roguesenna
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Oh also, I might be moving to another spot within the city and I'm curious, does anyone have a good suggestion for 'hoods less than an hour away from NYU that might be as cheap or cheaper than Wash Heights? I might be SOL here, but just trying to see if anyone might be able to give me a better answer on this than I've been able to find myself.
and that's NYU Tisch. not sure if that makes a difference. haven't seen the whole campus yet, just a few of the buildings I needed for administrative business.
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Thank you! New York is by far the safest city of its size. There is some variation in this by neighborhood, but even the worst neighborhoods are still better than many other cities. Midtown does in fact have the highest crime rate in the city, which is mostly explained by low population and a large amount of theft.
And Bushwick is definitely a quickly changing neighborhood, as are many places in New York. I haven't lived in the city for that long, and I feel like I have a very different experience of the city than people who lived here was legitimately dangerous (in the 80s and early 90s).
Agreed. I've only been here for a year, but generally common sense is enough to keep you out of trouble. I only know one person so far that's been mugged/attacked and this is because she was super drunk, wandering home alone and generally not making smart decisions. Not victim blaming, but she was an easy target and a few teenagers knocked her over and stole her cash. Just make smart decisions (i.e. don't be wandering around by yourself in unpopulated areas at night, etc) and you should be fine. Even if you are coming home drunk, just make sure you're not by yourself or that you're at least sober enough to make your way home.
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That was going to be a gift to my self when I graduated my undergrad!
/traɪˈʌm
fənt/ But, I'm deciding to hold off on it once I get my AuD, since it will feel more deserved haha
Ha yeah, I am committing to getting a 4.0 cumulative GPA in my MA (it will be tough, I know!) and if I succeed, I am going to reward myself with a fairly large piece of ink on my back.
As an anthropologist, I have always thought that getting a traditional tattoo from a tribe I was visiting (either initiation rite, medicinal purposes, or just spiritual) would be the ultimate tattoo, and I still secretly hope it happens one day.
Not accusatory, but do you worry that this is a little bit of cultural appropriation? Just curious what you have to say. I'm sure you're educated on the topic, being in anthropology.
um... I dunno about that...
not exactly academic related but....
I've seen people do this. I think it's pretty hideous, considering the first impression is that it's a grease stain.. I've also seen a guy with pine trees tattooed on both of his calves, and that was even worse.
that comes off as kind of judgy... the tattoo is creative and resonates with their passion and it pays tribute to what they love. I guess you're entitled to your opinion, but why worry about other people's ink?
and to be fair, yes I did carp on the traditional drama person comedy/tragedy masks, but the difference is that I was pointing out that it's not a very original idea and I would never get it for myself. (I find it annoying because I think ink should be very personal and that's the sort of thing that you just pick off of a wall of pictures).
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If you strictly want something that is light weight to carry around, I would suggest a surface. http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/pdp/en_US/Surface-2/productID.286867200
It's built for functionally, has office pre-installed and loads of ports for you to attach any hardware. You also don't have worry about purchasing an additional usb keyboard as with most tablets because it comes with. Students also get 10% off.
tablets are not laptops. just keep that in mind. a tablet is not going to do the things you expect a laptop to be able to do. I have a wonderful iPad, but I would never write a paper on it.
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I couldn't help but say that I love the idea of getting a tattoo related to my field, but I hate that 90% of the time the default is the comedy and tragedy masks. They're so overdone. I've considered getting a phrase in the international phonetic alphabet. I've also considered getting a small tattoo for each of the significant roles I've played as a performer. But I'm broke.
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IPA = International Phonetic Alphabet, basically its a system of writing that replicates how people sound out words. Used in my field of Audiology but mostly in Linguistics and Speech Language Pathology. It's not a hoppy beer
we use IPA in theatre too!
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war games
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I was at work, procrastinating on GradCafe and whining about how it was taking them forever to get back to me and wishing they would just hurry up and put me out of my misery.
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uh. I didn't realize this thread had gone on, but FTR: I revised the stand-alone script and it came out around 16 or 17 pages. Submitted that, got into the MA program at NYU.
Never ever would have submitted any part of my script. This is a research program and the idea is to demonstrate that I can do research. I brought up the thesis because there is a paper part of it that contains some research. Further, the script was a film script and I was applying for theatre programs. It's not even a little bit relevant. Like I said, only reason I mentioned it was to illustrate that I couldn't use it.
