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  1. Hi all! I want to give my two cents, as I come from an art history/museum/public art background. Don't be fooled by the allure of The Getty. My brother's girlfriend was a research assistant there and the compensation was not generous in the least. Health insurance wasn't offered until after the first year. On the other hand a good frined's sister has worked in two separate well known museums in New York in the events department, and she has done well. She also got her foot in the door to these institutions by participating in a MoMA internship. With my experience in museum collections (college internship), public art collections management, and commercial gallery registration experience, I could not for the life of me break into the museum world. I did receive an offer for an interview in a public art organization, but by the time I received the email, I had been accepted to grad school for arch. If you absolutely love the museum, I say go for a master's degree or PhD that offers some kind of museum studies certificate. And definitely check out what kinds of connections the school has to local/on-campus museums. One of the top terminal masters programs would probably be Williams College, as a museum internship is mandatory and they have three local institutions to choose from. I second the above about Delaware's PhD, as a former boss received her masters in modern/curatorial studies at Delaware. Good luck with your search!
  2. When I was writing my undergrad honors paper, I lived by myself and was lucky enough to have an office nook. I chose to not buy a wireless router so that I had to sit down at my desk, and plug in an ethernet cable, to go online. I found that this set up was ideal since I associated the desk with work, I was less likely to waste hours in the internet back hole. Double bonus was that I did all of my reading in my living room curled up on my couch. I did have a tv, but I also had a DVR so I never felt the need to turn on the tv in the middle of a particularly productive day. I think the main thing I took away from my method is the idea of intention. For example, not sitting in front of a tv, mindlessly checking facebook/email/etc. Everything I did was with intention, and my living space was set up to support it. Good luck!
  3. My program starts this summer! Excited to be moving forward after months of indecision!
  4. Generally speaking, the commute will not be worth it. Factoring in gas prices and time lost sitting in traffic on a daily basis, you'd be better off finding a place to live in Orange County. Long Beach also has a few great neighborhoods; Bellflower is one that comes to mind.
  5. I loved my Coach black canvas with leather trim during undergrad (4 years ago). It doesn't have any obnoxious logos on it and it looks clean and professional all the time. Plus it has a zip top, great for weather and keeping things safe! It held my entire life while in school: 15" laptop, library books, water bottle, etc. and is still going strong. I'm glad I made the investment because I know it will continue to serve me well for the next 5 - 7 years. If you can find one at a Coach outlet, all the better. Lastly, sometimes they are classified as "baby bags" at coach, so search there too. Good luck!
  6. Hi All! I'm curious what everyone's opinions are on taking out student loans for their graduate program of choice? I've been accepted to my dream school (interior design), but the cost is truly outrageous. What are you prepared to shell out, and what is realistic for you? I've also read that the industry is projected to grow by nearly 20% in over the next 15 or so years. I've seen this initial growth first hand at the interior design firm where I work too. Any and all discussion/suggestions/questions are welcome!
  7. I would check the University job listings board. The economy is somewhat depressed if you ignore the jobs created by the university, but cost of living is low so it almost sort of balances out. Eugene is definitely a college town (not like State College, PA), but it's not large like Portland, and definitely not robust like Seattle. The job market will be larger in Portland, but I'm not sure about how much better it is. There is a saying in the Portland arts job market: someone either has to die or retire for fresh talent to land a job. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions that you aren't comfortable posting here.
  8. From my understanding, the first summer term goes over intensive foundation course to get you up to speed to begin studio classes in the fall. The three term requirement would logically begin in the fall, so you would be able to begin research in Portland the following summer or fall, depending on class schedules. I wouldn't rush the foundations and studio courses, as they are sequenced for a reason. For a more accurate answer, email the architecture department, they are happy to answer questions. I did my undergrad at UO, and Eugene is really fantastic and weird and fantastic. They have a small urban center, surrounded by suburban sprawl that would be a great to study while you are in Eugene. As for housing, you can find housing on Craigslist for the academic school year or apply for grad student housing. Most rental management companies expect students to stay for only the academic year, but sometimes offer one year leases. Also of note, property management companies in Eugene have a reputation for being a bit sleazy. It is easy to find a room in a house or apartment on Craigslist (try to stay away from directly west of the campus as there is a higher rate of break ins in this area). The graduate housing is comfortable (not fancy), and average in affordability for it's proximity to campus, I would recommend it because there is little hassel involved. If you want grad student housing apply now! Don't expect to get family housing while you are in Eugene, there is a one year wait list. Hope this helps!
  9. Stay away from private loans at all costs! They are terribly unforgiving and there is no flexibility on repayment, as opposed to government student loans, which offer income based repayment, etc. I had a roommate whose private student loan payments totaled $800 per month due to taking on private loans for a private masters degree, she's an elementary school teacher. Since it looks like you will be working in the public sector, these loans will be a very real burden. Government loans are forgiven for public sector employees after 10 years of repayment, regardless of the amount still owed on the loans. If you have no choice but to take out private student loans, I've heard good things about Discover Student Loans. Again, this type of loan should really only be used in last case/emergency scenarios. Good luck!
  10. RISD is one of the highest ranked programs in the US. They offer a curriculum based on theory and less on technical skills (or at least that's what it looks like from my research). I don't have enough information to judge RCA, so I can't help compare. Hopefully this helps you make a more informed decision!
  11. Exactly! Except my deadline is April 1st! (Art schools do what they want in regards to deposit deadlines.)
  12. Hi! I posted the acceptance to SAIC's MArch interiors. From what I've gathered so far, it is first and foremost an architecture program with classes in interiors. The facilities are incredible and there seems to be an emphasis on theory in practice. My only hesitations about the program are that the interiors emphasis is not strong enough, and that the program is incredibly expensive. I plan on emailing the program director to try and get some my questions answered. I too am curious how others perceive the program.
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