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erock

03-21-2005, 02:35 PM

I'm excited to be joining Wake Forest Emergency Medicine c/o 2008. Are any of the medical studs. looking to buy rather than rent? If so, let me know if you know anything about neighborhoods, etc in W-S.

Go Deacons!

I'm looking to buy -- found a few houses in the Ardmore area, but they're selling like hotcakes. Any other areas you recommend?

Wake's defense was frantic in those fatal minutes in OT. That was a tough game to watch for a future demon deacon.

EPA7X1

03-21-2005, 02:58 PM

I'm looking to buy -- found a few houses in the Ardmore area, but they're selling like hotcakes. Any other areas you recommend?

Wake's defense was frantic in those fatal minutes in OT. That was a tough game to watch for a future demon deacon.

I got a big map and started marking locations. There are plenty of houses online in the 130K range within 7 or so miles of the medical center that are new and nice. I am trying to contact a current resident to find out about the area. I'll let you know.

Congrats on your acceptance! The next four years will fly by!

i61164

03-21-2005, 03:25 PM

I got a big map and started marking locations. There are plenty of houses online in the 130K range within 7 or so miles of the medical center that are new and nice. I am trying to contact a current resident to find out about the area. I'll let you know.

Congrats on your acceptance! The next four years will fly by!

Don't you guys think that it's a little risky to buy? We may only be in W-S for 4 years. With all of the fees associated with buying and selling it could be tough to make money in such a short time. You could even lose money. Plus, as full time students we will have no income. You can't deduct mortgage interest on your taxes if you have no income. Also, what if you need to make a major repair or replace an appliance?

I'm not trying to talk anyone out of it. I myself have considered buying and these are some of the concerns that I have.

EPA7X1

03-21-2005, 03:58 PM

Don't you guys think that it's a little risky to buy? We may only be in W-S for 4 years. With all of the fees associated with buying and selling it could be tough to make money in such a short time. You could even lose money. Plus, as full time students we will have no income. You can't deduct mortgage interest on your taxes if you have no income. Also, what if you need to make a major repair or replace an appliance? I'm not trying to talk anyone out of it. I myself have considered buying and these are some of the concerns that I have.

If you are in W-S for four years and you pay rent, then you lose money. If you buy you can reasonably hope to sell for a profit. As a student with no income the question is more valid. For a resident, it is almost a no-brainer.

In my experience, Real Estate in small southern cities is often a good investment. The population of these cities is growing as people realize the benefits. I will likely not have too much pressure to sell the house, when I am an attending, considering the house will cost ~700$/month and I will likely have 15,000/month pre-tax income. Everyone's situation is unique, however. But I am reasonably certain that if I choose my location carefully, I will profit when I sell. And if I decide to stay in the area, I'll benefit from the deal.

You have to consider factors such as: Do I intend to move 'back home' when I finish/where do I want to do my residency, etc? What kind of loans can I get? I agree that buying might not be for everyone.

I rented as a student and have seen my peers who bought houses profit while I have been a tenant and can not possibly get any of that money back. Probably not even my security deposit.

As far as repairs go, I'm not even considering houses >5 years old. I think that cuts the risk. New homes come with a 1 year warranty, if I'm not mistaken.

If there is anything I'm missing here, let me know.

erock

03-21-2005, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by EPA7X1

Congrats on your acceptance! The next four years will fly by!

Thanks! I'm excited about Wake. Congrats on your match!

Originally Posted by i61164
Don't you guys think that it's a little risky to buy? We may only be in W-S for 4 years. With all of the fees associated with buying and selling it could be tough to make money in such a short time. You could even lose money. Plus, as full time students we will have no income. You can't deduct mortgage interest on your taxes if you have no income. Also, what if you need to make a major repair or replace an appliance? I'm not trying to talk anyone out of it. I myself have considered buying and these are some of the concerns that I have.

Like EPA7X1 said, you'll be loosing money if you rent. The housing market in W-S is affordable and fluid, largly because of the residents who buy and sell homes surrounding the medical center. Even after having a home for 4 years, you'll build up a nice amount of equity. Even at a conservative estimate of 1 or 2% appreciation a year, you'll be making about $4000 - $8000 profit when you sell (assuming a $100k home).

Repair-wise, anything major is usually taken care of by the seller after you have an inspector thoroughly examine the home. Most existing-home sales come with a 1 year warranty where any major problems (roof, structure, termites, etc.) are covered by the previous owner. There is a risk involved in buying, but from what I hear it is one of the safest investments to make.

I will be in Wake's MD-PhD program, so I'll have income from the stipend to gain tax benefits.

i61164

03-22-2005, 10:04 AM

Are most people using a real estate agent or buying direct from owners? I am seriously considering buying. I would at least be able to get a nice deduction on my 2005 taxes because I will have worked for half of this year.

Some of my reservations about buying come from the fact that Wake only budgets $480/month for housing. I don't know if I can come up with a large enough down payment to make my monthly payment that low.

On the other hand, I'm pretty sure that I can rent something for $480 and I won't have to worry about foreclosure, repairs, etc.

The other consideration for me is eligibility for scholarships. Wake might offer me some scholarship money and I'm not sure if owning a home would affect that. I'm sure I'll get an answer to this in the next couple of months.

I know that renting is a waste of money and I really do want to buy. It just seems like a scary proposition to me. A house is a big financial responsibility and I will be living on a fixed (and tight) budget. However, talking to you guys is helping me to get more comfortable with the idea.

On an unrelated note: Does anyone know anything about a 2nd look weekend? I haven't heard anything yet.

erock

03-22-2005, 10:27 AM

I'm using a real estate agent to help close the deal. Since this is my first time buying, I wanted an expert to help make sure everything goes smoothly. Its a lot easier to just tell her what houses I want to see and she can contact sellers to organize the viewings. Plus, it doesn't cost me anything. Her commission fee is paid by the seller (~3%). I can PM you my realtor's info if you want.

I haven't heard anything about a second look weekend, I'm not even sure Wake has an official one. When I was accepted, I asked to re-visit the school and meet with some current students and faculty members to make sure it was where I wanted to go. They were accommodating to the request.

It would be nice to get together with the entering class, but I'm not sure if we have a huge SDN class.

CharlieVN

03-22-2005, 09:52 PM

:thumbup: Bump it to the top!

virilep

03-22-2005, 10:11 PM

i61164

03-23-2005, 04:02 PM

I think you have my vote for one of the best signatures on SDN...

ps.. sorry bout the wake loss, maybe next year. They couldn't get it done with Duncan either....

Thanks.

At least they didn't go down without a fight. Even when it looked like they were done for sure they kept trying to come back.

dsblaha

03-23-2005, 05:08 PM

congratulations on your acceptances.

If you have any questions feel free to PM me.
BTW, I bought a house but I am a little further from the school. I live in an area called Clemmons. I also have a wife and baby. Most people live in the ardmore area. Walking distance to school.

Considering how cheap houses are in the area you would be crazy to rent. You will get none of that money back in equity.

CharlieVN

03-29-2005, 10:09 PM

Hey Did everyone here apply to Wake's Institutional Aid? Wondering how a middle-class asian would do... :laugh:

i61164

04-21-2005, 11:59 AM

Hey Did everyone here apply to Wake's Institutional Aid? Wondering how a middle-class asian would do... :laugh:

Wow. There's been no action on this thread in ages. You guys still out there? I'm still freaking out about the housing situation. I took a trip to W-S a couple weeks ago and the properties that I looked at were dismal (rentals). It seems like it will cost me ~$700/month for something big enough for my family. If I'm gonna spend that much anyway, I might as well buy. I need to talk to a real estate agent.

erock

04-21-2005, 12:30 PM

Wow. There's been no action on this thread in ages. You guys still out there? I'm still freaking out about the housing situation. I took a trip to W-S a couple weeks ago and the properties that I looked at were dismal (rentals). It seems like it will cost me ~$700/month for something big enough for my family. If I'm gonna spend that much anyway, I might as well buy. I need to talk to a real estate agent.

Hey i6,
I agree with you on the rental housing situation -- fortunately buying is affordable in W-S. I've been working with a realtor from Prudential who's been very helpful, I'll PM her info to you.

Does anyone know if classes start exactly on July 25th? That seems early.

themann

04-21-2005, 01:33 PM

i61164

04-21-2005, 08:13 PM

Hey i6,
I agree with you on the rental housing situation -- fortunately buying is affordable in W-S. I've been working with a realtor from Prudential who's been very helpful, I'll PM her info to you.

Does anyone know if classes start exactly on July 25th? That seems early.

Thanks for the info. I doubt that classes begin right away. We will probably have a few days of orientation stuff first. I know that some schools do a whole week of orientation before setting foot in class.

dsblaha

04-22-2005, 07:44 AM

Congrats to everyone accepted. We look forward to meeting all of you. Buying or renting there are plenty of options and plenty of people with experience either way. I personally rent... but that is because I am a single guy living totally on loans. Buying definitely has its virtues though. If you have any other questions feel free to PM me or ask here. Oh and just for the record don't listen to anything dsblaha has to say... just kidding

Hmmm. . . I guess it is too easy to figure out who I am. I should change my user name because if you know who I am you will immediately know that I am full of it.

