Anyone commit to NSU-COM yet for next year?

Anyone commit to NSU-COM yet for next year?
I have I think. I can't say for sure though until the mail is up and running again ( hurricane). I am still waiting for my letter so I can send in the money.

Where else did you apply?

Western U

Touro-NV, CA

LECOM-Brad.

PCOM-PA, GA

and a few others.

yo darkwing..how bad is it down in florida due to the hurricane??? did houses get torn up? or was it mainly just rain...and power outages

Very little rain. 90% blackout in Broward County. ~25% still without power. It was kind of weird for the first 3 nights after the hurricane, before power started getting restored in my area, b/c you could see like 5X as many stars as usual. I guess that's how it is for a lot of the people out in the country.


We had the craziest wind I have experienced in 25 years in Broward. And I have just read in the Miami Herald that the winds never got higher than cat. 1(75-94 i think) in my area which is real hard for me to believe. I had 3 trees totally blow down and three that are so badly damaged they need to be cut down. All of which had been through other hurricanes without any serious damage. Tons of power poles that are snapped in half. Not much structural damage to houses.... just roofs that need to be replaced, but a lot of trailers in the trailer parks are totally ruined. Making it through the storm is only half the battle, because even before it is over the local news stations and their reporters (no cable) are assailing you with idiotic news coverage. I hate them all so much.

NSU is one of my top choices too ... but I'm not 100% sure yet. As for the recent hurricane, I'm currently living in Palm Beach County (for those of you not from Florida it's the county north of Broward/NSU) and the south end of the county got it pretty bad here too. 150 windows in my apartment complex got blown out with the storm and we lost electricity for 6 days. Last year I lost it for 11 days. There are still a lot of places in Palm Beach County (i.e. Lake Worth, Glades) that have no power and won't have it for some time now. I guess FPL is expecting nearly everyone will have power back by Nov 20th at the latest. Hurricanes suck ....

im quite a strong possibility... definitely liked the school... from jersey myself. im interested in the dual MPH program.. anyone else?

Hey guy's, just wanted to give you all a shout out and tell you congrats from an M1. I tell you it is true what they say, the hardest part is getting in, I haven't envied any of you walking through on your tours. Although don't think it's easy, right now we are about to pull our hair out. Anyway, please let me know if there is anything you all need and I'll be happy to field any questions you may have. If your not familiar with the area please ask because you can really get screwed on a 30 min drive if your not careful.

PS - may want to PM me I don't check this on regular basis. :)

Anyone else been waiting for a while to hear from them??? I sent in all my stuff a month ago.

how is housing usually done here?

You have to find your own place. First you are going to want to decide what is most important to you. The biggest factors are probably going to be rent/own, price, and drive. If you want to be really near school--you are going to pay more for less (and not in quite as nice of a part of town). If you go away from school, you will get a bigger place, but the 5 mile drive at rush hour can take 25-30 minutes (only about 10 outside of rush hour).

One thing to note, if you DO choose that you want to be near campus--get your name on the list for whatever (apt) complex you choose ASAP. There are only about three complexes within walking distance and the one closest to school is converting to condos for fall.

Apartments.com and other various sites are pretty good resources. And as Doc2b said, he and I are both willing to answer any specific questions. (And asking multiple ppl for multiple opinions is probably a good thing).

Good luck class of 2010. Any questions, feel free to pm me. :)

I have a question..do students usually stay in the general area for all 4 years of med school..or do you move away during rotations 3rd and 4th year? ...i was thinkin of buying a condo with my parents money of course...hehe..but if im going to live there for only two years..and move away..i dont think its worth it...what do you think?

I have a question..do students usually stay in the general area for all 4 years of med school..or do you move away during rotations 3rd and 4th year? ...i was thinkin of buying a condo with my parents money of course...hehe..but if im going to live there for only two years..and move away..i dont think its worth it...what do you think?

If you have the capitol I would say buy but it is PRICY!, Cedar Keys is going Condo one bedroom for like 170k, it's right across from campus so you can always rent out your place. The way that rotations are set up now, you go to one of about six (i think) sites during your 3rd year, these are your core rotations (Atlanta/Georgia, Tampa, Orlando, Miami, and Ft. Lauderdale). Then 4th year you can stay here and do all of your rotations, you can set up your own, etc. Currently you have 5-6 electives your fourth year, and from what I understand the rest are set for you, ie you have to do peds, surg, so on, but it really can be any where they approve. Also from what I hear they are easing up on some of the fourth year rotations. I plan on just being hear for two years, I'm planning on doing Orlando, or Georgia 3rd and I'm going to bounce for 4th year, we'll see how that goes.

There are plenty of places to buy, and rent, you just have to look. Utilize the campus housing office, they can hook you up. BTW, before you move get a lease signed!

To the poster before about not hearing anything yet, be patient, things are still a little f'd up down here, I'm sure the hurricane has got things behind. ;)

so in the acceptance packet, it says i need to send them my AP scores. I assume this is from Collegeboard. I took them OVER 4 years ago, any idea how to send them or if this is indeed necessary? Im getting kinda confused by this =(

so in the acceptance packet, it says i need to send them my AP scores. I assume this is from Collegeboard. I took them OVER 4 years ago, any idea how to send them or if this is indeed necessary? Im getting kinda confused by this =(
I am assuming that these are the AP tests that you took in high school. I would start by contacting your high school. If they do not have them on record, they would knowwhere to find them at.

Good luck.

any other doods make it into NSU and are going to commit (pay deposit)???
I interviewed on 11/18..and will hear back on Dec 2nd...getting really nervous..because i was only offered one other interview..and i found out i got waitlisted for that school (AZCOM) just wondering if any other of yall received waitlist from NSU..or if they are lenient this time of year when it comes to interviews

I am sending in my deposit next week! So, I am officially going to NSU-COM! Rack, I too am interested in the dual MPH program. To current students, when do you recommend starting to look for an apt? :)

I was accepted today and I am not sure where I am going to go yet. I also have an acceptance to KCUMB which I owe a deposit to by December 15th. I guess I need to decide by then. I really want to hear from PCOM also to help make my decision. But I havent even been offered an interview yet.

For all those who live in Ft lauderdale, what apartments are closest to campus??

Also, for those who have been recently accepted: I was accepted in early October and am still without an official acceptance packet...I was told that it is on its way but I still don't have it!! Anyone else waiting for their packet to arrive?!? :(

Ive just been accepted!!! hope to see you guyes there!!! nova is totally awesome..and i cant wait :)

I'm definitely committed!! I'll see you all there! :)

For those of yall that got accepted on 12/2 lemme know when you receive the acceptance package.. thx :)

You guy's should re-think your career choice. Medschool sucks! Maybe I'll have a different outlook after finals. Congrats to you guys again, and hope all of you are out having a life, it ends in august.

hehe..your just feeling down because of finals...once you get off for xmas break..you'll look back in retrospect and see it is well worth it...ROCK those finals so you can party w/ your family in xmas break...good luck

mikeypo0, congrats on getting in! where ya from? when ya gonna start looking for an apartment? drop me a line sometime....future classmate!

hey DOchic:

i grew up in houston, TX..went to undergrad at UT-austin...im thinking of looking at apts during my spring break (2nd week of march i think)!! if not then ..probably after my finals which is early may...

once again..let me know if any of you out-of-staters receive your acceptance package for those that got the phone call on 12/2..thx

my deposit is in.. from jersey! any other northeast heads gimme a holler

PA here, rack...where'd you go to undergrad?

rutgers university nb.. what about yourself... im def gonna do do/mph methinks!

Any of you guys interested in doing that anatomy fellowship at the end of MS1? I know i am!!

oh..and im also very interested in DO/MPH as well.. :)

Hey boys! I think I am interested in the DO/MPH program as well, but I don't know enough about it...how many extra credits would you need to take per semester/summer? Why are you interested in the MPH program (what do you hope to do with it)? Also, what is the anatomy fellowship?

By the way, I went to Lafayette College in PA, graduated last year, and I'm currently volunteering for AmeriCorps.

Did anyone get a call recently from NSU? I got a call yesterday from a doctor there who just wanted to congratulate me and see if I had any q's....how nice!!! Talk to you guys soon... :)

No i didnt get that call!! The anatomy fellowship is where you and another student dissect a human body during the summer following MS1..You later (i think) are obligated to teach the dent/pharm,etc students anatomy the following year for a limited set of hours and you get paid for teaching...(or maybe its a teaching assistant job)..but in my opinion it would be very interesting..and it would look good on the resume for all you future surgeons..;)

As for the DO/MPH program..the only time commitment..is where you go to class 2 times a week at night for a couple of hours (maybe 7-9?)..and from what i heard from the student that was talkin to us..is that all the classes are a blow off..and he usually just studies while he's in class..he said something to the effect that he never got anything lower then a 90+ in any of his MPH classes..They said its good to have the MPH degree if your interested in the administrative type jobs..like working at the CDC, NIH, etc...but yes..the extra degree is FREE if you decide to pursue it. Im not sure if you get paid during the anatomy fellowship..but i do know you get paid to teach or tutor the other health professional students (be a teaching assistant?)

