This is basically a question for those who are in the social sciences, or who use STATA and/or SPSS ( Read more... )

I'm in linguistics, writing a grant to be read by people in the broader humanities. At one point I have to refer to things like that and if in the sentences below:

Max knew that Gretchen would be late.
Gretchen didn't know if Max would be upset about it.

My question---especially to those in the humanities---is what do you call things like that ( Read more... )

Hi everyone. This is probably a long shot, but I figured I'd try! Does anyone know of/have experience with Canisius College and their Masters in Anthrozoology? The couple of students I've been in contact with love it, but I am trying to get more feedback. Thanks!

My school has RefWorks so I've long used that to organize my dissertation and teaching sources (separate accounts). I have a couple of problems with the program, however, and am interested in either having someone better at using RefWorks than I am tell me how to make it work for me, or in getting suggestions on specific programs that might work ( Read more... )

Hi everyone. I graduated with a BS in Human Services in June and am researching grad programs. I can't decide whether I should go for a master's in school counseling, mental health counseling, or social work, or possible occupational/rehabilitation. The decision will affect which school I would apply to. My main thing is wanting to work with kids/ ( Read more... )

How do you deal when you're sick ( Read more... )

I just received this email from the financial aid office of my college.  While it doesn't directly affect me, it'll have a dramatic effect on many grad and professional students. I copied and pasted all the non-college-specific info.  Sorry for the weird formatting but that's what emails for our financial aid office look like. I put most of the ( Read more... )

Hi everyone! I'm new to LJ and this community so thought I'd try introducing myself. I'm working towards a PhD with a major in English philology. I study social action online, more specifically online communities and how a sense of community is created online. I've been registered as a post-graduate student since spring 2010 but I only recently ( Read more... )

I'm just about to start my second year as a teaching assistant (not in the US). Due to a decision by university management, any entrance limitations for new students have been removed, so now we're being swamped by new students ( Read more... )

Hey, anyone want to exchange grad-life friendly recipes?  (i.e., easy, inexpensive, not requiring a well-stocked kitchen, and/or fast?)   Bonus points for recipes that are perfect for those late night writing sessions, when you desperately need a snack but your brain has turned to mush ( Read more... )