Anyhow, when I suggested that you buy instead of rent I assumed that anyone who is considering buying is married or has a significant other who works, who can make a mortgage payment. Otherwise, unless you have a lot to put down it would be hard to make the payment.

themann

04-22-2005, 08:01 AM

There is a week of orientation, so classes don't start immediately. But orientation is mandatory so you will have to be here. Classes actually start the first week of August. Last year it was August 2nd.

i61164

04-22-2005, 09:06 AM

Yeah, my wife and I found that any apartments/houses that were big enough for us (we have a 2 yr old daughter) were much more expensive than $480. So, if my wife will have to work either way, we might as well buy. It seems to me that we can get more house for the money if we buy.

For you single folks, you can get a really nice place for around $350 with roommates. Roomates aren't such a good option if you have a wife and kid though.

themann

04-22-2005, 09:48 AM

i61164

04-23-2005, 08:03 PM

My classmates that are married with kids (one has a 2yr old daughter like you) rent houses. My other married friends without kids own houses. I don't know if this means anything but I noticed the coincidence while reading the last post. Being single is more flexible in terms of roommates... of course. Luckily there really are plenty of options to fit just about any need.

Maybe the married couples with no kids had more money saved. :laugh:

Did any of you guys get your financial aid packages yet? Which lender are you using? I chose Citibank. It seems like they have the best incentives.

i61164

04-24-2005, 07:28 PM

I got my info about orientation this weekend. I knew that I would have to get vaccinated against Hep B, but it looks like I can just wait until I get to Wake and have it done right there at Baptist. I will have to go to my doctor to get some proof that I am immune to chickenpox and to get a Tuberculosis test though.

What else was interesting?

How about the laptop? It looks nice, but the screen is a little smaller than I would like. 14".

I read that there are $600 of required textbooks. I wonder if we can get them cheaper online or get hand-me-downs. I'm not buying any books until I have to. I've gotten by the whole last year without buying a text book.

I like how they tell you not to bother studying this summer. You don't have to tell me twice. :clap:

erock

04-24-2005, 08:18 PM

How about the laptop? It looks nice, but the screen is a little smaller than I would like. 14".
How 'bout that fingerprint biometric password/security lock?? Login with your finger! That is some cool technology.

I wonder if we can get them cheaper online or get hand-me-downs.

I hope so --- maybe ebay/half.com

I like how they tell you not to bother studying this summer. You don't have to tell me twice. :clap:
Agreed ... takes all the guilt away while I'm sippin mai tai's on the beach.

i61164

04-25-2005, 08:05 AM

How 'bout that fingerprint biometric password/security lock?? Login with your finger! That is some cool technology.

:cool: It's like James Bond 007. One thing I like about Wake is that they are all about high-tech. I hear that we get spoiled at Baptist because the facilities are so nice. We might just have to stick around for residencies.

themann

04-25-2005, 10:33 AM

Don't buy any textbooks before you get here. For that matter I don't think I would buy any textbooks period. Textbooks are a total waste of money... you will never have the time to read them. The only books I have purchased lately are review type books. And I buy everything online, the bookstore is a rip off. If you are really paranoid and have to buy the text books there are plenty of students who will sell you theirs (cause... thats right they don't use them and they just sit there and collect dust). When you guys get here for orientation there will be plenty of people to talk your ears off about the does and don'ts of first year.

Our Academic Computing department is very good. They do a good job of getting good computers and putting the right stuff on them. You guys are basically getting the newer version of the laptops we got last year (with the biometrics, etc)... I really like our laptops. Just the right combination of size and power.

i61164

04-25-2005, 11:05 AM

jllander

04-27-2005, 12:15 AM

Hello everyone! I'm heading to Winston-Salem this July 2005! Is anyone out there going to Wake Forest this fall from California? I am so stressed about the move. Anyone looking for a roommate? Hehehe! I look forward to meeting all of you July 25! Yay for Wake Forest!

i61164

04-27-2005, 08:22 AM

I used to live in San Diego years ago, but now I live in Charlotte so it will be a very short move for me. I just received a packet of info from Wake and there is a form you can fill out if you want a roommate. Wake will do their best to facilitate. There is also a housing section on their website and I think there are listings for "roommate wanted." Good luck with the move. I recommend that you only bring the bare essentials since it's such a long move. Leave the rest behind if you can.

Do any of you wear glasses? I am wondering if I should look into getting prescription goggles for anatomy lab.

themann

04-27-2005, 08:30 AM

I don't wear glasses or contacts, but plenty of my classmates do. I wouldn't worry about the prescription goggles. I don't think you would need them. Lab isn't usually that chaotic and messy and I don't ever remember getting anything in my eyes. I think they tell us not to wear contacts, but I can't remember. They tell us a lot of things like don't wear open-toed shoes that no one listens to. I would maybe check it out first and then make a decision before wasting any money.

One of my classmates moved out from Cali, I for one drove from Utah so I am familiar with the long drive. We just packed our cars as full as we could and left everything else behind. My married classmates that had to move 2000+ miles bought space on ABF trucks, packed their stuff, loaded onto the truck, drove out to Winston in their cars and got their stuff off the truck when it arrived.

jllander

04-27-2005, 10:37 AM

Hey, everyone, thanks for the advice about a California move. I'm in contact with a second year at Wake who moved from Northern California and she recommended shipping my car on a closed car carrier and then flying out. I think that's what I'm gonna do. It's kind of expensive but saves me the hassle of driving out. I can also pack my car all the way to the top since there won't be anyone riding in it. I got the pre-enrollment packet this weekend and have already sent in the paper about roommates. I'm just such a planner and it's bugging me that I don't know yet. But all in due time I suppose. :-)

erock

04-27-2005, 05:19 PM

Shipping the car is a good idea. I did that once and everything worked out well. It is pricy, though. I would double check with the moving company that they allow you to pack things in your car. The company I used required the car to be empty.

Hey, everyone, thanks for the advice about a California move. I'm in contact with a second year at Wake who moved from Northern California and she recommended shipping my car on a closed car carrier and then flying out. I think that's what I'm gonna do. It's kind of expensive but saves me the hassle of driving out. I can also pack my car all the way to the top since there won't be anyone riding in it. I got the pre-enrollment packet this weekend and have already sent in the paper about roommates. I'm just such a planner and it's bugging me that I don't know yet. But all in due time I suppose. :-)

erock

04-27-2005, 05:27 PM

Do any of you wear glasses? I am wondering if I should look into getting prescription goggles for anatomy lab.

I think the big goggles have enough room for you to wear glasses under them. I could be wrong, though.

i61164

04-27-2005, 07:00 PM

I think the big goggles have enough room for you to wear glasses under them. I could be wrong, though.

I know, it's more of a comfort issue than anything. I'm not real crazy about the big goggles with elastic that leave a red line on your forehead and under your eyes. A friend of mine that worked in a lab had some goggles that were a lot like regular glasses but they had little shields on the sides. I imagine that they could be made with a prescription, but it probably would be expensive. It's probably not worth it if I'd only be using them for a few weeks, but if I was going to be using them for a long time it might be worth it.

erock

04-27-2005, 07:06 PM

big goggles with elastic that leave a red line on your forehead and under your eyes.

Ah yea, I forgot about that -- adds a little unwanted texture to the face. I remember now that they weren't comfortable.

jllander

04-27-2005, 08:50 PM

So I got an email today from the Admissions office. It is the first "edition" of the roommate list. There are only two people on it thus far so I'm hoping there are others out there looking for housing. But the hunt has begun!! When are you guys going to be moving to Winston-Salem? I'm thinking maybe July 20. I am so excited to meet you all!

DrThom

04-27-2005, 09:09 PM

jllander

04-27-2005, 09:32 PM

Hey Guys!

I am currently making a tough tough decision between wake forest and a couple of other schools. So I could be a member of the class of 2009 and I will DEFINATELY be looking for a roommate so watch out! Hey, give me some good reasons to choose wake over the other schools (UIC/Ohio State). I am more than open to some convincing.

PEACE

Well, Wake gives you a free computer and printer your first year. That was an incentive for me. It's really cheap to live in Winston-Salem. (I'm from La Jolla, CA, it's outrageous to live here.) It has one of the prettiest hospitals/schools I have seen. Although, Ohio has a pretty campus too. I got accepted at UIC but Chicago freaked me out. NC is just a really pretty place to live. It has the feel of a small town but has all the things you would get from a decent sized city (i.e. malls, restaurants) The anatomy lab at Wake Forest is really cool, especially with the flat screen monitors over ever table so you can look up histology slides and x-rays. Good luck with your decision!

erock

04-27-2005, 09:42 PM

jllander

04-28-2005, 12:39 AM

These decisions can be difficult. I chose Wake mainly based on curriculum and location -- well the free laptop was a nice plus too. And I agree with jllander, the anatomy lab was the nicest I had seen at any of the schools I visited.
Yeah, actually, that was another thing. I really liked the curriculum. It's organ based all second year. And during the first year, for the first four or five months, all you do is anatomy and histology. It's just really intense but it's all you do academically. Then the second half of first year is biochem, genetics, mol. bio., etc. The whole curriculum really appealed to my method of learning.

