I wanted to START a UNECOM class of 2009 Thread.

I was accepted in Oct.2004 and withdrew all other COM applications.
UNECOM is my first choice.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL APPLICANTS.

Don't forget UNECOM ROCKS :thumbup:

I am now officialy admitted to UNECOM. YEAHhhhhhh... It will take a while for it to actually sink in. Are there proper celebrating procedures. Is it like awards.

" I would like to thank my mom, my dad, and God, and my brain.... for getting me this far... how far can I really go... "

I am now officialy admitted to UNECOM. YEAHhhhhhh... It will take a while for it to actually sink in. Are there proper celebrating procedures. Is it like awards.

" I would like to thank my mom, my dad, and God, and my brain.... for getting me this far... how far can I really go... "

Proper celebrating procedures: Gather with friends or family, consume excessive Ethanol and enjoy.

Edit: Oh, and don't worry too much about getting straight A's for the remainder of undergrad.

Thanks will do.
TOo badd I actually have to work hard to finish my grad degree.
Oh well it will be worth it.
BA

I am all alone... no one in here to celebrate with me...
Oh well.. I will have imaginary SDN friends.

ok now that i found the correct thread i too will celebrate with you! have you decided to go to UNECOM?


I am all alone... no one in here to celebrate with me...
Oh well.. I will have imaginary SDN friends.

Congradulations.
YES MAAM.. sure did.

I just found out.. and I am 95% sure. Unless something goes terribly wrong. Murphey's law.

How about you?

I guess that is a Yes.

I am finally not talking to my self in here.

Yes, I am definately going. This is my second year applying ( I was put on the accept space available list last year) and UNECOM has been my first choice ever since. Now all I need to do is find the deposit...but, that will be done in time. I love the school and CAN NOT WAIT to go!!!!
:)



Congradulations.
YES MAAM.. sure did.

I just found out.. and I am 95% sure. Unless something goes terribly wrong. Murphey's law.

How about you?

I guess that is a Yes.

I am finally not talking to my self in here.

I agree.. I felt the same way when I went to visit.
The students where great.. and the profs kind too.

But actually it is the Ocean that sold me.. and all the trees. hehehe
Good and healthy non-competitive environment. Where they want everyone to graduate and do well. Students are down to earth... and friendly.

I did not get to see portland.. Unfotunately. I will plan a visit and tour.
BA

UNECOM looks like a nice school, plus the ocean is right there. Could anyone tell me what are the typical living expenses in the area? Thanks :D

congrates everyone, cost of living... I pay $600/mnth for a 1 bedroom with heat/hotwater included (I'm married so I don't have any roommates to split the cost with)... home phone runs you about $45 for a basic plan from verizon, don't have time for cable but I think it's about $40 a month, cable internet is like another 30 if you get it with the cable TV, gas is right about 1.90 right now (cheaper than boston, more expensive than some other places). that' being said, it's a great place to live, outside of the busy city (not UHSCOM), but still closer to stuff than being at WVSOM... enjoy your fall!

congrates everyone, cost of living... I pay $600/mnth for a 1 bedroom with heat/hotwater included (I'm married so I don't have any roommates to split the cost with)... home phone runs you about $45 for a basic plan from verizon, don't have time for cable but I think it's about $40 a month, cable internet is like another 30 if you get it with the cable TV, gas is right about 1.90 right now (cheaper than boston, more expensive than some other places). that' being said, it's a great place to live, outside of the busy city (not UHSCOM), but still closer to stuff than being at WVSOM... enjoy your fall!

Thanks for the info... we will be depending on present students to guide our class.

We are UNEVERGs :thumbup: .. since there are only two of us so far. That will be our new name. (I am guessing everyone can figure out the name).

Unless someone else can come up with something better. That name will PASS.

congrates everyone, cost of living... I pay $600/mnth for a 1 bedroom with heat/hotwater included (I'm married so I don't have any roommates to split the cost with)... home phone runs you about $45 for a basic plan from verizon, don't have time for cable but I think it's about $40 a month, cable internet is like another 30 if you get it with the cable TV, gas is right about 1.90 right now (cheaper than boston, more expensive than some other places). that' being said, it's a great place to live, outside of the busy city (not UHSCOM), but still closer to stuff than being at WVSOM... enjoy your fall!

Thanks!

UNECOM looks like a nice school, plus the ocean is right there.:D

The ocean does have that kind of effect! :D

There is a beautiful hike by UNE that runs along the coast. It's called the East Point Preserve.

CONGRATULATIONS!!
:luck:

Congrats to all those in the new UNECOM class! If you have any questions about clinicals or anything feel free to ask!

I paid $550/month for a one bedroom apt. and lived there for both of my 1st two years. that include heat, electricity, hot water, and cable! Not bad...and less than 2 miles from school.

Good luck to you all and congrats!

Shannon M., MSIII
UNECOM 2006

Hi Guys... Thanks for information.

I am glad to see I am not alone on here. hehehe.
Soon more people will start hearing back from the last batch of interviews.

Then we can party.
Gioia and Shannon thanks for participating, you can be our god mothers :)
BA

Gioia and Shannon thanks for participating, you can be our god mothers :)
BA

No Problem!! If you have any Q's, there are a few us always looking to chat w/ UNErs and UNECOM hopefuls :) on SDN. It really helps to have feedback - I know it helped me!

FYI: UNE's White Coat Ceremony is a bit later than some: we have ours tonight. The Dean told us that receiving our white coats would be more meaningful after we have 'cut our teeth' and survived the first few rounds of exams. It's true. Now that we have a little taste of what we prepared for (college, MCAT, apps.) and what it's like to be 'on the other side', the white coat reception is much more meaningful.

You picked a good school!!

Take care...
:luck:

CONGRATS :thumbup: :thumbup:

Hey guys, I just got my letter. I interviewed on saturday, I already knew I was in from an email from Lisa, but its official today. I'm in! It feels so good.

To all the MS1's good luck, have fun at the white coat ceremony tonight.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Thanks guys... I am excited.

WOW.. today the coat ceromony.

BTW.. I just withdrew my application to AZCOM and KCOM... still to come NSUCOM and others.

ANyone else out there with new letters of acceptance. I got my official letter in the mail today (before that I knew by email).

BA

Hey guys, I just got my letter. I interviewed on saturday, I already knew I was in from an email from Lisa, but its official today. I'm in! It feels so good.

To all the MS1's good luck, have fun at the white coat ceremony tonight.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Excellent!

Are you a definit UNEVERG.. or still shopping. I AM OFCOURSE.

BA

UNE, unless I hear from my state school. I only applied to 4 schools.

Loved it up there though, so nice. great facilities, building, incredible OMM lab, anatomy is great there.

:) WOO HOO! First, I want to congratulate all those accepted to UNECOM's class of 2009!!! Also, I'd like to give moral support for those awaiting the interview. You'll do fine!!!!! This is definitely my top choice and I've decided to withdraw a couple of apps..like I know I don't want to be in the west coast...too far! At first, I was vying for PCOM but I haven't heard a darn freakin' thing from them!!!

I interviewed at UNECOM 2 wks ago and fell in love w/ the campus and people! The campus is GORGEOUS and the students are so friendly. It's definitely a caring/supportive environment and residency obtainments are top notch!!! I cannot wait to go to orientation to meet all of you fellow UNECOM 2009ers! awww yeah! :)

LOVE LIFE. LIVE LOVE. UNECOM c/0 2009.
Future MS-1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks so much for all the great information!! i get so excited reading these posts!! have a great time at the white coat ceremony and perhaps we should tell YOU congratulations!!

Hey UNEVERGs where are you from...
I will start.. from Vancouver doing my PhD in Toronto.
Name is doc Bill.

Hello... anyyyyonnneeeee

all of us 2008ers are either recovering from our white coat ceremony ;) or are studying hard for next weeks test... histo next friday, anatomy next monday... :-O

all of us 2008ers are either recovering from our white coat ceremony ;) or are studying hard for next weeks test... histo next friday, anatomy next monday... :-O

Hey JonB,

You forgot Live Anatomy on Wednesday and the memorization of OPP techniques!!! :) :) Quick: Show me the Pica Semilunaris and Cricoid Membrane.... :D

DocBill: As much as I love UNE, I must point out the statistics: UNECOM has one of the smallest 2008 Class Threads represented on SDN. This does not mean UNECOM students are introverts, exactly- there are, most likely, other prefered methods of communication among students. But it does mean you might be the 2009 SDN class thread 'keeper'. ;)

:luck:

I also got into UNE!! So far it looks like I will be attending, but I still have quite a few interviews left. I'm not sure any school can impress me the way UNE did, but I would feel cheated if I didn't at least see my other options.

DOCbill, Im sure there are others like me, who have been accepted and are not sure if they will matriculate, so they are not responding in this thread..
To play along, Im finishing my undergrad in southern california

You forgot Live Anatomy on Wednesday and the memorization of OPP techniques!!! :) :) Quick: Show me the Pica Semilunaris and Cricoid Membrane.... :D


OH man, I forgot about live anatomy... :eek: anyway, we also use email to communicate quite a bit... plus we're in class together a lot, and Joe (our class president) does a good job at communicating with us with announcements right before class... who knows if your class will be different though, I guess it all depends on your leadership...

Hey guys... how does it feel to have your white coats. Thanks for the info, I know you guys have lots of participation in class and in your building. That is one of the cool things about UNECOM. I especially like the pictures of everyone posted on the wall, incase you forget the names. hehehe.

I know it is slow on here now.. but there is still over 9 month left before class starts.
Most people have decisions to make.. always go with your gut feeling. I don't mind if you are undecided. At least we get to make some new friends. YOu know future DOs knowing each others.

I am really happy I got UNECOM.

BTW.. did anyone else catch nip tuck last night... Wierd $hit.
BTW2... the family guy is coming back... yeahhhhhhhhh.
BTW3... I won't have time to watch it for the next 4 years... but I will get the DVD.

DocBill-your post is too long. Please paraphrase. :laugh: Just kidding. Congrats on your UNECOM acceptance :D

yeah i'm really excited about my UNECOM acceptance as well.

i had serious reservations about whether i was going to get in anywhere, and its such a relief to get in so early and at such a great school. i'm surprised i was able to turn everything around so quickly.

Things that really impressed me:
1. hands down the best secondary application - completely online, no errors, no glitches.
2. friendly staff with Lisa and James
3. completely stress-free interview
4. beautiful facilities, nice building
5. awesome OMM lab
6. exceptional anatomy program
7. beautiful campus, with undergraduate facilities
8. saco river/atlantic ocean/beaches
9. quick, quick turnaround times
10. friendliest, happiest students

i don't know about everyone else, but i definitely catch myself completely getting psyched at random times during the day saying out loud, i'm going to be a doctor. hard to believe, still hasn't sunken in. love it.

oh, i'm from nj.

Publicenemy #1... I agree with youu... point 0-10...
Yeahhhhh I can actually ask people now if they "want to play student doctor" ;)

Yeah, I, too, have random bouts of excitement..suddenly realizing I'm going to be a physician. :) Last Fri, a couple of my friends held a celebration for me and when some asked, "What kind of medicine do you wanna enter?" , did it finally hit me! I'm still in grad school..1 yr left so now it's about relaxing, doing well still, but not stressing out so much! Yay! :) :)

hello hello...just thought i would post my stats too.
i am working at the institute for cardiovascular research (part of suny upstate medical university) in syracuse, ny. i just finished my undergrad at St. Lawrence University in May and have been working here ever since. Knowing that I will be headed to Maine next summer makes me really antsy for this year to flyyyyyy by.
ciao!

Wow so many of us with research experience. I also do Cardiovascular research... well to be more specific Cardiac Therapy. I will finish what I can over the next 9 month but completely finished, I dought that. We can eventually run the new research center they want to build.. hehehe.

I heard it is getting kind of chilly there right about now. Yuks... it is getting chilly in Toronto as well. I don't think I am ready for that yet.

This will be my first year with lost pounds... little meat to warm me up.

Hi All
Welcome to the UNECOM community! I am so excited to meet you all. My name is Janelle and I am a first year this year. I remember posting on the class of 2008 board! Best of luck to you all and please feel free to email me with any questions at jmarra@pipeline.une.edu. Good luck and Relax!

Janelle

hey everyone ...

just wanted to congratulate you all on getting into UNE and making the wise decision to come here :-) it's a fantastic program and i love it here. enjoy your free time before you get out here and if you have any questions, shout any of us MS1s a holler. (i'm a california girl, so if anyone has concerns/doubts about moving to maine from out of state, feel free to pick my brain!)

input on rent: i live with two other MS1s and together we pay $975 a month, with ALL utilities included for a fantastic 3 bedroom place in biddeford. my $325 share is about 1/2 of what i used to pay to share a room out west, so needless to say, i'm thrilled with the housing out here.

back to the books ...

so, now that my next four years have been decided and i'm headed to UNE, i'm starting to feel pitty for all of the poor souls out there waiting for mcat scores from august. i too took the mcat in august, and yes am interested to see what i got (not that it really matters), but some of the posts sound like they are going to die! sorry, just found it kinda funny. anyway, it is freakin' cold in syracuse today...almost time to break out the hat. last night we started a fire...brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :cool:

POOORRR MCATERSSS.. I know a few people that lost their nails already.

Yeah it is chilly now. 2 Layers for sure. We had 4'C this morning... = x9/5 +32 for F, or something like that lets just say ~42F. I hope we don't get any snow till after Halloween.

Thanks Jamarra and Sweet J for the help. I am sure that our questions will become more and more detailed as time gets closer. Now if I can only find the 500$ for deposit.

Congrats to everyone going to UNECOM nexy year. I am a UNECOM MSIII currently in Watertown, NY doing my rotations. Any one who was any questions let me know and I would be happy to see if I can fill you in. my email is tiggersbounceandpiglet@yahoo.com. I truely feel you will get an excellent education and the area is a great place to be. and to everyone accepted to any school congrats on the commitment and good luck in your first year.:thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks Stable,asystole... How are rotation going?
I guess it is really different then taking classes.

