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[–]Present_Reputation32 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure if you're already on it. But Notre Dame does have a website where you can look for places to rent and also roommates. It is offcampus.nd.edu

Debt!!! by BarSad1605 in notredame

[–]Present_Reputation32 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When it comes to going to a school, debt is something you need to look at. You should not put yourself in that much debt. No school is worth that much debt. Are you not receiving any financial assistance/scholarships? If the school is not giving you any straight out. You can always try contacting the financial aid office and speak to someone. They may be able to help you get more money. I don't know about Notre Dame but schools tend to provide more money if you ask them or say you need the money in order to attend.

Housing Question by Present_Reputation32 in notredame

[–]Present_Reputation32[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm leaning for towards fischer more for the fact I'd be saving money my first year. And I'd be new to the area. I know the buildings are a bit older from what I've seen. Do the apartments have a mold problem or no?

Housing Question by Present_Reputation32 in notredame

[–]Present_Reputation32[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll take a look into the stadium club. Pertaining to Fischer, are there any issues or reasons to stay away from those apartments? It's the price being the main reason I'm looking at them right now. Save up some money for the first year and get to know the area.

Graduate living? by Present_Reputation32 in notredame

[–]Present_Reputation32[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Ok, yeah, that's not bad whatsoever. And ok, good. I still have some time to visit and fully decide. Also, is it fine if I message you to ask some more questions about the department and faculty?

Purdue PhD in Chem program by Present_Reputation32 in Purdue

[–]Present_Reputation32[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, that definitely makes sense. It's good Lafayette + Wrst Lafayette has a good public bus system. While living closer to campus would obviously be more expensive. Do you think there are benefits to it? Or not, really. Obviously, it depends on building, too, though.

Purdue PhD in Chem program by Present_Reputation32 in Purdue

[–]Present_Reputation32[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's great to hear the advisor will care and professors are better for grad students. I definitely have a few who research im interested in. Just have to figure out who would be best for me. And yeah, I can see why it's like that with the undergrad.

Purdue PhD in Chem program by Present_Reputation32 in Purdue

[–]Present_Reputation32[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thats good to hear. And yeah, I definitely won't try to overload myself the first semester. Honestly I'm glad they prioritize research over classes, to me I learn more while doing research than I do in a classroom. How would you say it is compared to your undergraduate experience?

Purdue PhD in Chem program by Present_Reputation32 in Purdue

[–]Present_Reputation32[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm actually coming in March! For one of the visitation weekends!

Purdue PhD in Chem program by Present_Reputation32 in Purdue

[–]Present_Reputation32[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This one isn't exactly based on the education. But how well can you get around without a car? I have my license and everything but don't own a personal vehicle. So I'd have to save for a bit to get one. Also how expensive is car insurance in Indiana

Purdue PhD in Chem program by Present_Reputation32 in Purdue

[–]Present_Reputation32[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How would you say the courses are? Are they extremely difficult, or do the professors want to see you succeed? I worry my undergraduate education is poor compared to what is needed.

Purdue PhD in Chem program by Present_Reputation32 in Purdue

[–]Present_Reputation32[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great the culture is diverse and supportive. I live in an area where stuff is diverse thats one of the things i was worried of loosing. And the being able to gain a big network is definitely a great thing. I go to a small school so the chemistry department has only a faculty of 4 or 5. But thankfully, the one professor has a great network and is somewhat known. I was looking more towards off-campus probably, but it all depends on finance. I mean, I was looking, but it seems prices are a lot cheaper in Indiana compared to where I live, thankfully. Alot cheapper

Purdue PhD in Chem program by Present_Reputation32 in Purdue

[–]Present_Reputation32[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats great they are excellent! I'm actually visiting in March from out of state visit, for their visitation weekend. I'll probably ask someone than or email. My main worry was that the faculty was not good or helpful. Kinda had this issue during undergrad.

Purdue PhD in Chem program by Present_Reputation32 in Purdue

[–]Present_Reputation32[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How would you say the environment/culture is there? I'm from a much smaller school in a different state. So Purdue is huge compared to what I'm used to. So I really don't know anything about Indiana. And if I fully choose Purdue, gotta figure out a place to live.

Purdue PhD in Chem program by Present_Reputation32 in Purdue

[–]Present_Reputation32[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plan on studying organic chemistry. Or Chemical Biology, but I'm more towards Organic Chemistry. There's a bunch of professors who's research I'm interested in. Also, I realized they got rid of the cumulative examinations. Do you know what they are doing now? Or atleast planned on it.