Medikit

04-28-2005, 12:44 AM

Yeah, actually, that was another thing. I really liked the curriculum. It's organ based all second year. And during the first year, for the first four or five months, all you do is anatomy and histology. It's just really intense but it's all you do academically. Then the second half of first year is biochem, genetics, mol. bio., etc. The whole curriculum really appealed to my method of learning.

Yeah I really liked that aspect too. That's why I'm trying not to let myself get too excited as I'm still on the waitlist.

DrThom

04-28-2005, 01:02 AM

Well, Wake gives you a free computer and printer your first year. That was an incentive for me. It's really cheap to live in Winston-Salem. (I'm from La Jolla, CA, it's outrageous to live here.) It has one of the prettiest hospitals/schools I have seen. Although, Ohio has a pretty campus too. I got accepted at UIC but Chicago freaked me out. NC is just a really pretty place to live. It has the feel of a small town but has all the things you would get from a decent sized city (i.e. malls, restaurants) The anatomy lab at Wake Forest is really cool, especially with the flat screen monitors over ever table so you can look up histology slides and x-rays. Good luck with your decision!

You're given a laptop but for 40 grand a year I would hardly call it "free" :p :p :p

It is a tough decision. The anatomy lab was really cool and I loved the weather when I was there (it was early december but the weather was so mild, I LOVED IT!)

Decisions, decisions...

jllander

04-28-2005, 01:15 AM

You're given a laptop but for 40 grand a year I would hardly call it "free" :p :p :p

It is a tough decision. The anatomy lab was really cool and I loved the weather when I was there (it was early december but the weather was so mild, I LOVED IT!)

Decisions, decisions...

Well when I finally made my decision, it was between two schools, Wake and George Washington. GW was like $48,000 a year and no computer plus either a massive commute or $200/mo. for parking. At Wake, it's $34,000 for tuition, a computer, printer and $15/mo. parking. For me I thought I came out way on top. I agree though...it's one of the toughest decisions I made.

DrThom

04-28-2005, 02:12 AM

Does anyone know what Wake's match list was like this past match?

i61164

04-28-2005, 07:19 AM

You're given a laptop but for 40 grand a year I would hardly call it "free" :p :p :p

It is a tough decision. The anatomy lab was really cool and I loved the weather when I was there (it was early december but the weather was so mild, I LOVED IT!)

Decisions, decisions...

My thoughts exactly. The word "free" does not really apply here. I would say it's "included" in the tuition. The total budget at Wake is $50K (according to the FA package that I recently received). It's not cheap, but it's actually not that bad for a private school. I know some people that are paying $55-$60K to go to other privates or even state schools from out-of-state.

i61164

04-28-2005, 07:55 AM

Ortho (3): Duke, Wake Forest, UCLA-Harbour
Derm (1): Vandy
Plastics (1): Loma Linda
Emergency Medicine (9): U Pitt, U Chicago, Cook County, Boston Med, OHSU, Wake, Maryland Peds/EM, Mayo
Rads (6): Wake, Mayo, Maryland, Syracuse, UC Davis
ENT (1): Univ Utah
Urology (1): UT-Southwestern
Rad/Onc (1): Wake
Gen Surgery (4): Wake, UAB
Medicine (14): Duke, U Washington, Northwestern (2), UNC, Colorado, Lenox Hill (2), Indiana (2), UC Davis
Anesthesia (19...yes that's right 19): Wake (7), Duke, BWH, Mich, Mayo, U San Diego
Optho (5): NYU, U South Carolina, Missouri, Georgetown, OHSU
Ob/Gyn (3): Rochester, U Ariz, MCP
Peds (11): Wake (5), Vanderbilt, U Mich, Duke, Indiana, Stanford
Neurology (4): Vandy, Boston U, UC Davis, Mayo
FP (7): UNC, UCSF, U Colo
Path (2): VCU, New Mexico
Med/Peds (2): U Cinn, Bay State

jllander

04-28-2005, 12:48 PM

All talks of money and computers aside.....Wake Forest is a really great school! I'm excited.

tarheel04

04-28-2005, 02:18 PM

And during the first year, for the first four or five months, all you do is anatomy and histology.

Actually it's 3 months.

jllander

04-28-2005, 03:08 PM

Actually it's 3 months.

That's even better! I wasn't quite sure how long it was; it's been a while since I looked at the breakdown of classes. Are you going to Wake Forest next fall?

tarheel04

04-28-2005, 03:42 PM

That's even better! I wasn't quite sure how long it was; it's been a while since I looked at the breakdown of classes. Are you going to Wake Forest next fall?

I'm a 1st year there now.

jllander

04-28-2005, 03:59 PM

That's awesome! How do you like it?

tarheel04

04-28-2005, 07:01 PM

That's awesome! How do you like it?

I like it. The curriculum is nice in the way that first year is set up. I also like the organ system based 2nd year even though a lot of schools are starting to use this. Just let me know if you have any specific questions, and I'll do my best to answer them.

jllander

04-28-2005, 07:10 PM

I like it. The curriculum is nice in the way that first year is set up. I also like the organ system based 2nd year even though a lot of schools are starting to use this. Just let me know if you have any specific questions, and I'll do my best to answer them.

Well, if you don't mind....I'm not so much worried about the academics but more the logistics of moving and finding a place to live. Where do you live now? And how did you find it and your roommates?

tarheel04

04-28-2005, 08:35 PM

Well, if you don't mind....I'm not so much worried about the academics but more the logistics of moving and finding a place to live. Where do you live now? And how did you find it and your roommates?
I'll send you a PM tomorrow about this. Kinda tired tonight.

DrThom

04-29-2005, 12:11 PM

Wake just might have made my decision for me.

Melissa in the financial aid office just called me and offered me a full tuition scholarship for ALL FOUR YEARS!!!

Right now, I am kinda numb...

i61164

04-29-2005, 12:23 PM

Wake just might have made my decision for me.

Melissa in the financial aid office just called me and offered me a full tuition scholarship for ALL FOUR YEARS!!!

Right now, I am kinda numb...
:eek: :eek: :eek:

erock

04-29-2005, 12:56 PM

erock

04-29-2005, 01:00 PM

i61164

04-29-2005, 01:03 PM

Congrats! Now that laptop really is free. :thumbup:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

jllander

04-29-2005, 01:04 PM

tarheel04

04-29-2005, 01:16 PM

What's your impression of the grading system at Wake?

It's H/P/LP/F. Some people really care about grades and want the H, so there is a competative atmosphere here (from what I hear some classes are more competative than others). I for one am less concerned about grades than some other people. My objective is to learn as much as I can to prepare for the boards and for life, even if that means leaving out some of the very fine details.

tarheel04

04-29-2005, 01:16 PM

DrThom

04-29-2005, 03:29 PM

Okay, Important question time...

How are the ladies at Wake?

I am going into this single and wouldn't mind finding myself a nice lady friend.

Is dating tough there?

chooxu

04-29-2005, 04:37 PM

Congratulations DrThom on your full scholarship. I'm still on the waitlist and I hope to be accepted.

i61164

04-29-2005, 10:21 PM

Congratulations DrThom on your full scholarship. I'm still on the waitlist and I hope to be accepted.

Good luck chooxu. You should call Wake and see where you are in the waitlist. They will tell you something general like top third, middle, bottom third. At least you can get a sense of where you stand. If you don't make it I would strongly suggest that you take the August MCAT and focus strictly on the verbal section. If you only bring the 7 up to an 8 it will make all the difference. Good luck. :luck:

i61164

04-29-2005, 10:25 PM

Okay, Important question time...

How are the ladies at Wake?

I am going into this single and wouldn't mind finding myself a nice lady friend.

Is dating tough there?

I don't know from experience, but remember, there will only be about 50-60 women in our class and we are not a part of the larger Wake Forest community. I wish we were, but it seems the med school is somewhat segregated. On the other hand, all it takes is one so maybe you'll get lucky.

DrThom

04-29-2005, 11:19 PM

I don't know from experience, but remember, there will only be about 50-60 women in our class and we are not a part of the larger Wake Forest community. I wish we were, but it seems the med school is somewhat segregated. On the other hand, all it takes is one so maybe you'll get lucky.

:( :( Yeah, the same thing occured to me. Is there a nursing school nearby? ;)

I sent in my pre-enrollment sheet today (YAY!) and I am officially on the "I am desperate for a roommate" list. Wanna be roomies anybody?

