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This isn't meant to sound like a snide but all graduate students are non-traditional. "Non-traditional" only applies to undergrad. Try looking at your schools websites. They have alot of information about funding in your particular area.

Perhaps I am missing something, but it does not seem like you were misled here. I see that the professor said he was nominating you for a fellowship but it doesn't look like you were selected. I was nominated for a fellowship as well and unfortunately did not get selected. I got my financial offers in writing from my programs. I hate this is happening to you but it sounds like miscommunication more than deception.

I am moving from CA to FL. I am going to sell everything in my apt, furniture and all and ship my books and clothes via FedEx to FL. I am shipping my car via a car shipping company and flying over with my cat. I would have driven but I don't think my cat would be able to handle several days in the car. This was the best option for me economically.

I am soooo glad I found this thread! I am dying from lack of motivation at work. I really have to get my butt back in gear before my supervisor starts noticing. I am so excited to start my program in the fall. My plan is to make June 7 my last day at work. I figure that will give me about 3 weeks to pack and clean out my current apt. I am trying my damnest to come up with ways to motivate myself lately. I like my job but recent management changes make me happy that I am leaving soon. I am debating on giving notice until 2 weeks before. I know that is the industry standard and I would love to give them more advanced notice but I am afraid it will back fire on me. How much time are you all giving your employers?

I am soooo glad I found this thread! I am dying from lack of motivation at work. I really have to get my butt back in gear before my supervisor starts noticing. I am so excited to start my program in the fall. My plan is to make June 7 my last day at work. I figure that will give me about 3 weeks to pack and clean out my current apt. I am trying my damnest to come up with ways to motivate myself lately. I like my job but recent management changes make me happy that I am leaving soon. I am debating on giving notice until 2 weeks before. I know that is the industry standard and I would love to give them more advanced notice but I am afraid it will back fire on me. How much time are you all giving your employers?

So as I have started my apartment search and some of my future classmates have mentioned getting roommates. I am 30 years old and I have lived alone for the last 3 years so I didn't even consider a roommate but I do realize that my income is about to take an 80% cut. So I am wondering, do most grad students get roommates? Does it make a difference getting a roommate after having lived alone? Any suggesions? I am on the fence here! Thanks!

If you are looking for a place between Greensboro and Winston-Salem, look in Kernersville. It's a nice small town and the perfect mid point

Chapel Hill is a true college town. With that being said, the closer you move to campus, the closer you are to the parties, noise and other nuances that come with the proximity. Especially if you are close to Franklin Street. Having spent sometime in Chapel Hill I can tell you that while that was great as an undergrad, as a grad student it's going to annoy you in no time. I think you should move a little further away. There are alot of great apt complexes that are further away from campus but less than a 30 minute bus ride. Try talking to some current grad students who can point you the right direction. Good luck!

Ditto what TeaGirl said! Making connections is really a valuable piece of getting into many schools.

I would only apply if these are schools you really want to go to. I wouldn't want to apply to schools simply because they have late/rolling deadlines. If they aren't, I would just wait a year. It's really not that long considering it will be time to start applying for schools again in October/November.

Have you talked to anyone at Oregon about funding options? Maybe they can help with some of the financial burden. With all things being equal, I would chose a cheaper school.

I finished my masters 4 years ago. I decided that I wanted to get some work experience under my belt before I did my PhD. I think my work experience helped me get my acceptances over other applicants who are coming straight out of their masters.

Hi! I will be starting at UCF in the fall in the Counselor Education program. Is anyone else going? I am moving from CA.

I would definately still go to grad school. It would be even better since I wouldn't have to worry about finances. I am in it to win it!

Hi guys, I am not going to Wake but I am from Winston-Salem so if you want any housing advice, send me a note. Good luck!