MikeypDO~
You ARE ambitious. I'll have to keep in touch with you and see what you are thinking in about a year.

Also, DO NOT WAIT til May to look for an apartment if you can help it at all. Especially if you want to live near campus. You are probably going to want to have your name down with an apartment waiting for you at least 60 days before you want to move in. Some complexes have waiting lists much longer than that. (I am moving over break and most comlexes in the middle of the semester have 2 month waiting lists). Also, my advice would be to have the lease signed via mail before you get to FL. There were several classmates who thought they had places and then got here to find out that they had lost their apt for whatever reason.

good luck.

hmm... so can i get a nearby condo later if i am BUYING? i dont have time to go house searching yet (and not sure if i wanna purchase or rent)... so i may not be able to do anyhting til march or april... whats the price range on condos in the area anyhoo

MikeypDO~
You ARE ambitious. I'll have to keep in touch with you and see what you are thinking in about a year.

Also, DO NOT WAIT til May to look for an apartment if you can help it at all. Especially if you want to live near campus. You are probably going to want to have your name down with an apartment waiting for you at least 60 days before you want to move in. Some complexes have waiting lists much longer than that. (I am moving over break and most comlexes in the middle of the semester have 2 month waiting lists). Also, my advice would be to have the lease signed via mail before you get to FL. There were several classmates who thought they had places and then got here to find out that they had lost their apt for whatever reason.

good luck.

Yeah I was one of those, it sucked. I still wound up "ok" but not Ideal. If I were you guy's I would look for someone renting a condo. Check with the school housing office. Prices are steep down here and the apartments around here will absolutely **** you if they get the chance. Keep the post going guys I'm enjoying how excited you all and remembering the days. Ahhh.

lets say i go down there near xmas time..what happens if i find i place..that i want for the following fall..put my name on a waitlist?? dont know how that works..reserving a room until the fall..

I am not an expert, but my guess is that spring would be the best time (March-April). It is standard down here to give 60 days notice before moving out. So if you are looking to move in July, the apt would be vacated by June. You are going to have the best chance of finding a place during this time period.

If you KNOW you want to live right next to campus, I would start calling the complexes to find out what their policies are on reserving places (as everyone is a bit different).

thanks kai..btw..is there some kind of roomate finding service...i think because of the high ***** for the housing..im going to have to find a roomate ...

thanks kai..btw..is there some kind of roomate finding service...i think because of the high ***** for the housing..im going to have to find a roomate ...

Off Campus Housing/Roomates (http://www.och101.com/nova/)

yea i was browsing through that earlier...some dont even tell you the price..which means its proly gonna be a crap load!!..and a lot of the ppl loooking for roomates dont even put pics of their place..hehe..i think i'll head down to FLL during my spring break..

Just letting you guys that got accepted on 12/2..i received my acceptance package today..so be checking your mail...:)

hmm.. anyone know of a good website for BUYING condos WALKING distance... thats prolly gonna be what i do =(

hmm.. anyone know of a good website for BUYING condos WALKING distance... thats prolly gonna be what i do =(
Well, Cedar Key is a complex accross the street from school and they're going condo... I don't know of any others
Congrats on the acceptance!

And yeah, not to sound mean or anything..I started out wanting to do the MPH program and then all of the sudden, I realized I had missed the deadline! :( Med school's hectic...I just took it as a sign that I was not ready for that....

Good luck!
Karina

thanks kai..btw..is there some kind of roomate finding service...i think because of the high ***** for the housing..im going to have to find a roomate ...
As long as you are okay with having a roomate, yes--it does save money. This is just a very stressful time for most, and if roomate pairs don't work out well (as many do not)--it can just add to it. My caution was to just do what is best for your education first, and then figure out the money second.

There are a lot of people who manage a 1br apt on the budget that they give us--it is actually do-able (even for those non-military types) for those out there who are wanting that.

Thx kai...I think it would be best to live 1 br for the first year..get to make new friends..and decide on the roomate situation the following year (m2)..which places do you think have affordable 1 br apts that isnt more than 15 min away driving..I know you guys have finals and all so i wish yall luck!!

I would start at Cameron cove (downside: no washer in unit, no dishwasher). They are about the cheapest, and right across from the school. If you do a search on apartmentguide, you should be able to get an idea. Ppl say that Los Padros, The Laurels, Plantation Colony, and Lakes of Pembrock (I don't know how to spell that one) are probably some of the cheapest (which is still the mortgage of a house in most parts of the country). I would stay in the Davie, Plantation, Pembrock Pines area. Anything outside of that will for sure be more than a 15min drive (and even some of the Pembrock Pines and some of the Plantation places will).

If you find a complex, Mapquest it with its address and the school's addres. You can figure it is going to during rush hour in the am take a bit longer than whatever that says to get an idea on drive time.

If you find a specific place and want to know about it, I can ask around and see what ppl have to say about the management, the drive, etc. I know a bit about the area--but I'm not a native. I will defer to the experts for my consultation.

thx kai.your awesome..i'll be doin some research once finals are over for me.

Anyone know how the traffic is on S. Pine Island Rd. Its the street exit after University.... off of 595 coming from the airport

anyone know when or how we tell them we apply for the DO/MPH program? I just received the notice about webstar this week.

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Hey rack..what did they tell you about webstar...? did they give you like login info or something? i also mailed in my deposit yesterday..when should i be hearing back from them? thx again

Im not too sure if you apply for the program, i think you declare it before school starts..and it is just a couple of nites a week..i could be wrong though, you should email Delia about it

There will be a meeting on the MPH thing about 3/4 of the way through the 1st semester. They won't let everyone do it. You have to be doing reasonably well in your classes. Therefore they wait till after midterm.

oh i received a mail notice giving my PIN to webstar... doesnt give me much else.. i perused it and it has somewhat limited use as of now.

So is there nothing we need to inform the adoffice of for wanting to do the dual MPH program? I guess that makes sense what theyre doing.

Hey guys:

when does the school semester start? thanks :)

First week of august = orientation (sunday = white coat ceremony)..then school starts the following week

Btw.wen are you guys going to head down to look for a place to live?? im thinkin of going 2nd week of march...look at condos with mom and gf...anyone else?

Hey...I'm headin to Miami in January to run a marathon, so I might check out some apartments then. Does orientation start July 31 and the white coat ceremony is Sun, Aug 5? Hope ya'll did well or are doing well on your finals if you're still in college! Have a nice holiday!

Hey...I'm headin to Miami in January to run a marathon, so I might check out some apartments then. Does orientation start July 31 and the white coat ceremony is Sun, Aug 5? Hope ya'll did well or are doing well on your finals if you're still in college! Have a nice holiday!

Wow - you're running a marathon! Good luck with that! It's cooled down a here a little bit so hopefully it won't be too hot when you run it. I ran one last year - the Disney marathon, but it was about 80 degrees during it which sucked. Go to this website to get info on orientation, etc... http://medicine.nova.edu/comorientation/index.html

Thanks tara! I signed up for the email account..let us know when you guys get an email from the school ...thx alot..

everyone have a nice xmas break..happy holidays

You guy's looking for apartments...Stay South of 595 if possiple and east of school as well. There will be some that argue about that, but that will give you the least amount of traffic.

thanks alot doc2b..that info is crucial...any place you know of that has a good 1 bedroom/studio that wont break the bank?

hey guys

since i got an email account and all made, i set up a facebook account. you guys should do the same so we can all get in contact and such. search for TRENT after you make a nova facebook acnt!

Ive already got a UT facebook..i plan to transfer it over to nova after i graudate..find me on facebook: click on global..and search names

michael lu University of Texas

edit: i think i added you trent.. :) hopefully its the right one

mike, i think i may have added you as a friend on facebook....

Yup..gotcha lisa..:D any other future nova ppl?? ;)

yeah you got me... i have two facebook accounts because im pretty darn bored...

TRENT WANG of RUTGERS or NOVA

hey guys

since i got an email account and all made, i set up a facebook account. you guys should do the same so we can all get in contact and such. search for TRENT after you make a nova facebook acnt!


