IOGraduate

Just so you're aware, this is absolutely not universally true. I personally discussed the issue with several members of AdComs when I still had my soul and thought I'd go onto an I/O PhD after my MS. Particularly, Akron's rep explained to me that she almost always chooses to start fresh with someone rather than invest in someone who they'll have to retrain and start on shorter-term projects with.

And that's fully their choice! I'm not interested in identifying myself any further, so people are certainly welcome to disregard my vague testament if they so choose.

Hi everyone- I just wanted to swing by for a minute and caution anyone considering it against the St. Cloud State University MS program. I was very conflicted about posting this, but today's incidents just cemented my opinion. This program is horribly run, and there have been countless issues I will not publicly hash out. I cannot explain the degree to which I dislike bad-mouthing people, or really anything in general, but I would have loved it if someone had warned me.

Hey Spiesie- I'll be graduating in a few weeks (thesis gods willing), and I've been living here for about two years. I'm very comfortable here, but I don't spend much time in the spots directly around campus, and downtown CAN get a little dicey if you're out until 3am. I live on the east side of the town, right over the river. Apartments here are very affordable in general compared to what I'm used to back home in New York. I have a 775sqft apartment for 575/month. I love my apartment. It's big, clean, safe, out of the way of the undergrads who live here, and super cheap. Heat included, which makes a huuuuge difference in the winter. I'd be happy to PM you my complex if you're interested. If you have any other questions, let me know!