just wondering who's signing up :thumbup:

just wondering who's signing up :thumbup:

quag did you defer a year?

hmm me too, who else is goin to ucsd dammit?! i want to know my future classmates....i defered from last year

be well

im putting my odds of attending ucsd at 70% next year, so i am joining the tread!

anybody going to the second look weekend thing april 15?

hey opinionkitten, yay congrats, ill be there for sure at the second look, i m so curious tomeet my future classmates, yay! are you goin, who else?!

be well to all

Hey future Tritons! I'm definitely proud to be UCSD!

I'm planning to attend the second look weekend, being that I can hardly wait for school to start in the fall. That, and I'm pretty much sold.

I'm in agreement with you Radiohead, I *heart* UCSD too.

We'll be glad to have you. Bjork was sucked in long long ago.

People are already planning for your reception at the revisit. I hear there's going to be a beach bbq for current students and applicants arriving early enough on April 15th.

bjork, im not certain if im going to go. its my undergrad school so i know what it looks like and such, we shall see. any other ucsd alums going to second look?

haha yes i was nq......how u be by the way......i cant wait to finalllllyyyyy start....ya i received the beach bbq shindig thing too, ill prob go to that too if i can beat la traffic on a friday uggg.....

im just curious how many people will be there at the second look, okie be well to all

much luv
noosha

What are your thoughts on the UCSD summer prematriculation program?

i didnt do it, so i can't speak for it, but one advantage is that you get to meet your classmates earlier.

Hi guys,

Can you post the schedule for the second look weekend? Thanks.

Hi guys,

Can you post the schedule for the second look weekend? Thanks.

BUMP

did anyone get in recently? i have only heard waitlists... :(

Bump

Bump

Bump
'bumping' a thread one time...fine, bumping two times ok, but bumping 3 times including two in a row is just desperate. Dont add to a thread if you dont have anything new to add. if people want to post on this thread they will.

anybody fill out their financial aid forms? this junk is confusing, i fear im signing my life away. ok i dont mean that, while i am frustrated filling this junk out, i think i am actually just bumping to piss off long_john


BUMP

anybody fill out their financial aid forms? this junk is confusing, i fear im signing my life away. ok i dont mean that, while i am frustrated filling this junk out, i think i am actually just bumping to piss off long_john


BUMP
LOL!
I wish I could un-bump that.
So you only get waitlisted at ucla and you take out your rage on Long_john. Dont worry, it looks like I will soon be joining you in that boat or worse *gasp* get rejected. A long wait from UCLA has not been a positive sign so far.

LOL!
I wish I could un-bump that.
So you only get waitlisted at ucla and you take out your rage on Long_john. Dont worry, it looks like I will soon be joining you in that boat or worse *gasp* get rejected. A long wait from UCLA has not been a positive sign so far.


still no status page love? this is rough. you are still in the game. and as i realized after the waitilst, getting w/ld at ucla improves ones odds slightly. 1/3 people interviewed get in, between 1/3 and 1/2 get in off the waitlist. im happy with my push.

the irony of your post here is 1) youve bumped our page by complaining about bumping, and 2) you are notorious for bumping the la thread with "anybody hear anything?!?! how about now?" posts, so who are you to complain? anyway good luck, i am still addicted to the ucla decision thread...

still no status page love? this is rough. you are still in the game. and as i realized after the waitilst, getting w/ld at ucla improves ones odds slightly. 1/3 people interviewed get in, between 1/3 and 1/2 get in off the waitlist. im happy with my push.

the irony of your post here is 1) youve bumped our page by complaining about bumping, and 2) you are notorious for bumping the la thread with "anybody hear anything?!?! how about now?" posts, so who are you to complain? anyway good luck, i am still addicted to the ucla decision thread...
but I dont simply 'BUMP' a class of thread. and most of my posts usually add some new info to the table. so would you choose ucla over ucsd even if it requires you to wait out until mid-summer.

but I dont simply 'BUMP' a class of thread. and most of my posts usually add some new info to the table. so would you choose ucla over ucsd even if it requires you to wait out until mid-summer.

im in it for the long haul at la, july 15 is my giveup day i think. or my "get an apartment in san diego" day. well see how things go

im in it for the long haul at la, july 15 is my giveup day i think. or my "get an apartment in san diego" day. well see how things go
have you started to send them update letters/ LOI's yet?
i already sent them an LOI but that was a few months ago. I'm trying to get them an update letter to keep my application 'fresh' over there and I think I might need to just to stay avoid getting rejected when the next batch comes around.

