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Nagster5 wrote:

bellanoche2019 wrote:

thebrownnote wrote:So other than Ivy Gardens and Pavilion, does anybody have suggestions for 1 bedroom apartments within walking distance? Or a 2 bedroom that costs less than a pavilion one bedroom would be cool too. I'm just too old for a roommate at this point.

Thanks!

Arlington Court is a good one that I've heard about. I'm not sure if it's walking distance. The Jeffersonian has excellent reviews and is right across the street from the law school and Pav. Jeffersonian is difficult to get into though so you would need to apply now. They have furnished options at the Jeffersonian as well.

AC is closer than Pav

Thanks! I wasn't sure the location but that's even better.

thebrownnote wrote:So other than Ivy Gardens and Pavilion, does anybody have suggestions for 1 bedroom apartments within walking distance? Or a 2 bedroom that costs less than a pavilion one bedroom would be cool too. I'm just too old for a roommate at this point.

Thanks!

nagster5 wrote:

bellanoche2019 wrote:
thebrownnote wrote:
So other than Ivy Gardens and Pavilion, does anybody have suggestions for 1 bedroom apartments within walking distance? Or a 2 bedroom that costs less than a pavilion one bedroom would be cool too. I'm just too old for a roommate at this point.

Thanks!


Arlington Court is a good one that I've heard about. I'm not sure if it's walking distance. The Jeffersonian has excellent reviews and is right across the street from the law school and Pav. Jeffersonian is difficult to get into though so you would need to apply now. They have furnished options at the Jeffersonian as well.


AC is closer than Pav

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Thanks!

What's the verdict on UVA graduate housing? Worth looking into, or better to stay off campus?

stig2014 wrote:What's the verdict on UVA graduate housing? Worth looking into, or better to stay off campus?

Havent seen it, but I've heard really, really bad things.

stig2014 wrote:What's the verdict on UVA graduate housing? Worth looking into, or better to stay off campus?

According to admins most people don't really live there. They say majority of students stay off campus

stig2014 wrote:What's the verdict on UVA graduate housing? Worth looking into, or better to stay off campus?

I'd definitely stay off campus. Copeley Hill is pretty awful looking. But it's cheap, that's for sure. U Gardens isn't as bad, but the off campus places are definitely nicer.

Is it me, or did UVA just raise their tuition for next year? My financial aid package is now $3000 lower than estimated costs, and the posted tuition isn't what I had in my comparison spreadsheet. Little confused here.

you what wrote:Is it me, or did UVA just raise their tuition for next year? My financial aid package is now $3000 lower than estimated costs, and the posted tuition isn't what I had in my comparison spreadsheet. Little confused here.

Maybe they classified you as out-of-state? That would explain $3,000 difference.

OtterLaw wrote:

you what wrote:Is it me, or did UVA just raise their tuition for next year? My financial aid package is now $3000 lower than estimated costs, and the posted tuition isn't what I had in my comparison spreadsheet. Little confused here.

Maybe they classified you as out-of-state? That would explain $3,000 difference.

I think they did. My aid was initially calculated on $57000 out of state, but it's now $59300 I think.

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ohthatjenn wrote: I visited the Pav, Jeff, and some other apts but I liked Ivy the best. Also it only took me 7 minutes to walk to the law building at

I'm visiting in a week or so to scope out an apartment, mind sharing what made you liked about ivy or disliked about the rest?

thebrownnote wrote: I'm visiting in a week or so to scope out an apartment, mind sharing what made you liked about ivy or disliked about the rest?

Sure! Pav is really nice, but for me it wasn't worth the extra $750+. No availability at Jeff, but even if they had something I would've picked Ivy bc everything (appliances, bathroom vanity, etc.) seemed older at Jeffersonian. I didn't check out Arlington at all bc it didn't seem like they had 2bd 2ba units. I checked out a few houses & one apartment near Wingstop (? can't remember the exact name), but decided I wanted to walk to school and be able to go home for lunch. If you are okay with driving or taking the bus, there should be better/cheaper options available! I loved Charlottesville and am so excited to be there this August! Good luck with your search and keep us all updated

ohthatjenn wrote:

thebrownnote wrote: I'm visiting in a week or so to scope out an apartment, mind sharing what made you liked about ivy or disliked about the rest?

