Dengue2011

Thank you for your reply. I sent you a PM.

I can't afford to live without roommates. According to UMD's Off-Campus Housing Services, there are a lot of listings of houses with 4/5 bedrooms where the rent for a private room is between $400-600. Most apartment complexes are more expensive. Some houses look nice on photos, but I have no idea about the condition of them. Have you looked at those places? What do you think? Thanks for the calculator, it helped a lot. In my admission letter, it doesn't say if the amount of my stipend is before or after taxes (I believe it's before taxes, though). I plan to stay in a hotel while looking for a permanent place to live, so I have a more flexible move-in date.

Hi, everyone I'm an international student and I'll be attending the University of Maryland at College Park for my graduate studies. I've been offered a research assistantship (US$22,000/year). I have a few questions and I appreciate if people currently living in the area could help me out. I'm not familiar with the US income taxes rates and I wonder how much I should expect to pay in taxes. From what I read, I have to pay state (US$ ~1,000) plus federal (15% of my income) income taxes, is that correct? It's seems a little too much, but I'm not sure. I started to look for housing options, but I don't feel confortable making a deposit or signing a lease without seeing the place personally when I get there. I planning to arrive at College Park with 1-2 weeks in advance. Will I still find a good place to live at a reasonable price? I'm hoping to spend US$ 500-600 in rent for a room in a house or apartment (up to 800 depends on what's included in the rent). Where should I look at? I'd prefer to stay near College Park in my first year, but I'm open to take a look in other places/areas. Are there any other options? Any piece of advise for an international student traveling to the US for the first time?

I have been invited for a Skype interview with Mount Sinai. Have you been contacted by the program yet? If not, have you contacted them and got any response? After 3 weeks of waiting, I sent them an email, but I got no reply so far. It's been a week since I sent them the last email. It's starting to freak me out.

How was your interview at Mount Sinai? Did you get any more information on acceptance rates? Any other thing you would be willing to share is very much appreciated.

Anyone?

I was invited for the same interview dates (for the Microbiology track). As I reside oversea too, I chose a Skype interview instead. Have they scheduled your Skype interview yet? They told me I'd be interviewing with two faculty members and they'll contact me to schedule a convenient time. It has been 2 weeks since the last email. Should I contact the program?

Hi everyone I just finished reading the entire thread. Most people request information about NYU or Columbia. I was wondering if anyone has any information about Mount Sinai School of Medicine in general. How is the housing situation there? Has anyone here lived or visited the Jane B. Aron Residence Hall? Could you share your thoughts? And how about off campus housing options? Best neighborhoods? Thanks!