LOL....All Cali threads become official UCLA threads

I did not want the thread lost, but I wanted to keep updated. If I am desperate so what? I did not bother you on any threads. Please respect my posting as well as others, even if it is a bump. I need the info and it would sincerely help.

LOL....All Cali threads become official UCLA threads

seriously, can't you guys read the title?

in response to the poster, sorry i haven't checked this thread lately. i'll ask around for the revisit agenda.

as promised:

Friday April 15th:
Beach picnic/volleyball from 5 - 9(?) pm

Saturday April 16th:
8:15-8:45 Registration and Continental breakfast
8:45-9:00 Welcome
9:00-9:45 Curriculum Information
9:45-10:00 Fellowship Opportunity: Enhancing Care in the Deaf Community
10:00-11:00 Simulated Patient Demonstration
11:00-12:00 Teaching Rounds
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Laboratory Teaching
3:00-4:00 Student Organization Fair
4:00-5:00 4th Year Student Panel
5:00-7:00 Diversity in Medicine Dinner

apparently this schedule was included in your congratulatory packet.

Has anyone gotten their financial aid packet yet? If you did, when did you turn it in?

Bump :)

Bump :)

Yay!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!! :D

Congrats, sdnstud. That is great! :D

erm when is 2nd look?

anybody get word on their financial aid stuff yet? i turned mine in two months ago or something and havent heard anything. just curious

anybody get word on their financial aid stuff yet? i turned mine in two months ago or something and havent heard anything. just curious

they told me they don't start sending the stuff out until july.

erm when is 2nd look?

back in april. don't worry, orientation will be much better than 2nd look ever could be.

are there any activities y'all would particularly like to see happen? last year, we had a beach bbq, pub crawl, padres game, & casino night follow the usual snoozy daytime informational sessions.

back in april. don't worry, orientation will be much better than 2nd look ever could be.

are there any activities y'all would particularly like to see happen? last year, we had a beach bbq, pub crawl, padres game, & casino night follow the usual snoozy daytime informational sessions.

you were at least year's orientation? i heard you deferred to this year ;).

I asked dr. kelly on the phone about financial aid. she told me that if i file one now, i'd get an (estimate) offer next week. if you haven't received an estimate, i'd call the fa office to see what sup


anybody get word on their financial aid stuff yet? i turned mine in two months ago or something and havent heard anything. just curious

you were at least year's orientation? i heard you deferred to this year ;).

sorry, you heard wrong. think of it this way, i prematurely came.

Do we get information on housing after submitting our 'intent to matriculate' form?

You can sign up for housing online.

Do we get information on housing after submitting our 'intent to matriculate' form?

how many of you are planning to live on campus? off campus? If off campus, when will you begin to look for apt?

how many of you are planning to live on campus? off campus? If off campus, when will you begin to look for apt?

i'm thinking of looking at apts in the beginning of august, after i'm back from vacation. ;p

how many of you are planning to live on campus? off campus? If off campus, when will you begin to look for apt?

well, when i filled out the affiliated housing app, it told me that there is a one to three year waiting list, so i'm thinking off campus is the way to go. i've looked a little bit on the internet, but i'll probably head down to sand diego at the end of the month or early july to look around more. probably won't finalize anything until closer to august.

well, when i filled out the affiliated housing app, it told me that there is a one to three year waiting list, so i'm thinking off campus is the way to go. i've looked a little bit on the internet, but i'll probably head down to sand diego at the end of the month or early july to look around more. probably won't finalize anything until closer to august.

there are lots of apartment complexes that look like they arent too far away. try www.apartmentguide.com or www.apartments.com, my gf and i have had luck looking at those.

does anyone know if there is a person who is in charge of helping us coordinate for dual degree programs? i want to check into it once i know whom i should contact.

y

Are you talking about the MD/MPH program with SDSU? If so, here is the link:

http://publichealth.sdsu.edu/mdmphmain.php

there are lots of apartment complexes that look like they arent too far away. try www.apartmentguide.com or www.apartments.com, my gf and i have had luck looking at those.

does anyone know if there is a person who is in charge of helping us coordinate for dual degree programs? i want to check into it once i know whom i should contact.

y

I think sometime in the summer we get access to some student website which helps us coordinate housing? I think I'll start looking for an apartment at the end of July.