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Doesn't mean she's not seriously ill. The delusions, the paranoia, it's all pretty standard for psychosis or schizophrenia. And it's incredibly hard to get someone help in this country unless they actually hurt someone or themselves even if they are stalking and harassing. If they don't want treatment or meds, not even family can force them. Makes it really difficult to deal with these situations... It's too bad.
not saying she's not mentally ill. saying that you shouldn't judge the people who've commented without having the same information they have.
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Hi roguesenna-
Could you tell us a bit about your experience with Sunset Park? On craigslist, rents seem cheaper. In addition to anything else you would care to mention, I would be interested in hearing about your experience with transportation. What kind of commute time would I be looking at, for example, from Sunset Park to NYU or the New School?
Thanks!
I loved Sunset Park! Only think about it that I didn't like was my crappy roommate. Sunset Park (the acutal park) is UH-MAZING. It's a large beautiful park, lots of space to hang out, there are tennis courts, a couple playgrounds, chess boards, lots of space for running around and doing whatever, and a free olympic-sized pool in the summer with a free lane-swimming program. The area is mostly Chinese and Mexican and while the blocks are pretty cut-and-paste, the food in the area is great. If you do go there, check out Tacos El Bronco, they have a great menu with lots of authentic mexican food, fresh ingredients and great prices. The chinese food in the area is good too. The area in general is really beautiful, most of the buildings are brownstones or brownstone-esque. Everyone decorates for the holidays, the sidewalks are wide and all the buildings are set back from the street. Parking is alternate side, a pain in the butt, but better than Manhattan. There are a lot of families and lifetime residents in the area, so it is pretty safe and friendly so long as you stay inland of 3rd ave. 5th ave is the main drag. We lived at 44th & 4th (heh) which was a fantastic location. The Green-Wood cemetery is also much like a giant park and is very nice in the summer.
I didn't travel to downtown Manhattan from there very much, but my estimate is about 40 minutes or so. Maybe someone else can corroborate or deny. Definitely no more than an hour. I would be careful to make sure you get a spot within a 3-5 minute walk of a subway. Our stop was just around the block and it fascillitate a lot of things. We were also only a couple stops from Atlantic Terminal which has a great mall with a lot of food options and the Barclay Center right there. If you can find it, I recommed things near the 36th st stop because you can catch the N and D express from there and that will get you a lot of places very quickly. Getting to Williamsburg or Queens was kind of a pain in the but, but Manhattan was pretty easy.
does that answer your questions? got anything more specific?
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That's some good info thanks. Where do you suggest looking? Craigslist has a bunch of scams apparently.
Also how can I avoid broker fees?
Like I said, Manhattan north of Harlem, and in Brooklyn I am only familiar with Sunset Park, but it has lower rents and it's a beautiful up and coming neighborhood.
And sorry, I know nothing about broker fees, never used a broker. Which, in essence, is how you avoid them. Deal directly with the person leasing. Try subletting if it's just you and you're not picky about roommates.
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DON'T DO IT.
let me say this again:
DO NOT GET A PRIVATE STUDENT LOAN.
I got one for 15,000$ in 2007. It is now worth over 70,000$. My payments are too expensive and I can't get them reduced. They will not work with you to lower payments, extend repayment period, anything. The only thing you can do is refinance and that only works if you have good credit. Do I have to say this again?
ABSO-FRAKKING-LUTELY DO NOT GET A PRIVATE STUDENT LOAN.
at least not from an American bank.
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I just thought of some!
cats: a cat walk. and not a modeling cat walk, but the series of metal platforms hanging above a stage that allow access to lighting, rigging, etc.
rake: a stage that has a gradient from downstage (the front near the audience) to upstage (the back, towards off-stage)
up: upstage, towards the back
down: downstage, towards the audience
left: stage left, the left of the actor facing the audience
right: stage right, the right of the actor facing the audience
house: the lobby of the theatre, or the seating area of a theatre, or the audience themselves (as in we played to a series of poor houses OR there's a packed house tonight)
good luck: a curse ensuring that someone will have terrible luck
Macbeth: "the Scottish Play," another curse.
shop: the scene shop or costume shop where scenery and/or costumes are made.
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All in a day's work, citizen! +flies away+
I imagined you as the Magidos from your profile picture, saying this in a very deep, 1940s voice, then swimming through the stratosphere and into the horizon until you are nothing more than a tiny point of light that blips out.
I was amused.
And also, I was a total N00B when I joined GC too. So glad this place is here. Obviously, since I've only been on for a few months and have a pretty high post per day ratio (especially considering I wasn't on much b/w submitting app and a month or so before expecting decisions)
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There are SO many weird terms in the film industry that make no sense.. whenever I'm talking about work to non-actors/film people, I feel like I need a translator.