BTW.. ANY NEW TAKERS.
When are you guys submitting your 500$ deposit?

i am going to wait until late november to send it in..mostly because 60 days after they receive the 500 they want 1000 more...so the later i wait...the later the 1000 is due. :)


Thanks Stable,asystole... How are rotation going?
I guess it is really different then taking classes.

BTW.. ANY NEW TAKERS.
When are you guys submitting your 500$ deposit?

just a quick question for the MSIII. I grew up in Watertown, NY and never imagined a possible rotation site to be there! Anyway, how do you like it? Would you recommend it? Also, I know Watertown can be a little drab so have you ever been out to Sackets Harbor? It isn't far...maybe 20 mins. and there is a great place to eat there called Good Fellows.
Take care!

Congrats to everyone going to UNECOM nexy year. I am a UNECOM MSIII currently in Watertown, NY doing my rotations. Any one who was any questions let me know and I would be happy to see if I can fill you in. my email is tiggersbounceandpiglet@yahoo.com. I truely feel you will get an excellent education and the area is a great place to be. and to everyone accepted to any school congrats on the commitment and good luck in your first year.:thumbup: :thumbup:

hey what are you guys interested in doing? are you guys drawn to any particular specialty?

i know its quite early, but when's a good time to start thinking about places to live?

I want to be all I can be..

PublicEnemy#5, I don't know if you where asking new students or people already in.

I am going to be a Clinician Scientist. What specialty.. I don't know yet, it all depends on rounds. Since most of my training is on Cardiology and Cardiovascular science... I don't know if I will drift far away from that.. but then again.. ENT can take my breath away.. hehehe.

BA

Watertown is a great site for rotations. The Med ed dept really works to get us lots of interesting speakers. They bend over backwards to make us comfortable, and I feel like we are treated like first year residents not 3rd year medical students. We get a lot of face time with the attendings who are mostly very interested in teaching and are good at it. I will have plenty of experiance to bring with me when I am doing my audition rotations at my residency choices.

From what I learned from my student host.. when I interviewed.. and many of his friends. Lots of students attending UNECOM live on the street next to the University. The area is called Biddford pool. It is a mile or so road (hill street, I think)... same one the university is on. The only downside of this is that some places are summer rentals, so you can't move in till end of summer and have to move out.

There is also listings on the UNE website for housing.

I will, hopefully, be sharring a two bedroom house or Cabin or whatever you call them with someone. Unless I don't find anyone that is as clean as me.

Rent varies.. see the UNE website listings. I am sure someone will find it and post it.. I am too lazy right now.. hehehe.

BA

Ask and ye shall receive...Below is the link to the UNE website for housing.

http://www.une.edu/studentlife/housing/offcampus.html

Wook

Thanks man.

BTW I am so looking forward to starting at the end of July. I am so glad that I canceled my other interviews. UNE is my first choice and I am so lucky to have it. I am going to frame the acceptance letter.

Even though I am going to be freezing in the winters.. either in Toronto or Maine, I am actually looking forward to it. Ocean and Snow... wow, that is going to be crazy.

It is going to be a bit difficult of course, moving south.. have to get papers done and get private loans.. all that stuff. But I am so going to love it. :D

coming south is going to be like coming to a tropical paradise!! it's SOOOO warm down here right now ;)

Thanks Jon, I think it is actually going North East. Since Toronto is Close to Buffalo NY... Yukss... that means it is going to be a reverse.. I am leaving from tropical paradice... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

That is okay.. I will survive.

i like toronto. i was there last month visiting family friends in mississauga. very nice area. i think you'll be just fine moving to the shore.

thanks... I don't love toronto.. I prefer Vancouver and Montreal... that is where the life is interesting

BTW... for all of the applicants reading the interview threads for UNECOM. You will notice that someone post 2 bad reviews in a row.

That seems cheap I will tell you why.

Don't post too in a row cause it will make the school look worst.

Also it is best to post right after your interview and not wait for one month.
You evaluation can be terrible bias after you get an acceptance or refusal letter.

For example I am pro-UNE... so I will defend it... but you can also ask others like NATE and MEDICK that interviewed there. They will tell you a non-bias opinion since they are going to MSU and NJ.

Also.. the point about one of the interviewers.. talking about themself.. that is great... use that... see what they are interested in and ask them questions.. the goal is for them to get comfortable with you.. A physician will have to listen to others... and their complaints.

thanks... I don't love toronto.. I prefer Vancouver and Montreal... that is where the life is interesting

oh really? yeah i've never really been to either of those. i've been to toronto a few times and i went to windsor a couple times when i was visiting my friend in detroit.

I promise if you go to UNECOM... we will get a whole bunch of people together and go up to Montreal or Quebec City.. 6 hours drive. You will love it... They are the best most active cities in Canada... full of life.. not to mention Quebec ladies are beautiful.

I went up to montreal for my bachelor party... THAT was fun

ooo can I come?!

I promise if you go to UNECOM... we will get a whole bunch of people together and go up to Montreal or Quebec City.. 6 hours drive. You will love it... They are the best most active cities in Canada... full of life.. not to mention Quebec ladies are beautiful.

ooo can I come?!

Nate, you can come on one condition. If you ratify the treaty between UNE and NJ class of 2009 as sister/brotherly schools.

BTW, while you drive up can you pick up some snacks. And you have to behave yourself in Montreal. Okay.. you know what.. scrap the last rule. You are have kids.. you should be allowed to let party sometimes. hehehe :meanie:

Anyone else want to come?

Man if it was not for a few that post on here.. I would call this docbill's monologues.

I can't wait till more UNEvergs come.

DocBill:

Better enjoy your last year up where the air is refreshing, because when you come down hear, you may melt!! :laugh:

Wook

Hey all... I go away for a few days and this thread sinks to the bottom of the page.. I will not let this happen. Any news about any new interviews.

Hey all... I go away for a few days and this thread sinks to the bottom of the page.. I will not let this happen. Any news about any new interviews.


Docbill,

We should change your avatar to an Olympian and your name to torch-bearer! :) :) :)

I haven't been elected to represent my class at UMDNJ, but UNE is definitely okay in my book. I only wish I could clone myself and go to both UNE and UMDNJ because I really loved both schools so much. It would be the rich half, of course, that would go to UNE that tuition is just way up there. What kinds of snacks should I bring? Real beer of course because that piss you guys can up there is not going to cut it.

Nate, you can come on one condition. If you ratify the treaty between UNE and NJ class of 2009 as sister/brotherly schools.

BTW, while you drive up can you pick up some snacks. And you have to behave yourself in Montreal. Okay.. you know what.. scrap the last rule. You are have kids.. you should be allowed to let party sometimes. hehehe :meanie:

Anyone else want to come?

you can say that again. the tuition for UNECOM is up there..55K per yr and increasing. ahh. But hey, I'll deal w/ the debt... :) :)

you can say that again. the tuition for UNECOM is up there..55K per yr and increasing. ahh. But hey, I'll deal w/ the debt... :) :)


WWWHHHHAAATTTT????????

I think 55K is what one can borrow. Our current tuition is 32K.


:luck:

I haven't been elected to represent my class at UMDNJ, but UNE is definitely okay in my book. I only wish I could clone myself and go to both UNE and UMDNJ because I really loved both schools so much. It would be the rich half, of course, that would go to UNE that tuition is just way up there. What kinds of snacks should I bring? Real beer of course because that piss you guys can up there is not going to cut it.

Nate you have it backwards... Canadian beer is good beer. We are not afraid to put the %EtOH content right on the bottle. Plus we have 5.5% all the way up to 10% beer. We don't need to water it down.

UNE tuition is in line with Private schools. Not the sheapest. I can't afford it. But so is life.

Thanks Gioia, I am determined to maintain this afloat. AAAaadrrriaaaaaaannnnnnn!

No matter how many times she offers, don't let Gioia examine your ears :D

No matter how many times she offers, don't let Gioia examine your ears :D

WWHHAATT????????

:meanie: :meanie: :meanie:

they have beer in canadia? you don't mean molson do you? i'm pretty sure that actually is piss in a can.

jus playin, there's definitely some nice micro's up there. i kinda like that.

NJ's finest, flying fish, straight from my hometown, cherry hill. thats what i'm talking about. ok, its not that bad, really. nate dawg, learn somthin' bout it. haha wanted to say that.

yuengling is great though.

whats the deal with the ears?

whats the deal with the ears?

We practice our diagnostic skills on each other and it just so happens that some people (i.e. MCANDY) are becoming doctors to overcome their fear of them: I could graze his Darwin's Tubercle and he would tell you that I perforated his tympanic membrane! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

May I look in your ears?? :meanie: :meanie: :meanie:

Gioia:

I see what they mean that they mean that practical skills are earful. :laugh:

Wook

Perforated ear drumb does hurt... or so I hear.. hehehe.

Did you grab MCandy's ear and pull outwards. THat is what I get at the doctors office. I guess he does that to avoid perforating.. or just cause he enjoys pulling ears.

Did you grab MCandy's ear and pull outwards. THat is what I get at the doctors office. I guess he does that to avoid perforating.. or just cause he enjoys pulling ears.

Oh, of course! UNECOM trains the best!

If you were to press MCANDY on the issue, he would likely say that I blinded him with the opthalmoscope, as well. In fact, last week someone tried to puncture his liver during the respiratory unit.... Oh wait, could this be a trend???

I'll get back with you on MCANDY's pain plot: Now I have to go to classes incognito - where's my halloween costume?? :D

Gioia:

I see what they mean that they mean that practical skills are earful. :laugh:

Wook

So WOOK,

Right on! Is it true that males have lower pain thresholds than females?? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I was recently accepted to UNECOM. Does the school assist students with finding roommates?

what....I cant hear you...Gioia took a core sample from from ear drum like she was studying the greenhouse effect on glaciers in the arctic.

I was recently accepted to UNECOM. Does the school assist students with finding roommates?

COMSA has a housing division where they list rentals that become available and a helps students in their search: comsa@une.edu

:luck:

Thanks! I saw the list of rentals but I was curious is the school helped with roommates. I do not know anyone in the Class of 2009 (yet).

What is everyone's plan for housing in the Fall 2005? Would anyone be interested in starting a roommate match?

Any input from current UNE students would be great! Where is the best place? the safest place? best deals?

Thanks!

Congrads on being accepted.

YOu will meet more people soon enough... I recall last year some people got together through here and may have ended up bieng roomates.

BA

Hi everyone.. I was just reading roomate thread... it can go both ways... one can either get a good roomy or a not so good roomy. I plan to get a roomate... as long as it is someone that is normal.. clean and works hard, I will be fine. But than again.. who knows.

I will not let you sink dam it

docbill

just so you don't feel lonely i will post. but, in the spirit of a post, i might as well include somethign good.



The Truest Red Sox Fan

Roger Clemens, after living a full life, died.
When he got to heaven, God was showing him around.
They came to a modest little house with a faded
Yankee flag in the window. "This house is yours
for eternity," God said. "This is very special,
not everyone gets a house up here."

Roger felt special, indeed, and walked into his house.
On his way up to the porch he noticed another house
just around the corner. It was a three-story
mansion with a bright red and blue sidewalk,
a 50 foot flagpole with a Red Sox flag flying on it,
and a Red Sox logo in every window. In the front yard
was a sign reading 'Welcome To Beantown.'

Clemens looked at God and said,
"I don't mean to be ungrateful, but I have a question.
I won three World Series rings, more awards than I can remember,
and I won more than 300 games."
God answered, "So what do you want to know, Roger?"

"Well, why does Pedro Martinez get a better house than me?"

God chuckled and said, "Roger, that's not Pedro's house...
its mine."


:love:
I will not let you sink dam it

this god you speak of, he goes by the name curt schilling doesn't he?

The Truest Red Sox Fan


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: awesome!

and so, curt shilling was his name :p

this god you speak of, he goes by the name curt schilling doesn't he?

congrats kidz-
pm w/ any questions

Hi All,

I did not run away.. don't worry... I am away at a conference.. and not much time or access to internet... But I am glad to see the activity going on.
BA

ok, so i have a question related to none of the above. i'm sure i will figure this out soon enough, but how does the whole reimbursement check (aka living on loans) thing work. is it every month, or no? and also, what do most have to take out? is it enough to survive or should you have extra mooola to fall back on. if you don't want to answer i understand but it would help alot!

thank you!


Hey kiddos-
Congratulations!
I'm a 2007er who will be leaving the Biddo. for years 3&4.
I am selling a house in town. It's an 1895,1700sq. ft. 3BR 1.75 bath. Fenced yard with deck. Hardwood floors throughout with a tin ceiling in the dining room. Four miles from campus and 4.5 miles from beaches in both directions.
Quiet street, one block from grocery.

We will be officially putting it on the market around the first of the year. I just wanted to give y'all an early heads up.
PM me with questions if ya want.

That means questions about the house, school, my astrological sign, my feelings about the election, surfing in Maine, the best oysters around, osteopathy, the best way to cook alfredo, dalmations..........

Hey docmz-

Your post caught my eye-I am also from Syracuse! :thumbup:

Congrats on the acceptance to UNE, and let me know if I can be a help when you make the transition to moving to the great old state of Maine!

And to help with your question about the moolah-You get your loan checks once at the end of July and then again at the end of Dec. Basically, just tally up what you think your living expenses will be for July-Dec, and make sure you have the dough to cover it. I wouldn't worry about taking out too much, if you do then just take out less for the spring semester. And yes, cost of living is much higher here than in the 'Cuse.

