got in to UofA hurrah!

[Frozenroses]

Just got an e-mail from the english department offering me a place - so for those waiting - emails are coming out now!

[sansao]

Congratulations! UA is a great place with awesome faculty. Just try not to get cabin fever in Tucson, especially coming from somewhere like London. There's a ton of cool hole-in-the-wall places there, and Phoenix is only 2 hours away.

[Frozenroses]

sorry - should have been more specific - I meant Alberta not Arizona but thank you for the congrats

[hungryhungryhipster]

Awesome! I got in to UofA a while ago, with full funding (but that's pretty much standard in STEM fields). Did they offer to fly you over there for the visit day on Feb. 28th, or are you local?

If I don't get into Toronto, I'll probably go to UofA, but I took a look at the campus on google streetview and it just looks so boring... I mean, I'm sure it's a great school, but so is every other school I've applied/been accepted to. I'll have to see what it's like in person, but for me it's gonna be the city itself that is the deciding factor.

[sansao]

Haha, no worries. I should have asked which "A." It's good to see acceptances getting posted on the forum. It makes me a little more optimistic (when I'm not being terrified).

[Frozenroses]

I'd say don't be terrified but I know it won't offer you much solace until you hear since I have been terrified too up until today - but I do hope you have good news when you do hear and I hope that you hear soon x

[Frozenroses]

Awesome! I got in to UofA a while ago, with full funding (but that's pretty much standard in STEM fields). Did they offer to fly you over there for the visit day on Feb. 28th, or are you local?

If I don't get into Toronto, I'll probably go to UofA, but I took a look at the campus on google streetview and it just looks so boring... I mean, I'm sure it's a great school, but so is every other school I've applied/been accepted to. I'll have to see what it's like in person, but for me it's gonna be the city itself that is the deciding factor.

haha Hey - no they didn't but I have already visited in Dec and met all the profs and seen the campus. I am not local (in the UK). I only applied to two places as there are really only two people I wanted to work with for my work - so its here or Carleton. I am less fussed about the city than the relationship with my supervisor. I think everyone applying to Alberta is offered full funding for PhD but I could be wrong - certainly is the case for English.

[Frozenroses]

ha I just saw you are at UofW - I am pretty sure Edmonton is a northern Windsor... if you can stand windsor you can handle anywhere no

[hungryhungryhipster]

But the thing is I can't stand Windsor, lol. I long for the hustle and bustle of downtown TO. Alas, time will tell.

[obrera]

I am from Edmonton, and I think it's an alright town. If you end up living on the U of A campus or down Whyte Ave, it will be pretty fun. Whyte has a lot of cool shops and restaurants, and record stores. As long as you don't mind the cold. (But there's a tonne of stuff to do in the winter.)

[Frozenroses]

Thats great to know - ive spent about 36 hours tops in Edmonton - it seemed alright and I am pretending the cold doesn't exist as my priorities are obviously with working with my chosen supervisor but the not knowing anyone out there part is a bit daunting but will probably make me produce the most mind bending thesis ever since I will just have to hibernate and write (or get good at snowboarding ) Obrera - where have you applied and for what? (hope you hear soon)

[obrera]

Thats great to know - ive spent about 36 hours tops in Edmonton - it seemed alright and I am pretending the cold doesn't exist as my priorities are obviously with working with my chosen supervisor but the not knowing anyone out there part is a bit daunting but will probably make me produce the most mind bending thesis ever since I will just have to hibernate and write (or get good at snowboarding ) Obrera - where have you applied and for what? (hope you hear soon)

I've applied to Memorial, Simon Fraser, and Queen's for an MA in English Lit. I hope I hear soon, too, since all my friends who applied to the U of A have heard already.

[Frozenroses]

U of A is the first to come back - they are known for it - the others will be back soon - good luck x