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What? I'm very confused by this advice. Putting aside the focus on the boyfriend aspect of it when it doesn't seem like the original post said that it was going to be a huge deterrent to choosing the more expensive program (only that it was one positive of the first program in addition to it being cheaper and closer to home), I think it's a very bad idea to ever go into a more expensive PhD program and take out loans. There are way too many fully funded PhD programs out there that provide tuition remission and a stipend for that to ever be a good idea. If these are PhD programs and both would cause you to go into significant debt, I would do neither and try again next year. If this is an MA program, which would make more sense given the cost, I would lean more towards the cheaper option, especially if you are planning to do a PhD further down the road.

It was a quiet weekend for me too. I'm only waiting to hear back from one program, but when they waitlisted me they said "all decisions will be made by April 15," which has obviously passed. And Patriots Day is a pseudo-holiday in Massachusetts so I didn't hear anything yesterday. So that means I'll definitely hear something today. Right? Right!?

Just as I was about to submit this, I got an email with the decision. I got in off the waitlist. So happy right now. Can't believe it. Good luck to everyone else

I get asked for my ID when buying 5 hour energy things.... I didn't even realize those were restricted at all.

At the very least, try to get the federal loans with lower interest rates. Avoid private loans at all cost if you can - unless selling your soul and firstborn child is something you think you'd be fine with.

I like the idea of unsubscribing to email services. Groupon drives me nuts.

"The ideal candidate will have advanced degrees in both petroleum engineering and marketing, as well as 387 years experience in one or both fields."

Pet dogs would be more glamorous if you have pet accessories for them.. you could also have
http://www.hotdogcollars.com/

Yay! Fun thread! Here's my dogsies



That's Watson (the basset) and Leeloo (the pug). They are quite naughty, but I loves them anyway.

I see you are going for a Ph.D. in communication. Nice use of language there. Maybe your dissertation could be on the use of schoolyard taunts having a second life on the internet extending the adolescent mindset into young adulthood.Now that's trolling... I don't suggest you reply. If you do, I'll consider it "winning."

I'm convinced that there is something wrong with my email. Paranoia at its finest.

I remember reading this thread a long time ago, habenero, and I remember thinking how some of the responses were needlessly harsh. And I think you have to remember that this isn't a popularity contest, and I think you have to ignore people who are rude to you. I do think that sometimes the posts go beyond sarcasm and bluntness (hey biogirl2012!)...totally unnecessary. No need for bullies here.

At the very least, try to get the federal loans with lower interest rates. Avoid private loans at all cost if you can - unless selling your soul and firstborn child is something you think you'd be fine with.

I particularly love the silence that follows you sending an email inquiring about the status of your application/funding. It's April 9. Please just tell me, so my anxiety can end.....or shift to obsessing over something else.

I particularly love the silence that follows you sending an email inquiring about the status of your application/funding. It's April 9. Please just tell me, so my anxiety can end.....or shift to obsessing over something else.

lawl, I was downvoted for forwarding information my university's grad comm told me? The hivemind is strong with this one.

This was asked in 2010. Just saying.

This was asked in 2010. Just saying.

I'm exhausted: understatement of the year.

I'm exhausted: understatement of the year.

Well then by all means, craft personalized emails for these instructors you have had these substantive conversations with who I am quite sure will remember you in 5 or 10 years.

Stop posting on gradcafe and relax!

Accepted Berkeley and Madison but chose FIU. Interesting.

Accepted Berkeley and Madison but chose FIU. Interesting.

Accepted Berkeley and Madison but chose FIU. Interesting.