Weirdo

04-29-2005, 11:28 PM

we get a printer too?

DrThom

04-30-2005, 12:14 AM

we get a printer too?

That's what I hear...

Actually, I hear we get the printer before we get the actual computer itself...weird

Medikit

04-30-2005, 12:48 AM

Okay, Important question time...

How are the ladies at Wake?

I am going into this single and wouldn't mind finding myself a nice lady friend.

Is dating tough there?

There's like three other universities there, an art college, an all women's african american college, and Wake Forest. There's also women in the graduate school and some of them are on the Bowman Gray Campus. I don't think it will be too bad at all as long as you are trying to get out there and meet people.

I loved Wake when I visited. I'm another person hoping to get off that darned waitlist.

jllander

04-30-2005, 02:35 AM

I sent in my pre-enrollment sheet today (YAY!) and I am officially on the "I am desperate for a roommate" list. Wanna be roomies anybody?

In a few days you should get an email from the admissions office. Tammy sends an excel document with the names of other people on the roommate list. I've gotten two updates from her. So far, the number of people on the list totals....4! Good luck!

themann

04-30-2005, 10:15 AM

You do get a printer... it's actually a printer/copier/scanner... well at least that is what we got last year. And you do get the printer before the computer. You don't get your computer till later in the orientation, and one of the earlier days as you are leaving they just hand you a box with your printer in it. So yeah it is kind of a cart before the horse thing.

Half of your class will be women. There are women in all of the other health sciences like the PA school. There is also the undergrad... The ladies are around, you will just have to convince them that you actually are cool despite being a med school nerd.

Wake is technically pass/fail but don't get caught up in that too much... pass/fail is a total sham. Schools (including wake) still keep track of every point in every class and then rank you according to that... which is what residencies look at. I think Wake is really friendly and a lot of people share notes and outlines. But everyone will work their butt off to get a better score than you.

tarheel04

04-30-2005, 10:50 AM

Okay, Important question time...

How are the ladies at Wake?

I am going into this single and wouldn't mind finding myself a nice lady friend.

Is dating tough there?

This was an important question when I came here too. I had high hopes for the city of Winston-Salem, but the nightlife sucks. Most of the undergrads go to frat parties instead of the bar which sucks unless you want to bust up in a frat party. It's been my experience that it is hard to find young professional single women in this town.

la gringa

04-30-2005, 11:05 AM

try being a single female med student in winston - it's far far worse than being a male, trust me! the males have a far larger acceptable dating pool!!!

nockamura

04-30-2005, 12:54 PM

In a few days you should get an email from the admissions office. Tammy sends an excel document with the names of other people on the waitlist. I've gotten two updates from her. So far, the number of people on the list totals....4! Good luck!
Wait, what the hell? 4? I don't get it. Is this ranked?

jllander

04-30-2005, 01:02 PM

Wait, what the hell? 4? I don't get it. Is this ranked?

Oh sorry! I misspoke. I meant to say roommate list not waitlist. Sorry to freak you out.

Medikit

04-30-2005, 01:28 PM

Oh sorry! I misspoke. I meant to say roommate list not waitlist. Sorry to freak you out.

What's weird is that I totally understood what you were talking about :confused:

jllander

04-30-2005, 03:25 PM

What's weird is that I totally understood what you were talking about :confused:

I know. I totally didn't catch my mistake until that person said something about it. Are you going to wake forest in the fall? I notice you are from northern california. What part? I from there too.

nockamura

04-30-2005, 03:32 PM

I'm from NorCal too. Waitlisted at Wake, but it's my top choice.

Medikit

04-30-2005, 03:32 PM

I know. I totally didn't catch my mistake until that person said something about it. Are you going to wake forest in the fall? I notice you are from northern california. What part? I from there too.

We're definitely both totally from California. I'm from Chico, it's about 2 hours north of Sacramento. I'm on the waitlist, Wake Forest has my letter of intent and I'm keeping my hopes up.

I'm from NorCal too. Waitlisted at Wake, but it's my top choice.

Dude, It would be hella cool if we both got in.

nockamura

04-30-2005, 03:50 PM

You're from Chico? Lol. I'm from Redding. We're real NorCal people.

Medikit

04-30-2005, 04:02 PM

You're from Chico? Lol. I'm from Redding. We're real NorCal people.

Wow cool, so you get to see Lassen and Shasta. Lucky.

Tomorrow the month of waitlist madness begins. The last MSAR says that roughly 150 more people were accepted than there are seats. Other threads have said that there are about 300 students on the waitlist. Since Wake Forest never over-accepts it is possible that half of us are going to make it. Here goes nothing.

I'm originally from san jose. I'm going to school in san diego right now. Good luck with the waitlist!

Thanks. I'm going to school in Chico because I like it up here too much.

jllander

04-30-2005, 04:40 PM

We're definitely both totally from California. I'm from Chico, it's about 2 hours north of Sacramento. I'm on the waitlist, Wake Forest has my letter of intent and I'm keeping my hopes up.

I'm originally from san jose. I'm going to school in san diego right now. Good luck with the waitlist!

nockamura

04-30-2005, 04:49 PM

How do you know Wake never over-accepts? Also, are you expecting the Wake WL to move (a lot) in early May or late May?

Medikit

04-30-2005, 04:51 PM

How do you know Wake never over-accepts? Also, are you expecting the Wake WL to move (a lot) in early May or late May?

They say they don't, it actually says it on your post-interview/"you are waitlisted" letter. I'm expecting major movement between May 16th and early June, but I'm also expecting for it to start picking up from what it is now on Monday. This is based on past SDN Wakeforest waitlist threads.

You getting ready to reapply or are you in somewhere else?

I'll be looking at reapplying in June.

nockamura

04-30-2005, 05:47 PM

You getting ready to reapply or are you in somewhere else?

i61164

04-30-2005, 07:25 PM

I don't wear glasses or contacts, but plenty of my classmates do. I wouldn't worry about the prescription goggles. I don't think you would need them. Lab isn't usually that chaotic and messy and I don't ever remember getting anything in my eyes. I think they tell us not to wear contacts, but I can't remember. They tell us a lot of things like don't wear open-toed shoes that no one listens to. I would maybe check it out first and then make a decision before wasting any money.

Do you mean that people did not wear safety glasses at all? I have to decide if I'm going to buy prescription safety glasses in the next month or so because I can get a discount with my health insurance until I quit my job in mid-June. Did some people wear goggles in lab or nobody?

tarheel04

04-30-2005, 07:36 PM

Do you mean that people did not wear safety glasses at all? I have to decide if I'm going to buy prescription safety glasses in the next month or so because I can get a discount with my health insurance until I quit my job in mid-June. Did some people wear goggles in lab or nobody?

nobody wore safety glasses. the only people that wore any eye protection were the ones that had glasses. a lot of people would wear contacts even though they tell you not too; i don't think it's that big of a deal.

themann

05-01-2005, 02:24 PM

Yeah... nobody wears safety glasses. There are a couple of times when they will give you little face shields to wear. Like when you flush the GI tract, or when you are sawing through some major bones, but other than that you don't need anything in my opinion.

pharmgirl

05-02-2005, 08:22 AM

I'm another anxious waitlister. I just called to see if they could tell me anything about where I stand on the list, and all I was told was that I was still on the list. I was hoping for a little more info, but I didn't push it.

Good luck to everyone who is waiting! I just want my sanity back, I'm going nuts!

i61164

05-02-2005, 09:53 AM

Thanks for the reassurance guys. I will save my money.

tarheel04

05-02-2005, 01:13 PM

try being a single female med student in winston - it's far far worse than being a male, trust me! the males have a far larger acceptable dating pool!!!

I didn't know it could get any worse. Guess I learn something new everyday. haha

DrThom

05-02-2005, 02:15 PM

Question.

Does Citibank have an origination fee for their stafford loans?

I can't seem to find that anywhere.

jllander

05-02-2005, 02:41 PM

Question.

Does Citibank have an origination fee for their stafford loans?

I can't seem to find that anywhere.

I talked to the people in Wake's financial aid office and asked about the differences between their preferred lenders. What they told me that the only difference between them was their repayment plans. Otherwise, none of them had any fees. So my quess is that Citibank has no origination fee. I didn't go with Citibank so I'd double check on that before you go with them.

la gringa

05-02-2005, 02:48 PM

and take some of the repayment with a grain of salt -- you lose/change many of the benefits if(when) you consolidate... for example i have Medloans which had an origination fee of 3% - i just did w/o the little bit of extra money and now i am getting 3.5% of my principle back at graduation! not a bad little sum to move, pay first 2 months rent before i get my first paycheck, etc. you should see if "healthier returns" is still available. i will have borrowed about the max in staffords during med school - ya'll do the math on that one.

there are repayment benefits but once i consolidate (this year everyone is recommending to consolidate right after graduation b/c the rates are goin up - we get to lock in 2.875% for staffords!!!) they will change to whatever the offer is for a consolidation loan.

bottom line is try to keep the future in mind on your loans... they suck majorly but they are a necessary evil and they aren't going away. try to milk them for what you can in before consolidation benefits b/c you might lose them!

