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I used to live there and occasionally would take a class at SDSU while my wife attended full time. We lived in North Park near 30th and Adams. That area is a great place to live and its a quick bus ride on the 11 to campus (or Hillcrest or Downtown). There's a lot to do in that area. Or you could live in Mission Valley and take the Trolley up to campus. Either place is better than trying to drive to school. My best friend from HS and my future wife at the time both lived in separate apartment complexes on Alvarado. Very college oriented, as are the neighborhoods immediately surrounding the school to the south. After our marriage we lived in North Park, an older neighborhood a few miles to the west on the same mesa with direct bus service to campus. In fact any of the neighborhoods--Normal Heights, North Park and Hillcrest--have a lot of character, are walkable with good access to campus. You might also try Mission Valley. With direct Trolley service to SDSU and a wide array of shopping nearby, this area couldnt be beat, though I enjoyed my apartment's view over that valley more than living in it. Over all, I liked the area. I worked downtown, took a class or two at SDSU and spent most of my time in the "urban" part of the city. We were also pretty close to the Border so we'd go down there to shop or have fun. We might have stayed there had I not been stuck in a dead end line of work I hated before being laid off in the 2001 recession.

Too much to research to sleep. I'm up late trying not to make the most important decision to date and not goof it up.

arm wrestling

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mug shot

Bohnett notifications went out today. I didnt make the cut. Ah well. Applied in December, found out last Monday

limited stops

I'm not going to comment on your overall issue, but it should be pointed out there ARE ways to live cheaply in San Francisco. For starters rents, while high arent as bad as they used to be. You could live in more marginal areas for additional savings. Or split a large apartment or house with another couple, if you are comfortable about that. Another huge potential savings would be ditching the car (if you have one) and using public transit. It may be cranky and problematic at times but it is far better than the average US transit system. I have been a periodic MUNI user (whenever I'm in town) for more than 10 years and have generally not been disappointed. Housing and transportation are your biggest expenses. After that you have health care and well thats a pain in the @ss no matter where you are. Shopping at thrift stores will also help pinch those pennies. The city's mild climate should keep both your wardrobe needs and utility bills constant throughout the year. Again, make your decision as you see fit, but if you are willing to sacrifice a little comfort, the cost of living should not be so daunting.

Responding to my own post, I called to find out more information. Notifications will go out by the end of the week by email. *keeping fingers crossed*

I never received an "application complete" message or status update. I worried about that constantly, but as it turns out they dont send out an application complete confirmation.

renewable resource

Given your apparent lack of Environmental course work, I would beef your academic work up with some upper division science/environmental classes taken on a non-degree, for credit basis. Check with each program for more info on their focus.

government waste

Put me firmly in the manual transmission camp. It's the only kind of vehicle I have bought and driven over the years. They're fun, challenging and really give you the feel of being in control. Especially when you drive in places like San Francisco, in traffic, going uphill. My wife calls me nuts and refuses to learn stick. That said, we're going to sell both vehicles and get acquainted with the Subway system pretty quickly.

Well, March was it. No more waiting. Looks like April will be it now... for deciding. Not looking forward to that.

Yeah we can be a clueless lot. Easily befuddled. Of course I still dont really get women either, and I have been in a relationship quite a while now.

I got a crap-tacular 470 on the Q portion (25%tile) and still got into NYU. Overall score was higher though (V-620). It all depend on your program. No math-based program would take me seriously with those scores but non-math ones wouldnt care. Coursework, work experience and LOR usually are much more important.

This makes me wonder about the Bohnett Fellowship. I applied for that with no word either way.

left-handed

Wagner is all email notification Baruch is strictly snail mail. My decision is officially in-transit as I post this. They confirmed its mailing (but did not say what it was).

big surprises

Next week my last notification will arrive. It is currently in transit. So March will really be it.

freaking mess

haha@the gaga reference Disco ball

Well I sent my email, polite and inquisitive on how the admission/grad assistantship process works for those that applied Jan or before. No mention of NYU or anything that could be construed as pushy. I got an answer quickly back that notifications (including mine) went out this week and watch the mail closely. Yay for small victories.