Admitted 2011 Columbia University Students

[Koquard]

Originally posted by Jaye:
Anyone else looking for off-campus housing?

For me, the 100ish dollars I might save is not worth the transportation hassle/costs and the shaddyness of some of these off-campus places. That also seems to be the consensus of some current students I spoke with. That and the advantage of having a student roommate. The thought of bad roommates horrify me.

Anyone know when we get word back from UAH? It's really strange being this in the dark.

 

[UCFfilmgirl]

I have accepted the offer to attend Columbia University for Creative Producing I am ecstatic! I cannot wait to get to know everyone when we start working together in the fall, and I even want to start getting to know everyone now!

Now to figure out a place to live. Luckily I am from New Jersey so I can go into the city to look at places. I am going to submit my application for the shared apartments through Columbia and cross my fingers that I get a Columbia apartment! I feel much more comfortable I think with that option. Does anyone have any opinions on living in the Columbia shared apartments vs. off-campus?

 

[Koquard]

Has anyone heard back from Columbia since sending in their "yes?"

 

[UCFfilmgirl]

Koquard,

I have! I received my official acceptance letters and entire package via e-mail as well as via mail. You should contact the School of the Arts if you have not received yours yet.

Again, I am actively searching for housing, so if anyone is looking for a roommate please contact me ASAP Feel free to send me a private message.

 

[Koquard]

UCFfilmgirl,

I meant after the package. Like from UAH. Any current Columbia student know when housing arrangements are typically announced?

 

[Jaye]

Nothing other than my financial aid package. Strangely quiet.

 

[robot_m]

Last year UAH sent me my housing offer on June 2.

 

[MicRns]

Any waitlisters accepted yet? I really don't know whether I should be optimistic or not. :-/

 

[aNDy2011]

Sadly, I hear nothing yet.

 

['K' Chang]

...frustrated too...
I'm a Creative Producing applicant as an international. Since only twenty-some people got accepted, I guess it's even harder for me as an international to get a call from Ira cuz I think they accept less than 10 internationals every year.

Got 2 miss blocked-calls on Tuesday and Thursday. And I've never had blocked calls in my country. It was 5:26 in the morning on Tue and 5:41AM on Thur. In ET, it's 4PM... Wondering who that might be... could be a spam.

Well, I sent an email to the administration office to see if I still have a fighting chance cuz it's been a while and I really have to seriously consider either taking a job offer here or doing something beneficial for my own future.

It's really frustrating moment. How r all of u waitlisters holding it?

 

[Lights_out]

Hey I'm in the same position.
I just received an offer for a
decent production job and cannot
make any decisions about it. They
told me I have until may 27th to
give them my word and sign a 2 year
contract. The job is in Madrid, Spain
and I live in Dallas, TX. It's like
a TV show over there and I'm not sure
what the job will be but it looks
like a great opportunity but I would
much rather pursue a masters in filmmaking.
I really hope they give us word by next week.
Either we're in or out.
We need closure!

Good luck to all

 

[aNDy2011]

Yes, I am hoping to hear that I am accepted by next week.

 

[Procallout]

I dunno guys. I still contend said waitlist got lost in Dodge Hall You'd think at least one of us would be an outlier with the start of summer approaching!

 

[educohn]

Hi everybody!

Just found this Forum. I have also been accepted for directing/screenwriting this year and very much looking forward to meet you all. I'm Eduardo, 23 and live now in Spain, anybody else here?

 

[aresee]

Hey. Keep in mind that the professors also got out early May and may have just needed some time off before they attack the waitlist issue. I am sure many will be called up.
Just so you know, I was admitted but since initial acceptance, students have heard nothing. Not from FinAid, from Housing, or from school. My statement and class schedule is still empty, so they really haven't had the chance to do anything since first round of admissions, it seems.
Hang in there. I am sure a wave will be going out shortly.

 

[aNDy2011]

Hopefully, you are right aresee

 

['K' Chang]

thanks~!!! good to know, arasee~!

 

[educohn]

Anyone created a FB group for us yet? TISCH has one and I'm jealous ;D

 

[UCFfilmgirl]

http://www.facebook.com/home.p...204172702956141&ap=1

is our Incoming Class 2011 Columbia MFA facebook group.

Also, I am still actively searching for a roommate just in case the Columbia shared-apartments do not work out. Does anyone know of a Columbia student, does not have to be in the School of the Arts they could be in any of the other graduate programs at Columbia or even Barnard, who are looking for a roommate?

Thanks!

 

[joybird]

UCF Girl I actually need a roommate. Because I did not go through Columbia Shared housing. I actually prefer someone in our same program. So if you wanna team up.

Thanks,

Tesia