yumpeh12

sooo disapointed in HGSE

Couldnt find the group

Congrats!

I have possibly what is possibly a really pathetic question. I'm considering turning down a really great Boston school because it's so damn cold! I'm from Florida and visiting Boston in January was absolutely miserable for me! How do you stay warm in the winter? How do you make boots waterproof? Is there a special brand of extra warm clothing I should be buying? Do you leave your home between December and March??

I completely understand. I was at a neighbor's house (senior couple) and just started screaming in spurts! They had no idea what was going on but just kept smiling. haha.

I am not a doctoral applicant but from my experience an unfunded master's degree is not worth it. I understand Harvard and Stanford are considered the "holy grail" (for bragging rights) in education rankings but everything still comes down to funding and academic fit. If Harvard and Stanford don't offer you any funding, then it's a sign that they don't seriously want you. You may pursue the master's route for the name, but you will also end up with more ($60,000?) student loan debt. That is a lot of money, especially when graduate students are ineligible for subsidized Stafford loans this fall. My professor told me to go with the program that will give you the best funding, faculty, coursework, resources and environment to succeed.

Was accepted into UPenn last week. woop! All others should be hearing shortly I suppose. Good luck!