Jump to content

deleonj

Members
  • Posts

    58
  • Joined

  • Last visited

About deleonj

  • Birthday 06/27/1989

Profile Information

  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    New York, NY
  • Application Season
    2014 Fall
  • Program
    Film/Media Studies

Recent Profile Visitors

2,324 profile views

deleonj's Achievements

Caffeinated

Caffeinated (3/10)

12

Reputation

  1. deleonj

    Ann Arbor, MI

    I forgot to answer your question re: what is Ann Arbor like? Ann Arbor is, I find, middle-class to upper middle-class and is not the most diverse town. Being a graduate student, and living on a grad stipend, is very doable here. UMich has many coffers of money for grad students (for conference travel and summer funding), so it is very likely that your initial stipend in your offer letter can be augmented. Ann Arbor has great coffee shops (integral to the grad school experience, IMO). Mighty Good, Lab, and the Espresso Bar all serve quality espresso drinks. Others may differentiate in quality, but even to have 3 establishments so concerned with quality coffee in a city of Ann Arbor's size is a win. Of course, the restaurants are great. A couple of microbreweries too. Ypsilanti (neighboring city) is where some grad students live as well for cheaper rent. They call Ypsi the Brooklyn of Ann Arbor's Manhattan... Make of that what you will.
  2. deleonj

    Ann Arbor, MI

    So: I've been absent from this forum for a while (end of term craziness...). But, yes. I'm from Michigan originally (with brief sojourns elsewhere in the country), so I can unequivocally say that there are countless options for outdoorsy stuff--hiking/climbing/canoeing. Ann Arbor itself has a canoe livery not far from downtown on the Huron River. I think they even have constructed their own mini rapids to canoe down. Your options for outdoorsy things increase the farther north you travel. There are many state parks in northern Michigan and the upper peninsula. The Sleeping Bear Dunes are stunning. Michigan's national park (Isle Royale) is its own self-contained island in Lake Superior with native populations of wolves and moose.. Good times.
  3. Could anyone explain this whole "fecal particles" situation in the first post? I keep my toothbrush and towel in the bathroom and have never (seemingly) had any issues.
  4. deleonj

    Ann Arbor, MI

    I've moved to the Ann Arbor area now that I'm in my first year. If anyone has questions, I'd be happy to answer them.
  5. I will be attending the summer institute! I just secured housing for July & August in a house with grad students (via Craigslist).
  6. Brian Eno's ambient work, particularly Ambient 1: Music for Airports, has become a favorite of mine for studying: http://youtu.be/RfKcu_ze-60
  7. ...you really need to see Chinatown...
  8. I was surprised by how interested faculty were in my intended research topic/area of interest. I felt that my personal statement was the weak point of my application, but it turns out that it was perhaps the one thing that sealed the deal for at least 2 or 3 of my accepted schools. I think honesty in intended goals and clarity in expression in my statement helped my application many times over. Based on what one POI said to me and other faculty during an interview weekend, for example, I learned that some faculty can pull a lot from the statement (when they like it) that you didn't even realize was there!
  9. Hello timbodi. I'm sorry I missed this when you posted it. I am one of UMich's SAC admits. I just accepted their offer today!! They interviewed 3 of us in person (including me), and there were rumors that they were interviewing 2 international applicants via Skype. I don't know if they've made moves on the other offer(s) yet. If I hear anything more, I'll message you.
  10. My $0.02, but the "20 hour per week assistantship" at Option A seems like a great way to gain a lot of experience while also paying your degree. I wish I had had that secure funding/experience built into my Masters degree.
  11. I think my mind is made up. Oh, the burden of multiple offers!

    1. nugget

      nugget

      That's great. It's nice to make a decision so you can start making plans. Congrats!

    2. k_angie

      k_angie

      Totally on the same boat,. I am soo grateful I received so many offers but now I am overwhelmed, when I actually sit down to narrow down my choice.

    3. PhDerp

      PhDerp

      Good problem to have! :)

  12. http://www.webmd.com/depression/ If your therapist has suggested to you two times that you see a doctor for a possible anti-depressant (your first post), I would take the advice seriously.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use