jrstaller

I graduated with a BA in English from UC Davis last year. In my experience, the faculty is outstanding and very attentive to student needs. I also spoke with a lot of the English grad students (I was considering applying for the Master's program, but ultimately decided to wait a few years) and have heard mostly good things about the program. In regards to housing, I would check out West Davis, as they tend to have less expensive housing. I paid $420 a month my sophomore and junior years for my own room. The bus ride to campus from West Davis is only about fifteen minutes and the buses come every fifteen minutes or so, which is really convenient. Another option is to sublet from students studying abroad for a quarter or semester, as they tend to be a little desperate because nobody wants a short term lease. If you're willing to move around semi-frequently, you could get a decent room for a great price (I rented my $420 room for $300 in the summer). Congrats about getting in the program; I'm a little jealous that you're going to be spending the next few years in a town and with a faculty I really grew to love.