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Is there some special setting I need to accomplish this? because I just checked an email I sent this morning and it still says "sent on behalf of ridiculousname@gmail.com". I'm not too worried about it, but it would be nice to know my future advisor isn't having to stifle a snicker when my emails come across

I live near Philly, and in my apartment complex, there is no choice but Comcast for cable TV and internet, so i use them. The service isn't horrible. I've been able to call in and resolve problems I've had, and while the wait on the phone was often long, most of the time the people i've spoken to have been very nice (of course, I am not confrontational and this usually helps to get me nicer service). The pricing is horrific, though. I pay about $130 a month for cable and internet, and while I have a few movie channels (not like HBO or STARZ or anything that has good movies) and ondemand, I still feel like I'm getting ripped off somewhere (maybe because I used to get HBO before I moved and the changed their prices and now I don't have it and pay more?). Internet is slow, but not terribly so, granted, I don't play games or download much.

I do have some money in savings, so I feel pretty okay with that, especially since I will be making more that I previously was and shouldn't have any new expenses. The school won't care whether I take the loans out or not, correct? I just don't want to step on toes

The only problem I've found with forwarding to gmail is that you gmail name can sometimes show up on your emails sometimes, so if your gmail is something silly, I'd use them separately, unless you don't care My gmail is something silly, and I was forwarding school emails directly to gmail all through my masters and no one said anything, but I probably will keep 'em separate for my PhD

So, I received a TA for this year, but because I filled out FAFSA, I also received loans. Now, the TA-ship will allow me to make more than I've made in previous years (as I was working more-or-less part time as a Masters student). If I know I can eat properly and remain in my apartment on the TA-ship, is there any reason I should take the loans? I have a lot of money out in loans already, and I would seriously like to not take any more out! Thanks for your help!

I'm starting my first year in the fall and fully intend to start reading when I know what classes I'm taking. I'm nervous, and I'm sure I'll feel more comfortable if I have some idea regarding course topics going in! I have an otherwise chilled-out summer, so it wouldn't be to difficult for me to at least review my test books. In a similar vein: should I contacted my future advisers and find out if there is anything they recommend me doing this summer? I will also be a TA, is there something I should do about that over the summer?

Okay, thanks everyone, less confused (and worried!) now. It seems there is no rush in most cases. The admin I contacted replied that the dept. sends out a packet on the course offerings, and if I have any questions from there, I can contact my adviser. So I can just chill out until I get the packet

I'm just starting here this fall, but have lived in the north DE, southeastern PA region all my life. I currently live in a suburb of Wilmington and intend to stay there, it's a cute, if older apartment complex and my bf already works in Newark, so I have a free ride or can take the train if needed, so I'm not a lot of help on housing, unless you want to be quite off campus and then I can maybe help. I've been out a few times in Newark (a friend is dating a guy at UDel) and the main street is pretty nice with a lot of bars and restaurants. I've eaten in a few and enjoyed them. It's also not far from Wilmington or Philly (I'd say 15-20 minutes Wilmington and maybe 45-60 minutes for Philly). If you like the country side, there is a lot of that around, along with a few state parks and if you're into the beach about an hour away. The area around Newark may be country, but if you're a foody, there are some amazing restaurants within a 45 minute drive (if pricey, I only go on super special occasions). I grew up riding horses, so i can also tell you that there are a lot of horses and horse events nearby if you're into that (like shows, pony polo, etc). :-)

I am just able to register for classes, and while this is super exciting, I have no idea what I should register for as this fall will be my first semester. I received an email from the university which told me to contact my department secretary to find out, but my department has no secretary and the admin I contacted yesterday morning hasn't gotten back to me. i plan on giving her another day, but if she doesn't get back, should I contact my adviser? I have seen several posts here saying that advisers sometimes don't know which courses one should take, and i don't want to bother mine necessarily, but I do need to register! There are two required courses, so i assume I should register for those, but I need one or two courses in addition. Thanks!

This is extremely important for me, since my boyfriend's entire family lives in France, and we both enjoy visiting them. I imagine its best if I can schedule my trip around school shutdowns then, so i am not missing a big chunk of days? We usually go for 2 weeks once a year.

What exactly is considered a casual hat? I buy hats like some people buy shoes or purses and would like to start wearing them more. Obviously, big ones with feathers and ribbon are out (as is my Victorian riding hat), but fedoras, berets, and the like...can I get away with them if I take it off before class starts?

I'm just graduating from Penn with my Master's, so just wanted to say have fun New Deck Tavern has amazing onion rings and make sure you go to Magic Carpet for lunch, their falafal wrap is amazing (as the block long line attests to). It's a great area with a lot to see and do.

haha, I did finally just decide to do it one way, did it that way, and sent it out. no one said anything, so I guess I'm okay!! Thanks for the advice on changing from roman numerals to arabic ones, too. I couldn't even find that searching in the help section for word.

Now that I know what I'm doing this fall, I have been thinking a lot about what I want to do this summer. After all, it is possibly the last summer I'll have where I don't have a lot I have to do. It's like a last hurrah! of sorts. So this summer, since I won't have classes, I plan to: Devote 3 hours a week to learning French. I've been meaning to, but with courses, papers, work, and exams, I never seem to have time. My boyfriend's entire family is French, and some don't speak an abundance of English. It would be nice to be able to talk to them, plus I felt like a giant idiot when I visited France and can't speak French!Get back in shape. I used to run track, exercise horses, and be more active. Pulling 12-15 hour days due to work, class, etc, put an end to that. I'm tired all the time, and think it's likely due to not being active. I'd like to get some sort of exercise in every day, even if it's just a walk.Learn to sew. I have a sewing machine. I'd like to make some outfits for the fall.Cook something new once a week.Travel. I go to France after graduation, and to Williamsburg just before starting in the fall. I may also do a few days at the beach at some point. After all, I probably won't have a lot of travel time for a while!I am also continuing to work at the place where I did my master's thesis, on various projects, but having free evenings is so exciting! Anyone else have any big plans for the summer?

I have one! I will be a TA in my department. I understand that I don't take classes in the summer, so will I simply continue to TA and work on my research? How do summers generally work out?