Thursday, May 28, 2020

Acing Your PhD Interview

While not all PhD programs require interviews, some do (including many overseas). If you’re invited to a PhD interview, take full advantage of the opportunity you’ve been given by preparing effectively – review your research on the department, prepare to talk about your PhD research goals, etc. (P.S. A mock interview can be helpful!). PhD interview must-know tips Here’s what you need to be prepared to discuss at your PhD Interview: Your PhD goals Why this PhD program Your research interests Important issues in your field Your PhD resume and statement of purpose Relevant grant projects Teaching/mentoring experiences Your fit with your target PhD program Questions about the PhD program Life as a PhD student A deeper look at the most common PhD interview topics Your PhD goals Be prepared to discuss why you want to pursue your PhD, what your short-term and long-term goals are, etc. At this stage in the admissions process, you should have already spent plenty of time thinking about and discussing your goals. Now is your opportunity to share these goals with an expert in your field. Be specific, use details, and show the breadth and depth of your passion and knowledge in the area. Why this PhD program Why did you choose this PhD program? Review your notes on the department, the research agendas of the faculty you’re interested in working with, etc. What unique opportunities would you have as a student in this department? Your research interests Be prepared to discuss your research interests – both your broad field and your specific research plans. What are your goals for your PhD? Whom do you want to work with? How will your work make a contribution to your field? What questions are most exciting to you? Important issues in your field Be ready to talk intelligently about the important issues/questions in your field. (If the interviewer mentions a book or article you’re not familiar with, don’t pretend to have read it – acknowledge you haven’t gotten to that article yet, but show that you’re interested in seeing how it relates to your work. If you can, refer to related articles or books that you have read.) Show that you’ve done research and that you are eager to continue researching and addressing issues or challenges in your field of interest. Your PhD resume and statement of purpose Review your CV and SOP. Be prepared to discuss the experiences that have prepared you for doctoral study (especially research work, your master’s thesis, undergrad thesis, any assistantships or significant fieldwork/labwork). If your CV has gaps – especially with regard to the specialized skills that are important in your field – be ready to explain how you have gained those skills (or will gain them prior to starting your degree). Relevant grant projects If you’re interviewing for a position on a grant-funded project, explain how your research goals relate to the goals of the project. This is especially pertinent overseas, where you may have applied for a PhD spot as part of a specific project. Teaching/mentoring experiences If the program expects PhD students to serve as teaching assistants, be prepared to talk about the teaching/mentoring experiences you’ve had and why you want to be a teacher/scholar). Your fit with your target PhD program By interviewing you, the department is also trying to get a sense of who you are as a person (and as a potential colleague). They might ask general questions about your experiences, your taste in books, your undergrad experience, etc. – just to start a conversation. Be yourself. Questions about the PhD program Remember that the interview is a two-way conversation – be ready to ask intelligent questions about the department. Don’t ask about things that you should already know from researching the program, such as basic requirements. (If the information is on the school’s website, then it qualifies as too basic.) Life as a PhD student If your interview is on campus, visiting is also a great opportunity to meet current students and get a feel for the campus and department community. You’ll be able to get a sense of how happy students seem, how stressed they are, how respected they seem to feel – factors you can’t learn without being there. You can also learn something about day-to-day life for a student in the program: Where do students and faculty live? What are their schedules like? Does the department seem like an environment you could flourish in for the next several years? An interview is a great opportunity for the PhD program to learn more about you – and for you to learn more about them. Take advantage of it! Prep for your PhD interview with an admissions expert The best way to prep for a PhD interview is to participate in a mock interview with a PhD admissions expert. That’s where we come in. Work one-on-one with an Accepted advisor to practice your interview, boost your confidence, and get the tools you need to truly impress the doctorate program adcom. Learn more about Accepted’s Mock Interview Services here. PhD Mock Interview client feedback Here is what a happy client says about his PhD interview prep experience: â€Å"I’m very fortunate to have worked with Dr. Barry Rothman. I was very anxious, not only because of the unpredictable nature of graduate program admissions, but because I had been rejected by all programs that I applied to during the last year. So I decided to find someone very experienced to guide me through the process. This year, I get offers from 7 fully-funded PhD programs, including University of Michigan, University of Southern California, NYU, Teachers College Columbia University, UC Davis, and others, and a Master’s program from Harvard University. I’m extremely happy about my results, which really boosts my confidence. I would strongly recommend Dr. Rothman for anyone looking for graduate school application consulting. He is super warm, caring, relatable, and understanding personally, and also professional to work with.† We look forward to helping you ace your interviews too! View our Mock Interview Services here. hbspt.cta.load(58291, '9004f4cf-75d9-4632-bd09-31047296393c', {}); By Dr. Rebecca Blustein, former Accepted admissions consultant. Dr. Blustein has a BA and PhD from UCLA in English and Comparative Literature. She formerly worked as a Student Affairs Officer at UCLA’s Scholarship Resource Center where she gained experience guiding applicants in areas of admissions and funding. Dr. Blustein’s clients have been accepted to top Master’s and PhD programs in dozens of fields across all disciplines.  