Sure! Pav is really nice, but for me it wasn't worth the extra $750+. No availability at Jeff, but even if they had something I would've picked Ivy bc everything (appliances, bathroom vanity, etc.) seemed older at Jeffersonian. I didn't check out Arlington at all bc it didn't seem like they had 2bd 2ba units. I checked out a few houses & one apartment near Wingstop (? can't remember the exact name), but decided I wanted to walk to school and be able to go home for lunch. If you are okay with driving or taking the bus, there should be better/cheaper options available! I loved Charlottesville and am so excited to be there this August! Good luck with your search and keep us all updated

You mean Wings Over, like on Ivy?

Has anybody received any word/email/mail since putting down their first deposit?
I was hoping for a nice welcome packet or something. haha

djung25 wrote:Has anybody received any word/email/mail since putting down their first deposit?
I was hoping for a nice welcome packet or something. haha

Nada. Eventually ordered myself a shirt and car decal from the UVA bookstore online.

philawsopher wrote:

djung25 wrote:Has anybody received any word/email/mail since putting down their first deposit?
I was hoping for a nice welcome packet or something. haha

Nada. Eventually ordered myself a shirt and car decal from the UVA bookstore online.

Ooh I need to do this! Do they have UVA Law stuff on there?

philawsopher wrote:

djung25 wrote:Has anybody received any word/email/mail since putting down their first deposit?
I was hoping for a nice welcome packet or something. haha

Nada. Eventually ordered myself a shirt and car decal from the UVA bookstore online.

I got a little "_# things to do before you graduate UVA Law" poster in the mail(I think it was 36 things... can't remember), but that's all.

OtterLaw wrote:

philawsopher wrote:

djung25 wrote:Has anybody received any word/email/mail since putting down their first deposit?
I was hoping for a nice welcome packet or something. haha

Nada. Eventually ordered myself a shirt and car decal from the UVA bookstore online.

Ooh I need to do this! Do they have UVA Law stuff on there?

Yes, the university bookstore has a whole Law section: http://uvabookstores.com/shop_law.asp?

philawsopher wrote:

OtterLaw wrote:

philawsopher wrote:

djung25 wrote:Has anybody received any word/email/mail since putting down their first deposit?
I was hoping for a nice welcome packet or something. haha

Nada. Eventually ordered myself a shirt and car decal from the UVA bookstore online.

Ooh I need to do this! Do they have UVA Law stuff on there?

Yes, the university bookstore has a whole Law section: http://uvabookstores.com/shop_law.asp?

I had to get off of that website before I spent my next paycheck and my husband killed me. So much stuff!

OtterLaw wrote:

philawsopher wrote:

OtterLaw wrote:

philawsopher wrote:

djung25 wrote:Has anybody received any word/email/mail since putting down their first deposit?
I was hoping for a nice welcome packet or something. haha

Nada. Eventually ordered myself a shirt and car decal from the UVA bookstore online.

Ooh I need to do this! Do they have UVA Law stuff on there?

Yes, the university bookstore has a whole Law section: http://uvabookstores.com/shop_law.asp?

I had to get off of that website before I spent my next paycheck and my husband killed me. So much stuff!

I feel so spoiled by Wash U's free t-shirt, and I've heard rumors of a mythical yale snuggie. Come on UVA, step up your game!

I too went and dropped far too much money on clothing... I do hope at some point they send out some sort of welcome packet, even if it doesn't have free stuff.

I see a lot of you are starting to look for housing. I'm a graduating 3L looking for someone to sublet my room in the Pavilion for June -July, dates negotiable. Perfect if you want to get settled into Charlottesville over the summer. My roommate will be here studying for the bar but there is lots of space and the bathrooms are separate. PM me if you are interested!

Anybody have opinions on the UVA computer packages versus open market and would like to share?

Here's the link for the UVA package FWIW: http://www.uvastudentcomputers.com/shop_law.asp

steakout319 wrote:Anybody have opinions on the UVA computer packages versus open market and would like to share?

Here's the link for the UVA package FWIW: http://www.uvastudentcomputers.com/shop_law.asp

Oh man do I have opinions... were you thinking mac or pc? Both of those options are overpriced for what they are. For Mac I would look at the newer macbook airs that were just released. And for pc I would look at the dell xps 13. If you had a specific budget in mind I can probably provide a recommendation. Personally I don't think you need a 3 year accident warranty, but I'm not very clumsy with my laptop either.

Also, for anyone buying a new comp, keep in mind that uva lets you download Microsoft Office for free, so don't pay extra for it: http://its.virginia.edu/software/displa ... php?tId=27