rockchalk4253

I'm in my first semester of graduate school at LSU in Baton Rouge. It's a great school and I love it, but a health issue that was under control before I started the program (epilepsy) has made it impossible to be away from my family back in Kansas since I have no family here and don't know anyone besides people in my program. I had applied to a school in Kansas last year and got in, and I've heard of people transferring schools before, usually up to 9 or so graduate credit hours. I know people who go there who will put in a good word for me to their chair, and they acted like I would have a good chance of being able to go there, and my professors and chair will have positive things to say about me as well, since I should be receiving all A's this semester. I will be meeting with our chair, along with one of my close professors/advisors as back up this week to discuss transferring. My question is does anyone have a personal story of transferring? or know of someone who transferred? I am assuming I will need to wait until at least the summer to start, but since I need to get my epilepsy under control the waiting issue is not a big deal to me. My main concern is student loans and how those might be affected as well. Seriously any information would be so helpful!

I don't know about them, but LSU in Baton Rouge does. I am out of field (Biology) and out of state (Kansas).

Have you gotten any information since you accepted like classes and such?

This was extremely extremely helpful thank you for all of the help! ?

My status still says under review online.

Totally used to that weather, Kansas has awful summers exactly like that. I keep hearing about tiger land is that just a general area somewhere? What is like the furthest away you could probably live from campus like a few miles before the commute is bad? I'm hoping to be within walking distance or so but I've heard traffic is really bad there. Do you have any other tips?

Any help is greatly appreciated so thank you! It's so hard to tell when there are so many options and the reviews are all over the place. And I don't know what BR is like at all so it's nice to have some help!

What are some apartments you recommend on the south side?

How safe is Tiger Manor? What other apartments are good around LSU? I've looked at Stanley Burbank and Campus Crossing which both seem safe and nice. Most of them just seem really overpriced.

Thanks for the tips those are extremely helpful!! I hope you hear back soon for both schools!

Trying to find a 2 bedroom apartment that is preferably walking distance to LSU, pet friendly, and safe. Not too picky on how nice the inside is as long as it's comfortable. So far on google reviews Tiger manor, southgate and woodlands had good reviews, except I know these are not walking distance. Also what sides of LSU are safe, I've read the north side is the dangerous side?

Still waiting on USM! Can anyone help me out weather wise what it is generally like in Louisiana and Mississippi for the seasons? I have no idea what types of coats etc. to bring when I move. Also if anyone could help me out with BR in terms of good places to live it would be extremely helpful! I've looked at the Woodlands and Tiger Manor, was wondering if they were as good as the Google reviews online etc.

I am most likely going here! I wish we didn't have to accept so soon i haven't been able to visit. This was my top choice!

I'm not sure about the teaching style since I'm not in their grad program, but I believe it's just a normal teaching style of lecture. The commute would be about 45 minutes between Lawrence and KC. Usually one campus Tuesday/Thursday and vice versa. The classes aren't very big since KU's class size in general isn't that big, so everyone gets along and knows each other well. In KC there are many areas to live, we have a lot of really good restaurants especially BBQ, many breweries that we take a lot of pride in, and a lot of events and festivals. You start in clinic pretty much immediately.

Generally you either have class T/R at the Lawrence campus or vice versa, so there pretty much is always driving. The clinic and LAP preschool are at the Lawrence campus but the med center obviously has many placements as well. One bad thing about the med center is the parking is terrible! KU is definitely more children's based, and we have a huge computer lab of all of the different AAC devices. The faulty is probably what makes KU ranked so high besides their research, they are all so down to earth and friendly, but also extremely smart. They're always willing to help and always in your best interest, regardless if it's for KU's best interest or not. The really only con they have is the driving part. If you want to live in a college town then live in Lawrence, but if you enjoy a bigger city, we have KCMO, which is catered for 20-30 year olds and is an amazing place to live. I think I forgot to respond to your question in a different thread, so ask any more questions you need! I'm happy to help since the Lawrence/KC campuses are confusing.