:D

hi there :)
good to here there is a fellow syracuseonian here! i'm sure you will be a ton of help when i finally move up to maine. do most people live on there own or are roomates common? how early should i start looking for an apartment etc? oh yes, and just so you know, we have a good inch or so of snow here! ho ho ho! :eek:


:)
thanks for the info!
docmz



Hey docmz-

Your post caught my eye-I am also from Syracuse! :thumbup:

Congrats on the acceptance to UNE, and let me know if I can be a help when you make the transition to moving to the great old state of Maine!

And to help with your question about the moolah-You get your loan checks once at the end of July and then again at the end of Dec. Basically, just tally up what you think your living expenses will be for July-Dec, and make sure you have the dough to cover it. I wouldn't worry about taking out too much, if you do then just take out less for the spring semester. And yes, cost of living is much higher here than in the 'Cuse.

:D

As far as housing goes-many people rent homes along Hills Beach Road that are actually summer rentals that are not used in the winter. The pro to this is that you can spilt the cost of rent with a few people, don't really have to worry about much furniture and stuff, and literally live right down the street from school. A downside is that the homes are rented during the summer so you have to find your own housing usually from Memorial day-->Labor day. Lots of people have apartments in the Biddeford and Saco area, some have roomates, some do not. And then there's a few of us who live up in Portland-not really bad, only about a 35 min drive but then when you want to get out and see what's going on in town it's literally right at your doorstep. I personally like it because I feel that at the end of the day I have a good separation between home & school. Keeps me sane!

I started looking for apratments around January. It was a little early though. I would recommend probably March-April. The reason that we started so early was that my fiance (now husband) was looking for a new job in the area and did not know when he would be relocating to start.

Definately go on the UNE housing website (not sure of the exact link, but look around and you will find it). Also check out mainetoday.com for the classifieds, and mainerentalguide.com (the best so far-that's how we found our townhouse.)

Well that was long winded but I hope it gives you a little help in getting started. Any questions let me know- (Oh, and there's no such thing as lake effect snow up here!!!!!) :thumbup:

NMH2001

Hi Everyone.

How is everyone doing? Are we still looking forward till July 27th. I think I counted 8.5 month left. That is going to be so cool.

Also, I had a question... did I imagine this, or did I read somewhere that UNE will build a new residence on campus. If so will they allow Med Students to live in there...or is it just to meet the undergrad pop'n.

Also I have another question. Is it possible to live in Biddford/attend UNE and not have a car? I don't have one, sold it when I moved to the city, and don't wish/can't afford one. Is that going to be a huge problem. I am guess YES.

Anyone, having a car, looking for a roomate, hehehehe?

Okay.. must procrasinate some more on SDN.
BA

DocBill:

You are going to need a car. Some of your preceptorships will be away from the campus and require a vehicle to get to them. Sorry :(

Wook

I second that... you'll definetly need a car

What kind of cars do UNECOM students drive? Can you get away without 4-wheel drive?

Thanks!

can you get away without 4-wheel drive? well, let me put it this way. i don't live in maine now, but i do live in northern new york...where we receive snow by the truck load. i've never had a 4-wheel drive vehicle..however, i have always had studded tires...as well as a shovel in my trunk. haha. i guess it all depends how adventurous you want to be. anyways, 4-wheel drive doesn't help you drive better in the snow...it just helps you get out when you stuck. on the topic of cars...is it possible to make a cheap car payment while in school?


What kind of cars do UNECOM students drive? Can you get away without 4-wheel drive?

Thanks!

I'd say 4 wheel drive doesn't really help you... I grew up in the mountains in WAY northern New York (so I know how to drive on snow), just get snow tires (and tires to switch out in the spring b/c they'll KILL your gas mileage, plus they sound aweful in the middle of the summer), and no tiny tiny cars (get a toyota corolla size or bigger)...

Great info...I am looking to get a more dependable car (like a corolla) but I am worried about making a payment during school...any suggestions?

yeaksssssssss... I must have a car... that will be difficult. I did not budget for that.. nor am I looking forward to having insurance payments. What is insurance like in Maine?

for my wife and I for our 97 chevy lumina (no collision, but with comprehensive), it's about $100/month from state farm

You may want to buy the car before you move to Maine and keep it registered and insured where you are now instead (Just keep your legal address from your home state if you can-i.e.your parents house or something). I did this because first, believe it or not New York insurance (where I am from ) is cheaper than Maine, and second if you register a car in Maine you have to pay a yearly, rediculous excise tax which is based upon the year and worth of your vehicle.

So my cost would have been $325 for the tax, $25 to register the car, $25 (I think) for a Maine license, plus about $40 more per month for Maine insurance. I don't think so!!!! I kept my legal address and insurance in NY and saved some cash that way!

Thanks for the info JonB and NMH2001... I don't think I can keep it registered in my home state/Province.. cause I would be coming from Canada. I will have to double check that. But it would be much easier if not cheaper to have my car registered in Qeubec and drive back every 2 month... (which is something I will do anyway).

so where exactly is WAY northern new york. i grew up in watertown, currently work in syracuse, and went to school in canton, ny. any thing familiar?
:)

I'd say 4 wheel drive doesn't really help you... I grew up in the mountains in WAY northern New York (so I know how to drive on snow), just get snow tires (and tires to switch out in the spring b/c they'll KILL your gas mileage, plus they sound aweful in the middle of the summer), and no tiny tiny cars (get a toyota corolla size or bigger)...

you can only get about 1 hour farther north before you hit the canadian border... I grew up in Wilmington (right near Lake Placid) up in the mountains. Syracuse is pretty familar... that's where my dad grew up so we go visit my grandparents (and have to drive through watertown)... (btw, the hospital in watertown is one of our rotations sites)...

There is an MS2 at UNECOM from Ontario who hasn't changed the registration of his car. We are quite used to canadian plates here in maine, especially ones from quebec.

Thanks for the info JonB and NMH2001... I don't think I can keep it registered in my home state/Province.. cause I would be coming from Canada. I will have to double check that. But it would be much easier if not cheaper to have my car registered in Qeubec and drive back every 2 month... (which is something I will do anyway).

Thanks for the info... Quebec is a nice province.. lots of people from there go to maine for the nature and camping. Who is this 2nd year student? is he the student president for 2nd year... if yes.. can you tell him I am still waiting for his responce. If not than tell him I want to ask him question about VISA/LOANS etc...

Thanks
BA

docbill: I sent you a PM so as to not disrupt the smooth flow of this thread. Carry on, kiddos!

Thanks for the info... Quebec is a nice province.. lots of people from there go to maine for the nature and camping. Who is this 2nd year student? is he the student president for 2nd year... if yes.. can you tell him I am still waiting for his responce. If not than tell him I want to ask him question about VISA/LOANS etc...

Thanks
BA

yay! i sent in my matriculation deposit! yay!
:laugh:


docbill: I sent you a PM so as to not disrupt the smooth flow of this thread. Carry on, kiddos!

yay! i sent in my matriculation deposit! yay!
:laugh:

What so soon!!!!

When is the deadline ... the 15th of December right?
I don't want to send my deposit in till the latest... that way the 1000$ deposit won't be due till 60day after.. 15th of Feb. Hmmmm now where to find the money... anyone have some left over change.. hehehe

Like my classmate, I kept me car registered in NY. Neither of us are from NYC, so our insurance is reasonable. I pay $400 every 6 months for a 2004 with maximum coverage. I don't advovate 4-wheel drive but I'm from a lake effect snow area so I pretty much am not concerned about ME winters. A car is a must though.

aren't i an over achiever. :p
thought i best get it to maine before the christmas season swallowed it up!
:)
byeeeeeeeeeee

What so soon!!!!

When is the deadline ... the 15th of December right?
I don't want to send my deposit in till the latest... that way the 1000$ deposit won't be due till 60day after.. 15th of Feb. Hmmmm now where to find the money... anyone have some left over change.. hehehe

I just sent in my deposit and just wanted to say hi to everybody! :)

wow, it's amazing to see that next year's class is already coming together. can't wait to have you guys (and to be done with my first year!)

welcome.

:D

Yes.. that is true... it is nice to have the class filling up. There are a few more accepted in the last couple of days.

Bluesunlily... did I meet you when I was interviewing at UNE. You are the one that went to Johns Hopkins and the ones that likes chefs right? hehehe

There... my deposit is sentttttttttttttttttttttttt. NOW count down for the 1k$ drop.

Does this 500$ get credited to our first year tuition.. or just the 1000$ in 60 days.

they both count towards first semester...

Thanks.. jonb.

Did you guys get your first snow fall (about 2 or 3 weeks right) when MA got it?

we got a light dusting... no real accumulation yet though

that is good to know... the snow should be lighter this year.. so they say.

McCandy asked me if I am looking forward to starting next year and to enjoy life while it last cause this will change with the 12 exams in 3 weeks that they are enjoying now.
So I though I would post this in here... just to keep this thread alive and to see if anyone else feels the same.

MY ANSWER:

AM I looking forward to it? YESSSS FOR SURE.

AM I CONFIDENT THAT IT WILL GO WELL? hmmmm not so much.

I fear the amount of memorization needed for the first two years. #1 I am left handed, some will know about this factor. #2 Being a PhD student right now... I don't have any exams... just research and journal reviews and writing etc...

I have not had a full semester of courses since 2000. SO I AM CONCERNED. Even had a dream about it last night... funking crazy.

As long as I get through first semester. AKA ANATOMY (Aug till Dec), With a simple pass... that would be good enough for me. Or the first year for that matter is perfectly acceptable for me.

The second year should be much easier since I have a organ system experience (Cardio/ Pneumo/ Hemato/ Pharm). But the good stuff will begin in year 3 and 4.

Regarding not having a life... well I don't have much of a life right now... Weekends I am at work anyway... and I stay late most of the weekdays. Med school will be more satisfying since I will be learning and working towards what I really want to do. Patient interaction.. mice are just not as fun.

BA



That is all for now.

AKA ANATOMY (Aug till Dec), With a simple pass...

All I want for Christmas is to pass ana-to-my, to pass ana-to-my, to pass an-a-to-my.... haha (remember the two front teeth song) ;)

December 10th can't come fast enough :rolleyes: hope everyone had a great thanksgiving!

hi,
first off thank for starting this thread I was looking for 20 minutes for a UNECOM forum 2009.
This was my top choice after I saw the schhol. near the ocean tny class size. and all that god stuff. but i have no idea how to go about housing? I heard a lot of students rent out beach houses with 3 other peple whow do I do that? if its hard to do what other ways can i go.
also i only took the basic requirements for med school. and taking more classes will cost a fortune. is anyone doing extra work to prepare for the tough road ahead like reading text books. memorizinf anatomy material?
and last what was the average time of reply if you got in or not. also did any one else get a letter that said we re missing your secondary application right after they interviewed. and then got a letter of acceptance :-) i was freakn out. it was nuts but all good now.
please get back to me on housing anyone
yay 2009 class :-)

What is everyone's plan for housing in the Fall 2005? Would anyone be interested in starting a roommate match?

Any input from current UNE students would be great! Where is the best place? the safest place? best deals?

Thanks!
yeah i want to know too please....where do we go?

Hey Tigger and DocBill,

As far as the classes go...I was an engineer by schooling the first time around. I graduated in 1995 too, so it has been awhile. I only took the minimum prereqs to get in and everything has been fine. I am actually doing very well in all of my classes without any studying ahead of time or extra classes. Everything you need to know you will get here. Absolutely nothing is hard except the volume and time committed in order to learn everything. I know this is an abused statement around here, but go enjoy yourself. I blew off life for a while before coming here and I am glad I did (I wish I had tried harder at blowing off life before coming to be honest). There is plenty of time to learn everything and you will spend all of your time...evenings, mornings, weekends, friday nights studying. Make sure you file your FAFSA, fill out your orientation packet stuff in june, find a place to live, and have much fun...at least do it for me..cause I am suffering right now...please santa Dec 10th.

Housing...I met my roomie here on SDN. I have a year round place in biddeford pool...It is cheap (460/mo)and I can see the ocean out my windows. I can run on a 2 mile long sand beach out my front door. Alot of folks live on Hills Beach (just passed school). Both the pool and hills have a lot of stuff that is off season only...but there are places that are year round too. Some folks live in Biddo...not as nice, but cheaper and all year round. Saco, same deal. Some folks live in Portland...30 min drive. I would say that unless you have a spouse/SO that needs to be in the "city" or you yourself must have city environment, then the lost hour of driving is not worth it.
The admissions folks will send you a housing survey and post something on line to help you guys meet and find places. That is a good resource, but wouldn't expect it until may. 1st Maine real estate in Hills beach/biddeford pool is a good place to start...a bunch of folks rent from them. I would not stress out housing too much, I got my place in June with next to no efffort. There are still listings on the board at school on a regular basis, so not anything to sweat, especially now. OK must stop procrastinating and study grossest histobioimmuno...my favorite class. :p

man do i hear you docbill !!! :)






that is good to know... the snow should be lighter this year.. so they say.

McCandy asked me if I am looking forward to starting next year and to enjoy life while it last cause this will change with the 12 exams in 3 weeks that they are enjoying now.
So I though I would post this in here... just to keep this thread alive and to see if anyone else feels the same.

MY ANSWER:

AM I looking forward to it? YESSSS FOR SURE.

AM I CONFIDENT THAT IT WILL GO WELL? hmmmm not so much.

I fear the amount of memorization needed for the first two years. #1 I am left handed, some will know about this factor. #2 Being a PhD student right now... I don't have any exams... just research and journal reviews and writing etc...

I have not had a full semester of courses since 2000. SO I AM CONCERNED. Even had a dream about it last night... funking crazy.

As long as I get through first semester. AKA ANATOMY (Aug till Dec), With a simple pass... that would be good enough for me. Or the first year for that matter is perfectly acceptable for me.

The second year should be much easier since I have a organ system experience (Cardio/ Pneumo/ Hemato/ Pharm). But the good stuff will begin in year 3 and 4.

