Why they don't even give me a reply?

China
October 19, 2009 8:46am CST
I am a Chinese graduate student who will graduate next year. I am intended to further my doctoral study abroad, to be more specific, in Germany. But now I encounter a problem that most professors I tried to contacted even didn't sending me a single reply, no matter accepte me or not. I am so confused! Was I not polite enough? I checked those e-mail I have sent and found it is not the case. In fact, I have managed to be polite. I think they should at least send me a letter just out of politeness. Maybe they are too busy to check my e-mail!. There was one with whom I exchanged some letters several times, but after I sent my information in detal to him I could never hear from him. I wonder why! Did you encounter the same problem? Who can give me some advices? I wll be extremely graful!
2 responses
@gwoman2 (710)
• United States
19 Oct 09
Wow, I thought a person had to apply in writing and by Mail not e-mail??? Is it different in your country? I've never heard of applying for college, especially for a doctorate, on Line??? ~G~
@LiveLove (443)
• United States
19 Oct 09
You shouldn't stress yourself.The German professors may have many obligations to fulfill and they will contact you at their earliest chance. If more than a wekk has passed then maybe it would be better to reach out by telephone or even just trying out other universities in Germany. I'm sure yo will hear good news in due time.