University of North Carolina Class of 2010 Thread [Archive]

UNC-or-BUST

03-26-2006, 11:36 AM

Bust, did you get your fin aid from UNC already or are you just generally talking about 8k in-state tuition? I was invited to be on Duke's waitlist, but I declined. I really want this process to be done by the end of April. Right now my choices are UNC and Emory and we'll see about that school that releases next week.

Phenyl, I've heard various things on SDN but the website says the letters are mailed on March 31, so that's the date I'm sticking with. :luck: to us :)

sweetdoc
Well good luck with Yale, UPenn first tier is pretty good they took several people last year. I took my choices down too, applied 25, interviews at almost all, but only kept UNC, CCLCM, and Duke. UNC is nice but CCLCM was amazing. I think I applied to the most diverse set of three top 25's. UNC cheap and great school, Duke expensive and top 5, and CCLCM small class size, 32, expensive but research heavy, five year program.

Overall, I can't loose, UNC would be sweet, sooo cheap I know the area, parents 30 minutes away, gf in nursing school there( UNC SHOULD HAVE REALLY SOLD THE NURSING SCHOOL, 300 young attractive females, lunch time is 1pm.... at the HEALTH AFFAIRS BOOKSTORE if you have a chance it truely is a sight to behold), very chill atmosphere,

hpm4

03-27-2006, 05:46 AM

Anyone here on Duke's waitlist

I am on Duke's waitlist too....and trying to decide between Northwestern and UNC but leaning heavily towards UNC...

As for Emory Sweetdoc, I didn't get an interview for med school there but I visited the med campus and Atlanta with a friend and I would say that Atlanta is great if you want a bigger city feel with bigger city problems included but I HATED the no pass/fail curriculum (I have heard such bad things about letter grades and competitiveness in med school) so I wasn't upset when I didnt get an interview. And I know you have heard this before, but where did you feel you fit in better? Where will you be happier?

UNC-or-BUST

03-27-2006, 05:52 AM

And I know you have heard this before, but where did you feel you fit in better? Where will you be happier?
Well thats some crappy advice, you choose a school based on how good you look in their school colors....or not, which ever. :laugh:

hpm4

03-27-2006, 06:54 AM

Well thats some crappy advice, you choose a school based on how good you look in their school colors....or not, which ever. :laugh:

I was trying to be philosophical with my advice Bust....is baby blue your color sweetdoc??? :)
:laugh:

phenylalanine

03-27-2006, 09:40 AM

i didn't even apply to duke.. I was so high strung on if I stay in this area, I would come to UNC over Duke (one of the two main reasons is because I came here for undergrad., so :love: tar heel) .. but now in retrospect, alittle bit of me wished I had applied to Duke cause I kind of like the idea of finishing med school bascially in 3 years..tho, I dunno, with that lacross team thing, Duke I would say is looking pretty bad right now...

hpm4

03-27-2006, 10:14 AM

Does anyone know when we find out the maximum financial aid we can take out through the school? I have a car payment and I am trying to figure out if I can I afford to keep living on my own :)

Are all of you planning on living in Chapel Hill?

phenylalanine

03-27-2006, 02:00 PM

I am curious too.. does anyone know when we will get our award letter? it has the power to make my decision one way or the other.

hpm: no, I am planning to buy a house/townhouse woodcroft-southpoint area in durham if I stay

sweetdoc

03-27-2006, 03:59 PM

I was trying to be philosophical with my advice Bust....is baby blue your color sweetdoc??? :)
:laugh:

I cannot tell a lie. I actually have thought about this :eek: 'Carolina' blue is the color for me ;)

As far as the whole 'feel' thing goes, I liked my visit to Emory. The people there were almost more chill than the people at Yale. The campus/main hospital are gorgeous. The med school building was kind of dark, but they are building a new one. So I got a good feel for it.

Carolina was my first interview so I was in deer-in-headlights mode all day. My tour guides were nice. Dean Hoole was super nice and so was Mr. Keith. I guess I really didn't see much of the campus except for Berryhill and the applicant-cubby-hole. So I didn't get the best feel. At 2nd Look, I want to talk to more students and get a better feel for the campus (ie where's the gym and student center and do med students use both).

sweetdoc

PS - I'm looking into buying a townhouse/condo in Chapel Hill and looking to get a roommate to split the mortgage. How far is the commute from the Southpoint area to CH, phenyl?

phenylalanine

03-27-2006, 04:14 PM

I cannot tell a lie. I actually have thought about this :eek: 'Carolina' blue is the color for me ;)

As far as the whole 'feel' thing goes, I liked my visit to Emory. The people there were almost more chill than the people at Yale. The campus/main hospital are gorgeous. The med school building was kind of dark, but they are building a new one. So I got a good feel for it.

