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Hey everyone! Just decided to attend UConns MCB PHD program this fall! I am very excited. Though, as it seems that everyone is, I am nervous about affording housing on my stipend. I have reached out to a few apartments but it is obviously way too early to do much other than get on a waitlist. I was wondering how early we should be arriving at Storrs? My assistantship begins on August 23 and I have been told that week is basically an orientation. Did everyone arrive about a week or so before then to get settled? Am I really going to be starting at the university before that week and just haven't been given that information yet? I don't want to arrive too early (I am working right now and would much rather work as long as possible to get some extra money) but I also want to give myself a week or so to unpack and get acquainted with the area before I actually need to be on campus every day. I was also wondering what fees they will be taking out of this stipend. How much is parking? How much is health insurance? etc? I can't seem to find it, a lot of it appears to be broken links on UConns website. I am a big budgeter and I feel like I should know this before signing a lease for an apartment that I may not even be able to afford. I know this is a lot, thanks so much in advance!

Hey everyone! I am so excited that I will be attending UConns MCB program starting in fall 2016. But, I am very concerned about living expenses as they seem way higher than where I am currently. I have been told to look at Tolland, Ashford, etc but I was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere else to check out for apartments. Or if there are any other incoming grad students looking for a roommate?! I also am currently working and need to let them know as soon as possible when I am leaving so does anyone know how early prior to August 23 (when our assistantships begin) we should be arriving? I don't want to plan for mid August and then find out that I have mandatory events to attend the day I move in! How early did everyone else get there? Thanks!!