ACL

i am thinking of going to the Austin City Limits Festival in October.  Will give me an excuse to go to the park and walk in the sunshine. 


which day should i go to? all the shows look pretty good.  as of now i'm between Friday and Sunday. 

Things to remember when i move to Austin, and in life in general.

http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/05/10-things-i-wish-i-had-known-about-life-when-i-was-21/

still struggling w/ #s: 3, 5, 7.

Insights from current students

A few weeks ago I went on the "FB" and found current students in each program I am visiting. i messaged them and asked them everything, likes and dislikes, advice, quality of the program

The one set of students from "School A" said the following: the program is dry, does offer Career Services; however, they know very little about the LIS field, and doesn't know of anyone who has found a job through them. SIS won't give you any help here either,the professors are fine, but uninspiring and the career services has either not been utilized or is not worth looking into for connections after grad school,professors are accessible and friendly, lots of group projects, the students are great, and the quality of the program is good, you can "somewhat" tailor your degree, but there is not alot of room for another specialization (80%/20%). They love the city they live in.

School B: students have enjoyed their time there thus far, love their professors, feel they are accessible and they have used the career services offered at the career center, plenty of internships are offered thru the career center, small school is nice for learning, advisors helpful in finding your career track and class which go w/ that, you can tailor your degree, but there are alot of required courses, so it may prove difficult to do alot of other courses - plan your track out carefully!, hands on approach for learning, tons of awesome different libraries on campus. They love the city they live in.

School A is $20,000 less expensive than School B.

At this point I'm 95% sure I'm going to School B. Although it is more expensive I feel it will be more beneficial for me and my career.  BUT I am going to visit and if the visit proves unappealing I will go back the drawing board.  I am visiting both schools regardless.

I am visiting School B this upcoming weekend and super excited!!!!!!!!!!! Will post pictures and findings upon return.