Carolina was my first interview so I was in deer-in-headlights mode all day. My tour guides were nice. Dean Hoole was super nice and so was Mr. Keith. I guess I really didn't see much of the campus except for Berryhill and the applicant-cubby-hole. So I didn't get the best feel. At 2nd Look, I want to talk to more students and get a better feel for the campus (ie where's the gym and student center and do med students use both).

sweetdoc

PS - I'm looking into buying a townhouse/condo in Chapel Hill and looking to get a roommate to split the mortgage. How far is the commute from the Southpoint area to CH, phenyl?

sweetdoc:
I right now work in the hospital and have many many coworkers living out in that area. the commute from southpoint to campus is about 10-15minutes taking the back roads. if you don't have a parking permit on campus, there is a park and ride right on 54. it takes about 10-15 minutes from getting on the bus to arriving at berryhill. not too bad at all. I been living in Chapel hill/carrboro for 7 years now (college then work) ... so I am really looking forward to moving away. if u are looking into buying in chapel hill/carrboro 1) very expensive 2) you can't help not to notice how much of a college town this is.... durham is more affordable.. and lots of professionals live out near southpoint developments... and it is also easier to get around since it is right off 40.

hpm4

03-28-2006, 05:29 AM

I cannot tell a lie. I actually have thought about this :eek: 'Carolina' blue is the color for me ;)

As far as the whole 'feel' thing goes, I liked my visit to Emory. The people there were almost more chill than the people at Yale. The campus/main hospital are gorgeous. The med school building was kind of dark, but they are building a new one. So I got a good feel for it.

Carolina was my first interview so I was in deer-in-headlights mode all day. My tour guides were nice. Dean Hoole was super nice and so was Mr. Keith. I guess I really didn't see much of the campus except for Berryhill and the applicant-cubby-hole. So I didn't get the best feel. At 2nd Look, I want to talk to more students and get a better feel for the campus (ie where's the gym and student center and do med students use both).

sweetdoc

PS - I'm looking into buying a townhouse/condo in Chapel Hill and looking to get a roommate to split the mortgage. How far is the commute from the Southpoint area to CH, phenyl?

I am living by the Southpoint area in Durham right now and I plan on staying in that area. It's close to a lot of places to eat and the mall is right there. AND it is less expensive than Chapel Hill/Carrboro. I looked at apartmentsand townhouses in Chapel Hill and Carrboro and for the money you got a lot less square footage than in Durham. And there are places right off of I-40 and Hwy 54 where it takes me less than ten minutes to the parking lot (to catch the bus to campus) in the morning and there are always a bunch of med students on the bus with me so I assume thats what most of the do. If you have questions about areas sweetdoc, pm me :)

Phenyl....one of my good friends bought a townhouse off of woodcroft last year if you have any questions/concerns :)

UNC-or-BUST

03-28-2006, 05:53 AM

I live in southern village, its pretty nice not too expensive. Two bedroom townhouse is $1150, nice yard, garage, swimming pool, tennis courts, and in the center is your own little town: coffee shop, resturants, food market, bank. Lots of kids... its alright, oh and movie theatre, small but during the summer they show movies on a big screen. About a minute from campus, N/S bus drop right off a the medical school. There is also a park/ride lot there so the really lazy people can drive the minute and then get on the bus

phenylalanine

03-28-2006, 12:55 PM

I am living by the Southpoint area in Durham right now and I plan on staying in that area. It's close to a lot of places to eat and the mall is right there. AND it is less expensive than Chapel Hill/Carrboro. I looked at apartmentsand townhouses in Chapel Hill and Carrboro and for the money you got a lot less square footage than in Durham. And there are places right off of I-40 and Hwy 54 where it takes me less than ten minutes to the parking lot (to catch the bus to campus) in the morning and there are always a bunch of med students on the bus with me so I assume thats what most of the do. If you have questions about areas sweetdoc, pm me :)

Phenyl....one of my good friends bought a townhouse off of woodcroft last year if you have any questions/concerns :)

yeah, h. do u think it's a good idea to buy?

hpm4

03-29-2006, 04:59 AM

yeah, h. do u think it's a good idea to buy?

It depends on your situation....for me, I am going to rent at least for the first year. I don't know how much time outside of med school I will have and owning is a lot more maintenance work than renting. That being said, if you get a practically new place, the maintenance will be minimal and with renting I am just throwing money away. And then there are the financial questions....can you afford a downpayment? Extra appliances like a lawnmower? Will you be able to pay the mortage on your own or will that tie you to roommates? And from my perspective, renting in this area is so much less expensive than in other areas, I feel like it is worth renting another year to make sure I am not biting off more I can chew...it has been awhile since I have lived on financial aid and I want to be realistic about lifestyle expenses (i.e. beer money...j/k) You know my PM if you have any specific questions and I can give you my friend's email, I'm sure she would answer any buyer's questions...(I do know that she is somewhat regretting buying this soon because, for one reason, she needs roommates to help with the mortage and they are not as easy to come by as one would think)

Hope this helps!

sweetdoc

03-30-2006, 04:41 AM

UNC-or-BUST

03-30-2006, 05:03 AM

bump.