If we are planning on vacationing for a month in the summer do you think we should let the school know? Did any of you get any information about any health forms we need to fill out or where our final transcripts should be sent? I haven't received any information from the school for a while. Thanks guys! See you next year

Do any of you know if we're supposed to do a health clearance and where all the forms are?

Do any of you know if we're supposed to do a health clearance and where all the forms are?

Like most schools, UCSD requires a physical before starting medical school. Last year, forms were on the new admit forum/webpage. I don't know if they have put that up yet. But it's probably a good idea to book an appt with your physician now and start digging up those immunization records.

hey,

Who is from Cal and going to UCSD this fall? Anyone out there wait-listed for UCLA and waiting for their response before heading off to UCSD for sure? :rolleyes:

hey,

Who is from Cal and going to UCSD this fall? Anyone out there wait-listed for UCLA and waiting for their response before heading off to UCSD for sure? :rolleyes:


count me in this bunch! although at this point i cant tell if id rather be in westwood for 4 years or have an extra month off this summer....

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housing off campus is pretty expensive... depending on what you're used to. if you want cheaper options look to mira mesa, sorrento valley, and university city. just get in on a big freaking house(4-5 bedrooms) in mira mesa and your rent can be under $500 per room.

there's some filipino guy named "uncle ben" who rents **** holes closer to campus... look him up if you don't mind paying little and getting little.

www.offcampushousing.ucsd.edu

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user ID: temp
password: temp2k2

housing off campus is pretty expensive... depending on what you're used to. if you want cheaper options look to mira mesa, sorrento valley, and university city. just get in on a big freaking house(4-5 bedrooms) in mira mesa and your rent can be under $500 per room.

there's some filipino guy named "uncle ben" who rents **** holes closer to campus... look him up if you don't mind paying little and getting little.

Supersunny, that's a very disturbing avatar. Have you ever seen Mack Daddy Mario 3?

Hey Class of 2009!

Can I ask what made you guys decide to attend UCSD?

Also, in light of all the UCSD bashing on SDN, did you all have great interview days that dispelled the competitive rumors? Or did second look weekend convince you? Or did you decide any school is going to have the same mix of more and less competive people so to just go with it?

I didn't get to meet more than a couple students on my interview day and I just got in off the waitlist so I didn't get to go to second look, so I sort of feel like I'm choosing blindly here.

In choosing a school I feel like the #1 important quality for me is the student body. Of course I know this is hard to figure out because I'm sure it does vary year to year and even at second look you don't really know who's coming. Nonetheless, any thoughts you guys have would be helpful! :)

Congratulations CaMD! I just recently got off the alternate list too and will be at SD this fall for sure. I talked to a couple of friends who are finishing up their 2nd years and what I gleaned from their perspective is that there is a mix of people who are just there to pass and then there are those who are always going for honors. If you are in the latter group, things will feel competitive, but there isn't any backstabbing and overt gunning. Cliques form and people gossip about each other, but this happens anywhere you have a relatively small group of achievers together in one place, ie any medical school. Class chemistry probably also affects the experience. Who knows, since we're the first entering class admitted under the new dean, Dr. Kelly, this class might be a little different in terms of the intangibles. I get the sense she reads personalities and character traits very well (she interviewed me), so perhaps we'll have a dynamic different than the classes before us.

I'm trying to find a good place to rent and got something nice in North Park area, $750 (all included) for 500sq.ft 1bed/1bath. The owner says it takes about 15-30 to get to campus. Do any med students live that far? I don't want any roommate and will be renting either a studio or 1 bed/1bath for myself. I won't be able to find anything under $700 in La Jolla or Pacific beach, right? What do you think? I need your response right away since I have to decide before the end of today.

Hey Doosenberg! Congratuations to you, too! I was so shocked when Dr. Kelly called!

One thing I'm concerned about is only getting 4 weeks for boards/vacation after 2nd year. Do your 2nd year friends have a perspective on this? I have a friend at another school who only had 4 weeks and said it was horrible and was something she would put a lot of weight into when choosing a school. Also at the school I was/am currently going to, they were bragging about how much time they had to study and were sure that was why their scores were very good.

Is the theory that UCSD's traditional curriculum prepares one well enough that you don't need much time to review?

Also, while it seems like the super long lecture hours are an over-exagerated myth, it does seem like UCSD gives us way less clinical exposure during the first 2 years than most places. Do you have a sense of exactly how the clinical stuff (precetorships, learning physical exams etc) fit into the curriculum?

Thanks for your help! I don't know exactly when I need to decide by but I'm trying to gather as much info as I can.

