Rika1985

I'm dealing with Financial Aid Gambles too. I was accepted into two different programs at one university, and I was named an alternate for an GA position at one of the schools within the university, which means if someone turns the offer down, I may receive an offer. This university has also provided limited information about general financial aid so far -- ie loans and work study. The other schools I have gotten into are not providing any direct funding, but I have gotten information about their financial aid packages ie loans and work study One of which I have to make a decision about by April 15th (NYU). April 15th is coming up fast and I'm not sure whether to turn down NYU, so others on the wait list may get in, or to make a deposit and allow more time for the first school to get back to me about the possibility of the GA position.

I was accepted as well! And to the Media and Public Affairs program! I'm excited but sad I have to make decisions about what to do next!

Just went down to an open house with the program and they answered that question. Many of the jobs are in media or communications or doing such things as writing for online publications (or blogs), trade publications, or even the big food magazines (those jobs and internships are much harder to come by). Advertising and food marketing and PR is another big industry. Students in addition get involved in working in government and non-profits or even start their own restaurants, or other business ventures.

I was an undergraduate at Emerson College, so I had a few friends who lived over in Beacon Hill, and I've met grad students who live there as well. There are some studios you may come across, but they are by no means a steal and the size of the apartments in Beacon Hill aren't comparable to the bigger apartments you could find outside of downtown. The apartments I've seen in Beacon Hill are small. My friend lives in a studio there right now with her boyfriend and the rent is around $1,200.00 for the studio. They have a kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. It is small, and older, but for one person would be great. The only problem I have with Beacon Hill is moving in. I helped my friend move in, and let me tell you moving furniture up 5 rickety flights of stairs was not pleasant. I lived in a dorm close by on Arlington Street back then, and it was awesome to live in the neighborhood, it is clean, the safest you can get for downtown Boston, and now the Whole Foods is within walking distance so groceries are easy to buy. Would I live in Beacon Hill? Yes I would. Do I think I can afford it? No.

I got into the Masters Program at NYU, but am also currently looking at other schools more policy focused. I applied to a few different programs, as I have interests in policy and advocacy. Happy to find someone else out there interested in the program at NYU! I'm going down to the information session on the 24th.

East Boston residents can get a reduction on the tolls and pay only 40 cents because of a discount that is part of state law. But yes if you're planning on getting home late without a car the cost could add up as cabs charge the extra fees of the tolls to the customers. When I lived in Eastie, it was 3 years ago now, there were some great apartments for really quite inexpensive (my friends lived in a brand new furnished 2 bedroom for 700 a month with heat, cable, and internet included). The neighborhood was transitioning to an extent -- lots of building and renovations going on -- and the blue Line is new and updated now. It is worth a look especially with the rents one can find there.

Much agreed on the neighbohoods I've Been in Boston 5 years now as an undergraduate and now AmeriCorps VISTA. East Boston and South Boston are two additional neighborhoods to think about. I lived in Eastie my Jr. Year of College right on the water with good south American restaurants and some of the best pizza in Boston. Up and coming neighborhood and not too bad of a commute - It is entirely separated from the city by the water. Southie parts are getting more yuppie, but you can find reasonable 2 bedroom apartments there. I'Ve managed to live in Eastie, Brookline, and Allston for 700-750 in rent butyou can find cheaper in Allston and Eastie.