thewholeenchilada
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Lucky. still haven't received mine I just hope I don't have to live with to many people.
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Are you in the INP Program as well?
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I am! That FAQ freaked me out a bit lol
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UC IRVINE ?
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OH Man! Me too!! Such a big difference D:
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Just came from there! I am from the east coast so I am taking a journey lol
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Service dogs are not considered pets so it should be fine in housing. I would say give them a quick call they are very kind and patient. If I am not mistaken I just think there is just a weight limit for service animals. Cats are definitely allowed.
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Congrats @starsloth !! I think we all are :(. But cheers to new adventures. Where will you be coming from?
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Statement of Intent and housing application turned in. Now I'm just getting ready for
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I just accepted my offer Very scary lol
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Advice for a first year PhD student
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Applying for NSF GRFP and Ford Foundation Fellowship: Advice and where to find the best information
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Miami, FL
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Slowly freaking out
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@duran0 Greetings! I visited Irvine and I am basing it on more than just reported statistics (i.e. visiting labs, meeting faculty, touring the campus, my specific department). It may not seem like it, but its pretty difficult to move somewhere where there is nobody that looks like you. Nonetheless, moving is scary no matter where you go like you said and I'll have to suck it up.
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@scarvesandcardigans Thank you for this insight! I think I may be leaning towards the community feeling as well. Its really important to me not to feel like the token PoC and I did not feel that at all at UM. UMiami covers tuition costs and offers the annual stipend but there doesn't seem like there is much other funding offered within the program. I hope you are doing well where you chose!
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Afternoon! I am looking to move to Miami for UM and will only be getting 28k. Is this possible to live on? I am no stranger to urban areas but prefer not to live in a high crime neighborhood.
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I would definitely accept the housing offer as well. I am nervous about traveling cross country but it seems you are traveling cross continents?
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As most people here, I have a difficult decision coming up. I have two school choices that are polar opposites (UC Irvine UMiami). I love both schools for completely different reasons. In terms of research and science Irvine is my top place (they also keep offering me more and more money to go there). The con here is there is close to 0 people of color in the community, student body, or faculty pool. Its a very suburban area which I am not used to. I am coming from NYC, the biggest melting pot, and this is going to be a huge and difficult culture shock for me. On the other hand, UMiami is also a great place in terms of diversity and environment and its not to far from home. The con though is they only offer 28.5 k to live without any subsidized housing. IDK what I am going to do and would appreciate some advice or someone to commiserate with. Would also appreciate any advice or insight on living in either city?
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Greetings @Philosobroad & @shur42! Congrats to you all as well, how exciting. What are you deciding factors? Have you guys considered your living situations?
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Meet and greet for those considering/accepting UC Irvine? No specific program.