Great idea! I just requested you Trent :)

Happy holidays..to all of my future classmates :)

merry christmas to all.

on a SIDE note, anyone know what the policy on hepatitis B immunizations is? do we HAVE to get a complete series before school starts to be set or is getting vaccinated at the start of school acceptable also? what other healthrelated things do we need? this sucks because im in my year off and havent any health insurance =(

My name is Yakov and I have been recently accepted to Nova, my deposit is in, but i'm not 100% committed yet.. Chances are I will be at Nova next yeasr, but I cant say for certain...figured it would be great to converse with some of you, though. Anybody from the Northeast (I'm from Albany-area, NY) trying to figure out how this housing business will be timed...once I'm sure I will be attending I will plan to fly down...which is real time consuming, ive read some of the past posts on housing advice, and couldn't write it down fast enough.well, enjoy your holidays and I look forward to interacting with my (hopefully) future classmates. Happy holidays.


-cheers

Welcome Yakov..let us know when you are 100% nova bound..Im from TX...so no luck there...as for housing..i plan to go down to the FLL area during my spring break to vacation as well as look at housing..which is around 2nd week of march.. I will let you all know the exact dates when my plans finalize..If you have a facebook..scroll up and add all your future classmates to your friends list :)

BTW...what nationality are you...yakov is an interesting name..

once again..welcome..and i hope you decide on attending nova..im betting it will be a great experience :)

Hey Yakov! How can we persuade you to join us next year? ;)

I'm from the Northeast...PA, but currently living in Baltimore. I'm going to head down to FL in January, so I can report back with some details on housing! I hope all is well for everyone...Happy Holidays!

They say that it is a requirement to have that stuff all done before you start school: A full titer showing you have immunity to HepB, Tetanus, MMR, etc. Plus a PPD. They also require a physical. Look around the area that you live: I found a titer from one of my previous employers and got the local health department to give me the immunizations for very low cost. The physical sheet is so scant, that if you have seen a regular PCP that the office will likely sign off on it without seeing you for a complete physical.

That being said: there were a few ppl who were yelled @ during orientation for not having their stuff completed who didn't really get in any trouble. I don't know, however, how early they were accepted. Good luck.

yeah you got me... i have two facebook accounts because im pretty darn bored...

TRENT WANG of RUTGERS or NOVA
Since you have so much time: You really should set up a group for the class of 2010. Our group is called NSU COM-Class of 2009. We currently have 192/240 members of our class on there. Many people are still active in updating their photo albums and all that jazz (if you want to see your other nova counterparts/ask questions).

If you can deal with no dishwashwer, and no washer and dryer (I'm a snob, I can't deal with public laundry)...I would check out Cameron Cove. They are running probably around 900 a month--about the cheapest you are going to get if you want to stay south of 595.

The Laurels has some studios in the low 800s, but they are about a 10-15min drive WITHOUT traffic, and closer to 25 with traffic. (Note: last aug prices were at 780, I don't know what they really are now).

Also, sometimes you get what you pay for. If you find a one bedroom apartment that is below about 750--be wary. Check it out VERY carfully--it is likely a long drive and not in a really good neighborhood. A few of our classmates have run into this.

what exactly was the recent board pass rate for the COMLEX at Nova?

The dean does not release this information, even to current students that attend there..but it is known that it is about the national average..hovering close to 90% try searching the forums for this information..

And just to point out that the COMLEX is almost independent of the student taking of the exam insetad of the institution of higher education..But the good thing about nova is that they offer the kaplan course for the comlex..i plan to take both COMLEX and USMLE so your gonna have to know your stuff no matter what, and the results is entirely dependent on the test taker..the school only points you in the right direction..it is up to you to do the work

They say that it is a requirement to have that stuff all done before you start school: A full titer showing you have immunity to HepB, Tetanus, MMR, etc. Plus a PPD. They also require a physical. Look around the area that you live: I found a titer from one of my previous employers and got the local health department to give me the immunizations for very low cost. The physical sheet is so scant, that if you have seen a regular PCP that the office will likely sign off on it without seeing you for a complete physical.

That being said: there were a few ppl who were yelled @ during orientation for not having their stuff completed who didn't really get in any trouble. I don't know, however, how early they were accepted. Good luck.

heres a question.. how do you find a titer?? i thought a titer was a test. and what kinda place constitutes a "local health department"? i was about 111% dependent on my old family physician, so i am pretty uninformed about these things. im just contemplating paying for all the titers/immunizations required. siigh!

A titer is a blood test. Most of the jobs I have taken in healthcare environments had blood titers included in the bloodwork. That was my suggestion: go to previous job physical locations to see if this was done on you.

I don't know about all states, but I know that many offer low cost immunizations. I would start with a phone book and see if you can find a county or state health department or a department of immunizations. Another choice would be to ask a physician or any free clinic if they know of anywhere to get discounted immunizations. There are usually resources out there, you just have to do a bit of searching.

DARNIT...the person in charge of handling the deposits is on vacation until january 3rd...which coincidentally is the deadline for me to turn in my deposit..!!! so there is no way to check if NSU has received my deposit/letter of intent...why oh whyyyy..

and according to the bank statement..the check has not been deposited.

DARNIT...the person in charge of handling the deposits is on vacation until january 3rd...which coincidentally is the deadline for me to turn in my deposit..!!! so there is no way to check if NSU has received my deposit/letter of intent...why oh whyyyy..

and according to the bank statement..the check has not been deposited.


don't worry mikey! When I turned in my deposit, they told me it would actually pass through quite a few hands before being "officially received." Plus, I'm pretty sure the deadline is POSTMARK DATE, not the date they open the envelope and deposit your check. I believe it's Linda Ferris who handles the deposits, but you can also speak to Gabe Lindo. He is really helpful! don't worry and happy new year!!

Hey, Mikey,
They cashed my check and received all my transcripts and letter of intent but have yet to put me in the system as accepted and I can not get a NSU e-mail account or on the listserv. I have a feeling that many things will be addressed in the next week after their holiday break. I e-mailed Linda Ferris but she is obviously not back yet.

Linda ferris is on vacation until Jan 3rd...i have an email account tho!! so maybe that is a good sign..my plans are to email mrs. ferris...And call her on Jan 3rd or 4th...im on vacation in california..and cant fully have a good time until they confirm they have my deposit!!!

for all you future NSU 2010ers...my email is michlu@nsu.nova.edu

I wouldn't worry too much, they go by whatever date you sent it, and I was told by Linda that the check might not be cashed for awhile anyways. also,look for a letter at some point telling you that the deposit has been received.

Hey all!

I was curious if NSU offers any type of mp3 recordings of lectures for us or if we just have to tape lectures if they want them.

Also when is the BIG deposit due? Sometime in March right?

Thanks,
Dannielle

Since you have so much time: You really should set up a group for the class of 2010. Our group is called NSU COM-Class of 2009. We currently have 192/240 members of our class on there. Many people are still active in updating their photo albums and all that jazz (if you want to see your other nova counterparts/ask questions).

Are you talking about Yahoo groups? Or is there a "groups" area on SDN? Let me know and I will start the NSU COM 2010 group :)

YAY..linda ferris got my deposit..*relief*

btw..I think kai is talking about the group on facebook, and the big deposit is due on march 15 i believe..oh and btw..try to fill out the fafsa sometime this month!! the earlier the better..good luck all

Hey guy's just thought I'd let you know some things that confused the hell out of me. If you haven't applied for Fin Aid before it's a new experience. First of all you have to decide which lender to use. The school will automatically assign you with Sallie Mae. If I were you all don't use them, use Access Group (accessgroup.com). Sallie Mae charges you ~1000 disbursement fee, access group does not. So.... here's what you do. They will send you forms to fill out. Somewhere on there it will say use alternate lender...pick access group. If I were you all I would get on there website and go ahead and apply for your private loans. The school will not walk you through any of this and our financial aid department is ran by a bunch of orangutans. You can get your stafford through access as well. This will all save you ~ 4000 by the end of your school. I noticed that you all have a facebook.com group set up, you all should post this up there so everyone can see it once school get's closer. ;)

Are you talking about Yahoo groups? Or is there a "groups" area on SDN? Let me know and I will start the NSU COM 2010 group :)
I believe I was talking about facebook.

someone already started it on facebook.com

Hey guy's just thought I'd let you know some things that confused the hell out of me. If you haven't applied for Fin Aid before it's a new experience. First of all you have to decide which lender to use. The school will automatically assign you with Sallie Mae. If I were you all don't use them, use Access Group (accessgroup.com). Sallie Mae charges you ~1000 disbursement fee, access group does not. So.... here's what you do. They will send you forms to fill out. Somewhere on there it will say use alternate lender...pick access group. If I were you all I would get on there website and go ahead and apply for your private loans. The school will not walk you through any of this and our financial aid department is ran by a bunch of orangutans. You can get your stafford through access as well. This will all save you ~ 4000 by the end of your school. I noticed that you all have a facebook.com group set up, you all should post this up there so everyone can see it once school get's closer. ;)

thx for the heads up, anyone else have any recommendations for lenders?
I will be filling out the fafsa as soon as i get my nsu pin info

thx for the heads up, anyone else have any recommendations for lenders?
I will be filling out the fafsa as soon as i get my nsu pin info
If you decide to not go with Sallie Mae, just make sure you have everything lined up WELL in advance to school starting. Keep on top of the financial aid office and make sure everything is in order several times (it sucks, but best to cover your behind).

