Lady Gladys

Should be at least one waitlister. Could be more, but that is what I know.

I'm trying to see the bright side, especially when it comes to the big name/popular programs: as long as you are waiting, someone is still deciding, meaning they aren't sold on their choices, which means you may end up with a spot. If people were sure, it wouldn't be dragging on so long. I hope my twisted logic brings comfort.

The person I know who applied has heard nothing either (fiction).

This is so real. Love it!

I can absolutely help with South Bend! They have a strong bus system and pretty good walkability near campus, but South Bend is pretty big, so it depends on where you live. There are two grocery stores near campus (a Martin's and a Trader Joe's.) Easy easy bus transport around South Bend and Mishawaka - super easy to get to the mall and shopping. If you like biking, it is also very bike friendly (even in winter). Lots of students on bikes, and town has a decent trail network.

I am actually loving our collective wisdom on transportation in Syracuse! I hope next year's applicants find this thread, because this is the kind of info that is NEVER on websites.

Amtrak serves Syracuse. They have a line that connects Boston and New York City with Chicago that always stops at Syracuse. My kids in college take it all the time to get back and forth on breaks.

I think it depends on how far out you want to go. There are Syracuse University shuttles on campus and in the neighborhoods around campus, and there are public bus routes that connect major shopping areas and downtown. They also have bike routes, taxis, Ubers, etc. There's no subway, but they do have a transportation hub for Greyhound and Amtrak to connect Syracuse to other major cities. They also have an airport.

What would you like to teach? Also, I would consider how much of your career is ahead of you. If you are 50, then 7-8 years in a PhD program doesn't seem like a good payoff for 15 years of teaching, but if you are 30, I can see how it would make more sense.

I hear that's going around! LOL. What is up with their tech??

Was it a duplicate? Just resent? Or was it something different?

Thank you!! (Somehow I am out of reacations already??)

How small is Ole Miss (fiction)? Sorry if I overlooked this.

I have an etiquette question regarding fully-funded programs and waitlists. If you have been accepted to a fully-funded program and you accept, that is a contract, yes? Do you have to remove yourself from all waitlists? Or do you stay on waitlists and if something opens, you break your contract? I imagine that is frowned upon, but I am not sure. Is it best to not accept your spot until we get closer to April 15th to see about waitlist movement, and commit at the last moment? Or does that just gum up the works for everybody? Thoughts?

This sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing. This is the kind of info you'll never find on a website. I appreciate your insider info!