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This is a continuation of this.
It turns out University of Washington will definitely cover my airfare to Seattle for a campus visit! They recommend me to stay for 4 days; out of those 4 days, 2 days are for the actual campus visit. Since they kind of gave me the offer already I probably don't have to wear a suit and get crucified at an interview (thus more relaxing).
So I have the same question as before: where should I go while I am at Seattle (I probably have one whole day or two half days)? Please nothing too crazy (no alcohol, partying, etc.), as the main purpose of the trip is to see the campus and meet the faculties there.
Someone also mentioned that perhaps I can go visit DC instead of getting shot at Baltimore. Where should I visit at DC? How long does it take to go from Baltimore to DC?
So happy.... can't wait! 
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takes about 45 minutes to get from Baltimore to dc without traffic but there's almost always traffic unless you're driving at 2am. so give yourself an hour+ at least if you're driving during the day.
what to visit in dc depends on how long you're here for. highlights are swinging by the major monuments downtown, seeing the white house, Lincoln memorial, Vietnam memorial and Korean war memorials are quite amazing too. if you have more time checking out some of the Smithsonian museums are a must, American natural history and air and space are two of the best.
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=O Yay Seattle ~
donno anything about my area because I just hide in my room but hi D:! lol
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On January 28 2011 03:52 LuckyFool wrote:
takes about 45 minutes to get from Baltimore to dc without traffic but there's almost always traffic unless you're driving at 2am. so give yourself an hour+ at least if you're driving during the day.
what to visit in dc depends on how long you're here for. highlights are swinging by the major monuments downtown, seeing the white house, Lincoln memorial, Vietnam memorial and Korean war memorials are quite amazing too. if you have more time checking out some of the Smithsonian museums are a must, American natural history and air and space are two of the best.
I should specify that I definitely can't drive to DC. It has to be something like train or buses, unfortunately.
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all the typical stuff... pike place market, space needle, the original starbucks, go on a ferry ride into the puget sound to one of the islands, maybe check out the boeing factory if you're into planes (it's about 20 miles north of seattle though).
oh and if you aren't from the pacific northwest/alaska, you HAVE to eat the salmon. way better than whats usually offered in restaurants in other parts of the country, which all use the inferior atlantic salmon...
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you may find this helpful
http://www.downtownseattle.com/content/visitors/Attractions.cfm
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If you are going to be a grad student, isn't the point of these trips to find out if you like getting drunk with the other students/faculty? =\
I have no idea what to do in Seattle but I'll be there this summer so I too am interested
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On January 28 2011 04:32 huameng wrote:
If you are going to be a grad student, isn't the point of these trips to find out if you like getting drunk with the other students/faculty? =\
I have no idea what to do in Seattle but I'll be there this summer so I too am interested
I am not interested in drinking. I go there to learn, actually. Although just for this one time I will go there to take some pictures and brag to my friends 
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hmm depends what you have the time and money for. pike place market is a must in my opinion. other places downtown include EMP (experience music project or something like that), the space needle (although going up to the top might not be as cool in the winter), imax/laser shows at the pacific science center (go in the evening when there's no kids), and just downtown in general. You can also check out woodland park zoo and the seattle aquarium, as well as art galleries (haven't been to any so don't have any recommendations =[ )
And if you're looking for stuff to do closer to campus (I'm a student), there's gasworks park, kayaking at agua verde (depending on the weather; call before you go), and wandering down the ave to kill time.
One last thing: get some freaking sushi! The sushi here is really good
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While at UW, stop by the little korean burger joint on University Avenue called "a burger place." Go downtown to pikes market and check out the sci fi museum at Seattle center to get your geek on. I'd also recommend checking out freemont, particularly if you like beer (brouwers pub).
I'm a UW grad and the campus is beautiful, particularly in spring.
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On January 28 2011 04:21 Sufficiency wrote:Show nested quote +On January 28 2011 03:52 LuckyFool wrote:
takes about 45 minutes to get from Baltimore to dc without traffic but there's almost always traffic unless you're driving at 2am. so give yourself an hour+ at least if you're driving during the day.
what to visit in dc depends on how long you're here for. highlights are swinging by the major monuments downtown, seeing the white house, Lincoln memorial, Vietnam memorial and Korean war memorials are quite amazing too. if you have more time checking out some of the Smithsonian museums are a must, American natural history and air and space are two of the best. I should specify that I definitely can't drive to DC. It has to be something like train or buses, unfortunately.
oh I always drive it haha. bus would probably be an hour and a half or a couple hours depending on stops I guess. train I have no clue but I wouldnt think that long.
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Is it typical for universities to pay for someones travel to visit their school, or am I missing something?
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On January 28 2011 06:51 Nokarot wrote:
Is it typical for universities to pay for someones travel to visit their school, or am I missing something?
i believe he's a Ph.D candidate. completely different ball game.
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On January 28 2011 07:11 LosingID8 wrote:Show nested quote +On January 28 2011 06:51 Nokarot wrote:
Is it typical for universities to pay for someones travel to visit their school, or am I missing something? i believe he's a Ph.D candidate. completely different ball game.
Yes that is correct.
On January 28 2011 06:13 LuckyFool wrote:Show nested quote +On January 28 2011 04:21 Sufficiency wrote:On January 28 2011 03:52 LuckyFool wrote:
takes about 45 minutes to get from Baltimore to dc without traffic but there's almost always traffic unless you're driving at 2am. so give yourself an hour+ at least if you're driving during the day.
what to visit in dc depends on how long you're here for. highlights are swinging by the major monuments downtown, seeing the white house, Lincoln memorial, Vietnam memorial and Korean war memorials are quite amazing too. if you have more time checking out some of the Smithsonian museums are a must, American natural history and air and space are two of the best. I should specify that I definitely can't drive to DC. It has to be something like train or buses, unfortunately. oh I always drive it haha. bus would probably be an hour and a half or a couple hours depending on stops I guess. train I have no clue but I wouldnt think that long.
I wish I could drive to DC too, but you see I can't bring my car with me onto an airplane ;(
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On January 28 2011 06:08 cydereal wrote:
While at UW, stop by the little korean burger joint on University Avenue called "a burger place." Go downtown to pikes market and check out the sci fi museum at Seattle center to get your geek on. I'd also recommend checking out freemont, particularly if you like beer (brouwers pub).
I'm a UW grad and the campus is beautiful, particularly in spring.
Ah, Burger Place is soo good^^ Yeah most things have been said already. You might just want to literally wander around for a bit and get a feel for how everything is. Downtown is great and all but 95% of my time as a student at UW is either in my apartment or on campus. Maybe its different for some people but I feel like most people are that way =/
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On January 28 2011 06:08 cydereal wrote:
While at UW, stop by the little korean burger joint on University Avenue called "a burger place." Go downtown to pikes market and check out the sci fi museum at Seattle center to get your geek on. I'd also recommend checking out freemont, particularly if you like beer (brouwers pub).
I'm a UW grad and the campus is beautiful, particularly in spring.
FINALLY FOUND THE PLACE! Yum Yum!
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I am in Seattle now and will be around for a while.
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