the beginning that resequencing

[jodawi]

I suddenly am pretty sure I need a PhD or equivalent in computational linguistics.

Should probably check first to make sure such a thing exists, which surely it must. It does. There.

Probably an earned honorary degree, as I can't stomach other people telling me what to learn anymore.

The downside is I'll probably actually have to put the time in to learn another language, unless I manage to first make a perfect universal translator based on language-as-quantum-liquids.

The PhD program requires 66 credits of coursework (22 courses), proficiency in two foreign languages, two Qualifying Papers, an Oral Comprehensive Examination, and a dissertation (see degree requirements, PhD). Roughly half of the student'stotal PhD coursework, i.e. 10 courses, must be in computational linguistics (including computer science). PhD students must pass a Qualifying Review no later than their third semester, including submission of a conference-quality Qualifying Paper (QP1) in Computational Linguistics. A publishable Qualifying Paper (QP2) in Computational Linguistics is due in the final semester of coursework. In general, only applicants with a substantial background or working experience in Computer Science or Computational Linguistics are admitted to the PhD program. Prospective students who lack the necessary foundation for advanced study in computational linguistics should apply to the MS program instead.

Their website is profoundly broken. File Not Found for the site map???

Oh. I also suddenly thought it was likely a very deadly flu epidemic would start soon, but lucky for you I'm demonstrably non-psychic.

Comments

[neversremedy.livejournal.com]

Anything to do with this (http://www.seattleweekly.com/features/0530/050727_news_flu.php)?

Meh. If it comes, so be it. I tend to get sick from the vaccinations, so I'll just work on boosting my own immune system's health and hope Ana and I survive. I find panic and paranoia are good ways to bring what you fear right to your (lung's) doorstep.

As per PhD: If you really wish to pursue it, I'm sure I won't be the only one supporting your decision, though I'm curious whether you would have time with your job to also complete a PhD, or if you'll need to adjust your work to manage. There's much to consider, as you very well know.

I can't stomach other people telling me what to learn anymore.

I know what you mean, but I need to at least get a B.A. to make me look semi-credible to people anymore. *sighs*

[jodawi.livejournal.com]

It's been claimed that the bird flu is a not so big problem, magnified mainly by researchers to get research money. But something like the 1918 thing is likely someday.

[neversremedy.livejournal.com]

Mhm. Which is what Seattle Weekly says. I just nod my head and know there's very little else we can do to prepare for it. We take care of ourselves, work on getting ourselves healthy, and hope. Vaccines are, as they're showing, unavailable to most people outside the medical and government fields.

[jodawi.livejournal.com]

i'm poly: i can marry my job and my private studies; they'll often even play together.

see also:
Hundreds of Reasons to Never Get Involved With Me (volume 1)
http://www.livejournal.com/users/jodawi/115099.html
items #1, #4, #15, #45, #51, #88, #89, #105

Hm... i should post that list to okcupid, and taunt the match.com censors with it.

[neversremedy.livejournal.com]

Honey, I have that list in my memories as reference. ;)

As long as you're sure you can juggle it, then go for it. I'm concerned about what sleep you may or may not get in the process. As it is, you've been having trouble being motivated and with energy (lacking); I just worry.