Regarding not having a life... well I don't have much of a life right now... Weekends I am at work anyway... and I stay late most of the weekdays. Med school will be more satisfying since I will be learning and working towards what I really want to do. Patient interaction.. mice are just not as fun.

BA



That is all for now.

hehehe.. it is nice to know I am not the only one.. I guess we will have to continue the UNECOM tradition and help each other.. and make sure everyone gets to the finish line.

BTW... we can drop the formalities and you don't have to call me docbill.. bill or billy is perfectly fine... Bibi is also another nick name... but I don't know if I want to drop the formalities that much.. hehehe.

Hey Tigger and DocBill,

As far as the classes go...I was an engineer by schooling the first time around. I graduated in 1995 too, so it has been awhile. I only took the minimum prereqs to get in and everything has been fine. I am actually doing very well in all of my classes without any studying ahead of time or extra classes. Everything you need to know you will get here. Absolutely nothing is hard except the volume and time committed in order to learn everything. I know this is an abused statement around here, but go enjoy yourself. I blew off life for a while before coming here and I am glad I did (I wish I had tried harder at blowing off life before coming to be honest). There is plenty of time to learn everything and you will spend all of your time...evenings, mornings, weekends, friday nights studying. Make sure you file your FAFSA, fill out your orientation packet stuff in june, find a place to live, and have much fun...at least do it for me..cause I am suffering right now...please santa Dec 10th.

Housing...I met my roomie here on SDN. I have a year round place in biddeford pool...It is cheap (460/mo)and I can see the ocean out my windows. I can run on a 2 mile long sand beach out my front door. Alot of folks live on Hills Beach (just passed school). Both the pool and hills have a lot of stuff that is off season only...but there are places that are year round too. Some folks live in Biddo...not as nice, but cheaper and all year round. Saco, same deal. Some folks live in Portland...30 min drive. I would say that unless you have a spouse/SO that needs to be in the "city" or you yourself must have city environment, then the lost hour of driving is not worth it.
The admissions folks will send you a housing survey and post something on line to help you guys meet and find places. That is a good resource, but wouldn't expect it until may. 1st Maine real estate in Hills beach/biddeford pool is a good place to start...a bunch of folks rent from them. I would not stress out housing too much, I got my place in June with next to no efffort. There are still listings on the board at school on a regular basis, so not anything to sweat, especially now. OK must stop procrastinating and study grossest histobioimmuno...my favorite class. :p


Thanks McCandy for re-assuring me and others that it will be okay.

Oh yeah Santi is coming.. I almost forgot... it is the 1st of dec... I better start getting ready.

BTW.. I decided not to have a tree this year. I found out it takes 13 years for one tree. I don't know if there is something wrong with that. 13 years for 3-5 weeks worth of pleasure for us. Maybe I will get a small one. Those germans and their great ideas. You know they are the ones that introduced the chrismx trees.

BA

hi,
thanks mcandy for the info....
anyway I want to get a had start on the material to calm my nerves. and just for fun too. im bored. is there anyway i can get those notes that the students write up from the taped lectures? i think they are called co op right?
well anway i was told there was a online version, can i get access to it. or even better the paper version?
thanks

Hey Tigger!

If I am understanding your question, you are looking for the noteservice notes. As far as I know, they are usually not available since the students pay for the service.

Wook

hi,
thanks mcandy for the info....
anyway I want to get a had start on the material to calm my nerves. and just for fun too. im bored. is there anyway i can get those notes that the students write up from the taped lectures? i think they are called co op right?
well anway i was told there was a online version, can i get access to it. or even better the paper version?
thanks

I guess you did not really get McCandy's post..
SHE SAID TO ENJOY LIFE WHILE YOU CAN!

Hey whatever floats your boat.

Hey Tigger, if you are that ambitious, get a copy of Moore and Daly's Clinically oriented anatomy. Start with upper limb and chest. Go to town on proximal and distal attachments, innervation, action, agonists, antagonists. Getting the blue boxes down is important for Dr Cross's portion of the course too (upper and lower limb). Ah yes, nail that brachial plexus too! Dr cross will call some unlucky folks up to the board to draw that out. Know it from the chord to the finger tips. Trace all the blood...arterial and venous patterns and pay particular attention to the anastamoses' with clinical importance..ie where to clamp when some one is bleeding profusely in order to override the "backup" blood source. When you get that down move into lower limb and deep back and gait, repeat and then move on to head and neck (actually skip H+N-don't even try that on your own...the ptreygopalantine ganglion will make you want a gun and postmans uniform). Be sure to memorize every boney land mark...ie every little bump and groove name where a muscle attaches, all the hand bones, foot bones, tendons, retinaculums and their contents. I am probably missing some stuff too. You could also get a copy of Wheater's Histology and go to town on that. Start with epithelea, then CT, nervous tissue, cardiovascualr etc. Just memorize it all, especially the pictures as they are fairly similar to waht you need to know for lab exams. Moore and daly does our embryo (I think it is clinicall oriented title too) book too. You could grab that and get on spermatogenesis, oogenesis, male and female repro, and then trace fertilization through birth following devo of heart, lungs, perenium, gi, urinary, pharyngeal arches.

Or, you could relax and have fun, becuase the previous paragraph represents your life for a long time. Your call. I also think you will have to put a lot of time in to match the learnig you will do here with your new friends, under pressure, and with resources. Not worth it in my book. Any way congrats on your acdceptance. You will love it here...except nov and december...and that head and neck exam. Delayed gratification. Where is the fat bearded guy who promised dec 10th.

Oh yeah, I am a man, man. :laugh: :love: Andy

andy, is that all we really did this semester? no wonder I thought this semester (especially head and neck) was so easy! ;) :)

yeah, of course piece of cake, can of corn, Good thing there was no work involved in FOD or OMM either. I couldnt give Tigger the sum up of TAPP either cuz I am still thrashing through it myself.

I think Jon B will back me up on this...Dr Willard is the man! (Dr Cross and Koester too, but especialy willard) You all dont understand how fortunate you are to be under his wing for a few years. Biochem time.

Dr Willard is the man! (Dr Cross and Koester too, but especialy willard) You all dont understand how fortunate you are to be under his wing for a few years.

yep! couldn't have said it better... Dr. Cross will seem a little rough at first, but he really is an great teacher, you WILL learn a lot from all three of these guys!

Oh yeah, I am a man, man. :laugh: :love: Andy

my bad.. sorry..

not that i'm going to be looking at them now, but do they post a list of books for the MSI that non-matriculated students can see. i'm at upstate medical university and there are oodles of postings for books that first year students are selling...just thought i might save a buck or two. :)

anyway, docbill, since i can call you bill now...i think its only fair for you to call me michelle. :laugh:

here's out list of books that we got sent to us... Please do not buy any books yet because the list will probably change. Our class will put together a list of books we found useful and ones we didn't for each class... you'll get it plenty of time before school starts to get on amazon and such... Plus there were a bunch of MSII's, III's, and IV's that were around trying to get rid of books at the beginning of the year.

muchos gracias!

but, i'm not going to lie, that list looks a wee bit intimidating! haha..thanks again!

:)

here's out list of books that we got sent to us... Please do not buy any books yet because the list will probably change. Our class will put together a list of books we found useful and ones we didn't for each class... you'll get it plenty of time before school starts to get on amazon and such... Plus there were a bunch of MSII's, III's, and IV's that were around trying to get rid of books at the beginning of the year.

:luck: wait until the night before your first cycle of exams to feel intimidated. :eek: or when you meet the skinny guy.

Like jonB said...wait until you get our eval of books because a lot of our profs recommend things we never used or dont reccomend things we find very useful. However, I can tell you with all certainty that you will need Moore and Daly's Clinically oriented Anatomy, Netters guide to human anatomy, and Rohens picture atlas of human anat. When you get those three books memorized you get to go home for xmas (and you will have them memorized :eek: ).

Hi all. I got in! I like UNECOM a lot. I'm still waiting to hear from one more school, but I am thinking about housing for next year. It's good to see this thread up.

Congrats and welcome. :thumbup:

here's out list of books that we got sent to us... Please do not buy any books yet because the list will probably change. Our class will put together a list of books we found useful and ones we didn't for each class... you'll get it plenty of time before school starts to get on amazon and such... Plus there were a bunch of MSII's, III's, and IV's that were around trying to get rid of books at the beginning of the year.

thanks for the helpgys. im gonna get those anatomy books. but when i went to unecom they mentioned here are old copies from the previous year on line or something. is there any way for a matriculated student to get access to them to prepare? id be happy to purchase of course. or buy straight from a student. because i cant just read all those text books id be lost.
also is there any syllabus' or powerpoint presentations from classes that can be downloaded for matriculated studens or do we have to be already attending lectures (MSI)
thanks for all the help you guys

congratulations!!!! :love:

Hi all. I got in! I like UNECOM a lot. I'm still waiting to hear from one more school, but I am thinking about housing for next year. It's good to see this thread up.

thanks for the helpgys. im gonna get those anatomy books. but when i went to unecom they mentioned here are old copies from the previous year on line or something. is there any way for a matriculated student to get access to them to prepare? id be happy to purchase of course. or buy straight from a student. because i cant just read all those text books id be lost.
also is there any syllabus' or powerpoint presentations from classes that can be downloaded for matriculated studens or do we have to be already attending lectures (MSI)
thanks for all the help you guys
as much as you want to work on reading class notes early or whatever... you're not going to get anything valuable out of it that's going to stick with you next year. (and the lectures will probably be a little different)... If you really have to have something to do, get the Anatomy Text book, I guarentee you're going to use it, and start memorizing the muscles of the arm along with the attachments, innervations, and make sure you know them in cross section also. (they have good tables in the book)... Basically, you're not going to be able to learn enough now that it's going to help you next fall...just relax (in the words of skinny man) and enjoy your time off... you're going to be studying medicine for the rest of your life... enjoy your freedom now

As far as all the powerpoints and syllabii, to get access to those, you have to be actually in the class at the time to get access to the webct site... :)

I just got a confirmation from UNECOM that they receive my Deposit. -59 days for my second deposit.

;)

booo on second deposits



I just got a confirmation from UNECOM that they receive my Deposit. -59 days for my second deposit.

;)

booo on second deposits

Come on guys, the school has to pay for my anatomy tutor somehow... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: ;)

yeah, though 500 is a lot more than the 100 some places ask for. not asking for the whole 1500 up front is kinda nice. for me 60 more days will be plenty of time, maybe not to gracioualy give up another 1k, but at least to know my entire app situation and be set on where im going next year. haha, im desperately trying to see the positive in this situation. i loved unecom, but i have my interview at my state school this friday, and supposedly they'll tell me monday.

i have the check signed and sealed in an envelope with a stamp on it, but im waiting a couple more days.

its impossible for me to worry though. im so unbelievably not stressed about my other interview or any decisions. im already in at such a great school. you guys all seem cool.

Hey hey everyone!

I hope you are chillin and doing well. I just got into UNECOM a few days back and I just discovered this thread, pretty awesome!! anyone have aim? hit me up babyjordan429...anyways hope to see ya'll at orientation...I can't wait to move up there. the campus is awesome, the ppl are super friendly, and residency opportunities are great I've heard....

Farhan

Congrats and welcome to the club..

Where you from.. since you say up there.. and Maine is very much on top of the US... Except AL. What Univ and program did you go to.
BA

the next time med students are in the anatomy lab to do Gross Anatomy here at UNE, it's going to be YOU GUYS!!! We're done!! :) Congrates to all the new accepted people!

the next time med students are in the anatomy lab to do Gross Anatomy here at UNE, it's going to be YOU GUYS!!! We're done!! :) Congrates to all the new accepted people!

Thanks Jonb... you must be relieved. BTW is there a special table that is better than all the rest.. that I should be aiming for next Aug. One with a nice view ... closest to exit etc.. eheheheh.

Also anyone who knows... last year you guys got your UNE email before you started. Do you remember when you can get that... and how.

Thanks
BAir

Hi, about lab tables...you ain't got no choice in the matter. But really
there's no difference. It's a wonderful, up-to-date lab, so you'll be in
good hands.

My advice about anatomy lab...be nice to your partners, even if you
don't like them or there not your first choice of people to be spending
hours on end with. Bite your tongue - you'll be better off in the end.
You'll be anxious and eager the first weeks and you'll have a hard time
sharing the dissection. Just relax - there's plenty of time and you'll
learn everything you need to know.

About studying ahead...everybody last year told us to not study before
we got here. You definitely don't need to -- you'll have plenty of time
to learn everything if you dedicate yourself to it. HOWEVER, I don't think
it would hurt to buy some anatomy flashcards and start learning your
muscles and bones. You're gonna need to know that stuff for ever and
ever. So you might as well commit it to long term memory now. Plus it's
kinda cool and an enjoyable thing to learn.

Good luck!

Allison

Hey hey everyone!

I hope you are chillin and doing well. I just got into UNECOM a few days back and I just discovered this thread, pretty awesome!! anyone have aim? hit me up babyjordan429...anyways hope to see ya'll at orientation...I can't wait to move up there. the campus is awesome, the ppl are super friendly, and residency opportunities are great I've heard....

Farhan

Hey Congrats!! UNECOM is awesome, I completely agree. I'm moving all the way to Maine, aren't I ?! That pretty much makes a statement. can't wait to meet you all ...all 115 of us c/o 2009 at orientation this August! :) counting down the days...

How long are the classes @UNECOM? 8-5pm or less per day? Can someone send me a link to class schedules. I'm curious. Thanks! :)

Hey Congrats!! UNECOM is awesome, I completely agree. I'm moving all the way to Maine, aren't I ?! That pretty much makes a statement. can't wait to meet you all ...all 115 of us c/o 2009 at orientation this August! :) counting down the days...