I think some people had some pretty major problems getting their money when they switched lenders--and were running into issues paying rent, etc. (Doc2B, do you remember for sure?)

i did some reading on accessgroup..all in all pretty good..but only 10 year repayment? or am i missing something..i also like their money saving payment incentives..

yeah i started a facebook nsucom 2010 group. search for trent wang of NOVA and youll see the group.

ive never taken out loans before. Will stafford loans (sub+unsub) be insufficient to cover all expenses incurred? If i claim independent and family (myself) contribution is like 20-30k a year (part time this year), they should give me a fair sum no? Basically I guess im just wondering how much money I need to get from a third party lender that wont be covered by Stafford.

Ive NEVER done a fafsa. im in for some headache aye!

KK I had very little problems switching lenders. It took a little longer but that was because I did it late. If you do it up front it shouldn't make a difference. People I know through Sallie Mae took forever as well so I don't think it makes that much difference, what does is making sure that Fin Aid does there damn job, they are pretty much just wasted paychecks so you have to stay on them. Once you get the system figured out it's no big deal.

As for how much to borrow. If I were you borrow the max! You can always give it back at the end of the semester. Stafford (unsub and sub) will cover your tuition that's about it. I borrowed the max had about 4k leftover last semester. I'll probably have about that after this one, I'm planning on using some of it for travel, summer living expences etc. Just borrow as much as you can upfront. It's better to do that than run out and have to wait for Fin Aid to authorize it.

To the guy who was talking aobut his EFC, I don't know if your actually talking about your family giving you 20-30 grand a year. If they are going to do this, you will not need to borrow anything on alternative loans.

whoaa.. im dumb dont even know what i wrote. what i meant was if i claim independent, can i put down zero for EFC? Im trying to do this whole medical school loan thing totally independently. Thanks again,

hey trent..yea..you can put efc as 0...im planning on doing the same thing..

what are you guys putting down as tax return info if you havent filed for 2005 yet? 2004 info? I worked a lot less this year than the past. Any of you guys planning on filing your 05 returns already?

You have to put your 2005 info, unless you want to go to jail, not have your FAFSA procsessed, etc. Your employers by law have to have them to you prior to the 1st of Feb. Just fill your FAFSA out then. The important thing is not to have this done by next week so much as like May. People just wait to file until April 15th and then before you know it, it's may yada yada yada.....

i see. i thought ir ead somewhere that youre supposed to estimate and then revise when you get your 2005 returns but thanks for the info. does the time at which you file fafsa affect your loans? is there a possibility that there are less loans available later on or is there pretty much no cap to fafsa stafford loans? thanks again! i shouldve taken some business classes, or majored in business. stupid molecular bio/biochem. feel so useless when it comes to a lotta things haha.

You will have access to the same amount of loan money regardless of when you file your FASFA as long as you get it in on time. I don't think the government is going to run out of loan money.

aight haha. whew i guess i will go seek out a w2. being bored is really bad for me. makes me type a lot on things like this. sorry.

Someone PM'd me with a few questions so I thought I'd answer here for everyone's benefit. To change lenders, there is a form that Fin Aid will send you later on in the year. You will send this back to them with the lender you would like to handle you loans. I don't even think they have come up with a budget for next year yet, once they do that you'll know how much to request. Basically it goes like this (I don't know if all of these numbers are right they are only an example), if they say your tuition, living expenses, etc add up to 55,000. Your going to get 30,000 in Unsubsidized Loans and 8,500 in Subsidized. Subtract that amount from your budgeted amount = what you request for your private, whether it be Sallie May, Access etc. All of this will be in your packet. The biggest thing is just make sure you pick one lender for each, don't think you can just check all the boxes or none and they'll pick one for you, they won't. Pick a lender, put your application in through them, that's important because some people think you apply for pvt loans through fin aid. You first have to put your applicaiton through your lender, they send this to Fin aid, fin aid certifies it, you get your cash.

I'll post more as you guy's get more questions, I can't keep posting everyday, but keep posting them and KK or I will try and answer. Big thing right now, get your taxes done as soon as you can, and submit your FAFSA. You can even go ahead and do it and file a correction once your taxes are done. YOU DON'T NEED TO SUBMIT YOUR PARENTS INFO, AND DON'T APPLY FOR A WORK STUDY, IT'LL GET KICKED BACK TO YOU.

what happens if you get a private loan to settle the difference of 55k-38.5k. By private I mean, from a relative or the likes. Do I need to record this somewhere, or just keep the cash to myself and file only fafsa?

If i were you..i would hold out until you find out you are awarded for your fafsa request, the school will calculate it and will award you the max..I think this should pretty much cover everything. If you need more money then you can choose an alternate loaner. But you want to stay away from anything not federal because all of the private loan lenders have crazy interest rates. Just stick with the subsidized and unsubbed stafford federal loans....

If i were you..i would hold out until you find out you are awarded for your fafsa request, the school will calculate it and will award you the max..I think this should pretty much cover everything. If you need more money then you can choose an alternate loaner. But you want to stay away from anything not federal because all of the private loan lenders have crazy interest rates. Just stick with the subsidized and unsubbed stafford federal loans....

First of all, mikey is wrong, what they give out for fafsa barely covers tuition, you figure tuition is 29,000 and the max that you can get from the feds is 35,000...you do the math. Apartments are going to run at least 1000/month for a two bedroom.

Rack if you have someone to pick up the rest, you are lucky, and you don't have to report it, or apply for anything other than FAFSA.

Please correct me if im wrong doc2b:

I was under the impression that their is a higher limit on unsubsidized federal stafford loan for certain health professions..

if you go to accessgroup.org and look up nova's school, and they say the annual max is 18,500 per academic year with up to $8,500 of this amount may be in subsidized Federal Stafford Loans and then 2 paragraphs down,

Please note: Higher limits on the unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan may apply to certain health profession students. Find out more.

when you click find out more: it says you get an extra 27,000 per 12 month academic year or an extra 20,000 for a 9 month academic year. if you are doctor of osteopathic medicine.

so 18,500 + 27,000 = 45500 ??? or is it a 9 month academic year? which would make it like 38500??

Someone PM'd me with a few questions so I thought I'd answer here for everyone's benefit. To change lenders, there is a form that Fin Aid will send you later on in the year. You will send this back to them with the lender you would like to handle you loans. I don't even think they have come up with a budget for next year yet, once they do that you'll know how much to request. Basically it goes like this (I don't know if all of these numbers are right they are only an example), if they say your tuition, living expenses, etc add up to 55,000. Your going to get 30,000 in Unsubsidized Loans and 8,500 in Subsidized. Subtract that amount from your budgeted amount = what you request for your private, whether it be Sallie May, Access etc. All of this will be in your packet. The biggest thing is just make sure you pick one lender for each, don't think you can just check all the boxes or none and they'll pick one for you, they won't. Pick a lender, put your application in through them, that's important because some people think you apply for pvt loans through fin aid. You first have to put your applicaiton through your lender, they send this to Fin aid, fin aid certifies it, you get your cash.

I'll post more as you guy's get more questions, I can't keep posting everyday, but keep posting them and KK or I will try and answer. Big thing right now, get your taxes done as soon as you can, and submit your FAFSA. You can even go ahead and do it and file a correction once your taxes are done. YOU DON'T NEED TO SUBMIT YOUR PARENTS INFO, AND DON'T APPLY FOR A WORK STUDY, IT'LL GET KICKED BACK TO YOU.


Thank you for helping us navigate this financial aid stuff.
You said all this information "will be in our packet", which packet were you referring to? Will Nova mail us packets of information covering this? Hopefully soon...

Please correct me if im wrong doc2b:

I was under the impression that their is a higher limit on unsubsidized federal stafford loan for certain health professions..

if you go to accessgroup.org and look up nova's school, and they say the annual max is 18,500 per academic year with up to $8,500 of this amount may be in subsidized Federal Stafford Loans and then 2 paragraphs down,

Please note: Higher limits on the unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan may apply to certain health profession students. Find out more.

when you click find out more: it says you get an extra 27,000 per 12 month academic year or an extra 20,000 for a 9 month academic year. if you are doctor of osteopathic medicine.

so 18,500 + 27,000 = 45500 ??? or is it a 9 month academic year? which would make it like 38500??

