Monthly Archives: August 2010

GRE (Graduate Record Exam) Preparation

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

I had big plans to buckle down and start studying for the GRE, and even bought a big, thick Princeton Review book for it, but alas, it just didn’t happen. I did a little bit of vocabulary review on the … Continue reading →

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Progress: Several Fronts

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

Following a flurry of activity earlier this week that actually included picking a date and paying for (did I mention it was $160?!) the GRE, I made application packet progress on several fronts yesterday! 1) I mailed the transcript request … Continue reading →

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Reading: Books for Librarians?

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Lately I’ve been wondering what books I should read before I start library school, when my pleasure reading will probably grind to a halt! Are there any particular books that, once classes start, I’ll wish I’d read beforehand? Googling the … Continue reading →

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It’s a Date! (with the GRE)

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Well, I did it! Last night I registered for the GRE. I’ll be taking the Graduate Record Exam on October 18 in Raleigh. I’m a little nervous, but feel good about having a test date that isn’t too far in … Continue reading →

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Technology: E-readers

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

Yesterday I got an email from one of “my” campus circulation desks, saying that a Kindle was waiting for me! I’ve been on the wait list (for the second time) for several weeks, so I was excited to hit the … Continue reading →

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Progress: Transcripts

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

There’s some progress on my application packet! I’ve gotten two transcripts, just two to go! In addition to the official copies for the grad school application, I’m getting an unofficial copy as well, since I have to write my GPAs … Continue reading →

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Energy

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

Earlier today, I attended the Alumni Picnic at Duke, something affliated with Freshman Move-in Day, I think. I happened to call my sister to find out where the family was (including Emily, who’s part of the incoming freshman class). She … Continue reading →

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Things She Wishes She’d Learned In Library School

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

Last week, I posted a review of So You Want To Be a Librarian, by Lauren Pressley. It just so happens that she writes a library-related blog that I enjoy! Well, this weekend, I came across a particular blog post … Continue reading →

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Paying for Grad School

Posted on August 21, 2010 by

I’m fortunate to work for an employer that offers an tuition reimbursement program for its employees, as long as the coursework relates to the job currently being done. Part of the challenge, though, is that it’s a reimbursement program, contingent … Continue reading →

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Application Packet Progress!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by

In the past day, I’ve ordered transcripts from two of my post-secondary institutions, UNC-Greensboro (teaching degree) and Wake Tech (took an online computer course there). I’ve been able to order them that online, which is convenient. I’ll report later if it works! I’ll … Continue reading →

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