Sammi

Hi @intrastellar not sure about these places and rent there but you could try using padmapper and zillow to check apts in the area you want. good luck.

Many thanks @anthrofilm! as always a real pleasure to see your updates. please do keep us all posted on what you discover in April. All the very best to you at UF!

hi @newapplicant - I am also considering UF for my phd -trying to research which would be a better fit UO, Eugene or UF Gainesville..struggling over the decision..still:( In answer to your query: Here are some of the online sites you could check out for entertainment: http://www.gainesvilledowntown.com/; http://scene.gainesville.com/ there is also a decent startup culture in Gainesville: http://gainesvilleconnect.com/work/startup/ Another really helpful resource I am tracking on this forum is @AnthroFilm who is also attending UF & looking into places to move into- check out his posts. he has some great tips on where to hang out for coffee:) hope this is of some help..all the best.

Thanks a ton for your inputs @lyrehc, will try doing that again and hope to be able to take a decision soon. I saw a few others received acceptances at UO on this forum but none for Florida hence some apprehension but hoping for the best.

Good luck to all applying for PhD admission fr media/jour/comm. I also applied but as GRE date was Dec 18, missed east coast univ deadlines had to apply west coast. Applied to UCSD got rejected. Got acceptance at UO (univ of Oregon, Eugene) and university of Florida( media telecommunications program under the advisor I wanted ) Questions I need your guidance on 1) anyone have any recommendations on UO vs UF? PLEASE DO LET ME KNOW THE SWOT/Pros and cons of each 2) how does one turn down one univ?? I am extremely grateful to both as both have offered funding ... 3)anyone on this forum at UO /UF in the Phd media /comm program?? any ideas/guidance/suggestions would be great -- thanks in advance! sami.