[Yale]

I just got an email confirming my switch to HGS. I'm doing the Physics PhD program- and you?

Have you been offered a room at the HGS? I guess it's ok for the first year. One of my profs, who did his PhD at Yale, suggested that I look for a room in Helen Hadley hall. By the way, what program are you joining?

[Yale]

Thanks a lot for the information!

Just wanted to let all the other incoming Yale grad students (English here!) know that apparently when you get to New Haven you can go to the financial aid office and they'll give you a $500 advance on your stipend. They'll just take that $500 out of your first four months' pay, so a bit more than $100/month. Very helpful for things like the first month's rent, groceries, etc. Maybe this is common knowledge, but I just found out today!

[Yale]

I also have a room in Prospect 276, but now I want to live in HGS. I'm a bit worried that I won't feel like I am a part of main campus being up there in science hill.

I got a room in 276 Prospect Street. Anyone else here who plans to stay there?