I think Maine should be fun!! I'm from Florida so it'll be a slight change of scenery :) hahha should be interesting though....can't wait to meet ya'll. its gonna be kool looking for housing and what not and buying beds and microwaves. I think I'm just going to get there, find a place, and get some furniture. I'm bringing my xbox just in case any one else plays...oh and I play a lot of basketball too just in case any else out there shares the passion....

I'm bringing my xbox just in case any one else plays...

Xbox? What's that? oh wait a minute, that's that new game console that I used to play before I started med school... haha! :laugh: just kidding well... then again ;)

did someone say swoosh? :laugh: oh...and does that hardwood up there have enough room for girls too...hehe ;)


When we went on the tour, we saw the student center had NCAA hardwood that no one even seems to use. I haven't played in a while, but I'm thinking of getting back into it up there. :thumbup:

did someone say swoosh? :laugh: oh...and does that hardwood up there have enough room for girls too...hehe ;)

i always thought hardwood was for girls..

oh we're talking about basketball, thats fun too.

public enemy it is sad that you decided to go to NJ.. but we understand.. .NOTTT

I told name UNE and NMDNJ can be sister schools.. hehehe

bill, sorry we won't get to be classmates. but yeah, its cool by me for UMDNJ and UNECOM to be sister schools. it was actually a tougher decision than i thought. i really liked unceom and would have no problem going there.

me, you and nate still gotta go to montreal though.


oh by the way, happy birthday!

:rolleyes: bill, sorry we won't get to be classmates. but yeah, its cool by me for UMDNJ and UNECOM to be sister schools. it was actually a tougher decision than i thought. i really liked unceom and would have no problem going there.

me, you and nate still gotta go to montreal though.


oh by the way, happy birthday!
:cool: :D

Thanks MAN! I am having fun on my 27th birthday. Lots of good things to be happy for. UNECOM being one of them, excellent health being another. We will visit Montreal NO PROBLEM. YOU PICK ME UP ON THE DRIVE NORTH.

happpppppppppppppppppppy birthday
are you over the hill yet? :p

hehe



:rolleyes:
:cool: :D

Thanks MAN! I am having fun on my 27th birthday. Lots of good things to be happy for. UNECOM being one of them, excellent health being another. We will visit Montreal NO PROBLEM. YOU PICK ME UP ON THE DRIVE NORTH.

happpppppppppppppppppppy birthday
are you over the hill yet? :p

hehe


Thanks... I actually feel better now then I did between 12 to 25yrs.
I can't wait to 30. Little gray hair... little wrincles.... hmmm.. next stop retirement.

Are you a young one Michelle?

Hi All,

I am happy to report that we now have access to UNE pipeline and our own UNE email account. hehehe.

I signed in today with my SSN and Birthdate.

http://pipeline.une.edu/cp/home/loginf

BA

Well, it's official... Maine here I come. Anyone else moving from warm beautiful Florida to cold beautiful Maine? Also, around when are you all going to start looking for a place to live? I was thinking about April or so, but I'm not sure if that will be too late. Are you guys going to utilize the links on the website? What other resources are you going to use? Any feedback is welcome!
Thanks and best of luck to everyone (my future study partners).
UNECOM 2009... Yea! I'm gonna be a doctor when I grow up! :-)

if 22 is a young one then yes...i am under the hill. :)

Thanks... I actually feel better now then I did between 12 to 25yrs.
I can't wait to 30. Little gray hair... little wrincles.... hmmm.. next stop retirement.

Are you a young one Michelle?

Yes... 22 for ladies equals much greater maturaty than men. hhehehehe.

Well, it's official... Maine here I come. Anyone else moving from warm beautiful Florida to cold beautiful Maine? Also, around when are you all going to start looking for a place to live? I was thinking about April or so, but I'm not sure if that will be too late. Are you guys going to utilize the links on the website? What other resources are you going to use? Any feedback is welcome!
Thanks and best of luck to everyone (my future study partners).
UNECOM 2009... Yea! I'm gonna be a doctor when I grow up! :-)

congrats MOMO.. UNECOM is going to be different from Florida.. but then again, I prefer all the seasons.

I am not sure when I will make it to maine for Apartment search etc... but hopefuly I will make one visit in Feb and another in May. Unless someone organizes a big get together.

BA

congrats MOMO.. UNECOM is going to be different from Florida.. but then again, I prefer all the seasons.

I am not sure when I will make it to maine for Apartment search etc... but hopefuly I will make one visit in Feb and another in May. Unless someone organizes a big get together.

BA

What's up MoMO...congrats on getting in...yeah, I'm moving from Orlando FL all the way to Maine. I've heard form a lot of people that places to live don't really open up till right before the semester so no point in looking right now. Might as well wait till summer time and then it shouldn't be bad at all. What part of FL are you from...where did you go to school? Maine should be fun, can't wait to meet everyone!! babyjordan429 if anyone uses AIM or AOL...

Farhan

HEY~! 30 does not equal gray hairs or wrinkles!
So.. what are we going to do in Montreal? I will drive no problem and we will pick you up on the way.

Thanks... I actually feel better now then I did between 12 to 25yrs.
I can't wait to 30. Little gray hair... little wrincles.... hmmm.. next stop retirement.

Are you a young one Michelle?

I figure it is about time for introductions because it is official...I will be attending UNE next year and I couldn't be happier. It's lovely to hear from others that are excited as well. New England has been my home for almost 6 years so this move will not be shocking. Anyone interested in getting together?

you can only get about 1 hour farther north before you hit the canadian border... I grew up in Wilmington (right near Lake Placid) up in the mountains. Syracuse is pretty familar... that's where my dad grew up so we go visit my grandparents (and have to drive through watertown)... (btw, the hospital in watertown is one of our rotations sites)...

Cool.... I'm a UNE hopeful (shooting for class of 2010) from Plattsburgh. How have you enjoyed your experiences at UNE so far? (Not to put you on the spot - just curious).

Cool, When you all are done with your first year I'll be graduated!

Well, it's official... Maine here I come. Anyone else moving from warm beautiful Florida to cold beautiful Maine? Also, around when are you all going to start looking for a place to live? I was thinking about April or so, but I'm not sure if that will be too late. Are you guys going to utilize the links on the website? What other resources are you going to use? Any feedback is welcome!
Thanks and best of luck to everyone (my future study partners).
UNECOM 2009... Yea! I'm gonna be a doctor when I grow up! :-)

Awesome! A handful of Florida people!! :) I am from Florida too and am a little weary about the cold weather. Right now, it's cold in FL and I keep thinking to myself "Maine's cold will be worse. just great." But hey, Maine is definitely beautiful and the UNECOM campus is awesome; people are awesome, facilities are amazing. So what's a little shiver and teeth chatter? No problemo. We can all go skiing after a huge exam, right? :) Can't wait to meet you all Class of '09! have a good one!

HEY~! 30 does not equal gray hairs or wrinkles!
So.. what are we going to do in Montreal? I will drive no problem and we will pick you up on the way.

Hey Nate,
Let say first holiday in October. That way we will be half way finished first half. We should get a sign up sheet.

BTW.. 30 is not old... I have 3 more years to get there. :sleep:

I figure it is about time for introductions because it is official...I will be attending UNE next year and I couldn't be happier. It's lovely to hear from others that are excited as well. New England has been my home for almost 6 years so this move will not be shocking. Anyone interested in getting together?

Congrats for getting in to UNE.

We should definitely organize a get together? Let wait till the new year and maybe get some of the present students to join in.. give us some information etc..

All the best to other applicants waiting.
BA

Ho Ho Ho! Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!! undefined:love: Only, 2 more days at work then it is HOME I GO!!! (not that watertown is far from syracuse, but staring at the walls of this lab makes it seem like years away) :p


Congrats for getting in to UNE.

We should definitely organize a get together? Let wait till the new year and maybe get some of the present students to join in.. give us some information etc..

All the best to other applicants waiting.
BA

I don't know who you've been talking to but myself and most classmates secured our housing much earlier. I waited until the first week of May and only got a good place(or actually the place that met all my preferred criteria) because someone else had just backed out on it. I know that my current landlord wants a commitment from us as to whether we are returning next year by early January. That being said, both of us UNECOM 2008ers intend to stay in the house. An important consideration in looking for housing is UNECOM's academic year. Yes, I live in a beach house but I paid a premium for August and even then couldn't get into my apartment until Aug 14th. I actually had a better situation than some classmates that didn't get in until September. In addition, I will be moving out for the summer at the end of May. That's not a big deal for me because I knew up front that I had "vacation" plans for San Antonio and Fort Sam. I will likely be moving to a smaller apartment that my landlord rents as a year round rental because our schedule for next year starts Aug 3rd and ends June 30. You first years will be done a month earlier. Other housing misc., living on Hills Beach is great. I can work out, study, and otherwise focus on being the best student I can be without the distractions of noisy neighbors, etc. I can ride my bike to school(I drove maybe 7 days all semester and most of those were due to preceptorships) and am even close enough to go home for lunch. On the other hand, the closest grocery store(and bars) are a 15 minute drive into town. So you plan ahead and there is the Sea Star convenience store at the end of Hills Beach. Good luck.
PS- I was so happy to see the class of 2009 thread. It encourages me that the school has faith that we too shall succeed. School is both what I expected and nothing like I expected but it's awesome and there's no place I rather be.(Although DisneyWorld's awfully nice to visit.)

Hey everyone, in case you're interested, I found on the UNE website that your White Coat Ceremony is scheduled for October 6, 2005. A little over 7 more months! hope everyone had a good Christmas and has a happy new years! :)

Hey everyone, in case you're interested, I found on the UNE website that your White Coat Ceremony is scheduled for October 6, 2005. A little over 7 more months! hope everyone had a good Christmas and has a happy new years! :)

That is great! I can't wait! :)

Hey guys,

I hope everyone had a great Christmas. With New Year's right around the corner I'm wondering where I'm going to live next Fall.

So I'm wondering...how soon should I start looking? Right now, I'm under the impression that housing doesn't become available closer to the start of the semester. And getting housing usually isn't a problem...is that the case or should I start looking right away?

Also, are there apartment complexes by the school? I've heard people rent out their houses and convert those into apartments. Really, an apartment complex with like a gym and a good "sometimes quiet" community is what I'm looking for...any suggestions?

Oh, I know I'm going to have to turn in a whole bunch of stuff to UNECOM towards february, but does anyone know what all that stuff is so I can get a headstart on collecting all the information....I know it includes immunization records, but thats all I know...

Any help would be greatly appreciated...can't wait to see you all next year!! Happy 2005 everyone!!

Farhan :laugh:

Hey guys,

I hope everyone had a great Christmas. With New Year's right around the corner I'm wondering where I'm going to live next Fall.

So I'm wondering...how soon should I start looking? Right now, I'm under the impression that housing doesn't become available closer to the start of the semester. And getting housing usually isn't a problem...is that the case or should I start looking right away?

Also, are there apartment complexes by the school? I've heard people rent out their houses and convert those into apartments. Really, an apartment complex with like a gym and a good "sometimes quiet" community is what I'm looking for...any suggestions?

Oh, I know I'm going to have to turn in a whole bunch of stuff to UNECOM towards february, but does anyone know what all that stuff is so I can get a headstart on collecting all the information....I know it includes immunization records, but thats all I know...

Any help would be greatly appreciated...can't wait to see you all next year!! Happy 2005 everyone!!

Farhan :laugh:

Hi Farhan,

I know most students live on the street where the school is. These are normally summer houses, but rented to students from Sep to May. There are others that live further from the University and drive. I guess people like Jon and Mcandy can provide better information.

I though only the second deposit has to be in by feb. I heard nothing about immunizations or any other documents required. Did you get something in the mail or was it off the website.

Don't stress out about it... I am sure we will figure it out.
BA

Hey BA,

Thanks for getting back to me sooo quick. Yeah can't wait to start looking for housing. Its gonna be fun :)

Anyways, I just heard from a friend at another school that they require a whole bunch of stuff like immunization records, etc. I didn't get that off the UNECOM website or anything so don't quote me on that. Who is Jon and Mcandy? Current students or part of our class? Let me know when you get a chance.

Peace :D

Farhan


Hi Farhan,

I know most students live on the street where the school is. These are normally summer houses, but rented to students from Sep to May. There are others that live further from the University and drive. I guess people like Jon and Mcandy can provide better information.

I though only the second deposit has to be in by feb. I heard nothing about immunizations or any other documents required. Did you get something in the mail or was it off the website.

Don't stress out about it... I am sure we will figure it out.
BA

Hey BA,

Thanks for getting back to me sooo quick. Yeah can't wait to start looking for housing. Its gonna be fun :)

Anyways, I just heard from a friend at another school that they require a whole bunch of stuff like immunization records, etc. I didn't get that off the UNECOM website or anything so don't quote me on that. Who is Jon and Mcandy? Current students or part of our class? Let me know when you get a chance.

Peace :D

Farhan

JonB and McCandy and others contributed to this thread.. they are MS1 I believe, and they went through all of this last year. The class of 2008 have been very helpful... just as other people in upper years have been.

Re: housing I assume most of 2nd years will be moving away for their rotations.. and that means there will be enough spaces available for the new incoming year. Go to the UNE website and log on to pipeline and you can get more information about groups and I beleive eventuatly someone will strat a class of 2009 page.

Re: Amunizations.. I think we have to show that before begining class.

BA (Bill,,, aka docbill. heheh)

Anyone want Gmail accounts.
I figure I would offer them to UNECOM students first
you can PM me.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Hey everyone, in case you're interested, I found on the UNE website that your White Coat Ceremony is scheduled for October 6, 2005. A little over 7 more months! hope everyone had a good Christmas and has a happy new years! :)

bill,

i can't log onto pipeline. could you??
thanks
me


AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

bill,

i can't log onto pipeline. could you??
thanks
me

Mich, I just logged on.. it is working fine.
Did you log on before or is this your first time.

You have two defferent logins

UNE PRN is for accademic stuff... registration/transcripts etc...

where as the pipeline is a different one.