Want an admissions expert help you get accepted? Click here to get in touch! Related Resources: †¢ Plotting Your Way to a PhD: 8 Topics in PhD Admissions,  a free guide †¢ Are You a Competitive PhD Applicant? †¢ How to Practice for a Video Interview or Essay Acing Your PhD Interview While not all PhD programs require interviews, some do (including many overseas). If you’re invited to a PhD interview, take full advantage of the opportunity you’ve been given by preparing effectively – review your research on the department, prepare to talk about your PhD research goals, etc. (P.S. A mock interview can be helpful!). PhD interview must-know tips Here’s what you need to be prepared to discuss at your PhD Interview: Your PhD goals Why this PhD program Your research interests Important issues in your field Your PhD resume and statement of purpose Relevant grant projects Teaching/mentoring experiences Your fit with your target PhD program Questions about the PhD program Life as a PhD student A deeper look at the most common PhD interview topics Your PhD goals Be prepared to discuss why you want to pursue your PhD, what your short-term and long-term goals are, etc. At this stage in the admissions process, you should have already spent plenty of time thinking about and discussing your goals. Now is your opportunity to share these goals with an expert in your field. Be specific, use details, and show the breadth and depth of your passion and knowledge in the area. Why this PhD program Why did you choose this PhD program? Review your notes on the department, the research agendas of the faculty you’re interested in working with, etc. What unique opportunities would you have as a student in this department? Your research interests Be prepared to discuss your research interests – both your broad field and your specific research plans. What are your goals for your PhD? Whom do you want to work with? How will your work make a contribution to your field? What questions are most exciting to you? Important issues in your field Be ready to talk intelligently about the important issues/questions in your field. (If the interviewer mentions a book or article you’re not familiar with, don’t pretend to have read it – acknowledge you haven’t gotten to that article yet, but show that you’re interested in seeing how it relates to your work. If you can, refer to related articles or books that you have read.) Show that you’ve done research and that you are eager to continue researching and addressing issues or challenges in your field of interest. Your PhD resume and statement of purpose Review your CV and SOP. Be prepared to discuss the experiences that have prepared you for doctoral study (especially research work, your master’s thesis, undergrad thesis, any assistantships or significant fieldwork/labwork). If your CV has gaps – especially with regard to the specialized skills that are important in your field – be ready to explain how you have gained those skills (or will gain them prior to starting your degree). Relevant grant projects If you’re interviewing for a position on a grant-funded project, explain how your research goals relate to the goals of the project. This is especially pertinent overseas, where you may have applied for a PhD spot as part of a specific project. Teaching/mentoring experiences If the program expects PhD students to serve as teaching assistants, be prepared to talk about the teaching/mentoring experiences you’ve had and why you want to be a teacher/scholar). Your fit with your target PhD program By interviewing you, the department is also trying to get a sense of who you are as a person (and as a potential colleague). They might ask general questions about your experiences, your taste in books, your undergrad experience, etc. – just to start a conversation. Be yourself. Questions about the PhD program Remember that the interview is a two-way conversation – be ready to ask intelligent questions about the department. Don’t ask about things that you should already know from researching the program, such as basic requirements. (If the information is on the school’s website, then it qualifies as too basic.) Life as a PhD student If your interview is on campus, visiting is also a great opportunity to meet current students and get a feel for the campus and department community. You’ll be able to get a sense of how happy students seem, how stressed they are, how respected they seem to feel – factors you can’t learn without being there. You can also learn something about day-to-day life for a student in the program: Where do students and faculty live? What are their schedules like? Does the department seem like an environment you could flourish in for the next several years? An interview is a great opportunity for the PhD program to learn more about you – and for you to learn more about them. Take advantage of it! Prep for your PhD interview with an admissions expert The best way to prep for a PhD interview is to participate in a mock interview with a PhD admissions expert. That’s where we come in. Work one-on-one with an Accepted advisor to practice your interview, boost your confidence, and get the tools you need to truly impress the doctorate program adcom. Learn more about Accepted’s Mock Interview Services here. PhD Mock Interview client feedback Here is what a happy client says about his PhD interview prep experience: â€Å"I’m very fortunate to have worked with Dr. Barry Rothman. I was very anxious, not only because of the unpredictable nature of graduate program admissions, but because I had been rejected by all programs that I applied to during the last year. So I decided to find someone very experienced to guide me through the process. This year, I get offers from 7 fully-funded PhD programs, including University of Michigan, University of Southern California, NYU, Teachers College Columbia University, UC Davis, and others, and a Master’s program from Harvard University. I’m extremely happy about my results, which really boosts my confidence. I would strongly recommend Dr. Rothman for anyone looking for graduate school application consulting. He is super warm, caring, relatable, and understanding personally, and also professional to work with.† We look forward to helping you ace your interviews too! View our Mock Interview Services here. hbspt.cta.load(58291, '9004f4cf-75d9-4632-bd09-31047296393c', {}); By Dr. Rebecca Blustein, former Accepted admissions consultant. Dr. Blustein has a BA and PhD from UCLA in English and Comparative Literature. She formerly worked as a Student Affairs Officer at UCLA’s Scholarship Resource Center where she gained experience guiding applicants in areas of admissions and funding. Dr. Blustein’s clients have been accepted to top Master’s and PhD programs in dozens of fields across all disciplines.  Want an admissions expert help you get accepted? Click here to get in touch! Related Resources: †¢ Plotting Your Way to a PhD: 8 Topics in PhD Admissions,  a free guide †¢ Are You a Competitive PhD Applicant? †¢ How to Practice for a Video Interview or Essay