Congratulations CaMD! I just recently got off the alternate list too and will be at SD this fall for sure. I talked to a couple of friends who are finishing up their 2nd years and what I gleaned from their perspective is that there is a mix of people who are just there to pass and then there are those who are always going for honors. If you are in the latter group, things will feel competitive, but there isn't any backstabbing and overt gunning. Cliques form and people gossip about each other, but this happens anywhere you have a relatively small group of achievers together in one place, ie any medical school. Class chemistry probably also affects the experience. Who knows, since we're the first entering class admitted under the new dean, Dr. Kelly, this class might be a little different in terms of the intangibles. I get the sense she reads personalities and character traits very well (she interviewed me), so perhaps we'll have a dynamic different than the classes before us.

Can someone please post a link to the financial aid paperwork? I filed my fafsa for them, but need to get their institional forms. :)

Well one of my buddies is actually taking it tomorrow, the very last possible day before he starts 3rd yr rotations on Mon. He agrees that there isn't a whole lot of time to review between the end of 2nd yr and the start of 3rd. He also said that while the traditional curriculum doesn't prepare you explicitly for the boards (like UCI does), it molds you into a certain type of student that is used to managing the merciless volumes of info and nitpicky details. I've heard UCSD students score well above the national mean with a 100% pass rate. I'm not sure if scores are published anywhere... anyone know about this?

Anyway, yeah I'm concerned about board study time too. And they also make you take Step 2 during the beginning of 4th year instead of at the end like most places. These are definitely drawbacks to the school, but I could not turn it down because the school's location, low(er) tuition, and stature far outweigh those of my other options. I figure if classes before us have gone through this and succeeded, then I'm just going to suck it up and endure it. Afterall, this is medical school, not a walk in the park.

For the forms, login to your status check page and the link below "final decision letter sent" is a link to the pdf of the finaid forms.

Can someone please post a link to the financial aid paperwork? I filed my fafsa for them, but need to get their institional forms. :)

congrats to both of you and see you this fall!

http://meded-portal.ucsd.edu/admissions/Fin_aid/Fin-Aid_packet05-06.pdf

Hi, I just finished my first year at UCSD.

We had a class on history taking during the winter and one on physical exam skills during the spring. You get as much out of these classes as you put into them. My understanding is that in the second year there is more instruction in exam skills, both required and elective. Compared to basic science it's not a huge part of the curriculum (2-3 hrs/week) but I don't think it's "way less" than most other schools.

The elective system lets you arrange preceptorships in all sorts of fields. Some students also arrange preceptorships with particular faculty members by asking them directly. There's also the popular free clinic elective, which can give you about as much pre-3rd year clinical exposure as you could want.

I understand that UCSD is not the best choice for everyone, but I would not be concerned about lack of clinical exposure or clinical skills instruction in making your decision.


Also, while it seems like the super long lecture hours are an over-exagerated myth, it does seem like UCSD gives us way less clinical exposure during the first 2 years than most places. Do you have a sense of exactly how the clinical stuff (precetorships, learning physical exams etc) fit into the curriculum?

Thanks for your help! I don't know exactly when I need to decide by but I'm trying to gather as much info as I can.

I've heard UCSD students score well above the national mean with a 100% pass rate. I'm not sure if scores are published anywhere... anyone know about this?

It's not published. From what I've heard the pass rate is close to 100% if not 100% each year. The average scores (again this is total hearsay) are above the national mean but not as high as they should be (ie. if we had more study time).

There are a few people who score 260+ here, as there are at most schools, so it is possible to do very well with our curriculum. It depends on your study habits and how well they match the UCSD system. Personally the depth of the curriculum helps me form an intuitive understanding of concepts that works better for me than a pure memorization approach. My hope is that this intution will be retained to help me efficiently prepare for the boards when the time comes. If you use a pure rote approach at UCSD, and try to memorize everything they teach without developing a conceptual understanding, I think you will probably burn out before the boards, and you would be better served at a school that teaches to the test.

That's just my opinion and I know there are other schools of thought regarding the good and the bad of UCSD.

Thank you Doozenberg, Passthesashimi and Lord jeebus for your thoughts and info!!

anyone get financial aid estimate?

anyone get financial aid estimate?

no! they said they weren't done yet and to check back next week. didn't someone on these forums already get an estimate?

no! they said they weren't done yet and to check back next week. didn't someone on these forums already get an estimate?


ya, i was wondering if others had received it as well

I have received my FA estimate.

