*Tiredly raises fist*

[gryphonsegg]

I'm back from my trip. I'm tired, I'm sore, and I've been accepted at another grad school. I have some serious thinking to do in the next few days. My first choice program has accepted me, but the funding is not good, and a developing family-related situation makes me really hesitant to sign on for any more years of living in that much financial uncertainty. My second choice program is offering a much more generous deal which would allow me to do some things I've been wishing for a couple of years now-- including not needing to accept money from relatives (it's a multifaceted issue). Also, the department for my second choice program has shown much more commitment to helping students finish. I don't really know what to do at this point, except to put off making any major decisions until I feel better.

Comments

[lady_ganesh]

I think that is an excellent choice.

Can you talk to alumni? You might be able to get a better picture of how each school would suit your learning style, etc. (Of course you may have already done this.)