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  1. I'm an MSW student that accepted an offer to Portland State but lives in DC. I'm worried because I feel like now is the time when I should be starting to find an apartments/make living arrangements, but I don't want to commit to something when there is the possibility that classes are going to be online this fall term. Is anyone else in a similar boat? Has anyones program/school discussed this topic? I know it's too soon for programs to be making concrete decisions .

  2. 2 hours ago, FMF2020 said:

    Still no word. Going on two weeks now since my application status changed to 'pending interview'. I'm pretty frustrated. I know it's a tough time for everyone, but other schools I applied to have managed to send out periodic updates. Why is it so hard for Hunter to get it together?

     

    Has anyone heard any news about interviews?

    My application was randomly updated to 'pending interview' at some point in the last few weeks. I never received an email with this update and still haven't. 

  3. Is anyone else considering asking for decision extensions? I have a couple programs that have told me to alert them if I need more time and I'm contemplating reaching out. I just feel so uncertain about what fall is going to look like and if classes end up being online that will deeply effect my decision. 

  4. 18 minutes ago, guckymeister said:

    In the same exact situation as you are. I actually just signed a lease for an apartment yesterday. No amount of pictures or virtual tours will give me reassurance that I picked the right place, but I'm afraid I didn't have much of an option! If your school has an active reddit, make a post asking if anyone has experience living in the places you are interested in. I did, and I received prompt responses that were more enlightening than any information a landlord will likely give. If you haven't done so already, make sure to go on google street view around the apartment to get the vibe of the area.

    Searching school reddit pages is great advice. I'd especially recommend searching there for anyone considering on-campus/graduating housing. That way you get a better idea of their quality and comparative cost with off-campus living. 

    Do you mind if I ask you where you're relocating?

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    On 4/1/2020 at 2:25 AM, hopefulastro said:

    I’m worried about the same thing. I accepted an offer for a PhD program in Ohio, but I currently live in California and my lease ends in June. I’ve done some virtual tours and would ideally want to sign a lease to begin in June so I can move directly there... but I realize that fall semester may end up being remote too. If it is, it seems like a waste to pay for rent and I could just live with my parents in Oregon during that time. So right now I’m just waiting to see what happens. Anyone else have the same feelings about fall?

    I feel the same way. Right now is when I need to decide and the possibility that I might relocate across country just to stay inside and take online classes is making it very difficult. 

  6. On 3/31/2020 at 4:08 PM, starshiphistory said:

    I went to undergrad at PSU, though I lived/commuted from a smaller town 45 mins away so I probably didn't spend as much time on campus as some. That being said, it and Portland are obviously very queer friendly. I'm bi, most of my friends (without even specifically looking for them, they were just other History students) were LGBT in some way, and there were a decent amount of attention given to things like gender inclusive bathrooms, etc. Side note that Portland is fairly white and I think that spreads to the LGBT community as well, though I do think people are aware of that and trying to make things more intersectional. I also have a sister who lives in Portland, is married to her wife, and as far as I know has always felt very safe and has been involved in various LGBT events/clubs/groups.

    WashU sounds great though! While I loved PSU, I'm going to a different school for MA since funding is sadly pretty hard in the History dept.

    Hey thanks for telling me your perspective. It's interesting that you bring up that up because that was something I noticed right away about Portland. I grew up and live in DC and i've always questioned places that are predominantly white. I talked to some people while I was there and it sounded like there was at least awareness of the fact.

  7. Hi everyone, I'm an MSW applicant trying to decide between Portland State and WashU in Saint Louis. They both have great programs, but WashU's is a bit better and offering me a sizable scholarship. I've visited both cities and truly fell in love with the Portland environment. I just loved the energy. Most places and people felt progressive and friendly which is essential to me as a gay man. I didn't get to explore much while I was in St.L, so I'm not sure about their community. Does anyone have any experience living in either place?

  8. Has anyone received decisions from Maryland? I received an email from them two weeks ago saying things would be delayed due to COVID-19 but thats the last I've heard. They're the last program I'm waiting to hear back from before deciding. 

  9. Hello, i'm an undergrad student at UMD that's already been accepted to grad school for next fall. Due to COVID-19 they have announced this semesters grades will be graded pass/fail unless students elect to receive earned grades for the courses. Should I elect for letter grades since I still have to send my final transcripts?. It will show I've earned my degree either way .

  10. Hi everyone, It's getting close to decision time, and I still have no clue where I want to go. What it comes down to for me is deciding if I want to uproot and move for my MSW or stay in DC, where I've lived for the past six years. I've been accepted to some fantastic programs, including WashU (including a 30K scholarship) and Portland State, in which I fell in love with their program. I've been told as someone that wants to go into clinical counseling, where you went matters less than how much you paid and the debt you were left with. The situation I am in currently is very affordable, but I'm also worried that I've grown too comfortable, and I'm intimidated by the idea of moving to a new city with no support. It's a huge insecurity I have. I'd appreciate any insight.

  11. On 3/24/2020 at 9:53 PM, Regimentations said:

    Congratulations! I've had several friends who graduated from WashU's MSW program and they speak highly of it.

    I made it through St. Louis without driving. And I saw transportation options improve greatly from when I started and when I ended. Washington University provides all of its students with a Metro Transit Pass.  The Metro Transit Pass allows you to ride the buses and light rail in St. Louis. The light rail map can be found here: https://www.metrostlouis.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MK180468redblueline_update_CORTEX.jpg

    The Skinker stop drops you off right by campus as does the University City-Big Bend stop. 

    Popular neighborhoods that grad students decide to live in (that also offer easy public transportation options) include:
    Central West End
    Skinker/DeBaliviere
    The Loop/University City
    Clayton-Tamm*
    Hi-Pointe*
    *Clayton-Tamm and Hi-Pointe along with a few other neighborhoods also make up what's known as Dogtown. I think these two neighborhoods are the most bike-friendly and are the closest to the University if one were inclined to walk or bike. There are a lot of great local restaurants in Clayton-Tamm including Nora's which was named one of 33 best sandwich shops in the country by Thrillist.

    I lived in different neighborhoods throughout my time in St. Louis and I never felt like I had a need for a car. It might've made certain aspects easier but I think having access to the buses and light rail made a huge difference in my experience. The transportation is significantly better than people tend to give it credit for. Buses run approximately every 30 minutes on the weekdays and the rail runs every 6-10 minutes depending on the time of the day.

    I can't thank you enough for your response. I feel a lot better after hearing the honest opinion from someone that has experienced what I would be going through. Now that I know it's doable without sacrificing too much I am seriously considering WUSTL . I'll definitely use your list of neighborhoods when that time come. Thanks for congratulating me on my acceptance! I was shocked I got accepted and that they were offering me a 30K scholarship.

  12. I'm REALLY struggling in deciding where to go for my MSW. What it comes down to is either staying in DC where I live extremely cheap and have a support network or uprooting and going to WashU (rated second in the country and offering me 30K) or Portland State. Honestly, I'm insecure about my ability to be independent and move to a city where I will live alone, no nobody and have a much higher cost of living. Still, I'm also worried that I wouldn't be doing the right thing by staying in my comfort zone and only going somewhere decent.

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