BTW..does anyone want to exchange AIM screennames?

ya, i was wondering if others had received it as well

I have received my FA estimate.

BTW..does anyone want to exchange AIM screennames?

this is my screenname :|.

this is my screenname :|.

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hello!

did anyone get their health forms, etc yet? or know when they are coming in the mail?

also are you getting a computer thru the campus store (is that worthwhile?) or just from somewhere like dell?

I called them and they said that financial aid letters will be mailed at the end of july but they gave me a rough estimate over the phone. Do you know when they will give us access to the web? I need to find a roommate. I'm okay with exchanging AIM screen names or email addresses. Let me know! :)

I am desperate for a roommate- a guy or a girl. Hoping to find someone who is nice and quiet. Anyone want to share a 2 room apt starting aug 1st? anyone?

Regarding computers, do not get anything from the campus store. The PCs there are overpriced. I got a 700m from dell for about 900 bucks. It's a 1.8ghz PM, 512ram, 60g hd.


hello!

did anyone get their health forms, etc yet? or know when they are coming in the mail?

also are you getting a computer thru the campus store (is that worthwhile?) or just from somewhere like dell?

????

hey rjb haven't i talked to u before on AIM?

I am desperate for a roommate- a guy or a girl. Hoping to find someone who is nice and quiet. Anyone want to share a 2 room apt starting aug 1st? anyone?

Regarding computers, do not get anything from the campus store. The PCs there are overpriced. I got a 700m from dell for about 900 bucks. It's a 1.8ghz PM, 512ram, 60g hd.

haha i recently bought just about the same computer as you. with the extended battery though.

thanks I needed that, housing was being a jerk

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housing off campus is pretty expensive... depending on what you're used to. if you want cheaper options look to mira mesa, sorrento valley, and university city. just get in on a big freaking house(4-5 bedrooms) in mira mesa and your rent can be under $500 per room.

there's some filipino guy named "uncle ben" who rents **** holes closer to campus... look him up if you don't mind paying little and getting little.

Hey anyone got a handle on housing yet? Esp. first years? anyone need a roommate? Any ideas on what's a good deal/area?

I'm going down to SD in 2 weeks to hunt for an apartment. I was told that Mira Mesa is a good place to look. Anything under 900 for a studio is a decent deal. I need a roommate too. Anyone?


Hey anyone got a handle on housing yet? Esp. first years? anyone need a roommate? Any ideas on what's a good deal/area?

does anyone know if we can access the academic calendar to see what our days will look like, etc... and if so what the url is? i know its still a little early but i wanna know how many "fun" lecture hours are ahead of me.

Hey anyone got a handle on housing yet? Esp. first years? anyone need a roommate? Any ideas on what's a good deal/area?

ucsd's housing tips are few and far inbetween. if you have a more specific question, perhaps one of the locals on the board can help you.


does anyone know if we can access the academic calendar to see what our days will look like, etc... and if so what the url is? i know its still a little early but i wanna know how many "fun" lecture hours are ahead of me.

the fun starts right here: http://meded.ucsd.edu/osa/resources/block_schd.html

i'm afraid that's as specific as it gets until you have the actual schedule right in front of you on day 1.

Hey all you soon-to-be-MS1's! Congrats on UCSD!!! I'm also going to start at UCSD in the Fall. I graduated there from undergrad - it seriously is the BEST school!!!!

Anyway, all my roomates graduated, and so I'm looking for roomates currently. I have a 2 bed/2 bath condo in la jolla, right next to ralphs and about 5 mins walking distance from UCSD; it's also right on both of the shuttle stops (UCSD shuttle and SD city shuttle). The place is pretty big, w/ vaulted ceilings, in-house washer/dryer, etc etc. It comes almost fully furnished and has a gym w/ pool and 2 spas in the complex, as well as a private garage.

Please let me know if you guys are interested, or if you even need help finding a place in SD.

Mark

maschult@ucsd.edu

Can you tell us how much? Also, are you looking for 2 people to fill one room or one to fill the living room, or one to share a room with you? I prefer 2 people in a 2 bdrm apartment and my max budget is $800-900 a month. PM me if I fit the person you're looking for.

Hey all you soon-to-be-MS1's! Congrats on UCSD!!! I'm also going to start at UCSD in the Fall. I graduated there from undergrad - it seriously is the BEST school!!!!

