Boston University Class of 2020 [ANOTHER New Poll!] Forum

[floatie]

Where's everyone looking at living?

I'm hoping Allston/Brighton with a couple of roommates. It'd be nice to live somewhere for under $1000/month

[Dodocogon]

Where's everyone looking at living?

I'm hoping Allston/Brighton with a couple of roommates. It'd be nice to live somewhere for under $1000/month

Same, going to be sharing a 1bd with my gf so that cuts down on the per-person cost a ton. Probably gonna look with a $1800 combined max budget.

[jessmeesh]

Checking in. Just got my call today. BU is definitely a top contender for me.

I can't make it to the 3/31 preview day though. That really sucks.

[ashrice13]

Checking in. Just got my call today. BU is definitely a top contender for me.

I can't make it to the 3/31 preview day though. That really sucks.

I'm guessing not to the 3/24th one, either?

[jessmeesh]

Checking in. Just got my call today. BU is definitely a top contender for me.

I can't make it to the 3/31 preview day though. That really sucks.

I'm guessing not to the 3/24th one, either?

I'm an idiot and somehow didn't retain that there's also a 3/24 date

That's a possibility for me

[Dodocogon]

Can't remember if I registered for the ASD or not yet - I guess I'll call tomorrow and check lol

[ashrice13]

Can't remember if I registered for the ASD or not yet - I guess I'll call tomorrow and check lol

I'm pretty sure I registered twice

[jessmeesh]

Has anyone been denied a travel stipend? I emailed yesterday morning asking for one and haven't heard anything. I get the office was closed Monday, so they're probably catching up. It's just frustrating to wait and watch the cost of a flight creep up by the hour.

[ashrice13]

This is the guy teaching our mock class next Friday...
Mark Pettit

[floatie]

Has anyone been denied a travel stipend? I emailed yesterday morning asking for one and haven't heard anything. I get the office was closed Monday, so they're probably catching up. It's just frustrating to wait and watch the cost of a flight creep up by the hour.

Word on the street (from the BU applicant thread) is that they're out of stipends

[floatie]

This is the guy teaching our mock class next Friday...
Mark Pettit

Niiice...

[jessmeesh]

Has anyone been denied a travel stipend? I emailed yesterday morning asking for one and haven't heard anything. I get the office was closed Monday, so they're probably catching up. It's just frustrating to wait and watch the cost of a flight creep up by the hour.

Word on the street (from the BU applicant thread) is that they're out of stipends

I saw that. My mom offered to help me with a couple hundred to cover what the stipend wouldn't (total cost was going to be around $500 for me), but without the stipend I can't visit at all :/

[floatie]

Has anyone been denied a travel stipend? I emailed yesterday morning asking for one and haven't heard anything. I get the office was closed Monday, so they're probably catching up. It's just frustrating to wait and watch the cost of a flight creep up by the hour.

Word on the street (from the BU applicant thread) is that they're out of stipends

I saw that. My mom offered to help me with a couple hundred to cover what the stipend wouldn't (total cost was going to be around $500 for me), but without the stipend I can't visit at all :/

That sucks If it helps at all...have you thought about staying in a travel hostel to keep the cost down? I've stayed in the DC affiliate of this place, and it's not bad if you just need a place to crash for a couple nights and don't mind a dorm-style room. https://affiliates.hihostels.com/hostels/hi-boston and its 44.49 per night

[ashrice13]

Has anyone been denied a travel stipend? I emailed yesterday morning asking for one and haven't heard anything. I get the office was closed Monday, so they're probably catching up. It's just frustrating to wait and watch the cost of a flight creep up by the hour.

Word on the street (from the BU applicant thread) is that they're out of stipends

I saw that. My mom offered to help me with a couple hundred to cover what the stipend wouldn't (total cost was going to be around $500 for me), but without the stipend I can't visit at all :/

That sucks If it helps at all...have you thought about staying in a travel hostel to keep the cost down? I've stayed in the DC affiliate of this place, and it's not bad if you just need a place to crash for a couple nights and don't mind a dorm-style room. https://affiliates.hihostels.com/hostels/hi-boston and its 44.49 per night

Someone on the FB page also recommended this hostel.

[jessmeesh]

Has anyone been denied a travel stipend? I emailed yesterday morning asking for one and haven't heard anything. I get the office was closed Monday, so they're probably catching up. It's just frustrating to wait and watch the cost of a flight creep up by the hour.

Word on the street (from the BU applicant thread) is that they're out of stipends

I saw that. My mom offered to help me with a couple hundred to cover what the stipend wouldn't (total cost was going to be around $500 for me), but without the stipend I can't visit at all :/

That sucks If it helps at all...have you thought about staying in a travel hostel to keep the cost down? I've stayed in the DC affiliate of this place, and it's not bad if you just need a place to crash for a couple nights and don't mind a dorm-style room. https://affiliates.hihostels.com/hostels/hi-boston and its 44.49 per night

Honestly the dorm-style thing really does concern me. I'm not sure that I would feel safe. It's the flight that's the kicker for me as of today the flight alone is $300 and getting more expensive by the day.

[floatie]

What are y'all wearing to Preview Day? It's supposed to be pretty cold so I'm thinking about going with jeans + blouse + sweater + boots. Is that too casual?

[ashrice13]

What are y'all wearing to Preview Day? It's supposed to be pretty cold so I'm thinking about going with jeans + blouse + sweater + boots. Is that too casual?

This is basically what I'm wearing too. Either dark blue or black jeans, a nicer type button up shirt, and flats. The email specifically said to dress casual so I feel a lot more comfortable doing so. I wouldn't dress as casually as I might for class (yoga pants, tshirt, etc) but I'm not dressing up my any means.

[tuesdayninja]

Just sent an email inquiring about a stipend for the 3/31 ASD. Hoping they got something left.

[jessmeesh]

Just sent an email inquiring about a stipend for the 3/31 ASD. Hoping they got something left.

I got in last week and emailed last tuesday about the stipend. Told today there's nothing left. :/

[tuesdayninja]

Just sent an email inquiring about a stipend for the 3/31 ASD. Hoping they got something left.

I got in last week and emailed last tuesday about the stipend. Told today there's nothing left. :/

Poooooop, I literally got admittance today. Might have to suck it up on this one

[tuesdayninja]

Yeah they're out of travel stipends which is dumb since I was just admitted.

[jessmeesh]

Yeah they're out of travel stipends which is dumb since I was just admitted.

Yup. I had the same feeling. I mean, BU is a top choice for me, but I've only spent a few hours in Boston, and that was years ago. I would feel much better about putting down a deposit if I could visit first.

[tuesdayninja]

Bit the bullet and am going to ASD next week! For those looking to fly still check southwest. It was cheaper than stuff on google flights.

[ashrice13]

Bit the bullet and am going to ASD next week! For those looking to fly still check southwest. It was cheaper than stuff on google flights.

Yay! That really sucks that there weren't waivers when you were accepted (seems kind of unfair, actually) but glad you get to be there!

I've never flown with SW before but don't they have a first come first serve thing with seats? If so, that would be stressful when you are travelling with someone but totally worth saving the money if you're alone.

[tuesdayninja]

Bit the bullet and am going to ASD next week! For those looking to fly still check southwest. It was cheaper than stuff on google flights.

Yay! That really sucks that there weren't waivers when you were accepted (seems kind of unfair, actually) but glad you get to be there!

I've never flown with SW before but don't they have a first come first serve thing with seats? If so, that would be stressful when you are travelling with someone but totally worth saving the money if you're alone.

Never flown SW either. Going solo though. I'll stand if I have to. Can't be worse than riding the L in Chicago.