Swap name:
Grad Student Support Swap Craftster member who is organizing this swap: oneredboot
Sign-up date range: 08/28/08 - 09/15/08 ; partners 09/16/08
Date to send package by: 10/30/08
Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): NO
Restricted to people who all live in the same country? NO
Age requirement? NO (but if you are under 18, please be sure you have permission from your elders and easy access to a post office and digital camera)
Swap Organizer himself/herself meets these conditions:
- Has fully read the Swap Info Guide: YES
- Has successfully completed two swaps as a participant: YES
- Is not organizing more than three swaps right now: YES
- Will recruit a co-organizer if this swap has more than 25 participants: YES
Swap Organizer will check each participant to make sure they meet these conditions:
- Has been a member for at least one month: YES
- Has posted at least 15 times: YES
- Has completed one swap successfully before signing up for multiple swaps at a time: YES
- Is not currently signed up for more than five swaps: YES
- Does not have any negative feedback: YES
- Participant has agreed that he/she is at least 13 years old: YES
Details of swap: It's a tough time of year to be a grad student! The fall semester is gearing up, and we’re looking at another four months of teaching and grading papers; writing papers and grant proposals; and worrying about finishing that big thesis or dissertation! In this swap, we’ll be crafting to help provide some mutual support, that extra push to motivate us through the semester.
This as a low-stress swap:
1 medium and 2 small items . The medium item and one of your small items should be crafted, but one small item can be purchased or thrifted if you and your partner agree. Either way, since money is tight for all of us, we should rely as much as possible on our stashes, thrift, and other non-traditional sources of supplies!
According to Craftster, medium and small items are equivalent to the following:
MEDIUM = 2 to 3 hours, $10-$30 (a set of notecards, a scarf, a simple bag)
SMALL = less than 2 hours, less than $10 (earrings, a wallet, a bookmark)
These size guidelines are very subjective, so, as always, work with your partner to decide how much to send. Be sure to agree on the amount of time, money, and effort you want to spend for this swap.
Below are some thoughts for grad-school related items. As ideas are mentioned in this thread, I’ll update the list.
tote bag for lugging books to the library
pencil case for getting organized
lunch bag for remembering to eat
insulated mitts for microwaving meals
fabric document duvet for non-ugly filing:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=212958.0 shrug or scarf for fending off air conditioning in libraries and classrooms
fingerless gloves for long days of typing in drafty apartments
coffee sleeve for supporting caffeine-induced productivity:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=194286.10reusable tea bags or tea wallet for much-needed relaxation
beret to appear suitably academic
decorative items for the bleak white walls in our offices and library carrels
decorated Moleskine or other notebook
decorated day planner
relaxation aids: nice bath stuff, pretty candles
craft relaxation: a craft kit with materials and instructions for a new craft
etc.
Throughout the swap, you will be expected to:
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Keep in regular contact with your partner *
PM me and your partner when you send and when you receive. If you are sending within your own country, you must have a DC# (delivery confirmation number). Include the DC in your “package sent” PM to me and your partner. If you are sending outside of your country and cannot get a tracking number, you must keep your receipt as proof of shipping.
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When you receive, post photographs in the gallery Also remember to read the
Swap Info Guide for other details about participating in a swap.
Please note that you may not be able to participate in this swap if your swap profile includes:
* ANY negative feedback comments
* poor communication in past swaps
* sending late in past swaps
Also, note that I will begin entering feedback one week after the send-out date. If you need feedback earlier, please contact me.
If you want to participate, please PM me (oneredboot) with your questionnaire rather than posting it here. THANKS! QUESTIONNAIRE
Name of swap: Grad Student Support Swap
Craftster username
Email address
Your real name
Mailing address including the country
Would you be willing to ship to an address outside your own country?
If YES, you MUST be willing to ship air postal or an equivalent which will take a maximum of 3 weeks. Are you willing?
Confirm that are at least 13 years old (YES/NO)
URL for your wists:
URL for your blog (if you’ve got one):
What kind of degree are you pursuing?
What do you like best about your studies?
Where are you in your program right now (coursework, preliminary exams, writing your dissertation, taking the bar, etc.)?
What do you plan to do with your degree? (teach, go into industry, get a job as an overqualified used-bookstore clerk? )
What do you find most difficult about being a grad student?
What goals or specific challenges do you anticipate this semester? (Be specific so your partner has a sense of how to best support you!)
What would you like to MAKE for this swap?
Any ideas for crafted items you’d like to RECEIVE that might help you achieve your goals?
Relevant sizes for the things you’d like to receive?
Favorite / least favorite colors?
Anything you do NOT want to receive? (i.e, Do you have too many berets already??)
Do you have a camera or access to a camera? Can you post pictures?
Do you smoke or come from a smoking household?
Any other information you’d like your partner to know? Allergies, strong preferences, a little about you?
LIST OF APPROVED SWAPPERS:
1. oneredboot
2. Mimikachu
3. Alli_Lucy
4. Daniethanas
5. sarahmakes
6. Rangerbeth
7. kimmasaurus
8. ruinate
9. Star217
10. Wildeheart2105
11. Boarderchic
12. ambear
PARTNERS
Mimikachu < > sarahmakes
Alli_Lucy < > Star217
oneredboot < > kimmasaurus
Daniethanas < > Boarderchic
Rangerbeth < > ruinate
Wildeheart2105 < > ambear
GALLERY