The max you can take out Subsidized is 8,500, and the max un subsidized is 30k. Our budget last year was for 56,611 (if you use access it will be 1155 cheaper because of them not having any fees). You have to make up the difference with private (alternative) loans, that can be from access, your bank, your parents etc. Tuition last year was 31,995, so you can see, that just taking out stafford loans with out having another source of income is impossible. I hope that clarifies it. You can find most all of this info on NSU-COM Current Students web page.

To the next poster, yes they will send you a Financial Aid packet, I believe this came seperately from your acceptance packet. You can always call the Fin Aid office, if you speak monkey, to find out.

thx doc2b that helps alot..but unfortunately i do not speak monkey...so its good to find someone that knows something about financial aid that also goes to NSUCOM..and speaks in a language i understand :)

Hey guys!

I will be joining you down there next fall! I live in Miami beach, FL. Are you guys planning a get together before school starts? god bless :)

:)

ahh money. how i hate thee. btw i think i have the financial aid package... i believe it was given out during the interview sometime?

to lunalenna:...yea..we should plan a SDN get together before orientation..since school will get very hectic once orientation begins..and since we are gona be classmates you should sign up for facebook =) trent has already made a NSUCOM 2010 group on there...if you have an existing account you can always port your account to the nova school once you get an email..or if your like me..wait until you graduate to port your facebook acct.

to trent: i have that package too, but i think we get another package stating the budget for the 2006-2007 year..since it will be slightly different...plus the school has to notify you how much you are eligible for, etc... oh yea..could you invite me to that facebook group...i keep forgetting to ask you..thx :)

i can't find it in the facebook. i can only find groups and people from my school. how weird huh?

facebook wont allow you to search other schools...PM rack..he made the group..he can invite you

Hey guys!

I will be joining you down there next fall! I live in Miami beach, FL. Are you guys planning a get together before school starts? god bless :)

:)

I am there.

i cant invite users from different schools. its inschool only! just wait til you transfer your account i guess? or make a new one solely for nsu as i have done.

oh..my bad..i guess i'll just wait.till spring breakish to port my account to nova's..btw..when do you plan to go over to FLL to look for housing? I plan to look 2nd week of march..but i'll be afraid that mite be too early..and nothing will be available then..since none of the other med students will be moving out until later im guessing may'ish i wonder if going during the 2nd week of march is really a good idea..

ahh money. how i hate thee. btw i think i have the financial aid package... i believe it was given out during the interview sometime?
What you got in the interview was most probably just a copy of what our budget was for this year. You will be getting more in the future. I was told by a little birdie that there will be more money was requested for the cost of living for those people who are concerned about living off of what is available--which is probably good becuase most apts are about 100/month more expensive than they were in august bc of Ms. Wilma.

2nd week of March: you will not be able to find out for sure if there is going to be availability at any of the complexes until 60 days before the person moves out.

You can still come down, look at a bunch of places, find out where you want to live (first choice, second choice), get your name on the waiting list (this way you get first choice of apartments), and take care of everything else via mail and phone. This is what I did this year, and it worked out well. Also, I would suggest searching on rent.com and apartmentguide.com and getting an idea of what places you want to look at when you come down here--just "driving around" to find places likely would be very inefficient.

FYI to give you a guage of distance. From the Laurels @ Jacaranda, it takes about 25-30 minutes to get to school in the morning. From Plantation Colony Apartments, it is more in the 10-15 minute range (much of the traffic is getting parked here).

Happy Hunting!

I was planning on looking at apartments next month - I live in West Palm and my boyfriend and I were going to look around, fill out some applications and put our names on some lists. Just to get an overall feel of the area. BTW - do any of your current students know anything about Gardens at Nova? My SO and I were going to get a 2 bdrm apt and try to find someone to take the second bdrm so we can split the rent 3 ways (in case anyone on here is interested - PM me).
I think it would be a great idea to have a SDN get together before orientation

Hi,

Can anyone tell if nova is still interviewing or how full the class is? My application was complete on 12/15. Still waiting to here something. I have a couple acceptances, but nova would be top choice.

Thanks.

I was planning on looking at apartments next month - I live in West Palm and my boyfriend and I were going to look around, fill out some applications and put our names on some lists. Just to get an overall feel of the area. BTW - do any of your current students know anything about Gardens at Nova? My SO and I were going to get a 2 bdrm apt and try to find someone to take the second bdrm so we can split the rent 3 ways (in case anyone on here is interested - PM me).
I think it would be a great idea to have a SDN get together before orientation

I am definately interested...rent split 3 ways is definately beneficial..because of the high cost of living in the near by area..I will most likely be in the FLL area in the 2nd week of march..i will be sure to visit the gardens of nova...and let you know if im still interested....I am an asian american..no pets..no smoke....any more info..you can PM me..i also have a SO..which may visit only on holidays ...

So I finished my FAFSA, filed my taxes and now I am wondering if I need to apply for a private loan or will NOVA automatically send my info to salliemae? Also I own a house and have a home equity loan of 20K out on the house to fix the roof, granted only 3K was actually used. Do you think this will look bad to the private lenders? Should I close out this equity loan, and pay the $500.00 early closure fee in order to get private lenders to accept me? Or would they just have me get a co-signer? I have great credit.

I'm moving towards downtown FLL if that gives you a hint, for you guys who are looking.

Nova is still interviewing, we had a group of suits come through yesterday.

No, they will not automatically apply for pvt loans for you. The HE loan may effect your interest rate, check with lender. Read above posts about Access Group instead of Sallie Mae.

Whats the commute like to and from nova from downtown FLL assume the traffic hours we will be using to travel to and from school

It's really not that bad, probably equal to what you will drive from say Plantation. The nice thing is that, what little time you have, isn't spent driving to do other things, because it is right there. I'm looking in Poinsetta Heights area, if any of you are here looking for housing, you can get a 2 br house in that are with a back yard/pool sometimes, for the same price you'll get near school. Plus your near all the cool places. From Plantation right now it takes me about 20-30 min in the morning for an 8 mile drive. From downtown in the morning to school it takes me 20-30 min for about a 10-12 mile drive. Afternoon is a little less.

If you aren't relatively close, say within 4-7 miles or so, you will probably use I-595 to get to Nova. 595 goes east and west. During morning rush hour traffic it is generally easier to head west on the interstate toward school than it is to go east. Actually it is usually a LOT easier. And in the evening the reverse is true.

Your free to record your own lectures.


Hey all!

I was curious if NSU offers any type of mp3 recordings of lectures for us or if we just have to tape lectures if they want them.

Also when is the BIG deposit due? Sometime in March right?

Thanks,
Dannielle

Hey guys...My name is Sneha and I will also be attending NOVA this fall! I'm from New Orleans, LA and a recent graduate of Louisiana State University. I thought it might be a good idea for me to try and get to know some of my future classmates. I'm going to be traveling around visiting some friends for the next month...however I plan to make a trip out to FL once I get back in March to look for places to live...etc. Luckily I have a friend who already lives there and we should be moving in together! I've been reading all of the previous posts and find them very informative...I'll definitely have questions of my own soon enough! I have also added some of you on facebook...feel free to add me if you want by looking for Sneha Patel under Louisiana State University!~NSU class of 2010!!

Your free to record your own lectures.

I think he/she was asking if the school offers this service to students themselves. I assumed not because of the lucture attendence policy, but wanted to make sure.

Looks like i may not head down to FLL during my spring break..and will instead be skiing..so let me know if yall find anything good when yall are condo/apt shopping!! thx guys...I'll prolly be heading down early may instead

Looks like i may not head down to FLL during my spring break..and will instead be skiing..so let me know if yall find anything good when yall are condo/apt shopping!! thx guys...I'll prolly be heading down early may instead

The longer you wait the better the condo market may be...didn't you say at one time you were interested in buying? Many condos were bought as investments but the hurricane(s) are forcing many to rethink their strategy and dump their properties. You can go online and check out MLS of the area.

Yea..i was thinking of buying..but after telling my parents that condos were really expensive near the 200K range for a 2/2 they didnt think it was worth it..but if prices go down..we may reconsider...thx tho for the info

I think he/she was asking if the school offers this service to students themselves. I assumed not because of the lucture attendence policy, but wanted to make sure.

Some guys in my class record them and put them on our class website

www.nova.edu/nsucom2009

I don't know how many they have on there though. You're free to set that up within your class.

mike,

whered you get info about buying the condo? which area etc. i may still be interested in purchasing at this point.

hey trent,

this is from a MII Pegasus: regarding condos

The ones going condo this year are: Cedar Key (which used to be the most popular apartment complex for NSUCOM students...its literally across the street!), Davie Crossings, and The Gardens at Nova. You'll be able to purchase the condos directly from the complexes. There are several other condo complexes near campus which will certainly have some up for sale soon, but you would probably have to go through a realtor for those.

