ChristinaG

So sorry I dropped off the face of the earth here and didn't get back sooner! I'm not sure how helpful this info will be since it's already May, but I'll include it anyways just in case Housing: There are a lot of great places to live! A few of the girls in my class chose to live right off of SLU's campus (literally on the other side of the street) in University Heights Lofts, Coronado, Lindell. Mainly junior and senior undergraduate students live in these complexes since it's a little cheaper than actually residing on campus, but it doesn't require a car. I lived in the University Heights Lofts my junior and senior year. Other "upperclassmen" housing that is right off of campus include Vandaventer, Michelangelo, and Donatello. The West Pine Lofts are also opening in August. That being said, these are generally more expensive than housing options which are a little further away (still walkable, but most people will drive the 5 minutes). A lot of people live in the Central West End (mainly in The West End Terrance complex), a neighborhood which is a 4-5 minute drive/20-35 minute walk or in Soulard, which is about a 5-10 minute drive south east of campus. This is where the big Mardi Gras parade is each year! Former students have also lived in Tower Grove Park. I actually live downtown right by Busch Stadium which is only a 5 minute drive from campus since I can hop right onto the interstate. Summer Start: I was also a little concerned about the summer start, but probably less so than non-SLU undergrad students because I was already familiar with the whole area/program, etc. Honestly though, it's such a great time to get integrated into graduate school because it eases you into the level of coursework and clinic rather than throwing you in full force in the Fall. Looking back, I am so appreciative that I had the summer to get adjusted to the new expectations, even having come from SLU. Financial Aid: 14/27 students in my class received assistantships for the first year. Some of us got them from July 2014-May 2015, and others didn't start until August 2014. I believe everyone who had an assistantship for year 1 got it renewed for year 2, and a few additional students received assistantships as well. Dr. Threats confirmed that the incoming class is going to be about 46 students, but I'm not sure how the number of assistantships offered is determined (i.e. strict number of 14-16 vs. half of the class size but less money per student, etc.). The way it works right now is that GA's receive some tuition remission plus a monthly stipend, and the amount varies per person and per semester. For example, for my first year I got 3 credits for summer, 5 credits for fall, and 4 credits for spring comped, and this upcoming year I'm only getting 3 credits comped for the fall. Sorry again for taking so long to get back, but I hope this information is still somewhat helpful! Congrats on your acceptances, and hopefully I will get to meet you in McGannon in a few weeks!

Hey there! I'm a current first year at SLU, and I also did my undergrad there as well. I randomly decided to hop on here after a year just to check out what schools people are looking into (and secretly to see if I could find any prospective SLU applicants!). Obviously I think SLU is awesome since I chose to go there for my bachelors and decided to stick around for another two years, so CONGRATS! SLU is amazing, and so are the renovations! Dr. Threats, the department chair, also teaches the adult neuro class I'm currently taking, and he usually spends the first few minutes updating all of us on everything from the new pipes and sound proof tiles to where the new vending machines and couches will go. Between that and the fact that I spend about 40 hours there a week, I could probably tell you anything you wanted to know. I received funding, so if any of you have any questions regarding that or anything about the program/grad school in general, I would be happy to help! I remember being in this position what seems like 10 seconds ago, so I know how helpful any sort of information and reassurance can be. Congrats again!

Hey everyone! My name is Christina, and I'm 22 years old. I was born in Connecticut, raised in Carmel, Indiana, and have lived in St. Louis for the past 3.5 years while pursuing my bachelor's in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Saint Louis University (SLU). I originally chose SLU because I was given a provisional seat in the medical school, but soon after starting college I met an SLP who changed everything. I withdrew my seat from the medical school, signed up for CSD classes two months into college, and have not regretted my decision once! I am very interested in dysphagia and neurogenics/aphasia/TBI etc. (med oriented part of me which never left), but I also have been conducting research with school-age children on the spectrum for the past year and a half and absolutely love that population as well! I'm definitely one who loves it all. I am working with a school-age client with PDD-NOS and CAS for my first clinical experience this semester, and I can't believe how much I have learned from her and my graduate student peer through just a few short months! Random fun facts-I am involved with a dance group on campus and work with SLU Dance Marathon, an event which raises funds and awareness Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. I also love Icelandic music! I could not identify one morpheme of Icelandic, but I just happen to really enjoy the Icelandic music I come across. Sigur Ros is one of my favorites! I also am really appreciative for a forum such as this. It's so refreshing to know that I'm not actually crazy and there are so many other supportive and empathetic people as we all go through this exciting and pivotal time!

I believe they sent out early admissions to current SLU students. I am a SLU student and received my acceptance on Friday. I know of 5-6 other SLU students who also received acceptances over the weekend (all current SLU students) so I'm assuming they'll notify non-SLU students afterwards.