DrThom

05-02-2005, 06:01 PM

I talked to the people in Wake's financial aid office and asked about the differences between their preferred lenders. What they told me that the only difference between them was their repayment plans. Otherwise, none of them had any fees. So my quess is that Citibank has no origination fee. I didn't go with Citibank so I'd double check on that before you go with them.

Who did you end up going with?

From what I gather, they are all pretty much the same.

i61164

05-02-2005, 07:36 PM

I went with Citibank because their incentives seemed to be a little better than the others. I think they are offering 4% cash back or principal reduction at repayment. The terms on their alternative loan were also better than the competition, but you won't have to worry about that DrThom.

None of the preferred lenders had any upfront fees (except Medloans which had a no fee option and also a fee option like AMBinNC described) and the only difference in the Stafford loans seemed to be the bonus at repayment.

The alternative loan is a different story. My interest rate with Citibank is prime, while other lenders charged prime + x% or LIBOR + 2.75%. Also, read the terms of MEDLOANS carefully. They charge some fee (like 1.5-1.75% of principal) at repayment.

jllander

05-02-2005, 08:40 PM

Who did you end up going with?

From what I gather, they are all pretty much the same.

I went with MEDloans. I basically closed my eyes and randomly picked one. I did read somewhere that medloans will give loans for residency interviews which, if I stick with them that long will definitely come in handy.

montypython

05-03-2005, 05:26 PM

jllander

05-03-2005, 06:01 PM

Hey guys and gals,

I just found an acceptance letter under a pile of junk mail at my house dated April 29. I was on the waitlist and did not expect to hear until after May 15th but I guess Wake decided to give an early gift. Anyways, I am going to send in the deposit tomorrow since the letter stated a two week deadline. By the way, I am also from NorCal so it will be a far move to North Carolina.

AAAAHHH!!!! Hello fellow Californian! I'm glad to hear you are going to Wake! Congrats! Where in California are you from?

montypython

05-03-2005, 06:13 PM

I go to school in Davis but I grew up in a small town in between Sac and Chico. I actually am originally from Texas though.

AAAAHHH!!!! Hello fellow Californian! I'm glad to hear you are going to Wake! Congrats! Where in California are you from?

Medikit

05-03-2005, 06:14 PM

Hey guys and gals,

I just found an acceptance letter under a pile of junk mail at my house dated April 29. I was on the waitlist and did not expect to hear until after May 15th but I guess Wake decided to give an early gift. Anyways, I am going to send in the deposit tomorrow since the letter stated a two week deadline. By the way, I am also from NorCal so it will be a far move to North Carolina.

Wow, they didn't call you?

I go to school in Davis but I grew up in a small town in between Sac and Chico. I actually am originally from Texas though.

I'm from Chico. I'm going to go ahead and guess Marysville or Yuba City. My dad is from Marysville. If either city is true then I feel sorry for you :(.

jllander

05-03-2005, 06:23 PM

I go to school in Davis but I grew up in a small town in between Sac and Chico. I actually am originally from Texas though.

Very cool! Well I look forward to meeting you in July.

montypython

05-03-2005, 06:30 PM

Yeah, I am from YC and it is not the greatest place. I actually have been in Chico more times in the last 4 years but then again my parents moved out once all my siblings graduated high school. YC is not the most desirable place to live but it is still better then Marysville.

Wow, they didn't call you?

I'm from Chico. I'm going to go ahead and guess Marysville or Yuba City. My dad is from Marysville. If either city is true then I feel sorry for you :(.

Medikit

05-03-2005, 07:27 PM

Yeah, I am from YC and it is not the greatest place. I actually have been in Chico more times in the last 4 years but then again my parents moved out once all my siblings graduated high school. YC is not the most desirable place to live but it is still better then Marysville.

I don't know what happened to Marysville, it sounds like it was a pretty nice place when my Father was being raised there. Maybe it has a lot to do with the levies that protect the city from flooding, I think they have hindered growth.

nockamura

05-03-2005, 11:26 PM

Hey medikit, are you still calling? Someone told me to call once every week.

Medikit

05-04-2005, 03:10 AM

Hey medikit, are you still calling? Someone told me to call once every week.

I'll be calling in roughly 6 hours.

Weirdo

05-04-2005, 03:12 PM

can someone pm the list of roommates so far.

jllander

05-04-2005, 03:22 PM

can someone pm the list of roommates so far.
Are you going to be attending Wake in the fall?

Weirdo

05-04-2005, 03:46 PM

i guess so

DrThom

05-04-2005, 04:18 PM

i guess so

Didn't you start the thread to bash Wake?

chooxu

05-06-2005, 08:59 PM

I just got my acceptance letter on cinco de mayo. I'll be attending next year. See you guys there.

erock

05-06-2005, 09:33 PM

I just got my acceptance letter on cinco de mayo. I'll be attending next year. See you guys there.

Congrats! :thumbup:

See ya in July

freaker

05-07-2005, 12:08 AM

You should call Wake and see where you are in the waitlist. They will tell you something general like top third, middle, bottom third. At least you can get a sense of where you stand.

They will? I asked a woman on the phone today, and she said they had in no way ranked applicants. Maybe it depends on who you speak to.

nockamura

05-07-2005, 01:47 AM

Rumor has it that Ms. Irene Tise will answer such a question based on your scores. Not sure if this is reliable or not. Someone please call and ask to Ms. Tise. Let us know how it goes.

DrThom

05-07-2005, 02:06 AM

I am really excited to meet all of you in...damn

A LITTLE OVER TWO MONTHS!!!

Time is really slipping by for us.

jllander

05-07-2005, 01:27 PM

I am really excited to meet all of you in...damn

A LITTLE OVER TWO MONTHS!!!

Time is really slipping by for us.

Me too! Everyone seems so nice; I just can't wait to meet you all!!

DeaconMD04

05-07-2005, 01:43 PM

Rumor has it that Ms. Irene Tise will answer such a question based on your scores. Not sure if this is reliable or not. Someone please call and ask to Ms. Tise. Let us know how it goes.

I met with Irene a couple of weeks ago. She was very upfront with me about my chances. Each applicant receives a numerical value based on the interviews and admissions committee. She estimated my rank on the waitlist based on my number. Unfortunately I am around 100 or so. Don't think it'll work out for me, but good luck to everyone else.

Medikit

05-07-2005, 01:48 PM

I met with Irene a couple of weeks ago. She was very upfront with me about my chances. Each applicant receives a numerical value based on the interviews and admissions committee. She estimated my rank on the waitlist based on my number. Unfortunately I am around 100 or so. Don't think it'll work out for me, but good luck to everyone else.

I think 100 is good, In 2003 I think they accepted about 150 people off of the waitlist. Obviously that's the kind of thing that changes year to year, but don't count yourself out yet.

I got the number by subtracting the number of people they accepted from the incoming class, the answer was bigger than 150 but I figured there were some people that withdrew after being accepted before they finished interviewing.

nockamura

05-07-2005, 07:19 PM

I met with Irene a couple of weeks ago. She was very upfront with me about my chances. Each applicant receives a numerical value based on the interviews and admissions committee. She estimated my rank on the waitlist based on my number. Unfortunately I am around 100 or so. Don't think it'll work out for me, but good luck to everyone else.
Is she just guesstimating based on your number or does she actually have an accurate idea of where you stand? Also, I'm on the west coast and visiting with Ms. Tise is impractical. Do you think I can call her instead?

DrThom

05-09-2005, 02:12 AM

Question...

So I have been a slacker and will probably pull a C in one of my classes this semester (its definately an elective I don't need to graduate) and maybe another C but probably not (again, see "blow off elective")

Do you think the school will make a big deal of this if I get a couple of Cs?

It does say that my acceptance is "contingent on my continued satisfactory academic performance" but this phrase is delightfully vague...

Thoughts on this?

i61164

05-09-2005, 08:03 AM

I just spoke to Ms. Tise about satisfactory academic performance. For science classes and classes in your major, a "C" is not acceptable (except maybe in extenuating circumstances). A "C" in a blow off elective is not a big deal, but I wouldn't risk getting two C's. You will be required to send in your final transcript and they will subjectively determine if your academic performance was acceptable. If you got two or more C's or you got one in a science or in your major, they will want a good explanation (they don't want to hear that you had senioritis). If you don't have a good explanation, they may recind your acceptance on the basis that you lack the maturity to handle med school.

So, don't sweat that one "C" and do well on your finals and everything should be ok.

DrThom

05-10-2005, 03:08 PM

Well, I sent off the rest of my withdrawal letters today...IT'S NOW OFFICIAL!!

Anybody big basketball fans? I am really excited to see the madness that is ACC basketball.

i61164

05-10-2005, 03:24 PM

Well, I sent off the rest of my withdrawal letters today...IT'S NOW OFFICIAL!!

