Should I accept a funded PhD offer at WSU Pullman?
I recently got accepted for a fully funded PhD at Washington State University in Pullman. Before applying, I had an interview with the professor, and his research is quite close to my interests, so academically it seems like a very good fit.
My only hesitation is about life in Pullman. I am an international student, and I don’t know much about the city, the lifestyle, housing, or whether the PhD stipend is enough to live comfortably.
I am not looking for anything fancy, just a decent and stable student life: rent, food, transportation, basic expenses, and maybe the possibility to save a little if possible.
For current or former WSU grad students: how is life in Pullman? Is the stipend enough for a reasonable quality of life? Is it easy to adapt and meet people there?