dinosaurfight

I sent my app to Minnesota Dec. 1st and (besides letting me know they have all my app materials) still no word. I called the graduate school (not the department) and asked about my status first a few days ago. The secretary there said that department contacted some applicants a while back and that I should contact the department I applied to directly to see what's going on. So I sent a polite email to the department asking about my status. Nothing. So I left a voicemail with the program director. Still nothing. Does this seem at all bizarre? I've been wait-listed by other programs and I'm thinking Minnesota too. But why not tell me?

I've spent the last four years in Lexington (for my undergrad) and I love it. To be in Kentucky it's actually a very progressive place with lots of people with agricultural and environmental concerns. Really fun in the summer; low key, weather is temperate, good food and beautiful outside. Larger cities are fairly close, 1 hour to Cincinnati, & Louisville, about 6 hours from Chicago. I've found it to be really affordable too. With a roommate you'll be looking at around $300-450 per month for rent and utilities if you live walking distance to campus. About $450-550 if you live alone and $300-450 if you live alone driving distance to campus. Great place for bicycling to and from places but public transport isn't great. Great if you like outdoor sports, rock climbing, etc. As for bad parts? If you rent walking distance to campus you should be fine. I can't say I've ever really seen a 'bad' part of Lexington. Good Luck! '