Anybody big basketball fans? I am really excited to see the madness that is ACC basketball.

When Wake wins a big game, the undergrads toilet paper the academic quad. I hope to finance med school by selling rolls of toilet paper on campus for $5 per roll the day after the big games. When you really gotta go, $5 is worth it.

I'm not a huge fan, but I'm still a little bummed about the loss to WVU.

tarheel04

05-10-2005, 03:52 PM

When Wake wins a big game, the undergrads toilet paper the academic quad. I hope to finance med school by selling rolls of toilet paper on campus for $5 per roll the day after the big games. When you really gotta go, $5 is worth it.

I'm not a huge fan, but I'm still a little bummed about the loss to WVU.

Wake's team is gonna be bad next year with the loss of the seniors, cp, and big e, so i wouldn't get too excited about wake's team.

erock

05-10-2005, 05:37 PM

When you really gotta go, $5 is worth it.
:laugh:

wetlightning

05-10-2005, 06:05 PM

yep, i'm at wake undergrad...

cp is NOT too popular on campus right now

best of luck to all you med school folks! i'm sure you'll have a great time at wake.

jllander

05-10-2005, 06:16 PM

:( My arm is sore today from all the poking and prodding I had to endure for the physical Wake requires. A TB test and blood sample. Ouch!

tarheel04

05-10-2005, 06:46 PM

:( My arm is sore today from all the poking and prodding I had to endure for the physical Wake requires. A TB test and blood sample. Ouch!
get ready for another TB test when you get here. They made us get 2 to make sure we were truly TB free.

Weirdo

05-10-2005, 07:02 PM

when was the last time to school send out a list of potential roommates

DrThom

05-10-2005, 07:08 PM

when was the last time to school send out a list of potential roommates

Yesterday.

Medikit

05-10-2005, 08:06 PM

when was the last time to school send out a list of potential roommates

Remember weirdo, you are not allowed to live in sin in North Carolina, http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/cohabitation_lawsuit

jllander

05-10-2005, 09:00 PM

get ready for another TB test when you get here. They made us get 2 to make sure we were truly TB free.

Would you suggest I go ahead and get the second TB shot before I go? Is it free at Wake? I think the physical my school gives only comes with one free TB shot, not two, so I may have to pay for that second one. What's your suggestion?

jllander

05-10-2005, 09:02 PM

Why is it that so few people are on that roommate list? There's like 8 total. I hope after May 15, more people will join the list.

DrThom

05-10-2005, 09:56 PM

Why is it that so few people are on that roommate list? There's like 8 total. I hope after May 15, more people will join the list.

I hope so too...

JOIN THE ROOMMATE DATABASE!!!

Also...

ADD YOUR NAME TO WAKE ON THE OFFICIAL MATRICULATION THREAD!

(erock and I are getting lonely)

i61164

05-13-2005, 07:26 AM

Good luck waitlisters. :luck: We ought to see some movement next week.

I'm heading up to W-S on Monday to look at houses. Seems like orientation is right around the corner.

tarheel04

05-13-2005, 01:43 PM

Would you suggest I go ahead and get the second TB shot before I go? Is it free at Wake? I think the physical my school gives only comes with one free TB shot, not two, so I may have to pay for that second one. What's your suggestion?

I would just wait and get it during orientation. I think it costs about $7, but don't kill me if this is wrong. Everybody has to go through employee health during orientation, so you might as well just get it when they look through your file, but it's really up to you.

seethrew

05-13-2005, 05:30 PM

hey i6 -> countdown until BOG (2 weeks)
i will then know if i'll be a wake forester.... ;)

i mean.... my dreams *could* be psychic.... :laugh:

i61164

05-13-2005, 08:24 PM

hey i6 -> countdown until BOG (2 weeks)
i will then know if i'll be a wake forester.... ;)

i mean.... my dreams *could* be psychic.... :laugh:

I'm not so sure. If you get the BOG, I suspect you will end up at Carolina or Duke.

seethrew

05-13-2005, 08:44 PM

I'm not so sure. If you get the BOG, I suspect you will end up at Carolina or Duke.
ummm. yeah. first i would prolly need an acceptance from one of them. :rolleyes:

i61164

05-15-2005, 04:09 PM

ummm. yeah. first i would prolly need an acceptance from one of them. :rolleyes:

I know. I'm just sayin that one thing would probably lead to the other. If you actually receive the BOG, Carolina cannot justifiably continue to treat you like an out-of-state applicant.

SAL0320

05-15-2005, 05:20 PM

Hey,

I just got a letter from Wake on Thursday offering me a spot! I'm really excited! I'll have to turn down my undergrad school, univ. of south carolina to attend. They gave me two weeks to make that decision! So it looks like wake for me. I'll be in need of some roommates (girls) and such as soon as I make a decision for sure. I'm originally from Charlotte. I look forward to meeting everyone!

-stephanie

Fed Meat

05-15-2005, 06:32 PM

Were you out-of-state at USC as an undergrad? Or did Wake give you a very nice financial aid package?

Just curious why you'd choose Wake and Winston over USC and Columbia.

seethrew

05-15-2005, 09:27 PM

I know. I'm just sayin that one thing would probably lead to the other. If you actually receive the BOG, Carolina cannot justifiably continue to treat you like an out-of-state applicant.
i am under the impression that it wont change my status. at least for this app cycle. not that ill do it again.

Weirdo

05-15-2005, 09:33 PM

i'm looking for housing. anybody know where med. students typically live?

montypython

05-16-2005, 05:42 PM

I just wanted to let the people still on the waitlist know that there is one more spot out there, I declined my acceptance last week...good luck

nockamura

05-16-2005, 06:13 PM

I just wanted to let the people still on the waitlist know that there is one more spot out there, I declined my acceptance last week...good luck
Thanks. Hope I get it.

i61164

05-16-2005, 11:09 PM

i'm looking for housing. anybody know where med. students typically live?

Ardmore. Clemmons if you have a car.

jllander

05-18-2005, 09:39 PM

i61164

05-18-2005, 10:40 PM

Where is everybody?!?!?! This thread dies like every three posts!! I was hoping I'd see more people say "Hello!" since the waitlists have started moving. Hmmm...we sure are a quiet bunch! :rolleyes: Hehe! Is everyone looking forward to orientation! :p Alright, I am off to stand in line to see Star Wars. Haha! I'm such a nerd! Later!

I just bought a house in W-S. It's 1 mile from Baptist Hospital. The current owner is just finishing his path residency at Wake and he went to Wake for med school. He started a gas residency out West and switched to path because it's easier (his words). I'm really excited about it because it is big enough for my family and I will be able to walk to the hospital. Of course the payment is higher than what is covered by the financial aid budget, so my family and I will deplete our savings until eventually my wife is forced to bring in enough money to support us. I am hoping that she can accomplish this by working from home, but I guess we will see. We have a two year old daughter and neither one of us wants to put her in day care. In another year and a half she will be old enough for preschool. Buying a house was exciting and frightening at the same time. This is our first house after living in apartments for seven years. I like Ardmore a lot more now that I've gone through the house buying process. Back when I was looking at rentals I was getting really depressed because they were so ****ty and/or small. For you renters out there, I think you can get something nice if you are willing to live with two or three roommates. Admittedly, my standards would be a lot lower if I didn't have a wife and kid.

Good luck with your house hunting and good luck to the waitlisters. :luck:

PS: Don't worry about being a nerd. I will be reading Harry Potter in the 9 days before orientation. I'll probably finish it in 3-4.

DrThom

05-19-2005, 01:02 PM

How goes the roommate search for everybody??

Mine is going a little slow.

kuma

05-19-2005, 04:15 PM

I live in San Francisco right now.
Though I'm not sure I'm going to accept, I've got a really nice Financial aid package, so cost wise it would be the best place to go.
I'm still waiting on USC and Duke.
I have to decide btwn Minnesota-with in state Tuition, and living with my sisiter rent free.
Or Temple with a $12.5 scholarship.

I'm happy I've got so many choices.

jllander

05-19-2005, 04:40 PM

kuma

05-19-2005, 10:24 PM

If I get into Duke I'm going there.
I can't seem to get the Wake curriculum demo to work from the website, anybody know what is up?

i61164

05-20-2005, 07:37 AM

Guys,

I just got off the waitlist at WVU. Having just entered into a contract to buy a house in Winston-Salem, I doubt that I will accept WVU's offer, but I would like to see their financial aid package. How much time do you think I have to make my decision? WVU doesn't seem to expect an answer for a couple of weeks, and I don't know if Wake is aware that I was accepted, but I haven't told them. How much time do you think Wake will allow? Should I call them, or wait until they figure it out on their own?

hopeful32

05-20-2005, 09:29 AM

You could hear within a few days, via e-mail or phone, from Wake that they know you have another acceptance at WVU and ask what your decision is. I've had this happen to other friends (at other schools) within days after getting off the waitlist, all post May-15th.

