I received a scholarship as well. I am under the impression that most accepted were provided aid.

Claire,

What have the people you have spoken with said about the program...is there anyway we can exchange numbers?

That's hilarious! I always loved the element of surprise. Hooray for red herrings and cleverness (they sure make Hitchcock's films fun to watch)!

Bandar - congratulations on your AFI decision! I really think that it's a fantastic choice - what a heavy hitter of a school.

Oh, and NYU offered me a scholarship of 10,000. To be honest, this is a big surprise - I was expecting quite a bit less - but who am I to argue!

Kate,
Just to let you know, I sent you a message with my contact info.

Claire,

Thanks for the congratulations! I wish you all the best in Singapore, and am looking forward to seeing your work!

Are you on facebook? If so, add me: Bandar Albuliwi (I think I'm the only one with that name on Facebook).

Hi!
I got my acceptance mail from the admissions office 10 days ago. I was also informed that any news about scholarships will soon follow. I am yet yet yet to receive any information about the same. When you say that you get XYZ amount of scholarship, does it mean that it is for the entire duration combined, or is it for each year and renewable every year??

Is anyone who is not a Singapore local planning to take a study loan from Singapore? If yes, could you please share some more detail??

Hi,

From what I understand it's to be split over the fall/spring semester of the first year, and is renewable every year provided you don't get alot more money from elsewhere and maintain your grades.

What do you know of Singapore loans? Is it poss for international students to take out SGD loans rather than from the US?

I think the majority of loans you take out will be coming from your home country, rather than Singapore itself. If you are a U.S citizen the loans will be coming from the U.S.

Scholarships, however, are yours for the entire duration of the program, given you aren't presented with another fellowship, grant, teaching assistantship, etc.

I think the only way you would be able to take out a loan from Singapore is if you are a resident of Singapore. Not completely sure though!

Best,

Bandar

i think how i asked it was a little ambiguous..i myself dont know how to get loans fron singapore... but taking a loan from anywhere outside india is good...the banks wont fleece u with their rate of interest..

So who on the forum is going to Singapore in the fall?!!

Count me in.


(Hey Blueskeyes-any news on the waitlist?)

Hey. Singapore-- I'm going! Working out details, lots to do. Looking for more money. Anyone seen a complete breakdown of ALL COSTS? I see tuition, but looking for books, insurance everything. Anyone?

Dream -

Awesome, I am glad you are going. How was your experience with your visit to Singapore. No news yet on the waitlist. I am currently traveling through Mexico and Central America doing Volunteer work so phone and internet contact is spotty.

Good luck with everything. Here is to the stories we write... may some of them be true

The waitlist is more agonizing since we don't know where we stand in it. UCF wants me to to tell them by the end of this month, so I hope we hear something from them soon.

I declined NYC Singapore's offer this week, so someone should be getting off the waitlist soon. It was for the MFA in Production program.

I just got a call saying that I was accepted off the waitlist, so now I have a big decision to make right now between my cheap safety and my (I'm sure ) expensive dream school.

I received a call tonight about being accepted off the wait list as well. This is exciting; it definately opens up an amazing door of opportunity!

R. Nelson, oongratulations! Our of curiosity, what is the safety school that you are considering?

R. Nelson - Sorry, I evidently missed the end of your earlier post. From that I'm assuming UCF is your safety school. Well, I wish you the best in your decision making process. You have two very good options.

Friends,

I have been accepted off the waitlist as well. Have not accepted my offer as of yet, randomly checked my voicemail as I am in Guatemala and don't use a phone.

Anyways, This is a wonderful feeling.

Anyone looking for a roommate?

Greg

Congrats MEaroundtheworld and blueskyes!

I think it's going to be a yes to Singapore. Due to my academic schedule with a last minute switch from engineering I never had a chance to really live and study in a foreign country.

Will it be a problem to get a student visa this close to the first day of classes or will the acceptance packet give me more information about the process?

How many people typically have been sharing a single apartment?

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So glad to hear all the happy news! CONGRATS!!

I'm looking forward to seeing all of you in the fall!

-CLaire