Anyway, all my roomates graduated, and so I'm looking for roomates currently. I have a 2 bed/2 bath condo in la jolla, right next to ralphs and about 5 mins walking distance from UCSD; it's also right on both of the shuttle stops (UCSD shuttle and SD city shuttle). The place is pretty big, w/ vaulted ceilings, in-house washer/dryer, etc etc. It comes almost fully furnished and has a gym w/ pool and 2 spas in the complex, as well as a private garage.

Please let me know if you guys are interested, or if you even need help finding a place in SD.

Mark

maschult@ucsd.edu

if you split the room with someone else, it's $500 + utilities. We can negotiate a price probably if you want the room to yourself. ideally, i'm looking for 2 ppl to share one room, but that's not too important.

hey guys, i got an email about my transcript...

just wondering if it was a mass email. kinda worried, a response would be great guys.

Im really looking forward to meeting all you guys in a month!!

I didn't get the email. I wouldn't worry too much. I think everyone needs to submit an official transcript before matriculation.

hey guys, i got an email about my transcript...

just wondering if it was a mass email. kinda worried, a response would be great guys.

Im really looking forward to meeting all you guys in a month!!

I didn't get the email. I wouldn't worry too much. I think everyone needs to submit an official transcript before matriculation.

they want copies of your diplomas

they want copies of your diplomas

seriously?

Do you know what address we're supposed to send our transcripts to? I didn't receive and email about it but I haven't sent my in either. Thanks!

P.S. Do you guys have any recommendations for apartment complexes?

Can't wait to see you all at orientation! :luck:

P.S. Do you guys have any recommendations for apartment complexes?



I second this. I'm headed down soon to look at apartments with my better half, and need some ideas on places to look. Anyone who went to UCSD or knows the area know a few of the better complexes right around campus to look into? I would really appreciate it.
Thanks,
y

I second this. I'm headed down soon to look at apartments with my better half, and need some ideas on places to look. Anyone who went to UCSD or knows the area know a few of the better complexes right around campus to look into? I would really appreciate it.
Thanks,
y


Like I said before, I have one room for rent that is in a Condo complex. In any event, here is some info about apartments and condos (I just graduated from UCSD this past June); passthesashimi can also help too (he went to UCSD w/ me and was in my MCAT prep class):

The first idea is that La Jolla is inexorbitantly expensive, and if you want to live west of I-5 (close to UCSD SOM) it will cost you an arm and a leg, or maybe both legs. :laugh: Here is a list of apartments, etc.


I-5 side:
1. Archstone - there are two of these - one over by UTC (far from campus but it is accessible by the UCSD Cityshuttle) and one right off Gilman Drive (about a 5 min walk from UCSD SOM); the complex is pretty nice; expensive if using Archstone La Jolla (by UCSD).

2. Villa La Jolla - a little dumpy and no in-house washer/dryer, but they are close to campus

3. Cape La Jolla Gardens - a condo complex where I live - its very very nice albeit pretty expensive. It is on Via Mallorca/Via La Jolla; there are a ton of condos/apts/townhouses on this street so check 'em out, as they are right on the UCSD shuttle's route and close to campus.

4. There are small studio apartments right behind the Ralphs in the La Jolla Village Square shopping center.

I-805 side:
5. Costa Verde - this is a mammoth apartment complex - it is very nice, but a bit farther from campus (between I-5 and I-805); it has a really nice gym and a ton of pools, etc...free juice bar, too!

6. La Regencia - a lot of UCSD college kids live here because it is cheap; be cautious here as the walls are thin, it is loud a lot of the time, and the leasing office can be very unreliable and greedy. The hallways smell like a delightful mix of curry and BO. But it is an awesome place to go for parties and it is pretty convenient as it is right next to Vons and the local La Jolla boba shop. Check around this area, which is called "La Jolla Colony" for townhouses and other apartments.

7. International Gardens - next to La Regencia; cheaper, so popular w/ UCSD undergrads; it's a bit run-down, but not bad.

8. La Scala - right next to IG and right on Nobel; small apartments - kinda reminds me of a Florida hotel or something.

9. Trieste - small but full of parties; the complex doesn't have much parking; the rooms are average sized.

10. There are a few apartments right behind the UTC complex and a new complex that just got put up right off the I-805 off of the La Jolla Village Drive Exit; you can also find a few more complexes off of Genessee and Nobel Blvds.

I think that's most of them - I'm sure I missed a bunch of places, but everyone should be advised that in La Jolla there is this big movement to turn most of the apt complexes into condos, so you may find that a problem when trying to lease; also, La Jolla-ites are kinda cynical when it comes to college/grad students; if you have an opportunity to go with a parent or some older individual, it might give you an easier time with the somewhat rude leasing agents who might want to take advantage of you, etc.

