crobnsn3
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On 3/3/2016 at 0:42 AM, lbkd808 said:
Hi! I'm going to be at Davis in the Fall for a Developmental Psychology PhD! I can't wait but also know nobody at the school so I look forward to meeting people!
Congrats on the admit! I'm very excited to begin my graduate degree as well. Feel free to message me and we all can totally meet up one day
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On 3/4/2016 at 3:18 AM, KappaRoss said:
Toward the end of my undergraduate career at UCD, I lived in Woodland and commuted to the school. The commute is painless and there is never any traffic on the highway. For Sacramento however, there can be quite a bit of traffic on 80.
I do not know how much of the stipend you are going to put towards rent. My family does some property management in Sacramento, and $800 can get you a full house in some parts there. Just looking on craigslist for houses would be what I would do. I recommend Davis or Woodland over Sacramento, however. You might be able to find a room in Davis that allows bigger dogs. It might end up being on the far side of town, but everything is easily bikeable in Davis.
Also, what type of pet is it? Some landlords have insurance which does not allow certain breeds.
Finally, if it is a house, you can still inquire about the place, especially if they do not seem firm about a no-pet policy. The fact that you are a graduate student with guaranteed money can help your cause.
Generally though, I would advise against Sacramento. There are some really bad areas there. We actually manage some property in those bad areas, and while they are getting better, they are in a completely different world than Davis.
Thank you so much for the insight! She is a German Shepherd mix so I am battling the breed restriction policies at the moment. Ideally, I would like to live in Davis or Woodland but I am having trouble finding housing that allow my dog. I have recently looked into renting a house so I am hoping I have better luck with that route.
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Any insight on Riverview Ranch Apartments in West Sacramento? Financially, the commute seems feasible with my stipend (~1900/month). I have a 70 lb dog so I've had a little trouble finding pet friendly apartments that allow her breed/weight (with the exception of Stonegate Village and other Stonesfair properties). Can any locals provide some suggestions on housing, apartment or house, that welcome larger dogs? I don't mind commuting from Dixon, Woodland, or West Sacramento. Thanks in advance!
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Hey all,
I browsed a bit but didn't come across a thread for UC-Davis. I begin my MS in Animal Sciences-Reproductive Biology this fall and am very excited! I don't know much about the town but I've been told it's beautiful, very warm in the summer, and laid back. I visited the campus last November (loved it) and will be returning March 3rd for recruitment weekend. Anyone else joining the event? Anyone else know absolutely no one at the university? Congrats to everyone who received grad school acceptances!
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Pretty cool to see this topic as an ongoing thread. I will likely accept admission to UC-Davis for Fall 2016 so if anyone wants to hang out I'll be there! Good luck and congrats to everyone
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In response to fuzzylogician: I have visited UC-Davis and I absolutely love the climate (of course) and the atmosphere. I am a very laid back person and Davis, in a sense, felt like home. I will be visiting Cornell next week to meet my potential PI so that will be an important visit in terms of gauging our fit. I am still determining the best financial package at this time.
In response to svent: Cornell and UC-Davis are in a tight race when it comes to Animal Sciences. I am aware that UC-Davis is #1 for vet school which is where I intend to pursue my DVM/PhD joint program. Perhaps completing my MS there will get my foot in the door for that amazing program? I cannot envision either school dropping below top 3 in US for vet school.
Again, I thank you all for your input. It has eased my nerves quite a bit to receive other viewpoints.
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Thanks for your input svent. I graduated undergrad from UIUC and applied to their MS program for Reproductive Biology. I was accepted and it was tough to decline their offer but I feel that it is necessary to broaden my horizons and experience different regions within our country to be a strong professor in the future. That being said, all of my options were fantastic but fit is very important to me. Grad school is essentially the beginning of your career and my PI at UC-Davis is doing research in an area that I am more passionate about. I am funded for one year so I would have to seek internal funding to complete my MS.
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Thanks for your response! In terms of funding, I am currently negotiating offers but as you previously mentioned Cornell is able to offer more funding. I should have a concrete decision in a few weeks. My concern was that declining admission to a university may alter my future chance of acceptance but I am glad that you clarified it "shouldn't" negatively effect me considering both programs are top in the US. Thanks again!
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I have been fortunate enough to have been accepted into every Masters program that I applied to. I will be pursuing an MS in Reproductive Biology (through Animal Sciences) and UC-Davis has been my top choice the entire time. I believe my potential PI at UC-Davis is the perfect fit (research interests, personality, etc.) I also applied to Cornell University but I genuinely thought it was a long shot, however, I have been accepted and my potential PI seems enthusiastic about the possibility of me joining her lab. Cornell ranks 1st in graduate programs in Animal Sciences, while UC-Davis ranks 2nd. I have considered other factors such as locations, faculty recognition, fit, etc. I understand how difficult it can be to get accepted into an Ivy League university and I am so very grateful but if I accept their offer it would be due to their branding. Would declining their offer for a MS alter my chances of getting accepted into their DVM/PhD program in two years? Does having an Ivy League degree matter significantly in the sciences (especially when they rank 1 and 2)? Any input would be appreciated! Also, if you have or know someone that has been in a situation like this please share some advice.
Best,
Charnice
University of California Davis
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Awesome! I've met my lab mates and they are all very nice, but I don't know anyone there personally as I am coming alllll the way from Illinois. House hunting is a bit tricky for me because I have a 75 lb German Shepherd mix. I've found a few nice apartments in Davis, Woodland, and West Sacramento. I am giving heavy consideration to commuting from West Sacramento as it is more financially feasible. I'd love to rent a house with 1 or 2 people that are dog friendly so I am keeping my options open. I will be visiting Davis again in June to house hunt for a few days.