melonman205 I don't think the post mentions much about the JMSS environment, but from what I hear from my mates, who are JMSS students, the enviroment is great and everyone knows everyones and the environment there feels like a close-knit family. One of the reasons that compelled me to apply for JMSS and accepting my offer to JMSS, depsite living in the West as well, was that the cohort would be filled with like-minded students and students who also want to pursue a career in science. An environment like this, in my opinion, really helps with your confidence in your career selection, as you know you wouldn't be alone in making the decision, and encourages you to work harder towards it, as other students in the cohort would be doing the same.
Wishing you the best of luck with your future endeavours and I hope you come to make a decision you are happy with (:
