fireflybright

Yep, for statistics PhD!

Thanks for actually following up after your visit! I decided to go with UCLA, because their research is more geared toward the stuff I want to do, and I'm a city gal. That being said, I had some great interactions with professors from Penn State and I think it might be an objectively "better" department. Either way, things are what you make of them, and I am really excited about UCLA.

What's the graduate student housing like? Is it worth the price? Is it weird to live up against a national cemetery? I'm referring specifically to Weyburn Terrace, but any input would be great!

I applied to mostly math programs, so I was a little surprised to get better offers from the two stats programs I applied to. Now I have to decide between Penn State and UCLA, without knowing much of anything about statistics. In your opinion, which department is stronger? What are some of their strengths and weaknesses? Both offers are fully funded, so money isn't a consideration.