I think if I can budget well, a moderately priced house or condo wouldn't be that big of a stretch for me. I've been living off of lateral-entry teacher pay for the past two years, which after taxes, is probably a little more than I'll get for living expenses next year. :)

sweetdoc
YOU HAVE GOT TO LOVE THIS WEATHER, spring time in NC is truely heaven on earth, if love is in the air then you must be breathing fresh NC HEPA filtered air!!!! :love:

UNC-or-BUST

03-30-2006, 05:15 AM

YOU HAVE GOT TO LOVE THIS WEATHER, spring time in NC is truely heaven on earth, if love is in the air then you must be breathing fresh NC HEPA filtered air!!!! :love:
not as proud of that comment now that the coffee is wearing off...
Anyone see the USNWR rankings?
Research: UNC #20
Primary Care: UNC #2
average: UNC #11

Actually if average and use that to determine, total ranking UNC would probably be #7, a lot of the top research schools are pretty far back in the primary care, BALANCE!!!

Its also nice to see the construction starting to move away from the medical school area, new buildings and less noise...

sweetdoc

03-30-2006, 05:39 AM

*does the cabbage patch*

Go UNC! It's your birthday. We gon' party like it's your birthday...

woot,
sweetdoc

UNC-or-BUST

03-30-2006, 09:24 AM

*does the cabbage patch*

Go UNC! It's your birthday. We gon' party like it's your birthday...

woot,
sweetdoc
I have no idea whats going on, the "cabbage patch" ??? :confused:

sweetdoc

03-30-2006, 12:47 PM

I was just celebrating our recent re-entry into the top 20 :)

The cabbage patch is that early-90s dance you do when you bring your fists close together and move them in a circle in front of you. :thumbup:

sweetdoc

phenylalanine

03-30-2006, 04:06 PM

sweetdoc

03-30-2006, 05:25 PM

phenyl: yup, me too.

It's all good though. Now I'm 90% sure I'll be headed to UNC next year :)

sweetdoc

phenylalanine

03-30-2006, 05:32 PM

well, I can't wait to meet everyone at the second look!!!!! and free lunch at the Carolina Inn, i mean, come on! lol

UNC-or-BUST

03-30-2006, 06:01 PM

sweetdoc

04-01-2006, 07:14 AM

One week until 2nd Look :)

sweetdoc

bobob

04-03-2006, 10:28 AM

Anyone know the residency director assessment score for UNC (in research rankings) for 2007? Curiousity compels me to ask...

UNC-or-BUST

04-03-2006, 02:30 PM

Anyone know the residency director assessment score for UNC (in research rankings) for 2007? Curiousity compels me to ask...
no idea... but you have to love this weather, which we will all pay for come summer but atleast we missed winter and will likely enjoy a long and lovely spring... love is in the air... I love this place how can you choose anywhere else....
My other choice, CCLCM is still having highs in the lower to upper three layer range...
thank god for North Carolina :)

phenylalanine

04-03-2006, 03:31 PM

Anyone know the residency director assessment score for UNC (in research rankings) for 2007? Curiousity compels me to ask...

4.1

3.9 peer

bobob

04-03-2006, 08:46 PM

4.1

3.9 peer

Thanks! I think that's pretty good (higher than the #10 school I believe)...and probably more important to future clinicians than NIH funding.

UNC-or-BUST

04-04-2006, 07:24 AM

Hey anyone want to meet up before the second look starts...?
Get coffee, I'm paying, unless a hundred people come out of the shadows... :D

We could meet at Starbucks on Franklin?

megdog

04-04-2006, 08:42 AM

bobob

04-04-2006, 08:57 AM

Hey anyone want to meet up before the second look starts...?
Get coffee, I'm paying, unless a hundred people come out of the shadows... :D

We could meet at Starbucks on Franklin?

That sounds good. I'm down. And I've got a $5 gift card. Don't be jealous.

UNC-or-BUST

04-04-2006, 08:58 AM

Hey all,

I'll be at the second look too...Starbucks before sounds good. I can always go for a coffee. Don't worry, BUST - I'll buy my own, since I'm coming out of the shadows :) .

What exactly does "business casual" mean?
NICE!!!
How about meeting between 7:30-7:45. The event starts at 8:30, 15 minute walk, not really but... , so the gives about 30 minutes to meet and greet before we.... ahhh meet and greet alittle more. Hey its practice!!!

