nirvana4me2
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That's what I thought, needed some reaffirmation. Thank you.
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Hi all,
I have been commuting to a masters program that is about an hour and a half away everyday. The program is okay, but I've barely had interactions with faculty, and my program only has our first year cohort. The second year cohort dropped the program probably because of the same feelings our first year cohort have had through out this year. The other problem is that I thought this program would be a little more technical than it actually is. In my hometown, there is a top program where I've been taking my elective course that has a vibrant program culture and professional development opportunities.
Long story short, I was asked to join and admitted to their program with a full ride and I'd like to take it.
How do I tell my current program that I will be leaving? I'm glad that I did a year of it, but I've found that my research topics align more with the new program. So many factors including this, the culture of the program, professional development opportunities, or the fact that I don't have to commute contribute to this.
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i'm waiting for printmaking. i found out yesterday i won't hear anything until after the 15th.
I heard from IUB- its a no go...
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So I emailed RISD on the 5th asking if they have any news for the wait-listed, and they replied saying not yet; they'll know after the 8th. It's the 10th now and still no word from them.. Would it be too annoying if I email them again? I mean they did say they'll let me know as soon as possible so maybe they don't want me to keep emailing.. But on the other hand I don't want them to think I'm not interested..
Help?
Call them.
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I finally committed to a grad school and now all those anticipation, nervousness, and freak out feelings have subsided, which is a nice change of pace compared to the last few months. Although, those stresses are now replaced with the stress of finding an apartment in a new state among other moving and expense related concerns.
As of last week I turned down RISD's offer, and I am headed to MICA this Fall. I'm pretty interested to see what the make up of my cohort will be.
Congrats! I just committed too and as I am commuting about an hour every day and quitting my sweet full time job, Im freaking out about money. My boyfriend is in school too so its going to be real hard on us.
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aaaaah! finally get the meaning behind this freak-out forum...
I was a nervous wreck waiting to hear back from schools but now I'm even more anxious as everything is becoming more "real" and I actually have to make a decision. I went into the admission process with the mindset that I probably wouldn't get in and that it would be good practice for next years applications SO now that I actually have some pretty great offers I have NO IDEA what to do.
it doesn't help that my boyfriend of 3 years will be in saint louis for the next 3 years for his schooling and although he's being supportive and wants me to "do what makes me happy" its evident that me deciding to head out west or down south for 3 years could be a major blow to our relationship. it just sucks that I have to be the "bad guy" (choosing school over him)... but it's also not that I want to go and he doesn't want me to-- part of me doesn't want to go either because I don't want to move that far away from him and at the same time the schools closers are not feasible financially or a good fit/the program I want to go to. BUT this is my dream! ya know...
I know noone will be able to tell me what to do but it would be kind of nice if I didn't have to choose. can't I have it all?
That's great that you applied for schools all over the place. A few years ago, I made the decision to stay in Indiana instead of moving out west (I love hiking and I really wanted to move to a little remote town somewhere with mountains) I stayed here for my BF because he wanted to start his undergrad. I knew this was a 4 year commitment and I really wanted to support his decision and make it work for us. All I can say is it felt right for me to stay... Job prospects here suck and you get paid very little, but luckily once I made the decision to stay I got a full time job and I even managed to buy a small house. It's been great but I do have the what if moments a lot... I could only apply to 2 schools (IU and IUPUI) and it looks like i'll be commuting to IUPUI since IU hasn't responded (ugh!). So anyways, long story short, there were a lot of tough decisions, and I am glad I stayed with my BF through and through... When he is done with his undergrad in 2 years, I will be done with my MFA so he decided I get to choose where we get to move together depending on my job prospects. Good luck and do what feels right, you'll still have the what if moments in either case but you'll know the decision you made is the right one.
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yep, that definitely happened to me when I applied there for painting last year. I finally called the last week of March when I saw other people had been accepted and rejected and they told me they were still deciding on some people. I didn't actually get a real answer from them until the second week of April when I called again and they emailed me my notification.
Thanks for the tip. I'm giving them one more week before I commit to Herron.
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IUB folks, they are still not done making final decisions yet. Some programs aren't doing waitlisting and are accepting folks and then waiting for them to accept/decline before adding more folks!
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I got an email from Herron photo where she mentioned that they had heard back from two students so far.. I didn't think the funding was too great for me. with out of state tuition I need to come up with 45k.. so it doesn't seem like I'll be going there. especially with my offer from Florida! seems like a great program though and I may still go for a visit.
Congrats on Florida! yeah I received a small amount from Herron as well for VCD... but its in-state for me and there are fellowships to apply for that start the second semester.