Medikit

05-20-2005, 11:00 AM

erock

05-21-2005, 01:34 PM

I just bought a house in W-S. It's 1 mile from Baptist Hospital.

Hey Congrats on the house. We might be neighbors -- I'm about a 4 min. lazy walk from the hospital.

i61164

05-21-2005, 11:06 PM

Just got the BOG scholarship at Wake (full tuition). :eek: :eek: :eek: See you guys in July. I will offically add myself to the Matriculation thread.

jllander

05-21-2005, 11:20 PM

So is anyone going to the summer session before school starts?

kuma

05-21-2005, 11:21 PM

I'm getting kind of stoked on WF. Its all the talk on here.

jllander

05-22-2005, 12:26 AM

Good to hear kuma! I'm not quite sure when the summer session thing starts. I think it's the two weeks before orientation so maybe July 11?

erock

05-22-2005, 07:20 AM

Good to hear kuma! I'm not quite sure when the summer session thing starts. I think it's the two weeks before orientation so maybe July 11?

What goes on during the summer session? I'm moving to W-S in June, so I might as well attend it.

jllander

05-22-2005, 11:09 AM

i61164

05-23-2005, 08:38 AM

It's sort of like basic problem-based learning. Reviewing basic sciences. Interact with faculty, staff and other students. Basically a jump start, I think. You should get a letter in the mail about it.

I decided not to attend the summer program. I think it's really meant for those that haven't taken any classes in the last few years, or anyone that is really worried about their ability to handle med school. Besides, the upperclassmen have advised us to relax and have fun this summer. My only school related activity this summer will be going down to the Deacon store and buying t-shirts to send to my relatives.

Kumanati

05-23-2005, 11:19 AM

hey guys - figure its about time to start finding a roommate... any guys still looking for a roommate?

Kumanati

05-23-2005, 07:01 PM

Just got the BOG scholarship at Wake (full tuition). :eek: :eek: :eek: See you guys in July. I will offically add myself to the Matriculation thread.

I got the BOG too - do you know exactly how much its for (it lists it as tuition + "fees" and says that fees are at the discretion of the school)? I'm wondering if i still need to take out any loans -

DrThom

05-23-2005, 07:05 PM

wetlightning

05-23-2005, 07:30 PM

My only school related activity this summer will be going down to the Deacon store and buying t-shirts to send to my relatives.

good news! the deacon store no longer has a monopoly on wake paraphernalia...now we can buy stuff at the mall and (gasp) wal-mart as well!!! :D

maybe i'll see you on the quad as i struggle through my senior year at wake!

DrThom

05-24-2005, 11:01 PM

Bump.

So I've started a countdown.

I move to W-S in 57 days.

jllander

05-24-2005, 11:09 PM

Bump.

So I've started a countdown.

I move to W-S in 57 days.

Me too!

DrThom

05-25-2005, 12:27 AM

Me too!

You're moving on the 20th too??

We definately need to get some pre-orientation dinner and drinks thing together.

That way all of us will look cool come the start of orientation because we will all know each other and everyone else in the class won't. (I suppose we can get to know them as well)

jllander

05-25-2005, 12:42 AM

You're moving on the 20th too??

We definately need to get some pre-orientation dinner and drinks thing together.

That way all of us will look cool come the start of orientation because we will all know each other and everyone else in the class won't. (I suppose we can get to know them as well)

Agreed! I wish more people were on this forum so that we could plan stuff like that and include more of the class. Hmmm... Either way, we should plan something for like the Sunday before orientation. That way, everyone will be in town.

pharmgirl

05-25-2005, 07:01 AM

If I ever get off the darn waitlist, I will be happy to post in here and make plans with you all! :D

erock

05-25-2005, 08:54 AM

I have 7 days until moving to Winston. I'll scope out good bars and restaurants for the pre-orientation get together.

i61164

05-25-2005, 08:57 AM

I got the BOG too - do you know exactly how much its for (it lists it as tuition + "fees" and says that fees are at the discretion of the school)? I'm wondering if i still need to take out any loans -

I expect to take out 10-15K/year in loans to cover living expenses. I haven't gotten an updated FA package from Wake yet, but I did contact the financial aid office to tell them that I got the scholarship (since the BOG contacted us directly, we found out before Wake).

I will be in W-S before the 20th, so I'll be happy to get together with you guys.

wetlightning - Thanks for the heads up, I'll check out WalMart for Deacon stuff.

dpill

05-25-2005, 09:00 AM

If I ever get off the darn waitlist, I will be happy to post in here and make plans with you all! :D

I just declined my spot... good luck to all of you!

Carolinek83

05-25-2005, 11:44 AM

Hello, future classmates!
I just got into Wake off the waitlist :) :D :D
I was just wondering where you guys/gals will be living in Winston Salem.
I am from California and don't know much about WS so I need your help finding a nice place to live. (Doesn't have to be NICE nice... a decent apt would be okay...)

Is anyone looking for a female roommate?? I need a roommate!! I'm clean, quiet and will have a car but I don't think parking in WS would be a problem at all.

I am so excited. YAY! :thumbup:

DrThom

05-25-2005, 11:48 AM

erock

05-25-2005, 12:18 PM

jllander

05-25-2005, 01:23 PM

Medikit

05-25-2005, 06:58 PM

DrThom

05-25-2005, 07:21 PM

Hey, does anyone know who a "Sherri" is? I got a call from someone named Sherri from Wake Forest. If she's from financial aid then that makes sense because I sent in my financial aid stuff late. If she's from admissions I just might freak out because I am on the waitlist.

The only people who would call you from financial aid would be Brenda or Melissa. I've never gotten a call from a Sherri from financial aid.

erock

05-25-2005, 07:23 PM

Hey, does anyone know who a "Sherri" is? I got a call from someone named Sherri from Wake Forest. If she's from financial aid then that makes sense because I sent in my financial aid stuff late. If she's from admissions I just might freak out because I am on the waitlist.

I checked the pre-enrollment guide they sent and the only Sherri on the administration directory is in admissions. Good luck and keep us posted.

Medikit

05-25-2005, 07:37 PM

I checked the pre-enrollment guide they sent and the only Sherri on the administration directory is in admissions. Good luck and keep us posted.

Well there you go :)

Thanks by the way

DrThom

05-25-2005, 08:15 PM

Well there you go :)

Thanks by the way

Keep us posted man! I'm excited for you!

Medikit

05-26-2005, 09:02 AM

Keep us posted man! I'm excited for you!

I called this morning. I'm accepted :). Now I need to find a place to live. I know a doctor who just finished his residency and is moving out at the end of June so I might look into that.

kuma

05-26-2005, 10:29 AM

DrThom

05-26-2005, 11:18 AM

I called this morning. I'm accepted :). Now I need to find a place to live. I know a doctor who just finished his residency and is moving out at the end of June so I might look into that.

WHOO HOO!!

I told you you'd get in.

Medikit

05-26-2005, 11:30 AM

WHOO HOO!!

I told you you'd get in.

Did you? I can't even remember now. When are you going to be in Winston-Salem?

jllander

05-26-2005, 11:40 AM

I called this morning. I'm accepted :).

AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! I am so excited for you! I know you have wanted this for so long. Congrats and I'll see you there! You coming to that Sunday night dinner? ;)

Ambs

05-26-2005, 11:45 AM

I called this morning. I'm accepted :). Now I need to find a place to live. I know a doctor who just finished his residency and is moving out at the end of June so I might look into that.

OH MY GOSH, I am so excited and so happy for you!!!! It's about time they realized how fabulous you are. I'm at work with a huge grin on my face right now!!!! :D Congratulations!!!!

kuma

05-26-2005, 12:12 PM

So your choosing WF over Oregon?
That's great.

SAL0320

05-26-2005, 12:43 PM

So it looks like the number of those enrolled for the fall keep increasing :) Does anyone know how many of us there are on this forum yet?

Also have you guys all recieved financial aid info yet? Supposively mine is in the mail . . .

Excited to meet you all!

DrThom

05-26-2005, 12:45 PM

Did you? I can't even remember now. When are you going to be in Winston-Salem?

Right now, I am aiming for july 20th. I am heading over on june 8-11 to look for housing with a couple people I might room with. If anyones gonna be in town and want to bum around with us, let me know!

*Edit - This is my 1000th post!*

Medikit

05-26-2005, 04:36 PM

*Edit - This is my 1000th post!*

Conerdulations!

AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! I am so excited for you! I know you have wanted this for so long. Congrats and I'll see you there! You coming to that Sunday night dinner? ;)

When is the Sunday night dinner? I don't know about anything at all. I have wanted this for a long time, it feels really good.

OH MY GOSH, I am so excited and so happy for you!!!! It's about time they realized how fabulous you are. I'm at work with a huge grin on my face right now!!!! :D Congratulations!!!!

