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brinicolec wrote:The housing estimation is based on nine months, not 12, right?

Thelaw23 wrote:So what do we do if we want to live next to the school...

Also, best way of finding roommates?

somedeadman wrote:

Thelaw23 wrote:So what do we do if we want to live next to the school...

Also, best way of finding roommates?

Also interested in this

Edit - sorry for flooding the thread...

sadpandayolo wrote:

somedeadman wrote:

Thelaw23 wrote:So what do we do if we want to live next to the school...

Also, best way of finding roommates?

Also interested in this

Edit - sorry for flooding the thread...

living next to the school isn't too expensive. SVille is generally cheaper than river north or GC, but it's kind of boring. There's a decent amount of places that give student discounts too - for NU students.

Roommates: just live alone

onionz wrote:There's a lot of advice historically in the ask a law student thread, so I recommend turning there in terms of views on neighborhoods. In general, queries like this will get more/better eyes there.

I'll also repeat some advice I gave in that thread: think about where you live. First year of law school is really important. I understand a few hundred/month difference in rent can be a big deal to people, but figure out what kind of person you are and if living closer to school will help make you a better student. This is not to say it's necessary for everyone, but I know my first year I liked living close. I know a number of people lived close their first year, and then moved out in the other years to the more 'fun' neighborhoods once they had more time.

somedeadman wrote:

sadpandayolo wrote:

somedeadman wrote:

Thelaw23 wrote:So what do we do if we want to live next to the school...

Also, best way of finding roommates?

Also interested in this

Edit - sorry for flooding the thread...

living next to the school isn't too expensive. SVille is generally cheaper than river north or GC, but it's kind of boring. There's a decent amount of places that give student discounts too - for NU students.

Roommates: just live alone

Maybe I'm just bad at this, but I'm only finding studios in the 1500-1700 range. What are your thoughts on lakeview? I heard it's just a 15 minute bus ride away

somedeadman wrote:

onionz wrote:There's a lot of advice historically in the ask a law student thread, so I recommend turning there in terms of views on neighborhoods. In general, queries like this will get more/better eyes there.

I'll also repeat some advice I gave in that thread: think about where you live. First year of law school is really important. I understand a few hundred/month difference in rent can be a big deal to people, but figure out what kind of person you are and if living closer to school will help make you a better student. This is not to say it's necessary for everyone, but I know my first year I liked living close. I know a number of people lived close their first year, and then moved out in the other years to the more 'fun' neighborhoods once they had more time.

That's good advice. Thanks!

somedeadman wrote:

christmas.in.july wrote:Hello all! I wanted to see if anyone has a similar dilemma to mine. I am considered NU Dependent for financial aid purposes, however my parents are unable to help finance my education (they're in retirement; can't say I blame them). I cannot fill out the CSS because my parents will not provide their financial info, so does this mean I will be ineligible for scholarships? According to the FinAid application instructions, the CSS form is a requirement for scholarship consideration......
I should probably call the Financial Aid office but I forgot to do that this afternoon and I am impatient, so I am hoping to get an answer from someone here over the weekend . Otherwise, I will be calling on Monday and will report my findings here for anyone who is interested!!

I don't have any helpful advice for you, but that really sucks. I was in the same situation a couple of weeks ago.

2000andBeyond wrote:Just got my net ID and password info! #excited

brinicolec wrote:Just booked my flight + hotel for ASW Coming a couple days early and staying a day late to check out Chicago since I've never been before.

brinicolec wrote:Just booked my flight + hotel for ASW Coming a couple days early and staying a day late to check out Chicago since I've never been before.

dclaw93 wrote:

brinicolec wrote:Just booked my flight + hotel for ASW Coming a couple days early and staying a day late to check out Chicago since I've never been before.

You staying near NU or somewhere further out? I'm trying to figure out what I wanna do.

2000andBeyond wrote:

brinicolec wrote:Just booked my flight + hotel for ASW Coming a couple days early and staying a day late to check out Chicago since I've never been before.

Exciting!!

brinicolec wrote:

dclaw93 wrote:

brinicolec wrote:Just booked my flight + hotel for ASW Coming a couple days early and staying a day late to check out Chicago since I've never been before.

You staying near NU or somewhere further out? I'm trying to figure out what I wanna do.

Staying near NU at the Warwick. Doesn't have terrible or great reviews (just okay) and is an older spot but the Northwestern discount for a queen bed is $100/night + tax. 10 minute walk to the law school. Residence Inn has a room for $169/night too at their Magnificent Mile location but since I'll be there 6 nights, that adds up lol.

If you're looking for something more affordable, I'd definitely say look somewhere else because other than those two discounts, everything was in the 200s (or higher)

brinicolec wrote:

2000andBeyond wrote:Just got my net ID and password info! #excited

How long did it take you to get that info after being admitted?

2000andBeyond wrote:

brinicolec wrote:

2000andBeyond wrote:Just got my net ID and password info! #excited

How long did it take you to get that info after being admitted?

I was accepted on 1/31 so a long time lol

BruiseWillis wrote:

brinicolec wrote:

dclaw93 wrote:

brinicolec wrote:Just booked my flight + hotel for ASW Coming a couple days early and staying a day late to check out Chicago since I've never been before.

You staying near NU or somewhere further out? I'm trying to figure out what I wanna do.

Staying near NU at the Warwick. Doesn't have terrible or great reviews (just okay) and is an older spot but the Northwestern discount for a queen bed is $100/night + tax. 10 minute walk to the law school. Residence Inn has a room for $169/night too at their Magnificent Mile location but since I'll be there 6 nights, that adds up lol.

If you're looking for something more affordable, I'd definitely say look somewhere else because other than those two discounts, everything was in the 200s (or higher)

Woah I didn't even know about the NU discount - I'm about to shamelessly copy you

brinicolec wrote:

dclaw93 wrote:

brinicolec wrote:Just booked my flight + hotel for ASW Coming a couple days early and staying a day late to check out Chicago since I've never been before.

You staying near NU or somewhere further out? I'm trying to figure out what I wanna do.

Staying near NU at the Warwick. Doesn't have terrible or great reviews (just okay) and is an older spot but the Northwestern discount for a queen bed is $100/night + tax. 10 minute walk to the law school. Residence Inn has a room for $169/night too at their Magnificent Mile location but since I'll be there 6 nights, that adds up lol.

If you're looking for something more affordable, I'd definitely say look somewhere else because other than those two discounts, everything was in the 200s (or higher)