New Grad Student Coming to UT, Offcampus + misc questions

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>I just got into UT-Austin for grad school, I'm really psyched about getting in. It's going to take some getting used to the weather (I'm from the Northeast) but I cannot wait to move to Austin.</p>

<p>Anyways, I was hoping you guys could answer some misc. questions I had:</p>

<p>(1) I was wondering what places are good to buy furniture? I know a lot of people say craigslist, but I don't want to buy a used bed. A used desk, a used dresser is fine, but i'd like a new bed.</p>

<p>Please keep in mind, I'm a guy who never complained about dorm furniture. So I'm not looking to live like a king. I'm hoping to spend ~ $1000 on furniture (new bed, used desk, used chair, used dresser, used night stand) and splitting costs on a couch, dining table, misc. home furniture. Is this a good estimate? </p>

<p>(2) I had some questions about the RLM library (Math and Physics). How packed is it? Is it hard to find a seat next to an outlet? </p>

<p>(3) If you live 15-20 minutes away, is it easier to just walk to class than wait for the shuttle? I think I live a few blocks away from the shuttle, but I've heard it can be packed and walking is a guaranteed 15-20.</p>

<p>(4) Any advice for an incoming grad student? I might be TA-ing one of your classes one day!</p>

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<p>Wow, congrats…I’ll try and answer your questions if I can:</p>

<p>1.) Try IKEA, they have a Blue Moon sale so you can get a desk or futon. What I reccomend is go to Wal Mart and get an air bed, its just as good as a bed and easy to move around. Also, I have a good students desk that you can build (doesn’t take too long) and you can move it around as well as an air bed so if you want let me know :)</p>

<p>2.) IDK bout’ this one</p>

<p>3.) Get a bike if you can but 15-20 minutes walking will depend on how far you live, walking from a place thats 20 minutes far might be hard day in and day out, not to mention you might show up to class dripping with sweat…lol.</p>

<p>4.) What class are you TA-ing and…PLZ HELP ME!</p>

<p>Good Luck man and once again congrats!</p>