Hanging out at the Tarcitano pad on a Tuesday evening, I find myself beginning my third night in a small, cozy apartment in Somerville. I'm not sure if the home has more food, books, or DVDs; either way, one is never wanting for nourishment, enlightenment, or entertainment (though at the moment I'm too starved to think or even consider my cinematic options for the evening).
We went to see Simmons today. Though small, I found the campus very welcoming and the facilities looked brand new, with a touch of artful good taste. Each of the graduate schools and even the undergraduate college were decorated with the same themes found on their respective websites and in their respective pamphlets and literature. I also very much enjoyed the ample natural light found within the library, a modern-looking glass building where I can easily see myself studying.
This visit comes, of course, about a week following the submission of my application materials to both Simmons and Columbia. It's simply a waiting game for Columbia, while I must return to Simmons for interviews once my application materials are in order. I still very much prefer Simmons' program to that of Columbia (two masters versus one, Boston historical institutions versus those of New York), but Manhattan schooling could be cool, too. If I only do the archives MS now, I can decide if I truly want to go for the history MA after, or perhaps pursue a career as a professional researcher for movies or TV (a fascinating job idea I only first thought of today). We'll just have to see where Tuany and I both get admitted.
Otherwise, just looking forward to a day of cooking tomorrow with Rose, a winter's vacation on Nantucket, and a new job with kiddies!
Off to eat (hopefully). For now, enjoy these tiggle bitties.
More later...
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