hi...hws everyone thinking of financing their tisch singapore education?? do u get loans in singapoe for international students? i m from new delhi and will be joining the production program.

Hey krosenbe,
I'm arriving on the 30th and will stay until the 4th. I would love to meet up with you - if not on Friday on campus then any other time.

I haven't received my packet as of yet, but I'm hoping that it comes in the mail today!

Siddharth,
I am paying with loans,but I'm not sure about loans for international students. You should contact financial aid.

Cheers!

I got an e-mail today saying that I'm on the wait list. Anyone else continuing the waiting game?

MEaroundtheworld -

Also on the waiting list... any guesses on how many are on the list? I like my odds a lot better when there are 10 to 15 folks on the list versus everyone else and their dog that was interviewed! Best of luck to you. Dream and Krosenbe, enjoy your trip to Singapore! Try and catch up with Claude O'Steen and Warren Tessler. They were great guys who went out of their way to make me feel welcome. I'd be interested in sharing experiences with you all upon your return.

Best.

I'm still waiting on my acceptance packet, to see how much Financial aid I'm getting, possible scholarships, etc...

But there is a great possibility that I will decline the acceptance since I was accepted into the Directing program at AFI.

So there is hope for at least 1 person on the waitlist...

Best,

Bandar

Rarebit,
For sure, I'll catch you at the campus on Friday. Look forward to meeting you.

Blueskeyes,
I am curious to hear more about your experiences in Singapore. Did you get to explore much of the city/country? Would love to hear more specifics about your visit. I am actually thinking about spending a day or so in Malaysia or Indonesia.

Btw...as many of you know a lot of people on this forum are quite skeptical about the Singapore campus...and reasonably so. Personally after doing extensive research, I think it seems like an awesome opportunity. Not many grad students afterall get to shoot in a variety of countries throughout South east Asia.

Take it easy.

This question is for all of us on wait-lists. What is the final deadline for replies to offers of admissions? I'm on wait lists for Dramatic Writing, both NYC and Asia.

To all of those people on the waitlist, I think a lot of people will not be accepting their invitation to the school because of the huge distance that they may have to move. I think there is a great deal of hope for you.

I wonder if all of the people who were interviewed and not directly accepted were placed on the wait list. It would seem to make sense. That way they wouldn't have to send out any flat out rejections. That's a little pessimistic I suppose. I'm glad that there is still a possibility for those of us still hanging in there.

I got my acceptance packet in the mail today. I was offered a $7500 scholarship...which barely dents the 40k price tag. Did anyone else hear anything about their financial aid?

Hey Allen,

I should hopefully be receiving mine soon (am in LA).

Did they offer you any other amount of aid? Loan information? etc...?

Krosenbe -

To speak a little on my experience. Most of my free time was spent in the ethnic neighborhoods of Singapore. Little India, Chinatown, Bugis Street. I sat in Buddhist Temples and Marketplaces. I ate with locals and Expats. I didn't spend much time in parts of the city catered to tourists because as a filmmaker I wanted to get a clear sense of the diversity of opportunities for storytelling in Singapore. As a result of my excursions I realized that the city is rich in vibrant colors, diverse people, and unique stories. The trees are even there own character (you will know what I am talking about when you see it.)

On the negative, it is hot and humid... all the time. It rains... all the time. It is a small country, which could get a bit claustrophobic. However, the close proximity to some 30 unique countries is incredibly appealing to me. I particularly enjoyed the cuisine. Try chicken rice, beef satay, stingray, and chicken jalmaze. The stingray and chicken rice are native to Singapore. I stayed at the Parkroyal on Kitchener road (literally next door to little india). Some of the current students took me out to Loof bar which was a lot of fun as well.

The school, students, and faculty were fantastic (but I will let you discover that yourself).

Enjoy your trip. PM me if you have any more questions. Also, check out the guy on Bugis Street with the golden cowboy hat. He is the guiness book world record holder for crushing the most amount of walnuts in his hand in one minute... wrap your head around that.

Hey everyone!

For all you wait-listers: the decision deadline on my application is May 15th (For Film Production) so you shouldn't have too much time to wait to hear about movement of the wait list. I wonder if they would tell you how many people are on the waiting list (it wouldn't hurt to ask!). Good luck to all of you - hopefully we'll all be classmates in the Fall!

krosenbe,
It'll be so nice to meet you! I can't wait to compare notes on Singapore.

Allen,
Is your scholarship renewable? I was offered 10,000 for each year.

blueskeyes,
Thanks for the info on Singapore - it's really helpful. The Stingray definitely has me pretty interested.

I got the email saying I was waitlisted too. The letter asked us not to call about our position on the list because it's against department policy.

I wonder how large the list is and if anybody else on this board is leaning to go to Singapore.

I'll be the first one graduating with a Digital Media Production degree from Tulane, so being a part of a new program isn't a new thing for me. The perks of individual attention from Faculty offset some of the disadvantages of being a "guinea pig."

I'm sure Singapore will be a big adventure and a good opportunity for those who choose to embark on it.

Rarebit,

What is your name? I'm Kate. Just want to make sure that I will be addressing the right person next Friday. I am getting excited!

Hey Kate,
My real name is Claire. I am very excited as well - I really can't wait!

Oh, and I've been contacting a few current students and am hoping to meet up with them on Friday. Maybe we could all hang out!


To all the wait-listers: I think Bandar declined his offer, or is in the process - so it sounds as though at least one of you will be accepted!
Cheers!

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Hey Claire,

I always thought you were a dude. Surprise, surprise.

Ditto!

Claire,

Did NYU offer you a scholarship?

And I will be declining my offer to NYU next week, as soon as I send in my deposit for AFI. So someone will get accepted off the waitlist then!