I personally live in an apartment at Palm Trace Landings, and highly recommend it to anyone. Its close to school (5 min. drive), has very nice amenities, and isn't as overpriced as some other places around here.

If you're moving to South Florida from the midwest like I did (or any smaller/rural community)....be prepared to spend a lot more $$$$$ on housing!!!!!!!!!!!


BTW..if you do decide to get a condo..and I dont.would you be interested in subleasing your other room to me? assuming you get a 2/2 or bigger ..im trying to keep all my options open..thx alot

So the Gardens at Nova are going condo? I love it when you go into a leasing office and they don't tell you that stuff. I have the same situation where I'm living in West Palm - my apt complex has gone condo and they are still moving people in - not telling them that it has gone condo. I guess it would be a good idea to straight out ask the leasing office when you're looking around whether or not they will or have become condo. I did go around the area a little bit last Friday and I saw some places saying that they are selling condo's in the mid 100's. Now I don't know if that it is true or if it is false advertising because I was pretty shocked to see a condo in south FL for that low of an amount. Actually what Doc2be said about downtown Ft.Lauderdale is true - it really isn't that far away from the school (though I don't know about traffic in the morning), but that may be worth looking into too.

First off, welcome Sneha! see you come fall! :)

Yea..i was thinking of buying..but after telling my parents that condos were really expensive near the 200K range for a 2/2 they didnt think it was worth it..but if prices go down..we may reconsider...thx tho for the info

Secondly, my mom is a realtor, and she mentioned to me that the market for buying houses right now is prime. For some reason, maybe due to the hurricane scare like one of the previous posters mentioned, many condos/houses are being sold in the area. It could be also that so many people are into the whole buying/selling for investment thing. Either way, this is making some prices fall. so don't give up complete hope to actually purchase. I'll try to dig up more info on location and price for those of you out of state or area.

So the Gardens at Nova are going condo? I love it when you go into a leasing office and they don't tell you that stuff. I have the same situation where I'm living in West Palm - my apt complex has gone condo and they are still moving people in - not telling them that it has gone condo. I guess it would be a good idea to straight out ask the leasing office when you're looking around whether or not they will or have become condo. I did go around the area a little bit last Friday and I saw some places saying that they are selling condo's in the mid 100's. Now I don't know if that it is true or if it is false advertising because I was pretty shocked to see a condo in south FL for that low of an amount. Actually what Doc2be said about downtown Ft.Lauderdale is true - it really isn't that far away from the school (though I don't know about traffic in the morning), but that may be worth looking into too.


About the traffic, your going in the opposit direction of rush hour so it isn't worse than anywhere else.

About the leasing offices, MAKE SURE you sign your lease prior to moving, they will not tell you if they're going condo until it's a done deal, b/c they don't won't to loose potential leasees. I moved down on a Wed in July, and the place I had put a deposit down at, went condo on tues. Guess what, I didn't have a place, and it is really hard trying to find a 2br that accepts dogs, in a day, so I got screwed. If you have a lease in place that can't do **** about it. And once the managment company changes hands, you can just about forget getting your deposit back. I had to go down and set in the leasing office and threaten them. Someone else in our class still hasn't gotten her money back, granted she is a little less aggressive than I am. Just be careful.

About the Palm Trace Apts. Several in our class live there and haven't had any problems, if you want to be near school, that is really your cheapest and best bet.

if i buy, of course id sublease another room haha. still gotta figure that stuff out. sigh! im prolly gonna go in april to look around. spend some time down there.

Just to let you guys know who are not down here yet. The 1/1 condos in cedar key (the ones directly across the street) are ~160K, and the 2/2 are going for well over 200K :scared: , but they are a stones throw from the school and you will have NO problems sub-letting :cool: . The other complexes are going for pretty much the same price. There are some other condos and townhouses nearby (within walking distance) they all basically start close to 200K or above for 2/2. Hope that helps a bit. Happy Hunting :luck:

Any of yall get an email from NSU? about missing financial aid document? They said they received my request for financial aid (prolly from FAFSA)..but im missing some documents..then they tell you to check it out on webstar...I checked it out..and im missing 2 things....1 is the NSU authorization form..(handed out during interview)..the other is an acceptance to a program!!! ...Why is it taking them so long for them to put me in the acceptance program!! i wonder who i should call to inquire about this issue...

Some guys in my class record them and put them on our class website

www.nova.edu/nsucom2009

I don't know how many they have on there though. You're free to set that up within your class.
Note: some professors WILL NOT allow their lectures to be recorded and posted. It is up to each individual professor/department to allow this. Individuals are always welcome to record their own lectures though (except I think for one MPH class).

I was accepted in December and have committed to going to NSU. I was just wondering does anyone know I can a nice cheap apt at in Ft. Lauderdale. I am willing to do the 30 min drive and all that is involved. Also Is any one interested in finding a room mate. I figure the only way to save a little money is to find a room mate. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma this past may. Any and all information would be appreciated.

congrats on getting in....Im from Utexas..so dono if we'd get along ;) Anyways Im looking to live right near campus...but it seems its not very feasible to live by yourself with such high costs of living....let me know if you find anything good..thx..

Hey all:

I'm so confused. I sent in my deposit and all the $ today.
I still have to fill out the resident info papers and the FASFA online.
I have a question. I got married last week. But i filed my income tax from last year as my parents dependent. For fin aid, do i have to mention my husband's income or just my parents?

Also, can someone please add me to the facebook group? i can't find anyone outside of FIU, and i still don't have my NSU pin or email . Thanks :)

Hey all:

I'm so confused. I sent in my deposit and all the $ today.
I still have to fill out the resident info papers and the FASFA online.
I have a question. I got married last week. But i filed my income tax from last year as my parents dependent. For fin aid, do i have to mention my husband's income or just my parents?

Also, can someone please add me to the facebook group? i can't find anyone outside of FIU, and i still don't have my NSU pin or email . Thanks :)

Hi Lunallena:

I would think that you would just use your parents income and not your husbands since you just got married last week. The FAFSA requires tax info from 2005 and since you weren't married in 2005 I wouldn't think that you would have to put your husbands information in there. Next year may be a different story though. But I could be very wrong but that's my assumption. The NSU financial aid office may be able to answer this question for you (I don't know personally how helpful or not they are).

Can't help you with the facebook group because I'm having trouble with it myself - sorry!

Facebook wont allow you to join a group from another school, so you are just going to have to wait until you port your facebook to nova..Or set up a new facebook account with the nova email

oh ok thanks . I shall wait then :)

Hey guys..for all of you that have not signed up for the listserv at nova.. Dr. Stanley Simpson sent out an email..

It prety much began congratulating us for making it to nova and that orientation information can be found at http://medicine.nova.edu/current_students.html

Then he mentioned something very interesting..i will copy/paste:
Beginning with the 2006-2007 academic year, M1 and M2 students will be assigned to one of 12 academic societies. The purpose of the societies will be to: 1) Enhance student-faculty interaction; 2) Enhance student-interaction, particularly across classes; 3) provide a sense of community for students and faculty; and 4) encourage the development of professional attitudes and behaviors among students. Each society will be composed of approximately 20 students per class, and 2 faculty society advisors. In order to assure that each society includes a diverse group of students, assignment to societies will be done randomly. Students remain in their designated academic society throughout their medical school experience. This creates a unique sense of community that students experience from their very first day in medical school. Each society organizes a program of peer advising, which is at the core of creating not only a four-year relationship between students but also between alumni of the society. Student-student and student-faculty interaction is fostered through academic/professional programs and social gatherings. We will be announcing a contest to name the societies in the interim in the beginning of February. The contest will be open to all students, faculty, and staff of the COM, so please start to think about relevant names for our academic societies.

This is something brand new!! gosh i hate being the first guinea pigs...hehe :) Personally i think its a good idea in theory..we will see how it goes once we head off to school ..

Thanks for the heads up...I get more and more excited everytime I get something new from them! :D

Hello everyone! I'm a new member but a long time reader of this site. I'm also a newly accepted NSU-COM Class of 2010, Yeah!! I welcome any questions about South Florida life, since I've been a Miamian for most of my life. And to all that have been accepted to NSU so far...Congratulations!!

i wonder what kinda names they can have for these academic orgs... man i love naming stuff. i wanna name them after transformers.. but names like Devastator prolly dont appease a med school admin. fun.

Yeay! I joined the facebook group :)

What's this facebook everyone is talking about? How does one join it?

What's this facebook everyone is talking about? How does one join it?

go to facebook.com. you have to have your students email first then you can sign up i think your class has a group

Everyone, send me your info on how I can find you on Facebook so I can add you. You can find me at LSU--John Broussard (Kinesiology).

Does anyone know of nice apartments near campus without the noise of undergrads?