Business casual: dress pants and nice shirt. Girls... skirt???

UNC-or-BUST

04-04-2006, 10:29 AM

If you know who Dr Michael DeBakey is then visit the Michael DeBakey trend on the pre-allo webpage. He visited UNC last year, chose to visit it over a lot of school to lecture!!! :eek:

roboyce

04-04-2006, 10:59 AM

What exactly does "business casual" mean?

From Wikipedia:

Business casual, also known as smart casual, is a popular dress code that emerged in workplaces in Western countries in the 1990s. Many information technology businesses in Silicon Valley were early adopters of this style of dress. In contrast to business formal wear (suits and neckties, sometimes called international standard business attire), business casual wear has no generally accepted definition; its interpretation differs widely between organizations and is often a cause of confusion.

The job search engine Monster.com offers this definition: "In general, business casual means dressing professionally, looking relaxed yet neat and pulled together." A more pragmatic definition is that business casual dress is a middle ground between business formal wear and street wear. Examples of apparel combinations that are considered appropriate for wearing to work by some organizations are:

For men, a collared shirt (perhaps a tennis shirt instead of a dress shirt) and cotton trousers (such as khakis)
For women, a tennis shirt and trousers

Neckties are generally not part of business casual dress unless worn in a very non-conservative way. The acceptability of jeans is variable — many organizations frown upon them, but will accept men who wear jeans with a sportcoat.

WholeLottaGame7

04-04-2006, 11:17 AM

The acceptability of jeans is variable — many organizations frown upon them, but will accept men who wear jeans with a sportcoat.

Right on, I'll be the guy in jeans, a plaid sportcoat and a striped turtleneck.

Also, I would meet you all at Starbucks if A) I actually drank coffee and B) hated sleep, but I don't do either so I'll have to see you all there at breakfast.

sweetdoc

04-04-2006, 12:45 PM

Yay! I'll see you guys at Starbucks.

sweetdoc

roboyce

04-04-2006, 01:23 PM

Right on, I'll be the guy in jeans, a plaid sportcoat and a striped turtleneck.

Are you going to try and sell us a car or something?

UNC-or-BUST

04-04-2006, 01:28 PM

Are you going to try and sell us a car or something?
discount to fellow students???
best car sales scene in a movie, True Lies, Arnold S (the govenator) visits the cars salesman trying to seduce his wife... :laugh:

WholeLottaGame7

04-04-2006, 02:23 PM

Are you going to try and sell us a car or something?

Noooo, "try" implies the possibility of failure...

UNC-or-BUST

04-06-2006, 03:28 PM

Noooo, "try" implies the possibility of failure...
fin aid.... when is it coming in...?

phenylalanine

04-06-2006, 05:17 PM

phenylalanine

04-06-2006, 05:28 PM

fin aid.... when is it coming in...?
i had heard july.... yeah, I definitely had heard july.... but I might be wrong. maybe they will give us a straight answer @ 2nd look

roboyce

04-06-2006, 05:53 PM

i had heard july.... yeah, I definitely had heard july.... but I might be wrong. maybe they will give us a straight answer @ 2nd look

Somehow, I'm doubtful of this (no offense)...I don't think they expect us to make final decisions completely blind to our financial aid situation. I'm sure we can get a better answer on Saturday.

phenylalanine

04-06-2006, 06:01 PM

Somehow, I'm doubtful of this (no offense)...I don't think they expect us to make final decisions completely blind to our financial aid situation. I'm sure we can get a better answer on Saturday.

oh none taken! the only reason I said that is because I received a wierd email one moring telling me that my financial aid application is not complete ... so I called them and asked about it, along with the question of when I will get my financial aid package... I have no idea whom I spoke to in the office, but she told me that usually they don't process financial aid application until July, but in my case, hopefully I should be getting my fin. package soon...... what a strange reply!!!! I was so confused thus decided just to leave it alone..

sweetdoc

04-06-2006, 06:16 PM

Hmm. I was definitely hoping for sooner than July. We'll see on Saturday :)

sweetdoc

roboyce

04-06-2006, 07:34 PM

oh none taken! the only reason I said that is because I received a wierd email one moring telling me that my financial aid application is not complete ... so I called them and asked about it, along with the question of when I will get my financial aid package... I have no idea whom I spoke to in the office, but she told me that usually they don't process financial aid application until July, but in my case, hopefully I should be getting my fin. package soon...... what a strange reply!!!! I was so confused thus decided just to leave it alone..

