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  1. Reviving this old thread. I am looking for a sublet around Palo Alto in the summer. I currently live in a co-op and would like to do the same on the west coast. Any tips on co-ops / intentional communities in silicon valley and how to apply to them?
  2. It probably depends if you like to live in a big city or not. Ithaca is nice but it might not be for everyone. I personally really love it. By the way: The departments (technically it is one department) are closer than you might think. Student can join classes in Ithaca from NYC via teleconferencing etc.
  3. I know that Cornell already has send out acceptances. I am not sure if there is a waitlist though.
  4. I think in Europe most schools are on a decent level. It's not like in the states where there are really good schools and also really bad schools. So most people don't care that much about rankings. Why don't you use worldwide rankings like QS: http://www.topuniversities.com/qs-world-university-rankings? Also, in Europe the separation between undergrad and graduate school isn't really a thing.
  5. Europeans haven't heard of American schools that are thousands of miles away? Weird.
  6. Your profile seems very strong to me. You should be accepted by at least 2 or 3 of the schools you listed. If I were you (and could afford it), I'd also apply to higher ranked schools.
  7. The scores could be good enough if the rest of your application is really strong, except for CMU and UC Berkeley. However, if you have time, definitely try to retake the test. It is so easy to study for it and you cannot do worse because of ScoreSelect.
  8. In my experience (coming from a European country) the English-language programs are mostly targeted at local students that want to improve their English. They are usually identical to the ones in the native language but offer the possibility to do a part of the degree in another country. That being said, I don't see a reason why such a degree shouldn't be accepted in the US.
  9. Just wondering, would one be able to apply for a green card (via the lottery) on a F-1 visa?
  10. You could look at the CVs of professors. If they have interned/worked at Microsoft once or even have joint projects with MS, chances will be high that they can help you with finding a job there.
  11. Do you have any research or at least work experience? If not, probably none.. But the previous poster is right, you shouldn't look that much at rankings and more at what programs fit to you.
  12. Thank you very much. I wasn't aware that the todo list updates itself. Mine says complete
  13. Just wondering. I send in my health insurance from a few weeks ago. Did you get any notification that it arrived or that it was processed?
  14. Well, A 3.0ish GPA is not good. But it's also not horrible. Hard cutoffs are usually at 3.0 for Masters as far as I know. Maybe don't aim for top schools. If you finish your Masters with a good GPA (and research experience!) at a lesser ranked school, you still have good chances to get into awesome programs for your Ph.D. If money isn't tight you can just apply to a broad range of programs. I am pretty sure there are also less prestigious schools in your field that do awesome research.
  15. Well I don't know how to convert your GPA... maybe do it for us? Your GRE looks good. I think it is more important than your GPA for some schools if you're an international applicant. Also, the research internship will help a lot. Definitely check for schools that don't have a minimum GPA cutoff. Problem is most of them have one but don't say so. What you can do is contact the profs you're interested in before you apply. If possible, ask them some in-depth question about their research, this means you should read their papers and show that you understand what they are doing and are interested in it. If you're lucky they will remember you when reviewing applications. Also, ask the supervisor of your internship or some of your undergrad professors if they have connections to professors in the states (i suppose that is where you want to go).
  16. This can be a good thing! You will be "forced" to stay in the library (or somewhere close to college) all day. That means you can actually use the free time to study.
  17. You really shouldn't worry that people can google you as long as it does not contain personal information.
  18. I will join a co-op off campus. I "visited" the house via skype as I couldn't afford to fly in. I'll pay around 400 dollars for my room, so I am pretty happy. Especially as it is in walking distance from campus. My program also has a mailing list for the new students that has constantly information and offers for housing.
  19. There is a mandatory prep course for all international TAs at my institution. I have to arrive a few weeks prior to classes for it but it may be worth it. Honestly, I don't expect to do much beyond grading assignments in my first semester though.
  20. If you're looking for a hobby I can recommend anything physical. Sport is really a good way to get your mind off research. Also, especially in the STEM field it is very likely that you will encounter backpain at some point. A good workout can make these problems go away.
  21. How do you commute? Do you have a car? Driving 60 miles 5 (or more?) times a week isn't that cheap either. Also don't forget the time you will spend driving/taking the bus that you "lose".
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