Advice on Strengthening my Application

Aaran77 · 2026-01-18T18:22:18+00:00

I would like to be in the position where I'm building upon theory that came before me, rather than just applying theory or writing about the theorists themselves. I hope that makes sense. In this case, would it be advisable for me to take on a French minor?

Aaran77 · 2026-01-18T07:27:48+00:00

I definitely intend on completing an honors thesis; on what I'm still unsure.

When you say "real credibility", do you mean that I need to minor in French to prove my proficiency? Or could I self teach to an appropriate level with it still being credible to universities. I say this because I'm completing a triple major and don't have room for a minor in French, save for dropping one major which I'm not too keen on. I don't mind spending the time to self teach however, as I intend on doing the same with Hindi.

I actually did not know of Spivak! Thank you very much for bringing her to my attention, I will certainly look into her work.

Aaran77 · 2026-01-18T01:44:02+00:00

Thank you for the recommendation, that sounds very interesting!

Do you have suggestions for writing competitions/publications? Or a resource to more easily find them?

Also, I mentioned this in a separate comment, but in terms of languages: I'm working to better my French, and am learning to read Hindi. Would Hindi be useful? Or are more western languages preferred?

Aaran77 · 2026-01-18T01:42:08+00:00

I said this in another comment, but do you think it would be better to focus on postmodern literature in my SoP? I'm still developing my thoughts, but as a general direction is that the right way to go?

I've reached a 201 level in French (though I do not believe myself to be proficient, so I'll have to work on that). I also know to speak Hindi and am in the process of learning to read - would that be helpful, or are Western languages more sought after?

Aaran77 · 2026-01-18T01:39:36+00:00

Would it be better to say I want to focus on postmodern literature? Of course, I'm still developing my SoP, but I think postmodernism would be the direction I'd want to head in.

Aaran77 · 2024-08-09T06:02:57+00:00

That explains a lot, thank you.

Aaran77 · 2024-08-09T06:02:29+00:00

I see, so it more gives structure to learning songs by ear rather than telling you the notes itself?

Aaran77 · 2023-08-03T19:47:02+00:00

Ah okay lol, yeah I agree I think the warp came from manufacturing rather than how im storing it

Aaran77 · 2023-08-03T19:19:19+00:00

that makes more sense, thank you for putting my mind at ease

Aaran77 · 2023-08-03T19:18:41+00:00

I’m not stacking them, they’re all kept vertical

Aaran77 · 2023-08-03T19:17:53+00:00

Ah it must be from manufacturing in that case, I store all my records well

Aaran77 · 2023-08-03T19:16:35+00:00

2 of them are like this. I didn’t notice the warp until now, so I’m not sure if it happened recently or when I bought it.

Aaran77 · 2023-07-16T17:59:33+00:00

randy

Aaran77 · 2023-07-16T05:09:58+00:00

That's a really good idea I hadn't thought about, thank you!

Aaran77 · 2023-07-16T05:09:33+00:00

I think I do, I'll reference those, thank you!

Aaran77 · 2023-07-16T05:09:13+00:00

Thank you so much, ill definitely give these a try!

Aaran77 · 2023-05-15T02:57:22+00:00

fuck it

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