Yeah, I got a similar email last Thursday. I was instructed to logon to myUNC and fill out some forms there. One was a VA Benefits Form (applies to my specific situation) and the other was an estimated 2006 income form (due to my change of employment status). I submitted both of the forms last week and my status on the myUNC page shows that I am now complete, although my award is still being processed. I thought I would call them after about a week, but I figured since I'm going to be there on Saturday, I'd just ask about it there. At least I know they've looked at my FAFSA and some of the other documentation I sent them (otherwise there's no way they would have known to send me those forms). I suppose that's positive movement. Hopefully, we'll all hear soon.

hpm4

04-07-2006, 04:59 AM

UNC-or-BUST

04-07-2006, 05:25 AM

I called the finaid office and was told July also....
WOW.... JULY!!!
:scared:
Thats not good... I mean I wasn't getting any fin aid but still... one of the major things going for UNC is cost.
Maybe UNC should start this whole process a month or two earlier than other schools... :thumbup:

phenylalanine

04-07-2006, 08:04 AM

WOW.... JULY!!!
:scared:
Thats not good... I mean I wasn't getting any fin aid but still... one of the major things going for UNC is cost.
Maybe UNC should start this whole process a month or two earlier than other schools... :thumbup:

man, I just think it's silly of UNC about giving fin. aid in july... since we have to make a decision by May 15.... but what did she mean by "hopefully you will find out ur fin. aid very soon" ? is there something else going on that they are just not telling us?? oh the ever so mysterious UNC finan. aid office :confused:

megdog

04-07-2006, 11:49 AM

NICE!!!
How about meeting between 7:30-7:45. The event starts at 8:30, 15 minute walk, not really but... , so the gives about 30 minutes to meet and greet before we.... ahhh meet and greet alittle more. Hey its practice!!!

Business casual: dress pants and nice shirt. Girls... skirt???

Thanks for the clarification about what qualifies as business casual. I had a vague idea before, now I have a slightly less vague idea :) .

Is anyone still interested in the meeting and greeting at Starbucks?

roboyce

04-07-2006, 01:18 PM

man, I just think it's silly of UNC about giving fin. aid in july... since we have to make a decision by May 15.... but what did she mean by "hopefully you will find out ur fin. aid very soon" ? is there something else going on that they are just not telling us?? oh the ever so mysterious UNC finan. aid office :confused:

Ok, maybe this will settle a few nerves. I called the finaid number listed on the UNC site. I spoke with a representative there who told me, like others, that we wouldn't hear anything from her office (the med school finaid office) until late June. When I pressed her a little bit, asking how we were expected to make decisions about attending without this information, she admitted that her office was not actually handling the process. Instead, it was being handled by the main finaid office at UNC. This other office is also the one that sent me the email requesting the previously described documentation, so at least that makes sense. I pressed her a little more and she told me to maybe expect something in the next week or two from the main financial aid office. I tried calling over there (using the number provided in the email they sent me), but it was 4:09 and they had already left for the weekend. Ehh...with weather like this, who can blame them? So, in conclusion, I suspect that we will hear something much sooner than July, but as of yet, I can't confirm that. Hopefully, we will get a more definitive answer tomorrow.

See you soon,
Ross

sweetdoc

04-07-2006, 03:00 PM

I'm still interested in meeting at Starbucks. Hopefully, I'll see all of you there tomorrow.

sweetdoc

megdog

04-07-2006, 05:50 PM

I'm still interested in meeting at Starbucks. Hopefully, I'll see all of you there tomorrow.

sweetdoc

See you there, sweetdoc. Hope to see some others too!

phenylalanine

04-08-2006, 01:48 PM

wat did everyone think of the 2nd look???

i didn't get to ask about fin. aid... anyone did?

UNC-or-BUST

04-08-2006, 04:55 PM

wat did everyone think of the 2nd look???

i didn't get to ask about fin. aid... anyone did?
Yeah... I didn't get the answer I was looking for but it looks like June-ish... maybe if you push it May.
2nd look was great, I had a blast :D

sweetdoc

04-08-2006, 06:00 PM

Yeah... I didn't get the answer I was looking for but it looks like June-ish... maybe if you push it May.
2nd look was great, I had a blast :D

Hi all,

Sorry I was a bum and could not force myself out of bed in time for Starbucks. I asked Mrs. Alston and she said that she would call Fin Aid on Monday and check. I want to say that she said that we should all hear something, like a general email, in a few weeks, but my memory is foggy. Was anybody else worn out by their tour guides? After the tour, I checked out some apartment complexes and by the time I made it home, I was bushed.

Hopefully see you all in August (hopefully we'll hear about fin aid before then),
sweetdoc

megdog

04-09-2006, 06:30 AM

Hi all,

Sorry I was a bum and could not force myself out of bed in time for Starbucks. I asked Mrs. Alston and she said that she would call Fin Aid on Monday and check. I want to say that she said that we should all hear something, like a general email, in a few weeks, but my memory is foggy. Was anybody else worn out by their tour guides? After the tour, I checked out some apartment complexes and by the time I made it home, I was bushed.