Saturday, May 16, 2020

The Kite Runner By Khaled Hossieni - 920 Words

Within any person’s life, he or she will face firsthand struggles mentally of guilt. Therefore, they want to redeem themselves of their actions. In The Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hossieni, the theme of redemption is evident through Amir’s actions. Amir craves the affection and attention of his father, Baba, which he rarely gets. His mother died after he was born, and he thinks that his father’s affection is lessened because he thinks it is his fault. In the process of obtaining Baba’s affections, Amir did not realize that his actions would hurt his friend, Hassan. All of the years that Amir has been away from Kabul, Afghanistan, the overwhelming feelings of his guilt and betrayal build up until he is not able to stand it anymore. He is appalled at his actions as a child, and wishes to return in order to gain closure. Baba one told him â€Å"A boy who won’t stand up for himself becomes a man who can’t stand up to anything.† (24) Amir had chance after chance to redeem himself from his selfish ways while he was young. He did not realize the long term effect of his actions. It is not often that one will ask themselves about the consequence of what they are about to do. Maybe it is that red-light they are about to run; they are not thinking of the future ticket they will pay or the potential wreck they will cause. The night in the alley set the standard for how Amir would live his life. After the kite flying competition, Hassan takes the kite, but he vows toShow MoreRelatedKhaled Hossieni s The Kite Runner1433 Words   |  6 PagesKhaled Hossieni was born in 1965 in Kabul, Afghanistan. He is a successful physician however, he is better known for his vivid Afghan based novels. Growing up his father was a diplomat and his mother was a school teacher. 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To â€Å"carry the fire† was the boys main concern and those words meant a world of difference (McCarthy np). It gave the man and his son the strength and encouragement to just keep going. Khaled Hossieni’s novel The Kite Runner used the repetition of the saying â€Å"for you a thousand times over† to induce an overwhelming response in the reader’s emotions through the use of irony (Hosseini np). The huge power of words in literature, speeches, songs, and sermonsRead MoreFather Son Relations in the K ite Runner2966 Words   |  12 Pagesacorn does not fall far from the tree,† suggest that parents and lineage are the greatest influence. Others believe that role models are more influential. Another clichà © â€Å"like father, like son† did not derive out of nowhere. The book, The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hossieni, exemplifies this belief. Early in their relationship, the protagonists, father Baba and son Amir appear very different. Amir glorifies his father but is disappointed when it is not reciprocated. Despite their initial differences, their

