University of Delaware

[Econcaramel]

Anybody going to UDel? I'm going to do a PhD in Economics

[puppledogus]

I am 95% sure I will be attending UDEL for PhD in Education! Where are you thinking about living?

[aber_leider]

Hi there! So, finally there's a little activity on UD at The Grad Café. I'm also 95% sure I'll be attending. My PhD is on applied math. I'm an international student, so I must be there by July 12, and I still don't know where I'll be staying. I will be arranging housing via Internet and without previously visiting the place, which is kind of weird. Any of you are aware of the approximate cost of living?

[Econcaramel]

I am 95% sure I will be attending UDEL for PhD in Education! Where are you thinking about living?

I'm thinking about Conover or the University Courtyard. A little worried about the roomate thing. What about you?

[Econcaramel]

Hi there! So, finally there's a little activity on UD at The Grad Café. I'm also 95% sure I'll be attending. My PhD is on applied math. I'm an international student, so I must be there by July 12, and I still don't know where I'll be staying. I will be arranging housing via Internet and without previously visiting the place, which is kind of weird. Any of you are aware of the approximate cost of living?

Not sure of the cost. I'm an international student too so if you find out let me know.

[puppledogus]

I think the cost of living depends on where you live.. Newark vs. Wilmington vs. New Castle. But I think the price is pretty affordable in comparison to where I am from. If I accept the offer, I will probably go look at some places in early June. Plus DE has no sales tax so that is always pretty sweet! Where are you guys coming from?

[aber_leider]

Not sure of the cost. I'm an international student too so if you find out let me know.

I've been told by a couple of grad students at the math department to whom I've sent e-mails, that one is able to live a pretty comfortable life with less than 17K (that's the graduate stipend at the math department for an academic year). I've been also told that you can find rents in Newark for around $500 a month and less if you are willing to share. I will be bringing my cat with me, so I guess that I will be paying more than that.

I'm travelling from Mexico City, and you?

Edited April 11, 2011 by aber_leider

[aber_leider]

I'm from Jamaica.

Hey that's cool, so I guess you aren't being required to take that summer ELI English course. I must report by July 12 in order to attend to that course. It is the policy of UD that international grad students students from non English speaking countries who are going to be assigned teaching duties must attend ELI English program. (regardless of their TOEFL scores, I guess) It will be nice, though, to have some time before the term begins in order to adapt to the city.

[Nikara]

So, I'm super excited to be going to Delaware in the Fall! I'll be there for 2 years getting my Masters. I got to visit the school, and found it to be completely beautiful. I can't wait to try out the East coast for a while. I've been a California girl for a long time, so this will be quite an adjustment.

[aber_leider]

So, I'm super excited to be going to Delaware in the Fall! I'll be there for 2 years getting my Masters. I got to visit the school, and found it to be completely beautiful. I can't wait to try out the East coast for a while. I've been a California girl for a long time, so this will be quite an adjustment.

Welcome aboard!!!

[mdv47418]

Hey everyone, I am also attending UDel this Fall to begin studying for my PhD in Economics. With only 3 weeks of undergrad left I cannot wait to pack up my things and head down to the first state to continue my education. Has anyone on this board begun to look at housing? When I was there for my visit 2 weeks ago the program coordinator told me to apply for apartments relatively soon because they fill up rather quickly. I just applied for the Conover apartments last week, hopefully I get a spot!

[Econcaramel]

Hey everyone, I am also attending UDel this Fall to begin studying for my PhD in Economics. With only 3 weeks of undergrad left I cannot wait to pack up my things and head down to the first state to continue my education. Has anyone on this board begun to look at housing? When I was there for my visit 2 weeks ago the program coordinator told me to apply for apartments relatively soon because they fill up rather quickly. I just applied for the Conover apartments last week, hopefully I get a spot!

Good to see someone else from the Economics program. I have also applied to the Conover Apartments. I also hear that College Town Apartment are good and fairly close to the Econ Department.

[Econcaramel]

Hey that's cool, so I guess you aren't being required to take that summer ELI English course. I must report by July 12 in order to attend to that course. It is the policy of UD that international grad students students from non English speaking countries who are going to be assigned teaching duties must attend ELI English program. (regardless of their TOEFL scores, I guess) It will be nice, though, to have some time before the term begins in order to adapt to the city.

Lucky you! Let me know how it goes.