Hopefully see you all in August (hopefully we'll hear about fin aid before then),
sweetdoc

No worries, sweetdoc - there will be plenty of time for lots of coffee breaks over the next four years :) . What apartment complexes did you check out? Any within walking distance?

golftrippy

04-09-2006, 09:37 AM

No worries, sweetdoc - there will be plenty of time for lots of coffee breaks over the next four years :) . What apartment complexes did you check out? Any within walking distance?

Hey guys...that food at the Carolina Inn was pretty sweet, right? Although was it just me or did almost everyone you talk to go to UNC undergrad?...anyway, can anybody tell me whether Carolina is graded or H/P/F?

UNC-or-BUST

04-09-2006, 10:36 AM

phenylalanine

04-09-2006, 10:39 AM

Hey guys...that food at the Carolina Inn was pretty sweet, right? Although was it just me or did almost everyone you talk to go to UNC undergrad?...anyway, can anybody tell me whether Carolina is graded or H/P/F?

first year P/F
starting second year H/P/F

food was great! didn't really enjoy the day tho... rainy... students do seem pretty monotomous.. but I guess UNC is a state school after all.

UNC-or-BUST

04-09-2006, 11:27 AM

first year P/F
starting second year H/P/F

food was great! didn't really enjoy the day tho... rainy... students do seem pretty monotomous.. but I guess UNC is a state school after all.
I thought the food was OK but the people were great! I really enjoyed meeting everyone, though next time we'll have to wear SDN name tags. But I guess to each their own or something like that... :p Oh and it was Saturday morning, in their defense.
I liked the video, Bill Cosby sweater day!?!

golftrippy

04-09-2006, 11:49 AM

I thought the food was OK but the people were great! I really enjoyed meeting everyone, though next time we'll have to wear SDN name tags. But I guess to each their own or something like that... :p Oh and it was Saturday morning, in their defense.
I liked the video, Bill Cosby sweater day!?!

What do you guys think about the political climate at UNC. Does anybody know if the students are liberal-leaning, or conservative? The reason I ask is that I'm really liberal, but went to a conservative undergrad so I'd like to be somewhere a little more liberal, and the monotony of the student body does kind of bother me (hence one of the reasons I'm still considering Brown). That being said, the second-look did confirm that as far as the school does, its exceptional.

UNC-or-BUST

04-09-2006, 12:17 PM

What do you guys think about the political climate at UNC. Does anybody know if the students are liberal-leaning, or conservative? The reason I ask is that I'm really liberal, but went to a conservative undergrad so I'd like to be somewhere a little more liberal, and the monotony of the student body does kind of bother me (hence one of the reasons I'm still considering Brown). That being said, the second-look did confirm that as far as the school does, its exceptional.
Well, if your asking if they hate Bush, well yea most people at UNC hate Bush. While most people today hate Bush, UNC started hating him long before he gave America a reason to hate him. So UNC is pretty liberal but if their not liberal enough you can always put on your sandals and hike or bike to nearby anit-CARboro and spend sometime with the some hardcore aging hippie liberal dooshbags, eat some grass and smoke some grass what you liberals do... :laugh:
but I can tell you at worst the conservatives at UNC have the stick ~1/2 inch less up their ass then at Brown

*as a disclaimer for those of you with humor dryer than a fresh paper towel, this is a joke*

golftrippy

04-09-2006, 12:26 PM

Well, if your asking if they hate Bush, well yea most people at UNC hate Bush. While most people today hate Bush, UNC started hating him long before he gave America a reason to hate him. So UNC is pretty liberal but if their not liberal enough you can always put on your sandals and hike or bike to nearby anit-CARboro and spend sometime with the some hardcore aging hippie liberal dooshbags, eat some grass and smoke some grass what you liberals do... :laugh:
but I can tell you at worst the conservatives at UNC have the stick ~1/2 inch less up their ass then at Brown

*as a disclaimer for those of you with humor dryer than a fresh paper towel, this is a joke*

How dare you insult the people at Brown like that ;) ...thanks for the response Bust, I thought it was pretty liberal, but was just a bit worried when I saw a lot of the UNC kids looking pretty frat-tastic

