LiviaAurelia

Hi, there. I'd check out Craigslist to see what's going on first. I currently rent from Hodge Construction, which is, in my opinion, the best leasing company in Iowa City. I am not sure if they allow dogs in any of their properties, but you should check them out regardless. STAY AWAY FROM APARTMENTS DOWNTOWN!!!!!! They are the WORST, and anyone living here who has rented from them will agree.

Hello, and THANK YOU!!! I do not have a car, so at least parking wouldn't be an issue. I do plan on looking in Brighton as well. Thanks again for your help!

Hi, everyone! I'm most likely going to Boston College this fall. Is it worth it to live in Brighton, or is it just as easy from Brookline? I did my bachelors in Iowa City, and while it is a great college town, I do NOT want to live in undergrad-ville during my grad experience, lol! Any advice? Thanks very much!

For anyone coming to Iowa City: you've made a great choice! No, this is not the biggest place in the world, but in this case, size does not = everything, lol! This place has a lot to offer, especially for a town its size in the Midwest. While downtown caters mostly to the younger crowd, there are some really cool places that are more laid back--more "grad student." If you live close to downtown/campus, all the necessities are a few blocks walk away. The university busing system is free, and the city busing system also offers a free shuttle with a limited route near the downtown/campus area. Cedar Rapids is the closet airport, but Chicago is only about a 3 hr. drive from here, and St. Louis is about 3.5. I've really enjoyed my time here, and while I'm thrilled to be leaving, I will miss this place a lot! P.S. Football Saturdays here are the shit!

Hi, there. I did my undergrad at UI, and it's a great place! You can get organic foods at the Pioneer Coop. There's a location downtown, about 3-4 blocks from campus and a store in Coralville. The main grocery store here is Hy-Vee, and the one on the south end of town has a really good organic foods selection. I hope this helps, and congrats on UI!

Oh, nice! So you already know that UCSB is awesome! I think by "lopsided" he means that they have too many in certain areas and not enough in others. Instead of hiring to cover various areas of interest, they seem to just hire the best of the up and coming. While that sounds pretty cool, he seems to think it makes the department unbalanced. So, it comes down to your area of interest. If they have some good folks in your concentration at Duke, then like I said, you have a touch decision!

UCSB all the way!!! I've heard that the staff there is really nice and the weather??? You'd be living in the land of the lotus, lol! However, I shall quote from a close friend of mine who has a Ph.D. from Duke; he says, "They are instructed to hire the newest, hottest, up and coming fresh out of grad school candidates, but while this sounds great and all, [he just can't] recommend the program these days since it's very lopsided." I know that we don't know each other, but please believe me when I say that this guy's word is solid gold. What is your area of concentration? If Duke has a prof or two in your area, then I'm glad the decision is not mine, lol! Either way, they are both good programs, and congratulations on such a rough decision!

Yes. Yes they are, and I also hope someone out there got accepted. It's a great program from what I've heard!

Hey! Thanks very much! It was nice to get that letter. If you don't mind me asking, where else did you apply and what have you heard (if anything!!!)?

Salvete, omnes! If anyone out there is wondering about Boston College, I just got an acceptance letter from them via snail mail.

Hi, there. I also applied to Vanderbilt and have not yet heard a thing. Please keep me posted if you do. Best of luck!