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Does anyone know what funding is like at Kent State for there Ph.D. in Com and Info? Maybe you did not apply but know someone who is there now?

Hey @Barista1234 thanks for the info! Know it makes sense why the cost of living is $100-200 less per month west of the river. Sorry, I'm still trying to understand the terminology of the area, when you say "east side" do you mean East of campus? I will check out places on those streets! After looking at the map attached, I finally looked at the contract for teaching assistants and i have never heard of an employer charging its employees for parking passes. I will definitely be looking for places on the bus line to save $120/mo! So now I'm looking for bus line access or in walking distance, safe, and at a good price (hopefully under $600/mo). Thanks again!

Hello, I thought I would re open the discussion since 2014. I will be attending UWM in Fall 2016 for my Ph.D., and I'm pumped for the move! I'm coming from Mid West Michigan where I did my undergrad and masters so I'm not worried about the weather seems to be similar if not better than MI. My major concern now is housing and where to/not to live. I'm a pretty big guy so I'm not worried about living West of the river, however I do worry for my car/apartment while I'm gone during the day and often gone at least a week each semester for work. Can anyone give advice on actually how bad the crime is in the area or what crime occurs? Also, what other areas to look at? I have looked on the south side of UWM and north of downtown and it looks like a few places are there. I haven't found anything North of UWM that is at a decent price. if anyone has had good experience in certain neighborhoods or with certain landlords please let me know! I also might be interested in getting roommates if anyone is there currently or is moving there in Sep. Thank you in advance!

For anyone else that applied, the committee at UW - Milwaukee is meeting tomorrow. Good luck to everyone!

Thanks to everyone that has previously posted in the group! I will be coming from Michigan for a campus visit in a month or two. Just seeing if any new info is out there on cost effective/safe places to live, maybe some key terms to search as I consider places to check out while down there for the campus visit. Thanks!

I hope everyone is handling the tension of the application season well! I Just wanted to reach out and see if anyone has heard from the University of Memphis? I have been accepted but wait listed for funding, just seeing if anyone who has had an offer extended to them if it came with a decision deadline or not. Does anyone else have an experience with being wait listed for funding for a PhD program? Do they really expect someone to attend without funding?

Hi, sorry I'm new here aka probably a noob questions... What do you mean result search?

Hi all! I hope your semester is coming to a happy/non-miserable ending and the application season is treating you well! I assume that I'm not the only one that has or is currently battling with PhD applications and low GRE scores. I have identified a few schools that do not hold the GRE in high regard but am looking for a few more. Some would consider these "safety schools". Post PhD completion, I have a desire to work a 4:4 schedule at a non R1 school so I have no real desire to attend a super R1 school for my education. Consider UConn for example, their system kicks back an automatic rejection letter if the applicant does not meet their minimum requirements (GRE, GPA, etc.). Regardless of how good the applicant's CV and letters of recommendation are, the applicant literally put their application fees in the trash. I'm trying to avoid schools with these type of systems in place and ensure my application stands a chance. Any and all insight is appreciated! Best!