UNC-or-BUST

04-09-2006, 12:33 PM

How dare you insult the people at Brown like that ;) ...thanks for the response Bust, I thought it was pretty liberal, but was just a bit worried when I saw a lot of the UNC kids looking pretty frat-tastic
FRAT_TASTIC haha, did you meet megdog. I don't think she had heard that term yet and had the same concern. UNCis definitely big on frats, try going out on the weekends and not catch yourself wondering if your on another plant with bug eyed girls and flipped up collar guys. Oh and in Kindergraden my teacher taught us which colors are for girls and which are for guys, I'd bet big money her son was gay, which is perfectly fine. Ahhh you have to love a frat guy in pink :love:

roboyce

04-09-2006, 06:43 PM

I started out this process thinking I wanted to escape the fratish culture that seems so prevalent in the south, even at my tiny undergrad. Yet, after traveling all over the country, I came to the conclusion that no matter where you end up, you're going to have some sort of social mainstream pop-culture youth genre that you find annoying. In New England, you might find the "pea-coat and scarf" wearing crowd (trippy, I know you couldn't have missed this at Brown), in New York it's the "I paid a lot to look like I'm either (a) a vagrant or (b) an extra in Napolean Dynamite," in California it's the "I don't care what I'm wearing because California is the coolest place ever" look. So in the end, it all really seems the same, only the clothes change. I'm confident that I'll find a solid group of friends with whom I can relate and who will no doubt help carry me through this process no matter where I decide to put down roots.

Also, I'd like to point out that I probably looked a little fratish in my khakis and pastel green shirt (Seethrew, bobob, or WLG7 can attest to this), but honestly, what do you expect men to wear to something like this? If we had spoken, I doubt you would have put me into the frat category and I like to think that some of the people there may be in a similar situation. Can anyone refute this from conversation? I mean honestly, everyone there must have something going for them and I'm hopeful that I'll have the opportunity to learn from their diverse experiences.

As for a general lack of diversity, I'd say that's probably true if you were to classify diversity using only terms of geography and ethnicity. On the other hand, I was impressed with the fact that UNC really has a unique group of people with really varied career aspirations. Seriously, at some of the other schools, it seems like everyone is on this high intensity, research oriented path to academic medicine. You could almost feel the pressure on the room to see who was going to be the first to receive tenure. I didn't feel that at UNC. Sure, some people are interested in pursuing such a career, but there also seemed to be quite a few people interested in other areas, even some who, god forbid, were interested in primary care and private practice.

Finally, on the politics, I'd say that I have a unique perspective. Why, you might ask? Well, given certain aspects of my experiences, politics almost always makes itself to the forefront of any conversation in which I engage. Despite my own beliefs, I am often stereotyped as conservative. I found this to be especially true at schools with strong traditions of liberal activities, much to my disappointment. In many of my interviews, I was having to openly state my politics in order to defend against general mischaracterization of my personality. I'm somewhat suspicious that it may have affected the outcome of my application (Of course, I'm not so arrogant to think it's the only thing, as I realize there are plenty of holes in my application.). So where is all of this going? Well, to be honest, I learned that even people with whom I like to think I share common ground on issues as varied as human rights and foriegn policy can be just as closed minded as those with whom I politically disagree. Quite frankly, I'd just be happy to be at a place where all views are equally respected and opinions are vetted in an honest and forthright manner. I think you may find more of that here than in other locations...just my (slightly biased) opinion. Of course, I certainly understand the desire of you folks that just want to get out of the state for awhile. There's nothing wrong with that. I'm lucky in that I've been away for awhile and the idea of coming back isn't quite so painful.

Sorry, I didn't meet everyone on this thread. Seethrew definitely called me out, but I would assert it's a pretty easy call given the fact that my last name is sewed onto my Army issue backpack that I had...hmmm. I had a Meghan at my lunch table, but I didn't confirm if it was really megdog. As for Sweet, Bust, Trippy, and Phenyl, I guess you guys will remain a mystery for now...or perhaps you recognized me and just ran scared. I wouldn't blame you. That pastel green can certainly be intimidating.

R

sweetdoc

04-09-2006, 07:06 PM

I think I saw you in the lunch line, but I didn't want to say anything b/c
(1) lunch looked awesome
(2) you would have had no idea who i was
(3) i had to decipher what exactly lunch was with the guy next to me in line, although it did look yummy

I was the girl with dreads and a yellow cardigan, if that helps. Hopefully, I'll see you all at orientation :)

sweetdoc

sweetdoc

04-09-2006, 07:16 PM

golftrippy

04-09-2006, 08:34 PM

phenylalanine

04-10-2006, 04:32 AM

Ross....you did meet me...haha, I talked to you on the way in (I was the guy with the red-hair buzzed from Wake), but I saw your name tag later, and didn't want to be creppy, "are you roboyce?" guy. Anyway, good post, and I agree with a lot of your post. I guess I am more judgmental of people from this area and thats more frustration because part of me really wants to leave for a while...but I understand what an amazing opportunity UNC would be at the same time. It's a tough decision I'm going to have to make. Luckily both Brown and UNC are good schools (but really different) but UNC would save a lot of money and I can't find any good reason to not go.

