whitewave57

I'd start looking for an apartment in the next couple of months although you could wait longer. My first apartment I found, I signed the lease in June. Last year I signed a lease in April. The majority of places to live on the isthmus are houses and I think craigslist is your best source. That's where I found both of mine. I was able to find a job pretty easily, but both were pretty low-end jobs (ie daycare, retail, etc.). I've known people who were able to get jobs at restaurants pretty easily too. I'm not sure what the market is for 9-5 jobs. And there are buses to Milwaukee and Chicago. I mainly bike or walk around Madison. I took a class last semester and used the bus.

I currently live in Madison, WI as a non-student and LOVE IT HERE! It is a great town. There is a lot to do, but it is not too crowded. Everyone here is super nice and there are lots of great neighborhoods and restaurants. The Willy St/Jenifer St neighborhood is great to live in, although anywhere on the isthmus is nice. I lived on Brearly St last year and loved it. Lots of restaurants to walk to, downtown, and the willy st coop. This year I live on E Dayton St. (still on the isthmus). I am far enough away from the capitol that this is a quiet neighborhood- mostly families and grads. The Atwood neighborhood is really nice too. I love Madison and would be willing to answer any questions. I know it can be kinda overwhelming moving somewhere you've never been. As for reasonable price...I think you can pretty easily find a nice one bedroom for 700-800. My apt last year was 690 which included heat. Anything below 600 is probably a grungier apartment, particularly if you're looking at apts on the isthmus where prices are higher.

Congrats Javier! I guess I can stop wondering now.

Anyone hear from VCU or U of Washington in Seattle?

I am obsessing over this too even though I know my chances are slim! Anyone know if they try to evenly distribute the awards among the different fields? I wonder which fields get the most applicants.

I haven't heard anything yet. Crossing my fingers!