Honey wagon- the production trailor at Base Camp
Base Camp- basically a parking lot where all the trailors are parked/teemsters are staitoned/ lunch happens/holding area.
Teamsters- drivers.
Crafty- craft sevices/snacks.
Dood- "day out of days". Basically a schedule that tracks who's working when.
Slate - State your name and character (at auditions)/ that.. I don't even know what else to refer to is as other than a slate... thing that is clapped before each take.
The list goes on forever. There should really be a dictionary... hah, there probably is somewhere.
I could go ON and ON about terms used to describe film/tv/story structure and some from set (alas, I never spent as much time on set as I'd have liked), but yeah the dictionary. that can happen.
OH and don't even get me started on circus terms.
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Yeah, I dont know the area at all (im from Cali). Im looking for something in that price range that is a reasonable commute to Mt Sinai hospital. Any ideas?
It really depends on your price range. Don't look for average prices online because In NYC when you are looking at averages, that includes the shitty 200sq ft apartment for 500$/mo and also the ridiculous penthouse that costs 20,000$/mo. So averages are just not helpful. I would suggest getting on craigslist, putting in your parameters (number of bedrooms, whether you want pets, etc) and searching by neighborhood. Neighborhoods I recommend:
In Northern Manhattan: Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood, Fort George
In Southern Manhattan: (more expensive) anything south of the Village.
As far as Manhattan goes, avoid anything between Harlem and the Village. You will not find anything good for a decent price.
In Brooklyn I'm only familiar with Sunset Park & neighboring Borough Park. General rule of thumb is closer to the Manhattan = more expensive. Farther from Manhattan = cheap but QUICKLY diminishing public transpo access, so if you are going to look in Brooklyn make sure you are less than five minutes from a subway stop. Buses suck.
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I can only think of a bunch of terms we have to describe things that other people take for granted. e.g.:
C47 - a clothes pin
Cold Open - the part of a TV show that comes before the credits
Ooh, Here's one that means something different.
"Laying Pipe" -- to retro engineer the structure of a script
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OK. I am an international student. If the tax is still about 20% and the pre-tax income is $31500, then I have around $1,000 to spend per month excluding the rent.
If I stick to roguesenna's plan I may still manage to survive, though I don't cook. (maybe it's time for me to learn to cook)
Thanks a lot
Do learn to cook. It's fun! It's a great way to be healthy and save money and it's a good skill to have. It will also help you attract romantic interests. Also, invest in spices. Having a lot of spices can be the difference between a delicious meal and a bland one. They are expensive up front, but they last a long time. And don't buy one of those carousel spice things (with a bunch of different lids), you don't use all spices evenly, so you'll just end up replacing some and not others.
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I got into Northwestern IPTD! I feel like I have felt every single possible emotion over the past 24 hours. Woof.
That's awesome!
I got into the NYU MA. not the PhD, but it was what I am expecting and I am pretty happy about it. PhDs again next year.
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I'm not familiar with your department but your story here is a good one. I would say take some tutelage in the languages you think you need whether they be greek, latin, hebrew or whatever, and bring yourself to fluency. I don't think you really need a Masters degree to do that, but if it's free, having another Masters I would assume would only help your application.
Once you've got a handle on the languages, just apply, show them how much you've improved, include your story in your SOP and I think you'll be on equal footing with the rest of us.
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"Why are you even doing a Phd? How is it relevant? How can you serve the Lord with a PhD in Victorian Literature?" --my mother
I got into three schools, two with full funding/fellowships, and this is the response I get.
...sometimes, I just want to cry. I'm the first person in my family to pursue a PhD, but clearly that's irrelevant to my increasingly fanatic-religious mother. The only way she will ever be happy with me is if I settle down, pop out a few kids, and read every single sermon she emails me (which is 10+ a week, people, not even exaggerating).
tell her the Victorians were very religious and you are going to consider other perspectives on "the Lord" to give you a better understanding of your place in the universe and how to serve him.
or some other something. maybe.
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emailed them to ask if there were any updates on the timeline. no response yet. I guess just more waiting...
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Favorite Field-Related Tattoos
in The Lobby
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true. although some people find the strangest things appealing. I have some Facebook friends that love horror and are constantly posting pics of demented baby dolls and themselves in wrestling masks with speculums in their mouths. It kind of disgusts me, but I don't want to block them and I'm not going to comment cause... you know, if that's their thing... *shrug*
although I couldn't resist asking "why the speculum?"