20JAN Pep talk with Peter Lang

the important stuff:

PhD
- first spread the interest base wide
- clear all compulsory credits
- search for what is on offer at TAMU - research in what field is available, who teaches what etc.
- look for a 'chair' (of my future committee), look for coaches, director
- build bibliography
- make sure all class work is related to my research

Teaching
- look at styles and techniques present at TAMU
- prepare syllabus up front
- think of the portfolio of classes

Dialogos
- conference on the border