Good luck!!

seriously?

yes. they'll ask soon.

as for housing, unless you're looking to buy, see above.

Do you know what address we're supposed to send our transcripts to? I didn't receive and email about it but I haven't sent my in either. Thanks!

P.S. Do you guys have any recommendations for apartment complexes?

Can't wait to see you all at orientation! :luck:


i was told to bring my transcript with me to orientation! woohoo.. looking forard to meeting you guys.

Pre-MS-1's:

If you go to http://www.pstrat.biz/flv/ and watch a presentation on advair (or leave it running in a background browser window) you can get a free copy of Dr. West's Respiratory Phys textbook, which is required winter quarter and costs $37 on Amazon.

Just a tip.

Pre-MS-1's:

If you go to http://www.pstrat.biz/flv/ and watch a presentation on advair (or leave it running in a background browser window) you can get a free copy of Dr. West's Respiratory Phys textbook, which is required winter quarter and costs $37 on Amazon.

Just a tip.

everyone, do this. it is the easiest thing of all time, and you get free stuff that you need. awesome

y

Lord_Jeebus, thank you for the tip.

How are my fellow classmates doing? I just quit my job and am now chilling at home (Bay Area). I got an apartment in La Jolla, a 2bedroom/2bathroom for $1415 a month. I will be moving down to SD around the 25th, does anyone wanna meet up for dinner/drink on the 26th, 27th or the 28th? Please let me know!

Pre-MS-1's:

If you go to http://www.pstrat.biz/flv/ and watch a presentation on advair (or leave it running in a background browser window) you can get a free copy of Dr. West's Respiratory Phys textbook, which is required winter quarter and costs $37 on Amazon.

Just a tip.

Lord_Jeebus, thank you for the tip.

How are my fellow classmates doing? I just quit my job and am now chilling at home (Bay Area). I got an apartment in La Jolla, a 2bedroom/2bathroom for $1415 a month. I will be moving down to SD around the 25th, does anyone wanna meet up for dinner/drink on the 26th, 27th or the 28th? Please let me know!


HELL YA! im moving down with my friend, also our classmate, on the 22nd and taking care of all the moving/building before orientation... i recommend moving in early to everyone!

b

Lord_Jeebus, thank you for the tip.

How are my fellow classmates doing? I just quit my job and am now chilling at home (Bay Area). I got an apartment in La Jolla, a 2bedroom/2bathroom for $1415 a month. I will be moving down to SD around the 25th, does anyone wanna meet up for dinner/drink on the 26th, 27th or the 28th? Please let me know!

where did yuo find a place? any suggestions? i am going down with my other half on teh 13th and 14th to try to find a place.

y

where did yuo find a place? any suggestions? i am going down with my other half on teh 13th and 14th to try to find a place.

y


hey bud, there so many nice places in the UTC, PM or check earlier posts.. good luck!

I was in San Diego for several days last week and here are the best deals I found:

Mira Mesa (~10-15 min drive)
Mira Woods Villas, 2 bed/2bath for $1230. Last I checked, there were 3 units opened. This place is located in a quiet neigborhood, and the apt buildings are decent.

La Jolla (1 mile from campus)
La Jolla Park West Apts, 2 bed/2bath for $1395. There were 2 units opened last week. Cheapest 2 bed/2bath in La Jolla.




where did yuo find a place? any suggestions? i am going down with my other half on teh 13th and 14th to try to find a place.

y

Hellz yea! I'm down for dinner/drinkin'. I got one new roomie who will be a fellow MS-1 with all of us - maybe he will come along, too. Where to? Downtown? PB? LJ? Convoy?



Lord_Jeebus, thank you for the tip.

How are my fellow classmates doing? I just quit my job and am now chilling at home (Bay Area). I got an apartment in La Jolla, a 2bedroom/2bathroom for $1415 a month. I will be moving down to SD around the 25th, does anyone wanna meet up for dinner/drink on the 26th, 27th or the 28th? Please let me know!

hey guys, i was wondering if anyone had received their financial aid summary via mail. I received the email earlier, but havent got a hard copy...

thanks
b

hey guys, i was wondering if anyone had received their financial aid summary via mail. I received the email earlier, but havent got a hard copy...

thanks
b

nope! and they said around augist. :P

Some M2s are going to a club in the Gaslamp called Deco's this Saturday. PM me for/with details.

