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Bowling Green is a small town, so there isn't much to it. It's all pretty safe, especially near campus/downtown, but if you're trying to get away from the Undergrads there really isn't any place to go. Everything around campus and downtown is taken over by undergrads, as are the student complexes (falcon's point, edge, copper beach). If you really want to avoid them, you will have to live in Perrysburg and commute (it's about 10 minutes). The next bet would probably be stuff beyond downtown, near the Kroger on Main/Poe. Unfortunately none of those places are walking distance. Anything within walking distance of the university will have a strong undergrad presence, but hopefully next year will be more bearable with the fraternities moving back onto campus. Call one of the management companies, Mecca, etc. They can help.

I have a friend who lives off the Ditmas stop of the F train in Brooklyn. It's a little far out, but she has a super nice 1 bedroom apartment for $1300. It's actually a nice Hasidic neighborhood, doesn't feel sketchy at all. I bet you could find something there in your price range.

I'm from San Francisco, and have visited Boston many many times, and having a car in a city like Boston is a hassle. Most people rely on public transportation. I'm moving there in the fall and I'm getting rid of my car as soon as I get there. Check the MBTA schedule to see exactly when it runs. One thing to keep in mind though, is the Red and Orange lines are faster than the Green line, but even the green line is fine. I'm going to Brandeis, and will be commuting from Somerville on the commuter rail. Depending on what program you are attending, JP is cheap and on the orange line.

Incoming PhD student at Brandeis here...trying to decide if I should live in Waltham. It seems super boring, but it would be convenient to be on campus in the mornings, especially in the winter. Any thoughts?

Also done and locked up for next year: I was accepted to 2 places (Brandeis and UNT) with full funding. Rejected from 2 (Harvard, Brown) ...and still haven't heard boo from UVA (which...whatever) I'll be happily attending Brandeis in the fall! - Since I finished my thesis in December I'll be taking a much needed nap for the rest of the semester! Good luck to everyone else!

Rejection from the Brown MEME program...but already accepted the offer from Brandeis so no big!

I applied at UVA as well, and haven't heard anything. I know that they already hosted people for the Jefferson Fellowship weekend in February, so my assumption is that they are just waiting for acceptances before they send out rejections. I also know 4 other people who applied and haven't heard anything either.

The email and phone call were from the composition chair. So I'm assuming he was just handling composition.

Well that was quick! Accepted at Brandeis!

Waitlisted at Brandeis, but I know from friends who have gone through this process with them that the waitlisted people can definitely get offers. So feeling positive about the chances!

Well, it's March and I still haven't heard a peep from 3 schools (or seen anything from them on the list). It's difficult to be positive about prospects at this point, even though I know acceptances can come very late. Still holding on to hope!

Trying to do the same, especially as information posted regarding some of the programs I applied hasn't been updated since 2014. Crossing fingers, toes, eyes, and anything else that I can right now!

Harvard Rejection. So far 1 Acceptance, 1 Rejection, 3 No word yet.

Waiting on Harvard for Composition, haven't heard a peep.

I'm waiting to hear from the MEME program at Brown...Nothing yet from them either.

Thank you! Hopefully the sign of good things to come for everyone!

I was accepted to UNT! Still haven't heard from anywhere else yet.

I think we are all feeling the sting at this point. This process is more nerve wracking than my Masters process, because with that pre-screens came out fairly early, most before Christmas. Phd programs do things much differently (I'm realizing), so I haven't heard anything from 4 of my 5 applications. I have to keep telling myself that it's only been 2 or 3 weeks since I applied to some of them, and that some might not have interviews at all (or will do them via Skype) so it's normal not to hear. This site has been somewhat helpful in managing expectations though, as I haven't seen anything posted from the programs to which I applied, which makes me think that they haven't communicated to anyone yet.

YES, WE GOT THIS!

Yeah in my experience when applying for masters programs it doesn't matter so much if they say an interview is required or not, it might change every year, or they might only interview some candidates. Some require you interview in person, some are ok with Skype. There really isn't any rhyme or reason. None of the schools I applied at say they have an interview process, but I know some do based on colleagues I know who are already there. Which is why it's a bit unnerving because the process can be pushed later and later without interviews, and I don't really know what to expect.

This season.

My friend was accepted to their DMA Composition program after a Skype interview. No idea about Musicology. However I have similar questions about Brown, Harvard, Virginia, and Brandeis.

UNT invitation for a skype interview next week...hopefully a harbinger of more good things!

Well...sorry to hear that guys. I'm still floating in the void.

Not to pour salt in the wound, but would you guys mind saying where?