I believe you have to creat both if you are new. For pipeline use the same temperary password.. I think it was date of birth. Anyway do UNE PRN one first and do the same for pipeline.

OOOHHH! I feel like an international man of mystery rather than a rapidly greying stressed out med student who is dreading the arrival of monday. Happy New Year all.

Immunizations need to be done before you can start your preceptors (2 or 2rd week of class). They will send you info soon I am sure. More than likely you will need to get some titers for shots you had when you were a kid. Make sure your tetanus is good and that you have had a TB test. You can get this stuff done while at school but it sucks giving up your hour of freedom at lunch to become a pin cushion. It is also more expensive through school. Speaking of which I would urge you all to investigate the SOMA insurance (they will send you a packet soon too) or an outside carrier. The UNE insurance is not very good and $$$$.

Dont buy books until you get our evaluation. Alot of "required books" are collecting dust in my classmates closets.

Housing. Don't sweat it. Current MS2 students will leave and spots will open. There are plenty of year round places off the beach (biddo, saco, kennebunk etc) and there are year round places to be had on the beach as well ( although a little more challenging to acquire). I got my place in june. It is ocean view, year round, oil heat, 3 bedroom, laundry, deck. I pay 460/mo to shre it with one roomie. A good friend was accpeted here the friday before classes started and he got a year round place on hills beach. CHeckout the UNE site that was posted previously here that will steer you in the direction of realtors. Also if you guys start a website for your class and have a housing wanted area I will be certain to make my classmates aware as many of us live with MS2 now and their spots will be vacant on july 1. It is the way to go as our schedules are very different, inhouse advice is nice, and hey, they already own the textbooks. There are still places empty and advertised at school on the bulletin board and the apartment above me (2 bedroom year round, ocean view is empty for the year.) That said, alot of people get places that require them to couch surf or hotel dwell. It doesnt seem to be more stressful, but I won't claim to be an expert on that topic.

Alright, I am disapearing until classes start. Enjoy your freedom while you can! :luck:

ps Dont forget your FAFSA (jan. 1-mar 1??)

Thanks Andy...

BTW.. I will be the first to post in the new year.. and not allow this thread to fall to the bottom of the page.

Do you guys notice how we have like 10pages already... wow... that is how I got most of my post.. hehehe.

How many people do we have so far... I know we lost a few to NY and NJ but I hope we get more soon.

Did anyone else succeed in logging on to pipeline.
BA
OUT

Sometime around May, UNECOM usually sends out a fat packet of paperwork, one item of which is an immunization form and a physical for your doc. All the shots/titers you need have a slot on this form to be filled in, so if you fill out the form it'll become obvious what you need. Just get it done before you come to school - Don't even waste a lunch during first year worrying about something that is easily remedied ahead of time. (Unless, of course, you are accepted 2-3 weeks before school and don't have the luxury of time).

www.mainetoday.com has some rental info. UNE used to have a housing website, horribly out of date but some of the landlords listed rent several places or might know someone you can call if their place is rented. There is a Biddeford newspaper website also, I think it is www.journaltribune.com. If none of those turn up leads, sometimes current students will send out an email to their whole class for you asking about housing opportunities that are opening up. I remember getting a few emails like that when I was a second year (but I wasn't moving, so I couldn't be of assistance :( ). Good luck, and feel free to PM me with questions about 3rd and 4th year ifyou have any. 1st and 2nd year are totally different now, so I wouldn't know how to answer!

Is there an apt complex/townhouse etc. where most UNECOM students live? I prefer to live in a place surrounded by my classmates rather than a random apt where I know no one. If so, please let me know. :)

are you guys going to go with the roomate thing or try to make it on your own for the first year? is it finiacially possible to live on your own if you plan to live off of loans?

Is there an apt complex/townhouse etc. where most UNECOM students live? I prefer to live in a place surrounded by my classmates rather than a random apt where I know no one. If so, please let me know. :)

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Or email dthomas@pipeline.une.edu

Hey MeaCulpe!! How you doing? Give me a buzz sometime when you have a moment to shoot the bull.

Wook

I was looking at Rent.com. Anybody live in a high rise apt with garage parking? I found only 1 in portland...any more? Right now, I live in a high rise in FL and it's great. I'm hoping to find one similar to it.

you'll definetly end up in portland if you want to live in a high rise... I think the tallest building in biddeford is probably the med school building on campus ;)

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo not PORTLAND..

Just kidding. Trying to bump the thread up.

I used to live on the 7th floor in a building on Congress St, which is in downtown Portland. Whenever I told a local that I lived on the 7th floor, they commonly responded with confusion, and said, "There's a building in Portland with that many floors?"

They were being facetious, since there are probably oh, hmmm...... maybe 9 or 10 buildings downtown taller than 4 stories. Most of the taller buildings are headquarters for the different banks, NBC, some law firm, and two "city center" buildings with businesses in them. I'm not sure if they have apts or if they do, how to go about finding them. I wouldn't recommend the building that I lived in.

The previous poster is right - in Bidd, Saco, Kennebunk, etc. you won't find a building taller than 3-4 stories.

One place that seems to own alot of the downtown apartments is called "Apartment Mart". I know, it's a K-mart, ghetto sounding name, but they really do have hundreds of apartments that they lease and might be able to help you find something. Their number is 207-773-1814. Another tall building that might have high-rise apts is called back bay towers. 207 772 7050. probably 15-20 stories high, which is tall for Portland. I always thought it was an assisted living place, but I'm probably wrong. I've never been there. Anyway, good luck to all looking for housing.

Unfortunately, although there are 120 students in each class, you probably won't find any one particular building/complex where more than 6-7 students live. Alot of students live on Hills beach or Biddeford Pool in the seasonal rentals, so it is possible to at least live within a couple of blocks of a large number of classmates.

I used to live on the 7th floor in a building on Congress St, which is in downtown Portland. Whenever I told a local that I lived on the 7th floor, they commonly responded with confusion, and said, "There's a building in Portland with that many floors?"

They were being facetious, since there are probably oh, hmmm...... maybe 9 or 10 buildings downtown taller than 4 stories. Most of the taller buildings are headquarters for the different banks, NBC, some law firm, and two "city center" buildings with businesses in them. I'm not sure if they have apts or if they do, how to go about finding them. I wouldn't recommend the building that I lived in.

The previous poster is right - in Bidd, Saco, Kennebunk, etc. you won't find a building taller than 3-4 stories.

One place that seems to own alot of the downtown apartments is called "Apartment Mart". I know, it's a K-mart, ghetto sounding name, but they really do have hundreds of apartments that they lease and might be able to help you find something. Their number is 207-773-1814. Another tall building that might have high-rise apts is called back bay towers. 207 772 7050. probably 15-20 stories high, which is tall for Portland. I always thought it was an assisted living place, but I'm probably wrong. I've never been there. Anyway, good luck to all looking for housing.

Unfortunately, although there are 120 students in each class, you probably won't find any one particular building/complex where more than 6-7 students live. Alot of students live on Hills beach or Biddeford Pool in the seasonal rentals, so it is possible to at least live within a couple of blocks of a large number of classmates.

Thank you for the info! For those that live in Portland, how is the commute? Esp during winter? UNECOM had a snow day yesterday, I noticed ;)

well technically we had a snow 2 hours, but us first years didn't have anything in the afternoon anyway, and since they didn't close till 3:00pm, it didn't really make any difference to us, plus they started class up again at 800am this morning. So it really didn't matter at all. Oh well.... TGIF!!!

I lived in Portland during years 1 and 2, and the drive for me was about 35-40 minutes depending on traffic. It didn't bother me and I didn't feel like I lost time, even though you do lose 1-1.5 hrs a day with the drive. I split studying between home and school, and stayed the night at a friend's if we were going to be up half the night prepping for a test.

The main thing that I thought sucked was never being able to go home during the breaks between classes. Sometimes, you might have wanted to take a 1-2 hour nap, and you can't. Plus, sometimes I got sick at school and couldn't drive myself home and had to call my husband to come get me. Another downfall is if you forget something important - but the first time you do that you'll never do it again it's such a hassle!

It's not a big deal though. Just bring food, have a friend who lives nearby, and don't be too scatterbrained. I preferred it, because I live near everything else besides school. Friends in Biddeford Pool were always more reluctant to make the drive to Portland to do fun stuff, but since I live right here, small fun side trips don't really cut into my study time.

happy monday everyone!

question.

anyone in Maine now, do you have Verizon or Cingular for cell phones? if so which gets better reception?? my plan is ending soon with cingular and i was just looking into other plans but wasn't sure what was best

i'm very happy with sprint...but i know many people have verizon too.

i've got verizon... can't use it in alfond, but it works outside here at UNE and all over biddeford (although it doesn't work in hannaford's for some reason)...

happy monday everyone!

question.

anyone in Maine now, do you have Verizon or Cingular for cell phones? if so which gets better reception?? my plan is ending soon with cingular and i was just looking into other plans but wasn't sure what was best

Cingular recently bought AT&T. AT&T's coverage here was okay but spotty in some areas around the school. Cingular is building a new tower (not verified) and are very good about distributing courtesy min. for dropped calls.

:luck:

hehehe are you guys online durring class.
I see myself doing that next year.
SDN is addictive.

BTW which cell phone company offers unlimited long distance?

hehehe are you guys online durring class.
I see myself doing that next year.
SDN is addictive.

BTW which cell phone company offers unlimited long distance?


I thought so, too. I think only two or three others in our class are active SDNers though - lot's of people IM.

What do you mean unlimited long distance? Do you mean unlimited minutes? Most plans have 'long distance' from your calling area.

There is also VONAGE. We have that, as well.

:luck:

I thought so, too. I think only two or three others in our class are active SDNers though - lot's of people IM.

What do you mean unlimited long distance? Do you mean unlimited minutes? Most plans have 'long distance' from your calling area.

There is also VONAGE. We have that, as well.

:luck:
Tell me about it. Only about 3-5 people on this thread are actually going to attend UNE... we lost a whole bunch to NJ. I was hoping more will be signing on.

Long distance plan in the states and in Canada. My friend, living in Boston, has unlimited long distance to canada. But maybe that is home phone. I will check with him.

Tell me about it. Only about 3-5 people on this thread are actually going to attend UNE... we lost a whole bunch to NJ. I was hoping more will be signing on.

Long distance plan in the states and in Canada. My friend, living in Boston, has unlimited long distance to canada. But maybe that is home phone. I will check with him.

Some Cell plans have international (i.e. Canada) Vonage covers Canada, as well. Vonage works w/cable modem and you avoid reception issues. It's like a land line w/out hidden fees and high taxes (Maine has high phone tax).

You can find info online.

How many accepted UNErs went to NJ?? Just curious.

:luck:

Some Cell plans have international (i.e. Canada) Vonage covers Canada, as well. Vonage works w/cable modem and you avoid reception issues. It's like a land line w/out hidden fees and high taxes (Maine has high phone tax).

You can find info online.

How many accepted UNErs went to NJ?? Just curious.

:luck:

Thanks for the info. I will look it up.

BTW.. I am not sure about the exact numbers. But I did notice with the acceptance some overlap.

I guess I should ask, How many have decided on SDN have been accepted at UNE and have decided to go to UNE. Michelle, UNE2009LMD, I, who else...

I have AT&T. It does work somewhat in Alfond, but not at all at Hannaford's grocery store so that must be a quirk of the building rather than the carriers. Sorry to see that we lost some of you to NJ- I can't imagine why anyone with a choice between living in ME and NJ would choose there but they have to keep their school open too somehow.

oh no you don't ... bump

My agonizing choice came down to the fact there is nothing in Maine worth 13k more a year x 4. I really really really really really liked UNE though and it broke my heart to let go of my seat. I think the major factor that I liked about it was the people: faculty, students, and even fellow interviewees. Good people at UNE, period. UMDNJ does have a lot of the same benefits that UNE had, small class size, good clinical program, etc.

Anyway, I’m going to raid Canada with DocBill sometime during first year regardless.

:idea: Hi Doc Bill,

I thought I would bump the thread for you, being a fellow SDN UNECOM thread-keeper and all.... ;)

Gioia, you are the master keeper.. I remember all the work you put in for the class of 2008 ;) Thanks for the bump... I guess I am slow today.

SDN has been slow lately.

Nate, thanks for speaking so highly of UNECOM. Like I said since so many people applied to UNE and NJ we should have a sister school system started. We are definitely on... I think public enemy is also taking part. Oh and by the way, if you guys ever want to get away from NJ and take a break in Maine.. not a problem. You won't even have to sing oh Canada in the morning.. hehehe.

Hey where are all the UNEVERGs of 2009 Lets get some action going here.

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Hey where are all the UNEVERGs of 2009 Lets get some action going here.

ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST IF YOU HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED ON UNE

1. docbill
2. vermont0210
3.
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5.

Hey where are all the UNEVERGs of 2009 Lets get some action going here.

ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST IF YOU HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED ON UNE

1. docbill
2. vermont0210
3.une2009lmd
4.
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Anyone want Gmail accounts.
I figure I would offer them to UNECOM students first
you can PM me.
please can i have a gmail account?

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hey im wondering about housing. when is the best time to look for a place if you want to live on the beach. also im from chicago. do i have to fly down to maine too see the place before i sign a lease, or is it safe enough to just have a picture and someones word and description to get it. because i was thinking of going to maine in june to settle in - should i get a place then- or is earlier better?
and last wheres a good place to meet potential roommates? does anyone room with classmates of the opposite sex or is that too distracting :)
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"never mistake fate with inevitability"- lepetitprince

please can i have a gmail account?

hi tigger, sure no probl.
PM me an email where I can send you the invite.
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Hey where are all the UNEVERGs of 2009 Lets get some action going here.

ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST IF YOU HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED ON UNE

1. docbill
2. vermont0210
3. une2009lmd
4. tigger0821
5.
6.