I was accepted in December and have committed to going to NSU. I was just wondering does anyone know I can a nice cheap apt at in Ft. Lauderdale. I am willing to do the 30 min drive and all that is involved. Also Is any one interested in finding a room mate. I figure the only way to save a little money is to find a room mate. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma this past may. Any and all information would be appreciated.
Not going to find any "cheap" housing near campus. The cheapest one bedroom apt is cameron cove---right across the street from school. You can figure on paying about 1000 for a one bedroom, and several hundred more for each extra bedroom. The cost of living here is very HIGH but there is money in the budget for it.

Also, keep in mind that with traffic a 30 minute drive isn't that far out.

Does anyone know of nice apartments near campus without the noise of undergrads?
I wouldn't worry about noise, I haven't heard anyone who lives near campus have any major problems (if anyone on here knows differently--please correct me).

I wouldn't worry about noise, I haven't heard anyone who lives near campus have any major problems (if anyone on here knows differently--please correct me).

Nope! No noise here at Sunforest. A lot of my neighbors are grad students too..so there's no problem with noise... :)

I registered for facebook yesterday. You can find me as Angel Llanio at NSU-COM class of 2010. I also joined the Premed and Medical Students group that I found there. Feel free to add me to any groups.

hey all,
i am currently an ms4 at nsu, and have a 2bed/2bath condo available for rent in july. it is located about 3 miles (minutes away) from hpd campus. if you are interested in please contact me at kandrew@nova.edu. rent is negotiable.

andrew

ps if you have questions about nsu...please feel free to email as well.

hey all,
i am currently an ms4 at nsu, and have a 2bed/2bath condo available for rent in july. it is located about 3 miles (minutes away) from hpd campus. if you are interested in please contact me at kandrew@nova.edu. rent is negotiable.

andrew

ps if you have questions about nsu...please feel free to email as well.
Hey andrew,

I have just been accepted to NSU. What are you asking for rent. please let me know if pets are allowed.

thank you
Reza

Hey guys..for all of you that have not signed up for the listserv at nova.. Dr. Stanley Simpson sent out an email..

It prety much began congratulating us for making it to nova and that orientation information can be found at http://medicine.nova.edu/current_students.html

Then he mentioned something very interesting..i will copy/paste:
Beginning with the 2006-2007 academic year, M1 and M2 students will be assigned to one of 12 academic societies. The purpose of the societies will be to: 1) Enhance student-faculty interaction; 2) Enhance student-interaction, particularly across classes; 3) provide a sense of community for students and faculty; and 4) encourage the development of professional attitudes and behaviors among students. Each society will be composed of approximately 20 students per class, and 2 faculty society advisors. In order to assure that each society includes a diverse group of students, assignment to societies will be done randomly. Students remain in their designated academic society throughout their medical school experience. This creates a unique sense of community that students experience from their very first day in medical school. Each society organizes a program of peer advising, which is at the core of creating not only a four-year relationship between students but also between alumni of the society. Student-student and student-faculty interaction is fostered through academic/professional programs and social gatherings. We will be announcing a contest to name the societies in the interim in the beginning of February. The contest will be open to all students, faculty, and staff of the COM, so please start to think about relevant names for our academic societies.

This is something brand new!! gosh i hate being the first guinea pigs...hehe :) Personally i think its a good idea in theory..we will see how it goes once we head off to school ..

They told us that at lunch after the interviews. They called them houses I think. The first thing I thought of was Harry Potter. Maybe during the white coat ceremony they'll put a magic talking stethoscope on us that will pick our house. :laugh:

They told us that at lunch after the interviews. They called them houses I think. The first thing I thought of was Harry Potter. Maybe during the white coat ceremony they'll put a magic talking stethoscope on us that will pick our house. :laugh:

:laugh: nice!!...everyone as pumped up about med school as me??!?!?! i still have to figure out where to live tho :(

Hey everyone,

I'm Faraaz.. just got the acceptance phone call yesterday and I'm going to be joining you all in fall! I'm from the midwest, so moving do to south florida is definitely going to be a change!

I'm guessing we send our deposit in, then we officially get our NSU email account and webstar access set up?

For any current students, anything in particular I need to watch for when looking for places to rent? I know someone mentioned make sure you get the lease in writing ahead of time... any other advice we should know?

Thanks.

Hey everyone,

I'm Faraaz.. just got the acceptance phone call yesterday and I'm going to be joining you all in fall! I'm from the midwest, so moving do to south florida is definitely going to be a change!

I'm guessing we send our deposit in, then we officially get our NSU email account and webstar access set up?

For any current students, anything in particular I need to watch for when looking for places to rent? I know someone mentioned make sure you get the lease in writing ahead of time... any other advice we should know?

Thanks.
Where from the Midwest??
I'm a born and raised IN girl...there are a LOT of ppl in our class from the Midwest.

Go back and read this thread...there is quite a bit of advice from ppl on here about living. In a few words...think about how much driving you want to do--and if that isn't much, don't go to far from campus. After reading some of the other stuff, if you have specific questions--let me know.

I was just reading through the NSU 2009 section and came across this website set up by a student:
http://www.nsucom.info/
*Some info is outdated

Where from the Midwest??
I'm a born and raised IN girl...there are a LOT of ppl in our class from the Midwest.

Go back and read this thread...there is quite a bit of advice from ppl on here about living. In a few words...think about how much driving you want to do--and if that isn't much, don't go to far from campus. After reading some of the other stuff, if you have specific questions--let me know.

I'm from Danville, IL... its off I-74 right on the Indiana border.... where in IN are you from?

Hi all,
I would like to know how I can establish residency in FL so that I can get the instate tuition (a difference of 7 to 8 G).

From what I understand, to do so, I have to purchase a condo or some sort and live there for a year? is this true? is this something that a lot of people do?

It seems to make sense that by purchasing a condo, I can save a lot of money in the long run. But then, how likely is it for a med student to be able to get a loan to purchase a 170,000G condo?

As you can tell, I know nothing about this business. So, any advice or feedback on this issue is appreciated. Thank you.

BTW, i'm from Houston, TX.

You would have to defer a year and become a resident. They will not change your status if you enter as out of state it remains that way for 4 years. They ask for extensive proof of residency. Part of which would be your transcripts and if you attended in Texas there is no way to be considered instate for this year.

Anyone commit to NSU-COM yet for next year?

Be sure to weigh all of your options. Look at each school closely. Here at NSU you'll be doing a lot of stuff other than learning how to be a doc. Like going on "com2serve" and IGC...etc. Sounds cool to go into the community and help others, until it falls on the weekend when you have a big physiology test on monday and you're supposed to act excited about culturing urethral discharge from a pissed off guy at a STD clinic when you should be studying renal phys. Nova isn't very respectful of your time. You end up taking a lot of bull**** classes (cultural awareness, medical jurisprudence, HIV seminar which really has nothing to do with HIV believe it or not..and medical ethics..which consists of an old guy telling war stories and has nothing to do with ethics) that have nothing to do with being a physician and you're required to be there or else they will fail you...it's like being forced to sit through an insurance seminar for no good reason..academics occasionally take a back seat here. Although we have a decent pass rate on the comlex...the bulk of those who pass score below the national average. At least that's the rumor. Don't hold me to it. The good thing is the rotations...very good rotations with only one real exception. You're clinicals are good..but heads up about year 1 and 2 :D

THX for your input:
im aware of the BS classes..ive seen the schedule ..and list of classes for M1 and M2's...and i plan to study or put on headphones during those BS classses...as for IGC..i think it just serves to sharpen my skillls in interacting with patients and i like the idea of early patient contact...But maybe your right..This is probably one of the few posts that actually sort of turn you off from NSU while giving evidence other than the dress code/attendance policy...Thx for the heads up tho and good luck on your boards..let us know how you did :) And i also realize not every school is perfect..and there was a thread awhile back in the allo forum about BS classes..so obviously NSU isnt the only school with BS classses

does anyone know how the academic calendar goes for the fall? thanks :)

does anyone know how the academic calendar goes for the fall? thanks :)

hey luna: I have the schedule for the current M1's and M2's...our schedule should be similar...but remember that the M1's fall schedule is a little messed up since they had to close down school for 1 week due to hurricane.

M1 schedule (http://medicine.nova.edu/forms/M105_fallsched.pdf)

M2 schedule (http://medicine.nova.edu/forms/M205_fallsched.pdf)

These are pdf's...if you have any trouble opening them..PM me..

hope this helped

Hey thanks Mikey!
I thought that the semester was over earlier but i guess not!

I'm from Danville, IL... its off I-74 right on the Indiana border.... where in IN are you from?
Jasper,IN. We are right off of I-64 about 45 miles for Evansville.

Hey everyone I posted our class website before but it was the wrong address, here is the correct one.

http://www.nova.edu/com2009/

You can't get to much without a email and password, and I'm not sure if you actually have to be and M1 to access or not, you can try.

