Neuronista

Hi everyone. So where is the best place to shop in Buffalo? Like for groceries, electronics, appliances, clothes, and furniture. I'm moving in next week so I need some suggestions where to start. Thanks!

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Wow that sounds amazing. I think he would really like something like that. Lucky to have a friend that does embossing. I hope I can find someone online who can do this for me!

Hi all and thank you for your suggestions. I like the idea of getting him something from the place or university I'm going to. I also LOOOOVE these coasters, maybe I'll have to wait till they're back in stock to get a set for myself! Thanks again everyone!

Hi everyone. I've been working as a research assistant in a lab and was applying for grad school. I got accepted into a PhD program, and to my surprise, the PI of the lab in which I'm working got me a present (it's a book about the field I got accepted into). What should I give him back? He is relatively young. He likes coffee (but says he's trying to cut back on it). He is also one of the people who wrote my recommendation letters. Thanks!

This is what I will be doing personally. I think the money paid will be worth it Any suggestions what to bring for my first semester at Buffalo?

Hi everyone! Congrats on being accepted! Heading for UB this fall for the biomedical sciences program. Good luck to all of you

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you all know that I've accepted my offer from the University at Buffalo. Thanks all for your help and advice!

And congratulations on being accepted!

Hi everyone! I have been admitted to the biomedical science program and I have accepted the offer. I live overseas as well, and my housing plan is to sign up for on-campus housing for the first year, and then as I get to know the city more (and see the housing options first hand), I'll decide where to live (either move out or stay on-campus). I feel it's really difficult for me to decide when I'm so far away and never been to the place before. Also, people have different preferences and tastes so I feel I'm getting contradictory reports of the different housing areas and options available. So I thought it would be safest to just live on campus at first. Do you think it's a good idea? I don't think I'll have a car either and I also plan to depend on public transportation and biking. Since I like shopping, do you think the public transportation system will be able to take me to shopping areas/malls etc? Thanks!

Thank you all for your comments and encouragement. I feel much better already and even excited! I really feel that there will be a lot of opportunities for exploration, especially that I actually do like exploring and wandering about. And for those still waiting on decisions, I wish you the best of luck! However, no-one has yet answered this question: is it acceptable to contact current students to ask about their impressions regarding the program?

Hey! I don't think this is necessarily a bad sign at this stage. I've applied to 8 schools and only heard back from two so far. Sometimes I get the urge to email those remaining schools to ask, but then I think I should just let them take their sweet time. If they have decided on anything, there is no reason they should not inform me! You can check the status of your application on the online system. Some of mine say something like "under review" or "out to department." So this indicates that no decision has been made yet. If it says nothing at all, I also believe this means there is no decision yet. It's only a matter of time. Good luck!

I guess you're right. I did research the school before applying. At that time, and after applying to many places with no success, ranking and presitge were not major criteria for me. All I wanted was to get into a place where people are doing research that match my interests and experience (and therefore more likely to accept me). Now that I'm accepted and things became real, I started to doubt my choices! I guess it's weird human nature, or perhaps weird me!

Thanks for your input! I think I'll be living on-campus for some time, then I might consider other options as I get used to the city and surroundings.

WOW these pictures are scary especially that I come from a place where there is ZERO snow!

Thank you so much. Where I currently live, it hardly even rains! So I think this will be a huge change for me. Clouds and cool weather actually make me happy since they are rare events here, but I'm not sure how I'll like if they last much more than I'm used to. I'll be sure to ask you if I have any questions later, especially when I'm getting ready to leave since I'm not sure what kind of clothes to pack! Thanks again!

Hey everyone! Thank you so much for your replies, encouragement, and help! I really appreciate all your responses. I guess you're right. It would be stupid to decline an offer at this point for no real reason other than my anxiety! I've already improved my CV since my last application season (better GRE scores, more research experience, publications) so I think it's time

Hi everyone. So this is my third application season. I want to attend a PhD program in neuroscience, and I applied to 8 schools and so far heard from two (one acceptance - SUNY Buffalo, one rejection - U Kansas). I've been interviewed at Baylor College of Medicine before, but then rejected "due to limited funds." No news from them this year yet. Now while I'm very happy and grateful that I've accepted at least somewhere this year, I'm worried. I did do some research about the program and I do like the biomedical sciences program there. I also have a few professors in mind with whom I'd like to work, but I'm worried that the ranking of the university is not so high (as Baylor, for example). Am I wrong about that? And does this matter anyway? Also, how is the life in Buffalo like? I've seen a lot of people on this forum ranting about how gloomy and poor the city is. Is that true? Does this necessarily mean poor facilities at the university? Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the recruitment weekend, so I won't be able to meet professors and see the campus for myself. Is it acceptable to e-mail current students to ask them about their experience there and about the academic and research environment in general? What advantages they gett? What they like and dislike about their program? Also, can I e-mails POI's (even before I accept the offer) and ask them about some details regrading their research? What other questions should I ask, and whom should I ask? Any advice would be appreciated. Also, if anyone is accepted into SUNY Buffalo Biomedical Sciences this season (or is already attending), please share your thoughts and opinions!

I'm in! Today, hopefully, I'll be finished with math. I'm also done with the verbal, but of course I need to study lots of vocab. I'm using both Princeton's and Barron's review books. Starting from Nov. 1 till the day of the exam, I'll practice practice practice! I have a problem with speed, so I need to practice being fast and accurate at the same time. So how about you? \what have you studied so far? What are your plans? How are you studying? :)

Nice topic! And congrats on raising your stipend My favorite note-taking pen is the Bic 4-color pen. I like multi-colored pens because I can change the color without changing the pen, and I like this one in particular because works well for me as the tips are not too fine (I tend to press hard on the paper when I'm writing for some reason, and fine-tipped pens tear the paper!). I also love Stabilo Boss highlighters for studying. I use them in 4 colors: yellow, orange, green, and pink. For general, everyday use, I just use the ones from conferences. I have dozens of them As for pencils, any Zebra mechanical pencil would do. They're the best!