MisterMambo1990

Hi, I'm making the tentative decision to move out to the Boston area to study for my Creative Writing MFA at Emerson College and wish to find out the best place to find housing. I'm hoping for the widest range possible to see if I can find anything affordable (I'm being pragmatic about that part) and have only looked at a couple sites: nesterly.io and apartments.com. I don't want to necessarily rely on Craigslist because, well, it's probably pretty shady. Anyone have a clue about other places where I can find listings for housing, particularly starting in late August/early September? My target date to be out in Boston is August 24th.

Hey, Don't be discouraged. I was discouraged when Ohio State rejected me, but the schools that matter are the ones that say "yes." Don't ever forget that. Perseverance is key.

Thanks! Ploughshares is gaudy when it comes to the work they select for their journals. Excellent material overall! I have no idea which school to choose now...but I'll decide by the end of March. Very excited for the future!

Honestly, I don't totally recommend it unless the program directly tells you "Hey, you're not bothering us with this." Hamline was pretty much that way. So, if the program doesn't mind you calling them OCCASIONALLY, you should be kosher. BTW, Emerson College just accepted me and offered me a scholarship. Hot damn, am I happy.

I just received a phone call from Hamline! I got accepted and held back tears of joy. Calling family right now. I have to plan...

Thank you very much. I did notice the lack of fellowships at Hamline, but felt like the rest of their program did more than enough to make up for it. Being admitted is more than enough for me. Good luck to you as well! Perhaps we'll be classmates sooner than later.

I called into Hamline University in the Twin Cities and heard some decently good news; I'm being seriously considered for admission and it may be a matter of "when" as opposed to "if." I'm nervous about my hopes being dashed, but I've been reassured that I'm merely waiting for a positive email. Minnesota State, Virginia Commonwealth, Youngstown State, Emerson College, University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) and Butler are also on my list. We'll see what happens in the near future. Hopefully good things. Fingers are crossed and hopes are high, we'll see where the Lord wants me to go...