Hey where are all the UNEVERGs of 2009 Lets get some action going here.

ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST IF YOU HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED ON UNE

1. docbill
2. vermont0210
3. une2009lmd
4. tigger0821
5. brody17
6.

When can we start a 2009 group on UNE Pipeline?

Hey where are all the UNEVERGs of 2009 Lets get some action going here.

ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST IF YOU HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED ON UNE

1. docbill
2. vermont0210
3. une2009lmd
4. tigger0821
5. brody17
6. docmz

When can we start a 2009 group on UNE Pipeline?


...maybe i am computer challenged, but i still can't login to pipeline or to get my PRN. it keeps telling me that it doesn't recognize my social security number. anyone else have this problem? i definately have a social...haha. ok..thanks!!!

ps just so you all know...it is a warm -25 here in the 'cuse today. woahhhhhhh it's a heat wave!

Hey where are all the UNEVERGs of 2009 Lets get some action going here.

ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST IF YOU HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED ON UNE

1. docbill
2. vermont0210
3. une2009lmd
4. tigger0821
5. brody17
6.

When can we start a 2009 group on UNE Pipeline?

I requested one, but maybe they need to wait... someone from the previous years could prob tell us. Gioa?

...maybe i am computer challenged, but i still can't login to pipeline or to get my PRN. it keeps telling me that it doesn't recognize my social security number. anyone else have this problem? i definately have a social...haha. ok..thanks!!!

ps just so you all know...it is a warm -25 here in the 'cuse today. woahhhhhhh it's a heat wave!

Mich, That is odd.. it even regonized my SIN (Candian equivalent to SSN). So maybe call the school and see if they have a mixup.

DIDO... today was like COOOOLLLLDDD. I could not feel anything. :scared: :eek: I had a sweater, a windbreaker and a winter coat. Scarf, turtel next kind of thing for the neck and ears. Unfortunately, I can't find my longjohns. Hnnn at least it sunny.

UNECOM 09 definitely needs a group started! I 2nd that.

Howdy!

You may want to contact COMSA (comsa@une.edu) - w/ whom I am sure you have already been in contact. They will give you the details. It was sometime in early spring or late winter of last year that we got our class page on pipeline (the uber-cool part of SDN is that you guys get to know each other early ;) )

That should do it. If not, I'm always lurking on SDN.

Take care and have FUN!!

CONGRATS! :clap:


:luck:

If you are having trouble logging in, I recommend calling the help desk. I spoke with a woman who was tremendously helpful. She even explained how these sites fit into a students workflow. Imagine...a help desk that is actually helpful...amazing!

If you are having trouble logging in, I recommend calling the help desk. I spoke with a woman who was tremendously helpful. She even explained how these sites fit into a students workflow. Imagine...a help desk that is actually helpful...amazing!

That's true, UNE's help desk is even prompt!!


:luck:

UNE Help desk actually has AOL IM... go to the pipeline page and down the right side they give a bunch of names to try. Kind of cool.

UNECOM 09 definitely needs a group started! I 2nd that.

I sent a second request today. We will see if that works.
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Hey where are all the UNEVERGs of 2009 Lets get some action going here.

ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST IF YOU HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED ON UNE

1. docbill
2. vermont0210
3. une2009lmd
4. tigger0821
5. brody17
6. docmz

Hey where are all the UNEVERGs of 2009 Lets get some action going here.

ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST IF YOU HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED ON UNE

1. docbill
2. vermont0210
3. une2009lmd
4. tigger0821
5. brody17
6. docmz


1. docbill
2. vermont0210
3. une2009lmd
4. tigger0821
5. brody17
6. docmz
7. babyjordan429

For those who don't know what pipeline is some info.

Pipeline is the websystem they have set up at UNE. That is where you check your email, your class messages, student clubs and associations, communicate with each other, chat, posting, helpful information.

if you go to UNE.edu.. on the bottom there is a link to pipeline... or you go directly there.

http://pipeline.une.edu/cp/home/loginf

Follow instructions, using your SSN and your Birthdate to get access. There are two different systems. One is for your grades and records and the other is pipeline. You have to log on to both and get your sign in and password set up.

yup pipeline is working now so lets get a group going on there too...we know those ppl are attending UNE for sure...docbill you wanna set it up? :) lemme know

Farhan

For those who don't know what pipeline is some info.

Pipeline is the websystem they have set up at UNE. That is where you check your email, your class messages, student clubs and associations, communicate with each other, chat, posting, helpful information.

if you go to UNE.edu.. on the bottom there is a link to pipeline... or you go directly there.

http://pipeline.une.edu/cp/home/loginf

Follow instructions, using your SSN and your Birthdate to get access. There are two different systems. One is for your grades and records and the other is pipeline. You have to log on to both and get your sign in and password set up.

yup pipeline is working now so lets get a group going on there too...we know those ppl are attending UNE for sure...docbill you wanna set it up? :) lemme know

Farhan

Hey Farhan,

I did sent them a second request.. but so far nota... anyway. If I don't get anything from webmaster soon, I will give them a call or send an email.

NOPE... THis is the response I got today.


We do not want to start this group until we send out directions to the Class of 2009 on how to set up their pipeline account. This mailing should be going out by the first of February.

hahahah bill we way ahead of them man!! lets wait till feb 1st then, but if anyways of you want to access your account just go to the homepage, click pipeline at the bottom, and follow the directions...


NOPE... THis is the response I got today.


We do not want to start this group until we send out directions to the Class of 2009 on how to set up their pipeline account. This mailing should be going out by the first of February.

Too bad not until Feb. anyway, have a great Friday everyone! :)

Too bad not until Feb. anyway, have a great Friday everyone! :)

NAhhh it is okay.. only 2 - 3 weeks.

We will continue with SDN for now.. even though I would like to block this site. It is consuming too much time.

BAir

bump

Hi all,
Janelle a first year and I just wanted to check in and say hi. If anyone wants any feedback about first year or about UNECOM and Biddeford please feel free to email me. I'm originally from MA and spent soem time in RI for un dergrad and my year off. I'm also in the Navy HPSP program so if you want any info about it drop me a line. I've been bad about getting onto student DR lately ( somethign about parasitology and stuff :) ) but I do check my email frequently ( jmarra@pipeline.une.edu). Can't wait to meet you all.
Enjoy your time off and see you in August!

Janelle

Happy Monday ;)

:luck:

Happy Monday ;)

:luck:


Hi Ladies,

Thanks for checking in.. especially since we don't have much action... and I am sure people are getting sick of reading my posts.. hehe

how are things going now that Anatomy is over with. Do you find as if you have more time to spare? Or much more work to do with other classes?

Any advice for us new incoming students on when to start looking... visiting the area... planning move etc.. What to beware of in the first semester... other than the 5-10 pounds one might gaine... Idon't know.

BAir

Hi Ladies,

Thanks for checking in.. especially since we don't have much action... and I am sure people are getting sick of reading my posts.. hehe

how are things going now that Anatomy is over with. Do you find as if you have more time to spare? Or much more work to do with other classes?

Any advice for us new incoming students on when to start looking... visiting the area... planning move etc.. What to beware of in the first semester... other than the 5-10 pounds one might gaine... Idon't know.

BAir

There are more lecture hours this semester - and more individual classes. But I aslo enjoy it more.

If I could give you one golden piece of advice, it would be to keep an open mind and use this opportunity to learn things about yourself that you might not have known.

For instance, I thought that I would love anatomy, having been an artist and having owned a copy of Gray's anatomy forever. It turned out that I am much happier this semester. People will say Head and Neck is horrible: I enjoyed it. People loved Embryo: I couldn't wait for it to be over.

It's the little things. Just take your time, trust yourself and figure what works for you.

I bought a house near the school and I love being close. Other people enjoy the commute. The snow is wonderful and the nature in Maine is AWESOME - you may have to make time for it, but there are many local places to go.

Weight gain: Just eat well, try to rest, and visit the gym. I really liked the gym here when I interviewed and I am just getting around to using it: I am usually outside!!

I would be more than happy to answer specific Qs. For any of you folks w/ families and partners, I am always trying to get various years of students together and I work w / my spouse to get kids and family involved.

:luck:

Hey everyone, I just read through this entire thread and it seems like I'm now the new kid in class. I had my interview on 1/13 and was accepted this past weekend. I'm on cloud nine! I'm in Vermont now, but excited to get back to Maine where I grew up. I can't wait to meet you all and I'm sure I will be checking in now and then for updates on this thread. YEAH!! Any other Newbies from Vermont? I'm in Burlington. Ciao.

I agree with all of gioia's wise advice :) I also am just getting around to the gym myself. This semester is different than the last with some more free time but alot of lecture hours. However it is one semester closer which makes me excited :) As far as advice, listen to your own gut insticts and hear what all of us wise to be second years have to say ( but take some of it with a grain of salt, we all have different expereinces and we are all different people :) ) I wish you all the best of luck and know you will succeed. Happy Monday to you all too :)

Janelle

advice for looking in the area ( forgot to add to the last post :) ) Look as soon as you know you are coming. You will be able to find housing up until the last minute but if you start looking earlier there obviously is more available. People in our class are doing everything from renting to owning. Property is decently priced up here and I find rentals to be fairly priced also ( I am payign 750 for a 2 br in town on Main St)

I would definitly say visit the area again. Especially if you are torn between several schools. While the area shouldnt dictate where you go remember you will be here for 2 years at least :) Personally I love the area and while I get homesick sometimes its very nice and my classmates are great.

That would be my other piece f advice. Get to know as much of your class as you can ahead of time. We started up our pipeline as soon as we could and used that and this to communicate. It definitly takes the edge off getting to meet people and share stories and fears before it all begins.

If anyone wants to AIM with me I'm smiler669 and my email as posted above is also open to any of you with questions.

Janelle

Today's schedule was: 2 hours of genetics, 2 hours of virology, 1 hour of parasitology, and 2 hours of bacteriology. Next week we start pharmacology and physiology. I love the fact that the clinical aspects of what we are learning are more obvious but I do miss the hands on lab time of anatomy. I feel like I've got almost too much free time after the grind that was the last 6 weeks of last semester. I'm expecting that to change in the next couple of weeks. Like my classmate from FL, I live close to school and am very glad but in town versus out here is very much a personal decision. If possible, visit the places you are looking at renting/buying. I'm an Army HPSPer so anyone with questions about how the scholarship works or why I chose Army, PM me. As I tell interviewees, the best thing about UNECOM is the people so let us know what we can do to help make your transition easier.

Hey everyone, I just read through this entire thread and it seems like I'm now the new kid in class. I had my interview on 1/13 and was accepted this past weekend. I'm on cloud nine! I'm in Vermont now, but excited to get back to Maine where I grew up. I can't wait to meet you all and I'm sure I will be checking in now and then for updates on this thread. YEAH!! Any other Newbies from Vermont? I'm in Burlington. Ciao.

Karhu,

Congrats on the acceptance... please place your name on the list of applicants attending UNECOM, if you are sure.

BA

Thanks for all the advice guys/gals...

I am sure we will have more questions for you soon.

I sent out my second deposit today. After getting an email from Lisa reminding me... so I am glad.. cause I thought I had till 15th feb... but that is okay. Taken care of now, unless something happens in the mail.hehehe

BTW.. I am still looking forward to starting in a few month.

BAir

PS. All others.. we should start thinking of a date to meet up. Any ideas.... maybe multiple dates incase people can't make it to both. Any suggestions?

Thanks for all the advice guys/gals...

I am sure we will have more questions for you soon.

I sent out my second deposit today. After getting an email from Lisa reminding me... so I am glad.. cause I thought I had till 15th feb... but that is okay. Taken care of now, unless something happens in the mail.hehehe

BTW.. I am still looking forward to starting in a few month.

BAir

PS. All others.. we should start thinking of a date to meet up. Any ideas.... maybe multiple dates incase people can't make it to both. Any suggestions?

congrats Karhu...welcome to the club!! and thanks for all the awesome advice ladies. you guys rock, can't wait to move...my AIM is babyjordan429

Farhan

anyone find any good places to live at? anyone need a room mate possibly? where are ya'll looking for apartments? :D any help would be greatly appreciated...

and I think we should all definitely meet up. lemme know when and where...

Farhan

good morning ladies and gents.

i think for the place to live thing i am going to wait until UNE posts the off campus housing list. i've looked online at papers/websites, but the pickings seem kind of slim there. i have heard that the list they post is pretty good and covers a wide variety of living choices. if possible i would like to head up to maine at the end of feb. or begining of march. late spring will be a little crazy here at work so am going to try to get this taken care of as soon as i can. other than that...........only 6 more months........yay!!! i can't wait.

oh yeah, and SU orange rock!!!!!! :D

ciao.



anyone find any good places to live at? anyone need a room mate possibly? where are ya'll looking for apartments? :D any help would be greatly appreciated...

and I think we should all definitely meet up. lemme know when and where...

Farhan

Any current UNE students want to weigh in on their choices for health insurance? How is the plan that UNE provides through Aetna as opposed to SOMA or AMSA?

I do not have any dependents but that may make the difference between them.

Thanks a bunch!

Both insurance plans are pretty crappy in my opinion-they are basically only good for catastophic type stuff. I have the SOMA insurance, and from what I have heard from other classmates that this one is a little bit better than the one from UNE. Apparently there have been problems with the UNE insurance covering a lot of things they should have been covering. I don't know the extent of it or if the problem has been worked out or not.

Like I said they are both crap insurance. Basically gives you the basic coverage needed to attend school. Don't know what your situation is (age, married status) but if you can still be covered by your parents insurance I would consider that, or if you are married consider going on your spouses. As soon as my husband is eligible for ins at his work I am dumping this plan and getting on his.

Just do some research and see which one fits your needs best
Good luck!