Hey guys, any recommendations on which internet service provider to get? I have a cell phone so I don't plan on having a phone at home. Any ISP (dsl, broadband) that does not require a phone line?

Hey guys, any recommendations on which internet service provider to get? I have a cell phone so I don't plan on having a phone at home. Any ISP (dsl, broadband) that does not require a phone line?


hey bud, you dont need a phone line. I visited best buy to check out that crazy dsl yahoo deal and it doesnt work in most places, so you have to look into that. if you find anything, keep us posted :)

b

There are two major ISP's in San Diego:

1. COX - which is the best by far (cheapest with the best options and fastest internet), but you can't get it if you are north of the I-8 (so most of SD can't get it).

2. Time Warner - most ppl in La Jolla have this one - I use it myself; it's pretty fast, not too expensive, and rather reliable.

For cellphones, I would suggest Cingular/ATT or Verizon, as those have signal towers in the UCSD Price Center, so you can get a signal pretty much everywhere. Cingular/ATT is a better service here at UCSD.


Hey guys, any recommendations on which internet service provider to get? I have a cell phone so I don't plan on having a phone at home. Any ISP (dsl, broadband) that does not require a phone line?

There are two major ISP's in San Diego:

1. COX - which is the best by far (cheapest with the best options and fastest internet), but you can't get it if you are north of the I-8 (so most of SD can't get it).

2. Time Warner - most ppl in La Jolla have this one - I use it myself; it's pretty fast, not too expensive, and rather reliable.

For cellphones, I would suggest Cingular/ATT or Verizon, as those have signal towers in the UCSD Price Center, so you can get a signal pretty much everywhere. Cingular/ATT is a better service here at UCSD.


We have SBC Yahoo for DSL, and I have T-Mobile for cell phone service, no complaints here.

another question: how many of you are already in San Diego? I will be moving down this weekend. Is that too early?

another question: how many of you are already in San Diego? I will be moving down this weekend. Is that too early?

im moving down monday, i say come down a week before orientation to get ur bed and all your stuff in order before orientation.

hamid

Hey Guys!
I wasnt sure how else to find this person...she is an old friend that I have lost contact with and I'm trying to get a hold of her now. I have heard that she is starting medical school at UCSD this month...her name is tara khan. Does anyone have a class list that might be able to tell me whether or not she is in the UCSD class of '09.
Thanks for the help :)

Hey Guys!
I wasnt sure how else to find this person...she is an old friend that I have lost contact with and I'm trying to get a hold of her now. I have heard that she is starting medical school at UCSD this month...her name is tara khan. Does anyone have a class list that might be able to tell me whether or not she is in the UCSD class of '09.
Thanks for the help :)

Hmmm... sounds stalker-ish to me.

would be cool to have a class list or some informal introductions :P.

would be cool to have a class list

you'll get one of those on day 1. if you ask me, they give out way too much personal information in that list.

by the way: for DSL you can sign up at Best Buy for YahooSBC and get a nice deal. $15/mo for a 12 month contact, plus a $75 gift cert to Best Buy. you do need an SBC landline for DSL, but you probably qualify for the "low income" service which charges $5/mo for unlimited calls or $3/mo for 60 outgoing calls.

you'll get one of those on day 1. if you ask me, they give out way too much personal information in that list.

by the way: for DSL you can sign up at Best Buy for YahooSBC and get a nice deal. $15/mo for a 12 month contact, plus a $75 gift cert to Best Buy. you do need an SBC landline for DSL, but you probably qualify for the "low income" service which charges $5/mo for unlimited calls or $3/mo for 60 outgoing calls.

why do u know so much already... have u been stalking 2nd yrs.. :eek:

i'm not an incoming m1

by the way: for DSL you can sign up at Best Buy for YahooSBC and get a nice deal. $15/mo for a 12 month contact, plus a $75 gift cert to Best Buy. you do need an SBC landline for DSL, but you probably qualify for the "low income" service which charges $5/mo for unlimited calls or $3/mo for 60 outgoing calls.


thanks for the info Newquagmire. I just moved down to SD today..gonna explore the area tomorrow. Anyone wanna meet up later this week?

i am moving in on thursday, but need some help with the heavier items. if anyone is willing to help for 2 or 3 hours, i will pay you. 40 bucks? i would rather pay someone from the school than some random person off the street.

PM me if interested. my apartment is near lebon and nobel intersection.

y

hmmm i wonder if i've met you guys yet.