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Media Release Destination Brisbane Consortium - 1476 Words

Media Release: Destination Brisbane Consortium captures the bids to develop Brisbane Queen’s Wharf Release Date: Sunday, September 6 2015, 20:12 PM The Queensland Government and Destination Brisbane Consortium cooperate to provide a world class tourism destination in 2007 and expected to finish in 2022 using the multi-billion dollars which are generously supplied by Echo Entertainment Group, Far Fast Consortium (Australia) and Chow Tai Fook Enterprise (Statedevelopment.qld.gov.au, 2015). Queen’s Wharf Brisbane provides a great economic growth for Queensland and it will take place in Queen’s Wharf Brisbane (Statedevelopment.qld.gov.au, 2015). Australia residents and tourists who visit Brisbane will see a new face of Brisbane, developed facilities like new pedestrian bridge to Southbank or Miller park and multiple public events are also provided. Five new hotels including the world famous Ritz-Carlton and a five star Rosewood hotel, fifty new restaurants and bars, and the world largest nightly water and light show are coming to Brisbane (Development, 2015). â€Å"This will change Brisbane s CBD, but the construction means thousands of jobs - some 3,000 jobs during construction, and 8,000 ongoing jobs. I am very excited for the proposal of the project and we know what this means for Brisbane.† Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said (Echo wins approval for multimillion dollar waterfront casino development in Brisbane, 2015). Eight thousand employment opportunities will beShow MoreRelated(Company Analysis) Kathmandu Holdings Limited5938 Words   |  24 Pagesstrong margins. In 2003/2004, Kathmandu commenced its UK initiative (where it now has six stores) as well as launching basecamp in New Zealand – the Company.s dedicated family camping equipment offering. In 2006, Kathmandu was acquired by a consortium of private equity funds and subsequently a new management team was introduced. Since the acquisition, Kathmandu has invested heavily in its business platform, including staff, IT infrastructure and distribution capacity, and its store footprint

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

The Grass Eaters Response free essay sample

The Grass Eaters is a short story written by Krishnan Varma that took place in Calcutta, India in 1985. The author wrote about Ajit Babu and his wife Swapna, a couple left their home city running from the war between Muslims and Hindus. The poor family is struggling to find a better place to live secure and stable and suffering to survive on the poor pension they gets. Ajit Babu’s family had a lot of difficulties to find a better place to live running from a war between Muslims and Hindus. First, when they came to Calcutta they had no place to stay. The couple were looking for more stable, more secure and more private home, therefore they were forced to live in a different places starting from a very crowded foot path â€Å"if you got up at night to relieve yourself you could not be sure of finding your place again† p167, moving to an abandoned wagon at the railway terminus and ending in an old pipe. We will write a custom essay sample on The Grass Eaters Response or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page Ajit Babu is an optimist person who always sees the bright side. Thus, he still happy with his life despite of loosing his four children and living a miserable life. Motivated by his pregnant wife Ajit Babu was searching for better place to live in order to provide stability, security, privacy and comfort. Ajit Babu is a retired teacher and his wife does not work, the pension they get from the government is not enough for anything.Theycannot even fulfill the daily basic needs. Therefore, they are trying to economize the money; they are feeding on boiled grass mixed with spices instead of normal food, collecting pieces of coal from the railway track and eat rice gruel when the prices get higher. Moreover, the poor man is eating less and less food every day. Despite their horrible life with no home and no food moving from a place to other looking for safety and stability. However, Ajit Babu still happy to have something to eat and a son that could do their funeral rites when they die believing in the next reincarnation and that his could be born again into a higher state.