DJS

Hi ProfLorax! I have a couple questions. At the moment, I am taking a grad class "for fun" to occupy the time while I wait for a decision. In the class, I noticed a lot of disciple diversity, meaning a lot of students from disciplines outside of English. Is this a common thing? Also, how do you find the student support to be? Is it difficult for students to connect with each other? I have always gone to commuter schools, so relationships among the students are pretty weak, as everyone is always running around. My last question is whether students find (or found) it possible to live off their stipend or if they find themselves waitressing / bartending? I'm in NYC, so even the grad students often pick up side work to make ends meet (especially those with families with little or no support from a partner).

I applied and haven't heard anything. From what I've gathered, nothing has been sent out yet.

Did anyone from UMD receive news today? Or was it all yesterday?

Do you know how long in between rounds? I'm relieved for those who have been notified but also definitely jealous!

I agree it is pretty strange. I actually can't find the one confirmation. It is to NYU's PhD program in English?