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Moving on Tuesday and I haven't packed yet lol. I wanna take with me all my books, but space is so limited. Mainly because I am taking my mattress with me (yay for not sleeping on the floor of an empty, unfurnished apartment.)

My dad is so annoying, I've never really gotten along with him.

At 23 you think you've seen all mammals on Earth on TV and zoos and yet I have just found out about this animal called a civet. It looks like a weasel or raccoon with a long body and leopard spots. I'm so happy...apparently there's much to be found out about the world yet for me.

Ugh, I have been gaining weight lately and it SUCKS. I know when I move I'll get it together and eat healthy, at home it's kind of...not possible. And during summer it's so hot I don't even feel like jogging or walking, the South is just that gross and humid at this time of the year.

2 last days of this hellish job, whew. It taught me so much honestly. I met many people whose life stories were quite sad. I don't like capitalism and the way it deteriorates people's lives.

My brother came out as bi. I love him and support him especially cause I'm gay myself but I am so so worried about my parents finding out (about both of us really lol). My dad....sigh....

Thank you guys! It seems like it varies a lot. I emailed a current student and he told me they pay them monthly, which is a relief. I can afford September rent yay!

Hi everybody, So of course I know that this can vary for each university but typically: how often do grad students get paid? Monthly or bi-monthly? I have saved enough for my first month of rent and related expenses, but not enough yet for the second month. I was told that the first payment is due August 30, and it may be enough just to cover my rent but leaving me with no money for food and other expenses, unless the payment covers a whole month.

My body hurts, hate this job lol.

I was in a twitter groupchat with a few friends and I loved talking to them. We had it over a year. Last week they decided to make an iOS chat instead. Not all of us were Apple users though, and I don't even have a working smartphone right now. They didn't care and went ahead with the chat and pretty much abandoned our twitter chat. It hurt my feelings they did that but also, now I'm sort of friendless.

Finally reserved my apartment. This is happening.

I somehow found a place in University City within my budget. It looks big and nice and I am really excited, but living on my own sounds intimidating too. Oh well.

Sooo I still haven't quit this summer job which I despise. Why? I don't know. I've made almost enough money for moving, though!

I've been thinking and I am really not in a hurry to stop being a student. I enjoy school. If after my Ph.D. I cannot get any academic position, I have no qualms about trying law school or med school. The latter is more interesting and fun but the former is easier to get into. The thought of leaving school in my mid-30s does give me some anxiety in the sense that I keep seeing people from my generation popping out babies and buying cars and stuff--but I do not want that myself. Maybe--asides from academics (I'm 99% sure that's my path right now)--I don't know much about what I want. I want to do something that makes me feel alive and where I can interact with people. I also want to live abroad. I crave new languages and cultures. When did I become an adult?

soooo housing search is still going on ehhh you'd think university housing would allow leases to begin in August when, you know, classes start... I can't afford to move in July ??

You're gonna love the new Misty album if you haven't listened! It's easier to handle than the last one lol. I don't know much about Korean or Japanese music, but Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is so gifted. Not exactly indie since she's had a string of hits in Japan but she's so interesting

so happy to hear from everyone in this thread where y'all are going! Congratulations i am going to miss this thread, what an intense last few months. Should we give advice to next year applicants as a goodbye to this thread? For me, I would say: 1. Don't underestimate yourself, unlike undergrad admissions in grad school they judge your interests, your personal statements, recommendations etc. When I first applied I was doubtful I would make the cut, but they look at your application as a whole, not just a test score or transcript. 2. Give professors plenty of time to write your recommendations. 3. Give your very best writing samples. 4. During visits, be confident and don't be afraid to ask questions to grad students and faculty. 5. Give yourself time, don't check your email twenty times a day during late January and February. The results will come.

Let me know if you enjoy any! And yass, Taiwan sounds awesome.

I am having a tough time finding a place ready to move in August, most places want an immediate move-in. I found a Skinker Debaliviere place that looks nice but they would want me to sign an 18-month lease which I'd rather not do. I think I'll wait til June to look, and that way I can save more for the deposit. That is, unless something comes up on the Quadrangle website now which I doubt. I'm leaning towards University City or Clayton South of Delmar right now.

Thanks everybody for your advice! St. Louis seems to be like New York City--all housing listings require an immediate move-in. I will stop wasting my time for now I guess, and start looking in mid-June again. It sucks that it's like this but oh well.

Hey y'all, University housing apparently has no spaces available; students have until mid-May to notify them but it seems to me that many decide to renew their leases. I'm getting desperate, even though I won't be moving til August. I could lease with someone else, but the deposit fees are wild and I can't afford them at the moment. What should I do, just wait for university housing spots to open up or try to find a place elsewhere and borrow money for the deposit? And, just to help me with my timeline, when did y'all find housing when moving to a new city for grad school for the first time? Am I early, maybe? Reserving a place would give me so much peace of mind!

Maybe I'm more invested in music this year but oh lord, it's only April and fantastic albums can't stop rolling in. These are some of my favorites: MGMT Little Dark Age Sunflower Bean Twentytwo In Blue Kacey Musgraves Golden Hour Kali Uchis Isolation Father John Misty God's Favorite Customer Sofi Tukker Treehouse U.S. Girls In a Poem Unlimited Camila Cabello Camila The Neighbourhood (self-titled) Tinashe Joyride Kimbra Primal Heart Cardi B Invasion of Privacy Bishop Briggs Church of Scars Shame Songs of Praise Amen Dunes Freedom Porches The House Superorganism Superorganism I am starving for a new Vampire Weekend album. And that lady my account is named after, too

For sure, I mentioned in your other thread how as a Latino I'm expected to study Hispanic rather than French literature by a lot of people. As for the article, I avoided that route in my personal statements. A couple of schools had some kind of diversity statement requirement and I filled that out, but in my personal statement I restricted the content to my interests. Now, of course when I tell my story my status as an ethnic minority comes up, but I don't like reducing myself to just that. It's an essential part of who I am, but not the entirety of me. I like that universities consider my story in context (an immigrant, etc.) and decide then that my accomplishments are more meaningful because of it, but I wouldn't want that to be why I got admitted. I got admitted because of my strong background in my field of choice first and foremost.

I can't find affordable housing near my university to save my life. I will wait a couple weeks to see if spots open up but I am becoming concerned. Also, this new job I found to save for moving...sucks. And while I may have found another better job--I am getting anxious at the thought of telling my boss of two weeks ( lol) that I am quitting.

I would not get in debt unless I was guaranteed employment immediately after graduation. Go with Rutgers.