https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:23:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1044276 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:22:20 +0000 Marley 1044276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh!&nbsp; I am so sorry to hear this Elly!&nbsp; So stressful for you!&nbsp; This shutdown is impacting soooo many people in a lot of different ways.&nbsp; I really can't believe that those responsible for this mess would allow it to go on for very long - but then, I didn't think they would allow it to happen in the first place - so, go figure.&nbsp; I've been active in politics for a long time, but I'll refrain from saying anything more on this thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1043990 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:10:25 +0000 Elly 1043990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I had the time to reply to each person individually, but this crazy week has my schedule all messed up. I read each response and I deeply appreciate them. </p> <p>I completely understand that this is small change in the scheme of things and there are people much more seriously affected, but I know this has thrown my life for a loop. I've been constantly watching and waiting because our leadership can't make a decision at the moment about how to proceed until there has been some indication of what will happen in washington. I'm currently set to drive back home, but have no idea where I will be going to on sunday. I don't have a place to stay next week, nor have any idea where I will be and all of my plans have been put on hold. I've been shopping for gear for a particular situation, and that may not be what I need if we are forced to move. I am the only out of town student, so that makes it particularly rough. I know no one predicted this, but even if there is an alternative practicum set up, my program will be seriously impacted, which is terribly dissapointing because I've invested a considerable amount of time and money that I don't really have to loose as a young person trying to build a career. </p> <p>Here is to hoping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1043243 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 16:37:25 +0000 Anonymous 1043243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry, Elly. I work in higher ed and am terrified about what this could mean for us, too. I'm sorry this mess is hitting you so hard, and so soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1043203 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 15:45:47 +0000 Anonymous 1043203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope it gets resolved quickly, too. You have my complete sympathy.</p> <p>I had about a dozen emails in my office inbox yesterday from USDA folks who are on furlough because of the government shutdown. They don't know when they'll be able to return to work.</p> <p>This entire mess is senseless! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1043147 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 14:23:55 +0000 shedev 1043147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kinda wish we could hold an election. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1042957 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 06:14:09 +0000 Lantana 1042957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My sympathies Elly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1042930 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 04:07:04 +0000 goldenpig 1042930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry Elly, hope this gets resolved quickly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1042819 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 00:50:27 +0000 Echo 1042819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sometimes feel a system like Suz and caro describe might make more sense, but I will withhold saying anything further so as not to get political. I hope things get resolved and solved quickly for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1042812 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 00:39:20 +0000 Caro in Oz 1042812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry, hope it doesn't go that far.<br />What Suz said - this situation would mean elections for us too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1042710 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 22:23:36 +0000 Thistle 1042710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1042701 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 22:21:11 +0000 annagybe 1042701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is bad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1042685 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 22:08:46 +0000 Kristin L 1042685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope it ends quick. I'm so sorry&nbsp;Elly!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1042654 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 21:33:32 +0000 Suz 1042654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Elly! I hope this is resolved soon.&nbsp;</p> <p>I was so confused about this as a Canadian. We don't "shut down" the government. If the government can't get a budget accepted, the government falls and we hold an election (different parliamentary system).&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1042631 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 21:12:25 +0000 Anonymous 1042631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry, Elly! &nbsp;I hope this gets resolved quickly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1042624 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 21:03:33 +0000 Mochi 1042624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry. It hits home, truly,&nbsp;that real people are being affected by this instantaneously. I will withhold an impulse to make a political statement. I just hope this gets resolved before your situation becomes irrevocable.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-shutdown-impacting-my-grad-program#post-1042536 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 19:12:47 +0000 Elly 1042536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Argggghhh!!!!!</p> <p>So, unless this is resolved in the next few days, my practicum for my grad certificate is in jeopardy since I was scheduled to work on federal land (we work as a group, and housing was provided by the govt. so finding another practicum would involve the entire group relocating at the last minute). I don't yet know where that leaves us with the practicum, but they are discussing moving the practicum closer to the city, which would impact me because I commute 4 hours to reach the college, and practicum was lessening that commute. There is also the question of paying for housing . . . . </p>