Ambs! I'm excited for me too! I know the grin you're talking about, I've been wearing it most of the day. Thanks for wandering over to the Wake thread to congratulate me. I'm looking at OHSU in my beaten up MSAR, looks like our class sizes are about the same. When in August do you start? We're beginning orientation on the 26th of July and classes begin on the 2nd.

i61164

05-26-2005, 06:19 PM

i61164-did you use a realtor to buy your house?
I'm thinking about buying a house, if you or anyone else knows a realtor please pass that info on to me, by PM or here.
I'd like to buy a place and share it with another student or two.
If anyone is interested.

I used Coldwell Banker Triad Realtors (336) 725-0506. They have several agents that know the area around the hospital very well.

jllander

05-26-2005, 06:31 PM

tarheel04

05-26-2005, 07:15 PM

Oh, a couple of us had just talked about getting together on July 24 at a bar or restaurant for drinks and dinner before we all began. Nothing has been set in stone; we were just throwing the idea around. I thought we began orientation on July 25 and classes on August 1...

there are only a few bars in winston-salem that are worth anything. one has pretty good drink specials, but no food. Of course there are the normal restaurants that also have a bar, but no good specials.

Ambs

05-26-2005, 07:50 PM

Ambs! I'm excited for me too! I know the grin you're talking about, I've been wearing it most of the day. Thanks for wandering over to the Wake thread to congratulate me. I'm looking at OHSU in my beaten up MSAR, looks like our class sizes are about the same. When in August do you start? We're beginning orientation on the 26th of July and classes begin on the 2nd.

I snuck onto SDN at work (I know; I'm an addict), and I saw you post on the matriculation thread. I literally jumped with excitement. :D

Orientation is on August 15th, and classes begin on the 22nd at OHSU. My birthday (the big 23) is on the 25th -- my first birthday as a med student... :laugh:

Medikit

05-26-2005, 08:02 PM

Oh, a couple of us had just talked about getting together on July 24 at a bar or restaurant for drinks and dinner before we all began. Nothing has been set in stone; we were just throwing the idea around. I thought we began orientation on July 25 and classes on August 1...

You're right, I don't know how I got off two days. I think that sounds like a good idea, I'm definitely up for it if it happens.

Corradoracer

05-26-2005, 09:09 PM

yay medkit ;)

erock

05-26-2005, 09:47 PM

Wow, I'm gone for a day and all this action happens on the wake thread.

Congratulations Medikit! It sounded like there was good news coming your way.

kuma -- there are plenty of realtors in W-S, I used Prudential Carolina Realty (http://www.prudential-carolinas.com/) and had a good experience.

As for the dinner get together thing on Sunday --- how is the Marshall Street smokehouse and wine bar (http://www.triaddiner.com/view_rest.php?restid=146) in old salem, tarheel04? If we made it for Tuesday instead of Sunday they have live jazz. Prices are around the middle range ($15 an entree). Any other good places you can suggest?

nockamura

05-26-2005, 09:56 PM

Stay clear of your future classmate Chris X. He dated my best friend and was a huge dick to her!
Lol. Dude, he's gonna be pissed if he finds out you're blacklisting him on SDN. It's gettin' personal in here.

BTW: Congrats to Medikit.

callendm

05-26-2005, 11:48 PM

Good point. On that note I take back my previous post and wish it to be stricken from the record. Have a great year and good luck

nockamura

05-26-2005, 11:51 PM

You want I should take out yer quote?

callendm

05-27-2005, 12:32 AM

sure

nockamura

05-27-2005, 01:08 PM

I finally got the call from Sherri today after 4 months on the WL. See you all later this summer.

Medikit

05-27-2005, 01:08 PM

I finally got the call from Sherri today after 4 months on the WL. See you all later this summer.

Holy crapamolie CONGRATS!!

This week is an awesome week.

BobA

05-28-2005, 12:26 PM

I'm looking to sublet for the month of July. I love Wake as a school, but my friends and family are all up in New England so I'm hoping to get off a wl at a school up here.

Anybody have a place to sublet? I'm planning on attending the pre-matriculation program b/c I think it might ease me into things.

Thanks!

i61164

05-29-2005, 08:26 PM

bump

DrThom

05-29-2005, 10:36 PM

52 days until the BIG MOVE!

freaker

05-30-2005, 01:01 AM

I called this morning. I'm accepted :). Now I need to find a place to live. I know a doctor who just finished his residency and is moving out at the end of June so I might look into that.

Cheers all the way to Chico, dude!

Very nice, Medikit. Really gives you permission to live life again, huh? Congrats!!! :thumbup: :D

Medikit

05-30-2005, 01:55 AM

Cheers all the way to Chico, dude!

Very nice, Medikit. Really gives you permission to live life again, huh? Congrats!!! :thumbup: :D

Thanks man :)

Is TN your first choice or are you hoping for a little waitlist action coming your way?

jllander

05-30-2005, 06:36 PM

So how was everyone's 3 day weekend??? My boyfriend and I went camping in the mountains east of San Diego. It was awesome. :D

i61164

05-31-2005, 08:44 AM

How are those medical forms coming? I was lucky to get an appointment with my doctor before 7/1/05.

To Do List:

- Get eyes checked
- Get a TB test
- Get a blood test to show immunity to chicken pox
- Get a physical

Once I get to Wake:

- Get another TB test
- Get vaccinated for Hep B

:sleep:

jllander

05-31-2005, 09:26 AM

i61164

05-31-2005, 09:41 AM

Have you not had the Hep B series yet?

Nope. In college it was suggested, but not mandatory.

erock

05-31-2005, 07:36 PM

jllander

05-31-2005, 08:33 PM

I just moved to Winston-Salem today and had a few cold ones at a neat place called 6th and vine. Most of the bars I saw have live nightly music. If I wasn't so tired I'd stay out later.

is anyone here into wine tasting? There are a few vineyards in the area.

I've never actually been wine tasting. Something new to try I guess! Ahh, the countdown continues....

11 days until I graduate
50 days until I move to WS

erock

05-31-2005, 08:45 PM

I've never actually been wine tasting. Something new to try I guess! Ahh, the countdown continues....

11 days until I graduate
50 days until I move to WS

I think It would be great to get people together and tour the "wine country" near Winston.

It's no napa valley, though.

jllander

05-31-2005, 09:34 PM

I think It would be great to get people together and tour the "wine country" near Winston.

It's no napa valley, though.

Hehe, so true. I wish I could do that; it sounds like fun. But I won't be free until that Sunday. And I'll only be in WS the Thursday before. But we'll all have plenty of time to hang out. I have a feeling we will get to know each other very well. hehe Alright, back to studying for finals. :(

i61164

05-31-2005, 09:57 PM

I just moved to Winston-Salem today and had a few cold ones at a neat place called 6th and vine. Most of the bars I saw have live nightly music. If I wasn't so tired I'd stay out later.

is anyone here into wine tasting? There are a few vineyards in the area.

I will be moving to W-S the weekend of July 4th. We can hang out or go wine tasting or whatever. My house is on Lamont Dr. From the hospital you take Queen to Gales. Gales turns into Lamont and the house is only 1 mile from Baptist. I just can't wait. If I could fast forward I would. I am so jealous that you are there already.

Counting down the days...

Medikit

05-31-2005, 10:39 PM

I've never actually been wine tasting. Something new to try I guess! Ahh, the countdown continues....

11 days until I graduate
50 days until I move to WS

Why do the UC's end so darn late?

jllander

05-31-2005, 11:27 PM

Why do the UC's end so darn late?

Gotta love the quarter system. I didn't actually start school this year until September 28, or at least close to it. So normally I have a decent 3 month long summer. Not this summer though. It's going to be a short 4 weeks. I can't complain that much though. This last quarter I only took my classes pass/no pass. You could say I have officially "peaced out." My poor brain has turned to mush b/c I don't hardly study. :D :p

erock

06-01-2005, 05:45 AM

I will be moving to W-S the weekend of July 4th. We can hang out or go wine tasting or whatever. My house is on Lamont Dr. From the hospital you take Queen to Gales. Gales turns into Lamont and the house is only 1 mile from Baptist. I just can't wait. If I could fast forward I would. I am so jealous that you are there already.

Counting down the days...

i know what you mean about fast forwarding ... the week before I moved out here seemed to take longer than usual. I'm in student summer housing now, but get to move into my new house on June 15th. The house is off of craig st --- take queen to hawthorne to craig. We should definitely check out the local bar scene and maybe a vineyard or two.

i61164

06-01-2005, 07:16 PM

bump

I just like to see this thread on the first page.

erock

06-01-2005, 07:55 PM

bump

I just like to see this thread on the first page.

agreed :thumbup:

erock

06-02-2005, 04:11 PM

to keep this thread alive, I thought we could go ahead and try to organize the dinner and drinks meeting the sunday before orientation. add your name to the list if you want to go (i'm adding names of people who already indicated they wanted to go -- just remove it if you changed your mind or something came up). We can pick the time and place when the date gets closer.

pre-orientation bar hop list:
DrThom
erock