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Hi all: I will be attending UW in fall 2010 and my bf and I are planning to go up there in about 2 weeks (may 20-24 to be precise). I will be there for welcome day but while there, I want to do some sightseeing too. Is there any particular landmarks you guys recommend or that is a must-see?? I don't know much about Seattle other than the Space Needle. Any help would be greatly appreciated !!

@hotpaws are you able to get any financial aid from the school? scholarships? I am just going to comment on the Hong kong part as I have never been to baltimore or atlanta but I have lived in HK before and regularly visits. For me personally, I think it is a great city. The food/culture is awesome and things are cheap and from what I understand, HKU is a very prestigious school, probably the best in Hong Kong (I don't know about now). However, I think a part of the decision making part will also be based on where I want to be after graduate school. Are you planning to stay in the US to find a job or move back to Asia?? If you get a phD are you planning to teach in the US or Asia??

@matcha I have always use Northface backpacks as I feel like they offered enough support and padding when I have to carry a lot of books. When I was in hs, I used to use jansport (the ones you buy at costco) but they were hard on my back and didn't have enough support. My northface is a bit pricey. I think they range from $70 to $150. I know they also have one with a separate compartment for a laptop. and I use mine everywhere I go including to the gym and travel.

i'll be the odd person out and say that I think I will be using a backpack for most of the time. Maybe for the days i don't need to carry as much stuff I will use my tote. I think my backpack is convenient and comfortable and although not the most stylish thing, works very well for me.

I will be working working working until maybe 3 weeks before school starts. trying to save some money for school. Then i will be moving, packing, and stressing to move two states away. I Have never been out of state for school and never been more than 2 cities away from my family so I am freaking out a little and also having to leave my bf of 5 years behind is not helping one bit. I think I might just try to spend tons of time with them and enjoy my summer before school starts. maybe get a leg up and start reading the books for my class. no vacation because I am trying to save money.

I think I will be attending UW this fall 2010. Has anyone start to look for housing yet ? I have briefly glanced at some and although i have had some horrendous roommate experience in this past, I think I am going to give it one more try. Since I will be moving from out of state and not knowing anyone from Seattle, i think having a roommate would be a good way to start meeting friends. Yes?? No?? Does anyone know where to start looking??

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this is for a master's program in social work. But you are right, it is so much easier to call the admissions and just ask. I think that I am just scared if they say oh we did make a mistake or something along those lines.

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