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4. karhu
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1. docbill
2. vermont0210
3. une2009lmd
4. tigger0821
5. brody17
6. docmz
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now where are the other 112 people?? ;)

Hey everyone.
For those that have sent in your deposits...all 5 of you (haha)...to whom did you direct the money? admissions? accounts receivable. I want to make sure that my $1500 find itself in the right hands.

Also, I just want to report that although its was not a major dumping, the snow gods have blessed us humble folk in Vermont with some fluffy white goodness. We were robbed of it all weekend when a blizzard tore through southern New England. NYC has no purpose for a foot of snow...I DO!

your selfish classmate- Karhu

i sent my big buckarooooos to admissions and everything seemed to make it to its proper location fine.

:)

Hey everyone.
For those that have sent in your deposits...all 5 of you (haha)...to whom did you direct the money? admissions? accounts receivable. I want to make sure that my $1500 find itself in the right hands.

Also, I just want to report that although its was not a major dumping, the snow gods have blessed us humble folk in Vermont with some fluffy white goodness. We were robbed of it all weekend when a blizzard tore through southern New England. NYC has no purpose for a foot of snow...I DO!

your selfish classmate- Karhu

i sent my big buckarooooos to admissions and everything seemed to make it to its proper location fine.

:)

I also sent my 2nd deposit this week, after a friendly reminder from Lisa. I thought I had till feb15th. Send it to the address on the letter.

It seem to arrive, one way or another.

Nowwww... where do I find the rest of the money.
BA

My $1500 deposit is in too. :) I sent mine to the college of osteopathic med office of admissions. Make sure to specify COM since we're on the same campus as the undergrad.

So, am I the only one who has yet to get mail from school about how to get the ball rolling? I still can't believe I am actually a medical student and I keep thinking I'll get a letter saying "Sike" your not in! :eek:
No, but really I'm patiently awaiting the packets of juicy info... trying not to be anxious. I hope I'm not alone in my angst. Also, it is SUPER hard to apply myself this semester (my last) as undergrad! I'm ready to learn the good stuff.
Here's a question for everyone...
My school has a combo with University of Miami Med. so it would be possible to take gross anatomy this summer before leaving for Maine. My advisor has suggested this as a great way to warm up and have an edge later, but I'm not sure about it. :confused: Is anyone else planning on doing this? Or, if you had the opportunity would you use your last free 3 months to start working your butt off early? Your comments would be appreciated! I'm sure it's intense, but it may be a good way to get ready. :rolleyes: Just don't know.
Thanks again future classmates. Can't wait till we all get to meet in person. :D

The lists grows on...

1. docbill
2. vermont0210
3. une2009lmd
4. tigger0821
5. brody17
6. docmz
7. babyjordan429
8. karhu
9. momo7430

momo-
if i were you i probably wouldn't take gross anatomy before starting classes in august. give yourself a break. since you are finishing your undergrad in may you should maybe take those few months to chill before the craziness of first term begins. i have heard from several people to take advantage of any free time we have before we start school. i for one am doing just that.

i think that we are getting our acceptance packets in feb.- that's what my acceptance letter said- i got that last week. perhaps they are sending out all of our packets at the same time. sorry that you have to wait for so long, that's a major harsh of the mellow. cheers. karhu.

momo-
if i were you i probably wouldn't take gross anatomy before starting classes in august. give yourself a break. since you are finishing your undergrad in may you should maybe take those few months to chill before the craziness of first term begins. i have heard from several people to take advantage of any free time we have before we start school. i for one am doing just that.

i think that we are getting our acceptance packets in feb.- that's what my acceptance letter said- i got that last week. perhaps they are sending out all of our packets at the same time. sorry that you have to wait for so long, that's a major harsh of the mellow. cheers. karhu.

Hi Momo,
Welcome to the group.

I agree with Karhu on your question. Since UNECOM has 2nd best anatomy program in the country, I am sure we will learn everything there is to learn by the time first semester is done.

This has been discuss before... I think on this thread or another one. You can do a search and see what people recommended.

BAir

Thanks for the imput...

I know UNECOM has an awesome anatomy program, but I was more worried about feeling like an idiot when I get there. I am not one of those study a little and get A's lucky types, and I always have to study my butt off to do well... which I am used to. +pity+ (I know)
I have learned that you must work to get what you want, BUT I was thinking it would be a good prep to take some of the pressure off. I guess I'll have to think about it more, I hear a lot of first year students say they wish they had relaxed the summer before school started, so I think you guys have a great point. Plus I still have the chore of finding a place to live...
Anyway, thanks again and GO CLASS OF 2009!

-Momo :laugh:

Thanks for the imput...

I know UNECOM has an awesome anatomy program, but I was more worried about feeling like an idiot when I get there. I am not one of those study a little and get A's lucky types, and I always have to study my butt off to do well... which I am used to. +pity+ (I know)
I have learned that you must work to get what you want, BUT I was thinking it would be a good prep to take some of the pressure off. I guess I'll have to think about it more, I hear a lot of first year students say they wish they had relaxed the summer before school started, so I think you guys have a great point. Plus I still have the chore of finding a place to live...
Anyway, thanks again and GO CLASS OF 2009!

-Momo :laugh:

You will rise to the challenge. You will also find out what works for you: everybody has their own way of learning. If you are nervous at all about the workload - go to the Learning Assistance Center. They offer a FREE and complete evaluation of your learning style and personality and helps you understand that in the context of various classes.

I scoffed at first ( I mean c'mon, I know myself already) and went running there when I realized that 'study groups' were not working for me!!

:luck:

Relax. Do not take anatomy. Enjoy freedom. It will all work out for you. Like Gioia said, you will rise to the occassion after stumbling a little and succeed. Your classmates and faculty will make sure you do...fear is a great motivator.

Karhu...are you a skier?

If you are you will be happy to know there is nordic center a few miles from campus. 60$ season pass 40k trails classic and skate. There is a strong contingency of us who go most days and try to tour in the whites when time allows on weekends. They have great milk, beef, cheese at the farm/xc center too.

Karhu...are you a skier?

If you are you will be happy to know there is nordic center a few miles from campus. 60$ season pass 40k trails classic and skate. There is a strong contingency of us who go most days and try to tour in the whites when time allows on weekends. They have great milk, beef, cheese at the farm/xc center too.

Hey mcandy..
Are you talking about Harris Farms (cross country) or a local downhill?

:luck:

AHHH Da Farm. Although Shawnee Peak is only about 45 minutes with 10$ night "skiing" for medical students after 4pm Write your reflection slacker. Sincerely, the snow snob :D

Write your reflection slacker. Sincerely, the snow snob :D

The SNOW SNOB failed to mentioned that I am the only one who even VOLUNTEERED to write a reflection.


:idea: SLEDDING RULES

:luck:

damn straight i'm a skier. i didn't realize that there was a nordic center so close...and cheap. sweet. can't wait.

damn straight i'm a skier. i didn't realize that there was a nordic center so close...and cheap. sweet. can't wait.

thats off da hook...can wait to snow board up there...

The UNECOM off-campus housing listings are up for anyone interested. I'm searching through them now...some of the apts seem great until I get to the part that there are no laundry facilities.

Any current UNECOM student know of an available apt in JULY (Year round) , 1BR apt w/ kitchen, living room, furnished or unfurnished, w/ Laundry facilities to boot? There are some nice ones in Portland but I'd like to live closer to UNECOM for convenience. Thanks! :)

I'm just posting to say hello to all those I'll see around next August. Also I just want to throw it out there that I'm looking for roommates. Searching around the UNECOM website, it seems that if one can find roommates rent will be much cheaper. I also think having roommates is just more fun. So if interested let me know.

Hey Guys,

Good to see that the thread is thriving.

BTW.. did u guys read the latest interview feedback... some are funny.

The last one said something about how the students are poorly dressed.. heheheh.. I loved that one. Their tour guide's hair was messed up and no make up.. hehehe

:laugh:

Hey Guys,

Good to see that the thread is thriving.

BTW.. did u guys read the latest interview feedback... some are funny.

The last one said something about how the students are poorly dressed.. heheheh.. I loved that one. Their tour guide's hair was messed up and no make up.. hehehe

:laugh:
hehe... I was one of the students who was touring guiding that day, needless to say it wasn't me who was not wearing makeup ;) I'd probably scare more students off than I would get them to come if I was... hahaha :)

yo pennsylvania...i'm interested in finding some room mates...what are you renting? how far is it? how big, etc. holla at your boy

farhan

I'm just posting to say hello to all those I'll see around next August. Also I just want to throw it out there that I'm looking for roommates. Searching around the UNECOM website, it seems that if one can find roommates rent will be much cheaper. I also think having roommates is just more fun. So if interested let me know.

I'm also looking for roommates. Did they create a Class of 2009 group on Pipeline yet? We could discuss options.

No class of 2009 of pipeline yet... like I said I asked for it, and they said they wish to wait till Feb. Prob to remove the people who did not send in deposit.

Go New England Patriots...eh, it's representing our domain. :) hope they win the Superbowl!

Go New England Patriots...eh, it's representing our domain. :) hope they win the Superbowl!

oooh and they just did.......go PATS!!!

They sure did. I was worried at the end though... but they did it.. PCOM SUCKS

Hi Guys,

We are not very talkative these days.

BTW... I am heading to UNECOM this weekend. Arrive in Boston Sat and staying in Maine till Monday. Anyone feel like meeting up. I know it is short notice. I just found out today.

Also for present MS1 students, what classes do you have on Monday?
And do you think if it is a problem for me to sit in on these classes?

I would like to go and see Portland. last time when I came for interview I did not have time. I hope this time I will.

BA

Hey Doc Bill,
Janelle here one of the ms1's and we have for your viewing pleasure on Monday the 14th ( yeah that's right Valentine's day!)8-10 Physiology, 10-12 Our first Population Health class, and 1-2 Bacteriology lecture along with a lab that either runs 2-3:30 or 3:30-5. Nayhow I doubt it would be a problem to sit in on the classes it happens quite a bit this time of the year ( actually all year!) If you want to you can check in with James and he may be able to pair you with someone but I promise we are all very talkative ( it's getting us to shut up that's the hard part ;) haha ) We are actually at a lull in exams so we may be pretty relaxed too ! ( I always feel bad for people who interview and tour during exam days we look so doom and gloom :) )
Anyhow hope you enjoy your time up here! If you would like anymore advice etc keep on posting or you can email me at jmarra@pipeline.une.edu.

Janelle Marra
ENS US Navy, OMS-1

Hi Guys,

We are not very talkative these days.

BTW... I am heading to UNECOM this weekend. Arrive in Boston Sat and staying in Maine till Monday. Anyone feel like meeting up. I know it is short notice. I just found out today.

Also for present MS1 students, what classes do you have on Monday?
And do you think if it is a problem for me to sit in on these classes?

I would like to go and see Portland. last time when I came for interview I did not have time. I hope this time I will.

BA

Howdy,

JMARRA said it all re. classes. Just don't be shy when you come, I'd like to say to hi to ya if yer gonna sit in for the day!!

:luck:

Hey - my name is Corey and I will be a UNECOM Class of 2009 graduate... in 4 short years. Nice to meet all of you. I cannot wait to start studying again! My mind has been on vacation while working mindless jobs... but I am sure I will be glad I took a year long mental break.

I am from Maine - but living in Chattanooga, TN right now. I'll be up there in June. Can't wait! How do I get added to the list??? Sign me up.

Hey - my name is Corey and I will be a UNECOM Class of 2009 graduate... in 4 short years. Nice to meet all of you. I cannot wait to start studying again! My mind has been on vacation while working mindless jobs... but I am sure I will be glad I took a year long mental break.

I am from Maine - but living in Chattanooga, TN right now. I'll be up there in June. Can't wait! How do I get added to the list??? Sign me up.

Hey Corey, welcome aboard! I can't wait til orientation to meet everyone! It really hasn't hit me yet..although I've received the acceptance letter, just filed the FAFSA, and am now looking for apts, it really won't hit me until I'm there! A lot of ppl ask me if I'm "excited" and I'm like, "sure." I mean, think about it, 120 future physicians. WOW. T-minus 6 months til the end of July. Have a good one everyone! :)

Hi Gioia and Janelle,

I have booked my flight and all, and a kind MS1 offered me a place to stay. Lets just say his innitials are ML and wears a cap. hehehe. He is a great guy... That was my impression of most of the people attending UNE when I interviewed. Any ideas of a gift... something that UNECOM students need right about now.

I will definitely be sitting in on a few classes and participating in Journal club. Amy D has invited me to sit in. I don't know how many people actually show up to this. But I will see.

BTW, I am thinking of renting a car from Boston and driving up, rather then taking the train. This drive is okay right?? no major complications? Oh and this will sound odd to most... but I heard there are tolls... how much are they? Do I need to have change with me... how does it work? :eek: I know some are like yeahhhh where is this guy frommmm the moon. Nooo noooo.. Canada eh! We don't have too many tolls up here. These are usually ulternative routs and most people don't take them.

I am planning to visit Portland. Prob Sunday evening. Any ideas? Any new students want to meet up?

BTW2. I will be the one that looks out of place on Sunday or Monday. you can tell that I am not interviewing since, I won't be wearing a Jacket and tie.
So do feel free to say hi Bill or Billy or Docbill.

:thumbup:

Hey - my name is Corey and I will be a UNECOM Class of 2009 graduate... in 4 short years. Nice to meet all of you. I cannot wait to start studying again! My mind has been on vacation while working mindless jobs... but I am sure I will be glad I took a year long mental break.

I am from Maine - but living in Chattanooga, TN right now. I'll be up there in June. Can't wait! How do I get added to the list??? Sign me up.

He sappdog, welcome aboard. We are all looking forward to staring classes. I have a bit of an uneazy feeling, butterflies, insecure about how my first semester will go. Will I be able to cut it etc... but I was told most people have this feeling and it we will be fine.

What kind of odd mindless jobs have you been doing?