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It doesn't sound wrong to pay for a PhD, if you can afford it. As I was interacting with current PhD students and students in the process of applying for one my impression was that being offered AT LEAST full tuition through an assistantship is a major factor in deciding whether to attend a program or not. Most of these people were recent graduates or young professionals (>30 years) and did not want to go into debt for years and years to come for the privilege of going to school 4+ more years, especially with the economy these days. But if you can afford it, it's your goal, and think you will find professional and personal fulfillment through this, I don't see why you shouldn’t pay. By the way, why are you going to UK? Most US universities offer full tuition and stipends to their doctoral students, as far as I know.

Hi everybody, Glad to see so many people excited about their move to Blomington. I have made my final decision and I am also going there. Many of you consider Regency, and I have to say, the places are affordable and look nice from the distance – I have read though some very negative comments on forums about Fountain Park and now I am clueless about where I should look. I emailed a professor who said she will speak to current students about good accommodations. Anyway, what I liked about many of the regency properties is that they have a washer and dryer in the apartment (mostly in the 2 bed. apt) and some even a balcony. This got me thinking that it would be great if I could find a student also looking for comfortable and affordable housing to share a 2 bedroom and 2 bath apt. It would cost about $400 for each of us, instead 5-600, and we would basically have the same space + washer and dryer in the apt. The problem is I know nobody in Bloomington – expect for the professors who interviewed me and one current doc student, but I wouldn’t want to hassle him with questions. Is this a good idea? Anyone interested?

Hi, I haven’t made a final decision yet, but I am very much leaning towards Indiana University Bloomington. I will probably be moving at the end of July. What housing options are you considering?