elephantsmiles

Thanks for the thoughtful reply! I actually got scholarship from UW, which I am super pumped about! I was going to go anyway because it is one of the best programs for my field. I did ask my department advisor and she said they send out emails regarding TA vacancies every now and then, but it depends on our profile as students and how many positions are left after the PhD students take their pick lol. I guess I'll see. Do you have any idea how much TA/RAs are paid? What is pre-lease? Do I have to start paying eariler? How do leases work in Seattle? In Boston, all leases go on for one year and most of the ones downtown begin every September. I only heard that Seattle has a lot more Asians...is that what you were referring to when you said diversity is lacking? Not surprised that there's no DD...it is more of an East Coast thing. Just curious, is In and Out a big deal in WA too? Do you think I'd need a pair of rainboots?

I went to ugrad in Boston and am probably moving to Seattle for grad school this Fall! Super excited for my offer but I also saw some posters above mentioning stipends. Are those fundings from UW? Also, does anyone know about the process of applying as a TA? Also, I have questions about housing. How early should I be looking if I plan to move in mid-September? How would you compare (for those of you who has been to Boston) between the Boston and Seattle? Thanks everyone! I'm new to the forum and have been excited to join the community because how helpful it seems!!