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have you called them? that's crazy they haven't sent out anything yet, especially if they'd expect you to reply by April 15th.
this was interesting, i talked to financial aid at Herron and she said she wouldn't be able to give me any info on loans until 10 or so business days AFTER admissions sends my info over to them (which might not even happen for a few more days). Which means i wouldn't know my loan info before the april 15th deadline. i asked her how that would work, since i need to know my finances are set before i accept, and she said that i can accept anyway and that doesn't obligate me to having to pay anything... so... what good is accepting by april 15th, then, if it's not binding? that also makes me think i can accept and then if a spot at IUB opens in a few months i could potentially just go to IUB. that would be extremely rude, though, wouldn't it? or wouldn't it? ...
Have you talked with the Director of Admissions Anthony Scott? He is the one that I have been discussing funding with... I also applied to another program at Herron and they have not given me any information yet and can neither confirm or deny that I got in, so I'm assuming they are holding out to see if they got acceptances from the first round... Has anyone confirmed that they are indeed going to Herron for Photo? I emailed the lady at IUB yesterday and she has not sent me a response yet. I need to make a decision soon and am frustrated that the other programs haven't given me a straight answer or an answer at all... It's only major life decisions you know...
IUB is a great school. I've lived here for 10 years, I came here for undergrad and still here! Hold out as long as you can for IUB, you won't regret it.
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anyone on here considering going to Herron (for any field of study)? if their program was three years (like IUB) i'd probably accept today just to stop this horrible limbo and be able to plan for the fall, but i'm still holding out hope for a space to open at IUB.
any thoughts on a 3 year program versus a 2 year program? i know that 3 year programs are becoming more and more rare, unfortunately. i would love the extra time to get into textiles and sculpture (mainly plastics/resin). if i'm in a two year program i feel i have to be extremely focused on just printmaking and almost immediately have to be working on my thesis exhibition instead of exploring new areas that could greatly enhance my work.
Oh Emoree, my sentiments exactly. I've been accepted to Herron for a program and I've received fee remission... BUT I am still holding out for IUB- not a word from them at all about anything-no waitlisting, no rejection, NOTHING. Im so frustrated because I really really love IUB's MFA programs. The quality of students are just excellent and I wouldn't have to commute.
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I applied for Ceramics.
Good Luck! still no word from Dig. Art. I live in Bloomington so if you have any questions, holler at me!
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This is my list of schools...
UNL - Rejected
ASU - Rejected
Wash U STL - Accepted
RISD - Accepted
IUB - ?
Rainbows... what program did you apply for? I have not heard a thing yet and I applied for Digital! So far I've heard that Printmaking and Painting have heard back?
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That sounds awesome, i'm going to have to read that.
is today the day i'll finally hear from Herron???? I'm SO tired of waiting. i want to be able to plan what I'll be doing for the next few years (!).
Haha, I haven't heard from IU OR Herron, Im about to explode with annoyance... Faculty are both on their Spring Breaks, although staff are not unless they use their vacation time.
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Rejected from IUB - letter received yesterday.
Sorry to hear that. So far, I haven't heard anything yet but then again I haven't gotten to check my mail at home.
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I heard back from IUB printmaking mid-Feb. You should try calling their grad. coordinator if you haven't already, she was very helpful when i called. she should be able to give you an idea of when decisions are going out or if you somehow missed yours.
Yeah, I heard they got ahold of printmaking and painting (just saw on here it was waitlisting) in Mid-Feb, but not sure about Digital Art.
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anyone heard from iu hope yet?
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anyone get into RISD with just under a 3.0?
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thanks! did you apply for photo? I don't know about funding. she said they weren't done with that yet..
Yes I did! My focus is more on digital art and time-based media.
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acceptance call from Herron photo! I think there's a couple of others on here that applied to Herron? said letters would be sent out next week or so as they are finalizing fin aid.
Congratulations! I haven't heard anything yet from Herron. Eeek! did you get any fee remission or funding?
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Yes, it is absolutely killing me.
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I don't know if anyone else applied to Herron, but they said they'll be sending out letters most likely next week. Argh. I'm also waiting to hear back about a job, and waiting for our tax return so we can do some more work on our house--- tired of waiting!
Im also in the same boat! eek! I've got a roof to redo and PT jobs to apply for if I get accepted!
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For the love of god has anyone heard from IU Bloomington- Digital Art or Herron School of Art Visual Communication Design or the Photography/Intermedia Program?????
Also, I live in Bloomington and grew up in Indy so if you need any advice about it, holla at me!
Programs similar to Pratt's MS Communication Design?
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Hey there!
I'd recommend IU School of Informatics & Computing's HCI/d program. It's an amazing program that incorporates design thinking with interaction design, but it's so much more than that. I come with a graphic design background, and I'm able to utilize my skills in graphic design and explore them further within the visual communication space. This program allows you to explore your interests very deeply. In addition to that, they give pretty good funding and career opportunities. They even have a career fair just for us masters students. The amount of faculty and student mentorship in this program is also astonishing. I came from another masters program where the faculty were hardly present (and it cost twice as much too). The best thing about this program is that it's okay if you do not have any design experience, they are looking to see your process and you'll learn by doing. We have folks from English to Psychology to Business!