jldstudio

I'm starting to feel the possibilities out- maybe for next year! I just graduated with an MFA in Art Studio, but as part of that I also self-published two poetry books and my writing practice has become a much bigger part of what I do. I am thinking an MFA would be worth the concentrated time, especially since I am not coming from an English or Creative Writing background. A break out of school might also be even more wise. It certainly was good for my art practice and I would also be interested in teaching the two. Very glad to see that there are several programs in Virginia where I am headed!

Thanks! Will do some clicking while I'm here. http://db.tt/UaoaJZvG

uuugh yes. My brain is feeling a little scrambled between moving stress and nervousness over how things are going to go once I'm in the department. I'm trying to just focus on the work of packing, organizing and cleaning to keep myself distracted. I'm driving from VA to CA! I'm not driving alone though which makes a big difference. Also my first time moving out of Virginia. We will have time to make a few sight-seeing stops along the way so I try to remind myself to slow down and enjoy the trip.

I'll be moving the first week of September! MFA fine arts program. I enjoyed my visit there earlier this year. I found a room to rent in the old north Davis area.

Successfully found a room to rent! I'll be arriving on September 7th most likely. What to get done before classes? I know there are things like orientations and welcome week. TA orientation too. Getting a bike! I guess I still need a parking pass though, I know I will at least have to drive to transport art stuff.

When I went to notify Davis of my decision, they changed my funding again so my final decision ended up being Davis. For future applicants, I really was not expecting to deal with competing offers but if you are patient it can work out fine and in your favor too! I wish I had applied more selectively and visited more schools.

You think the difference between the two schools is significant though?

Well ended up flipping last minute and going with the $$ at College Park. Plus it's a lot closer to be able to go see my family. Hope it was the right choice.

Thanks! I'll check out uloop. And the daviswiki is pretty awesome. Found this- http://daviswiki.org/Moving_Day I see that a lot of students also live in Woodland. Seems cheaper and a short commute.

I'll be driving in from Virginia! I have started looking at craigslist, seems like a lot of new places are getting posted for the Fall now. Any advice on renting from out of state?

Decided on Davis, it felt like the best fit to me and they offered enough to cover tuition. Still have living expenses but I can deal with that. Good luck to everyone, no matter what the next step is for you! I know this forum helped a lot while going through this mess.

UC Davis offered a TA which covers in-state tuition plus a stipend (stipend amounts make it a wash for paying out of state first yr) UMD College Park offered a full ride plus stipend Tyler offered a TA for two semesters which covered 1/2 tuition plus stipend (so it amounts to 25% tuition reduction) UNC Chapel Hill would cover tuition with the TA U South Florida was full tuition, fellowship first yr, TA stipend in 2nd and 3rd years

All set to go to UC Davis!

I am also considering Maryland! Turned down Tyler, that was hard to do, but the other schools are offering much better aid. Still a little stuck between UMD, USF and Davis..

Every person that gets multiple acceptances is going to have to turn down some spots.. And they still have time to decide so it's always possible things are still going to open up!