Come July 1, I'll no longer be associated with Washington University in Saint Louis. Instead I'll be making the move to Johns Hopkins, the first modern research university. The decision to make the move was a lot harder than I thought it would be, so I'm taking the time to publicly thank the students and administration of Washington University in Saint Louis. I know some of them read the posts here. One of the things a school like Wash. U. promises students is personal relationships with their professors. At a school like Michigan, we never got those promises...and I wasn't mad. I WANTED a 35,000 Big Ten, Division I, Rose Bowl type groove. I expected to tolerate Wash. U. at best, with its 38,000/year tuition.
But going back for graduation it was clear to me how much I left there. I'll be back more than a few times. It's pretty cheap to get there, and the summers are cool (figuratively not literally). Damn it was a good run though.
For those of you reading, send this around. You know where to find me. If you need anything, LET ME KNOW.
Hey LKS good luck I know you will make it;but on the side Wash U around 12th in endowment,and tuition still rising even with Billions in the coffers;go figure
Posted by: tootsie at May 27, 2005 12:17 PM