University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) 2015-16

[gnarls_barkley]

Hey all. Just accepted an offer to the School of Public Health (west campus) for epidemiology. 

 

Any thoughts on housing/places to live? I'm considering the on-campus grad housing, but it's a bit pricey! Moving from a pretty low cost of living city, so housing in Chicago is definitely one thing that I'm not very excited about.

Edited April 16, 2015 by gnarls_barkley

[Sarochan]

I would also like anyone's input on housing! I've got a few things in mind, but would be very happy to hear some ideas from people who've actually experienced living in Chicago, going to UIC, and the like. The on-campus housing for families seems pretty expensive, so that probably wouldn't be an option for us.

 

On a different note, hello! I've accepted an offer to join the Ecology and Evolution section of the Biological Sciences Ph.D. program. Anyone else out there going in for E&E or biology?

[Enjay]

Going to UIC for English/Creative writing.  w/r/t the campus housing options, I did my undergrad in NYC and the rates aren't too far off from what they're quoting for UIC, then factor in less money spent on transportation and furnishings.  I'm trying to get into it, as it seems like a tolerable option for me and they have close grad housing available.

[gnarls_barkley]

If you're willing to have a roommate, it seems like $700-800 is the range for a decent place in University Village/Little Italy. At least from what I've seen on Padmapper and the UIC off campus housing site.

[EuQuero]

I'll be going for Hispanic Linguistics. Any luck finding something? I am considering the university's housing options but still not sure.

[gnarls_barkley]

I'll be going for Hispanic Linguistics. Any luck finding something? I am considering the university's housing options but still not sure.

 

I'm not sure about the grad student housing. I think it's a bit early to look for August openings. What areas (if not around UIC) are people thinking about?

[MastersHoping]

Hello everyone! 

 

I am not going to UIC but want to apply this year for a Ph.D in Political Science. So hopefully see you around next year.

 

Also, I went to undergrad at the University of Chicago. For those of you from warmer climates, be prepared for some extremely harsh winters!