KrissysWill

Hello everyone, So I'm currently looking for apartments (ideally a furnished studio) in the Hyde Park area. I'm wondering if I should secure an apt with graduate housing or if I should look elsewhere. My main concerns are safety and affordablility. I really want to live in close proximity to the university, but I don't want to spend more than $750 a month on rent. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! KW

Thank you Bactrian. Your response was very helpful!

For those of you who have gone through MAPSS or are currently in it: How did you finance your education? I received a half tuition scholarship but with housing and living expenses factored in its still rather expensive in my opinion. Did you feel as if MAPSS really prepared you to be a solid PhD candidate? Were you able to apply for PhD programs during MAPSS for the following year or did you take a gap year? How did you like your cohort- were they supportive, helpful, or competitive? Did you spend a lot of time with people who are in your field of study? Thank you for your time! KW

Awesome! Thanks so much for the responses!

Hello everyone, I applied for UChicago's PhD in History for Fall 2013 and was rejected. However, I was admitted into the MAPSS program. I'm debating whether or not I should go for it. I applied to several other PhD programs and was ultimately rejected (so so sad :-( ). I'm still waiting to hear back from one last school. My ultimate goal is to earn a PhD in History (concentration in the African Diaspora) and become a historian/ professor. I feel that on the one hand, getting a MA from UChicago could enable me to be a more competitve candidate for when I reapply in the future. On the other hand, I'm concerned about the program itself (how feasible is it for me to earn a MA in one year)? in addition to the cost. For those of you who have gone through MAPSS how was your experience? I would love seriously LOVE any advice that you all have regarding this program. Its getting down to the wire and I have to start making decisions. Thank you!! KW

Hello everyone, I applied to Columbia's PhD in History for Fall 2013 and have yet to hear anything about my decision. I have been playing a constant game of phone/ e-mail tag with the admissions office. I feel like there is a huge disconnect between that particular office and the admissions committee. Does that make sense? I'm really frustrated at this point because I received an offer from another school and I can't make any decisions without hearing from Columbia. Has anyone else experienced this? Do you think I have been wait-listed? Heck, knowing my luck they probably rejected me and forgot to tell me :-( Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!! Have a great day! KW~