sound (ie. I just typed 'friend').

I think we're better off - or at least I speak for myself when I say I haven't seen enough of the (working) world to know that I should be back writing essays.

Anyway, turns out I realistically won't be able to make it to Paris je t'aime, but I hope you guys have a blast!

[datura_inoxia]

You're lucky in that you find a job that still allows you to follow your passion (in this case being around awesome films)--I still haven't found a job outside of academia that really fits my interests, but hopefully something will come up. I think you're right i that perhaps I asn't ready to go back to being a student--PhD isn't like a Master's,...you're in it for a loooong time.

Thanks for dropping a line. Sorry you wouldn't be making Paris, je t'aime, but I'm glad you recommended it--it looks awesome!

[joecloudheart]

One word: plastics