Did you read “how does a [sociology] phd work?” or the “so they'll pay me to get a phd?” and have additional questions or something you’d like to add? Ask me anything here and I’ll respond!
Hi! I am a first-generation college graduate and considering a Phd in Sociology. English was not my first language and I'm the first person to graduate high school in my family. I'm worried about my low GPA. I had to work multiple jobs and take care of family members as the eldest immigrant daughter. I've been working for 5 years in social services and I know graduate school will benefit me. I'm planning to get my Masters first, then apply to a PhD program. Any advice? :)
When is a good time to start looking for/reaching out to sociology programs? Rather, about how long was your process from “yeah I wanna get a PhD in Soc” to “I’ve applied to x number of programs?”
As a person with a marginalized identity how do you know if academia isn’t the right path for you or if you’re just being offput by a structure that wasn’t made for you? I’m in undergrad having this dilemma now (also a sociology major)
Hi Anthony, thank you for sharing your advice. It is very helpful to hear directly from someone who has gone through the process. My question is about switching PhD program as an international student.
Do you have any tips or advice for applying from a non-Sociology social science PhD to work on topics along the lines of gender and work following quantitative/mixed methods?
My main reason for wanting to switch is seeking a more disciplinary training and being allowed to use quantitative methods (which is not the area of strength or methodological inclination at my current program). My conviction to apply to a Sociology program is due to the breadth and depth of theories and methods used in Sociology (compared to Econ which is too mathematical or Poli Sci which is primarily about elections and US politics as taught in USA). Thank you so much in advance.
Any words of wisdom or advice for a person who has not been offered admission this round, but wants to try again. Like the next application season (F2021)
Hi! I am a first-generation college graduate and considering a Phd in Sociology. English was not my first language and I'm the first person to graduate high school in my family. I'm worried about my low GPA. I had to work multiple jobs and take care of family members as the eldest immigrant daughter. I've been working for 5 years in social services and I know graduate school will benefit me. I'm planning to get my Masters first, then apply to a PhD program. Any advice? :)
When is a good time to start looking for/reaching out to sociology programs? Rather, about how long was your process from “yeah I wanna get a PhD in Soc” to “I’ve applied to x number of programs?”
As a person with a marginalized identity how do you know if academia isn’t the right path for you or if you’re just being offput by a structure that wasn’t made for you? I’m in undergrad having this dilemma now (also a sociology major)
Hi Anthony, thank you for sharing your advice. It is very helpful to hear directly from someone who has gone through the process. My question is about switching PhD program as an international student.
Do you have any tips or advice for applying from a non-Sociology social science PhD to work on topics along the lines of gender and work following quantitative/mixed methods?
My main reason for wanting to switch is seeking a more disciplinary training and being allowed to use quantitative methods (which is not the area of strength or methodological inclination at my current program). My conviction to apply to a Sociology program is due to the breadth and depth of theories and methods used in Sociology (compared to Econ which is too mathematical or Poli Sci which is primarily about elections and US politics as taught in USA). Thank you so much in advance.
Any words of wisdom or advice for a person who has not been offered admission this round, but wants to try again. Like the next application season (F2021)