@LAT, Thank You so much for starting this thread. I have been passively reading EVERYTHING and it's time to be a bit more proactive.
I got into UW and I am so excited! I am relocating from Thailand (originally from the east coast of the US) and will definitely need some suggestions about the region.
The biggest thing for me will be housing - where to live and what's easily accessible to U District with public transport. I know Seattle a bit and love South Seattle, but that just doesn't make sense over the next couple years. What are the neighborhoods you would suggest to start the search?