How is intramural program at NSU? Do the medical students have time to participate in sporting events?

It seems like we're gonna have class from 8-4 or 8-5 everyday, so, I guess weekends are the only time we have available for sporting activity.

i can access it..although there isnt much on that site..just some reviews and links to class roster/class representatives..

How is intramural program at NSU? Do the medical students have time to participate in sporting events?

It seems like we're gonna have class from 8-4 or 8-5 everyday, so, I guess weekends are the only time we have available for sporting activity.


They're usually held after class.

Hi everyone, I found out last week that I was accepted to NOVA. So excited, because NOVA was my top choice.

I'm from New Jersey, graduated in 2004 from college. Kind of been doing my own thing since then. Very excited to be going to medical school, especially NOVA. I haven't received my packet in the mail yet, but they said it would take a couple weeks.

Can't wait to meet you all, looking forward to next year!!

congrats...and welcome!!!..

hopefully mother nature will be kind to us

Wake up and smell the drop in barometric pressue...NSU was in Wilma's path but here in Palm Beach county ( 45 min. N of Nova) we have had 3 hurricanes w/in a year. Get used to the idea of having a little schedule interruption, and perhaps a week w/out electricity. It's all good...

I got in!!!!

After 3 years of applying to Med school, taking the MCAT 3 times, taking a medical mission trip to India, and after a tremendous amount of stress I finally got in somewhere!!! The longer it takes to get in, the more satisfying the acceptance. When Delia called I was screaming in her ear--i think she thought I was crazy or something. :laugh: Man I'm so excited and pumped to get started.

I got in!!!!

After 3 years of applying to Med school, taking the MCAT 3 times, taking a medical mission trip to India, and after a tremendous amount of stress I finally got in somewhere!!! The longer it takes to get in, the more satisfying the acceptance. When Delia called I was screaming in her ear--i think she thought I was crazy or something. :laugh: Man I'm so excited and pumped to get started.



CONGRATSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :luck: :luck:

I got in!!!!

After 3 years of applying to Med school, taking the MCAT 3 times, taking a medical mission trip to India, and after a tremendous amount of stress I finally got in somewhere!!! The longer it takes to get in, the more satisfying the acceptance. When Delia called I was screaming in her ear--i think she thought I was crazy or something. :laugh: Man I'm so excited and pumped to get started.

Way to go!!! When you get your Nova email set up a facebook account. :thumbup: :D

congrats smaroof! yea i know it is a bitch to have to regroup and suck it in and take the MCAT over again... i admire your perserverance.


On another note, lookin at a question in the pre-do forum, I want to ask any current student roaming here, are laptops neccessary? If i remember right, nova doesn't require them. I'm still pretty sure I'll get one, but do people normally bring them to class, or are they pretty much just to entertain you when you get bored in lecture?

I have put my name on the waitlist for palm trace landings..which is just a mile or 2 away from school..and have been recommended by many SDNers..I am looking for a roommate so if you are interested..PM me...

www.archstoneapartments.com

search under southeast FL...palm trace landings...

its kind of pricey (so is everything) but the location is great (close to grocery store restaurants and major highway etc)...and im looking at either a 2/2 or a 3/2 ...3/2 is more affordable

btw..i dont smoke or have pets..and i prefer the same in a roommate

you can also reach me at mikeylu@gmail.com

male and/or female roommates welcome (im in a serious relationship)

bump.

screwy SDN ...

Has anyone applied for loans yet?

the school automatically sets u up with sallie mae, but i've heard that a lot of people prefer Access Group. Anyone?

Has anyone applied for loans yet?

the school automatically sets u up with sallie mae, but i've heard that a lot of people prefer Access Group. Anyone?

Last time I checked access group wouldn't let you defer while in residency...but sallie may did. just something you might want to consider

oh i see yea. in that case then Sallie Mae is the one I'll choose. So once i do the FASFA online, will NSU contact me with the pre-approved loan or do i have to apply at salliemae.com

oh i see yea. in that case then Sallie Mae is the one I'll choose. So once i do the FASFA online, will NSU contact me with the pre-approved loan or do i have to apply at salliemae.com

To be quite honest... I cant remember. But im sure if you call them and ask them theyll be more than happy to help you out. I think they automatically do it through sallie mae, and then if you want to take out private loans, you could do so through sallie mae, access group...etc..
- here are some links that might help you out

http://www.nova.edu/cwis/finaid/index.html
http://medicine.nova.edu/comsas/finaid_101.html
http://www.nova.edu/cwis/finaid/information/alternative.html

Last time I checked access group wouldn't let you defer while in residency...but sallie may did. just something you might want to consider

someone explain to me what deferring while in residency means...im a noobie :o

...to "defer" during residency would mean that you would not have to start paying back your student loans until you are out of residency and practicing. There is an income "level" that you have to remain below in order to qualify for deferring.

I left my lender as Sallie Mae because I have had good luck with them in the past. I don't have any knowledge on differences between specific lenders. If you are looking into changing lenders from Sallie Mae, definately look into their policies.

Does the interest rate still accumulate when you defer until after residency>?

How's everyone doing on the housing front? My dad and I are going down at the end of the month to look at a few condos. We are going to decide between a 2 or 3 bedroom, so I will definitely be looking for roommate(s).

hey Ditty, what part of jersey you from? im from jersey too.. prolly gonna look for housing around april 7th or so (When my brothers spring break is) with parents... im from edison

Hey all don't forget to join our facebook group :)

and we gotta start planning the get together!

God bless :)

back down to ft. lauderdale...home sweet home :) i'm going to go check out the school again and some housing info if any of you want me to. I have nothing better to do, but beach and relax, since it's my spring break! also, was wondering if any of you ordered your white coat and official scrubs yet? if so, did you just fax the order form in? thanks, hope you all have a great weekend!

WOOHOOO..NSU made the USNEWS rankings!!!..they are ranked 2 for graduates with the most debt!!!

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/webextras/brief/sb_med_debt_brief.php

how on earth did we beat out wvsom.. wow. cost of living doesnt rape that much does it!

Hey Rack, I'm from Lakewood. Where did you go to undergrad?

It appears Dave Matthews Band is playing in West Palm the weekend of August 11th, I'm debating about whether to request tickets or not. I figure if I don't use them, I could always sell them. Anyone else a fan?

Rutgers NB. from edison myself.

WOOHOOO..NSU made the USNEWS rankings!!!..they are ranked 2 for graduates with the most debt!!!

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/webextras/brief/sb_med_debt_brief.php


wow...

WOOHOOO..NSU made the USNEWS rankings!!!..they are ranked 2 for graduates with the most debt!!!

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/webextras/brief/sb_med_debt_brief.php
good to see lots of DO schools up there........

Yeah, you will get the whole speech of why that is from our Dean once school starts...aaaaand maybe your class will be lucky and you'll actually get the passing rates for boards...

Whatever...


WOOHOOO..NSU made the USNEWS rankings!!!..they are ranked 2 for graduates with the most debt!!!

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/webextras/brief/sb_med_debt_brief.php

Yeah, you will get the whole speech of why that is from our Dean once school starts...aaaaand maybe your class will be lucky and you'll actually get the passing rates for boards...

Whatever...
mmm, i cannot wait that long. i'm curious now. is it to provide a/c to the students? or are DO schools paying ppl to allow DO students to massage them? probably just admin overhead.

BTW, since we are talking about money, anyone know how i can change my residency status from out of state to in state?

BTW, since we are talking about money, anyone know how i can change my residency status from out of state to in state?


i'm pretty sure you can just contact the financial aid office...that's what i did when i had a whole bunch of questions and the guy there was very helpful! but from what i know, you have to have had at least 1 or 2 years residency and provide A LOT of proof...such as copies of diploma, driver's license, homestead exmeption, tax return, etc..and this is all sent with the residency packet you need to fill out and return to the school within 30 days of acceptance...

from the NSU website:

"Eligible students must request in-state tuition on application. For tuition purposes, a student’s Florida residency status (in-state or out-of-state) will be determined based upon initial matriculation and will remain the same throughout the entire enrollment of the student at NSU. Accordingly, tuition will not be adjusted as a result of any change in status after initial enrollment registration."

if you already filled out the residency packet as out of state then i don't know how to handle that, and think the best bet would be to contact the office.

i don't remember a residency packet. just 'sign here that you will attend' form and 'please write a check' letter. oh well. so much for getting a new car.

My friend at KCOM told me he doesn't have time to workout. All he has time for is trying to maintain his fitness level. Is anyone else into lifting? I think I'm going to need a workout partner to stay motivated. :(

im into sports..like bball..im sure there will be guys that will be your workout buddy..so i wouldnt worry about it..(our class size is biiggg) ..Who knows m