golf: I just want to say I totally understand your frustration and wanting to leave for a while, I am really sort of in the same position. i think the most important thing is really go to a place where you think you will be the happiest for the next four years, even if this requires a change of scenary. UNC is great and definitely has tremendous opportunities, but I truly believe you will be able to find what you want do be part of in any top rated med schools, including brown and pitt. Don't get me wrong, I love UNC (so much I couldn't even bring myself to apply to dook haha). But, don't let money be the only reason that keeps you here. I work in a hospital, and every physician I talked to tells me that, in the end, the difference in price is not at all significant. I don't know much about Brown, but we do have a resident who just came from brown in our department. He loves loves brown, though he did mention that Brown Med is the more conservative Ivy, not politically, but Brown does tend to have a stronger focus on primary care than the others. Anyways, he said that basically all brownies match into northeastern ivies for residency without any problem (he was however tired of the cold). He really enjoyed the small class size and the "perks" that come with it and with an Ivy education. Anyways, I have said too much. If you want to know more about brown or have any questions, feel free to msg me and I can ask them for you, or arrange you to talk to him in person.

hpm4

04-10-2006, 05:50 AM

Sorry I miss everyone at second look (I wasn't able to go) :( Sounds like you had a good time though and I look forward to seeing you in the fall!!

Did anyone find out when they tell us about the laptop we have to buy (i.e. the specs etc.)?

seethrew

04-10-2006, 06:56 AM

Right on, I'll be the guy in jeans, a plaid sportcoat and a striped turtleneck.

Also, I would meet you all at Starbucks if A) I actually drank coffee and B) hated sleep, but I don't do either so I'll have to see you all there at breakfast.
you had a nice fancy shirt on... it threw me off.

seethrew

04-10-2006, 06:59 AM

seethrew

04-10-2006, 07:13 AM

About the apartment complexes.

I went to Carrboro to look at some complexes out there: Autumn Woods, Sterling Brook, and Poplar Place. I was definitely surprised to see how expensive everything was - $650-750 for a one bedroom. I definitely liked Autumn Woods the best so far. It's the newest complex in Carrboro, the property is nice + woodsy, the gym is being updated as I type, and the CX stops right in front of the place.

I'm still looking into buying but there doesn't seem to be that much on the market. I think I might just rent b/c the idea of living by myself seems sweeter day by day. I'll be going back to CH next weekend to look at Timber Creek, Rock Creek, and maybe a few other places.

Does anybody have any helpful info when it comes to finding a reasonable, safe, close apartment in the area?

sweetdoc
autumn woods is a quick busride in. its a lot cheaper if you share with some people. i know 3 people who share and pay very little there. a lot of people rented at first and kept there eyes peeled for a good buy. its a LOT cheaper to buy on the outskirts near durham. real estate is high commodity in the hill. more houses will come on the market too - they go fast though. a house on my block went into contract after 2 weeks. under 800 sq feet for 200K. *shakes head*

if you want to live closer to classes and walk, you can pay the same amount 650-700 for a single. i know for a fact that there are at least 2 available now. 1 on mccauley - look at louise beck real estate web site.

another good resource if you want to look for a housemate is the graduate school website at unc. it has a bulletin board for people seeking places/people. thats how i found my housemate and we get along great. its nice to live with someone who isnt in your program, so you can escape med school sometimes.

the only area that i know of that is a little shady is that area just beyond rosemary behind where those new condos are by the "fuse" bar.

:laugh: awwww. roboy.... you didn't look preppy toting that army bag around. was that megdog! i was talking to a meg d. for a while. its funny how the sdn'ers gravitate.

man oh man i am not paying any attention to parasites. so hard right after a test.

my reason for appearing here was to let all you know about the
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: orientation camping trip :thumbup:
it will be in virginia in the mountains just days before orientation. we should be getting info out to you with mailings from the school. we had it for the first time last year and it was a blast. those who went became real tight and i still consider them amongst may fave classmates. so keep your eyes peeled and i will post info when i get details from the ladies who are all detailing the trip.

UNC-or-BUST

04-10-2006, 08:05 AM

I leave this thread alone for one night and look what happens... intellectual conversation!!! :thumbdown

WholeLottaGame7

04-10-2006, 08:11 AM

you had a nice fancy shirt on... it threw me off.

Yeah did you like that? Did you notice the creases in it from where I just took it out of the wrapper the day before and didn't iron it? Hope you enjoyed it, it won't come out that much. I'll be the guy in class who's always wearing shorts and a T-shirt in summer and warm-up pants and a hooded sweatshirt in winter, assuming I have nothing else going on that day. Sadly for everyone else who has to share a room with me, comfort typically trumps fashion. Anyway, I heard patients dig the casual look.

I thought the style statement you UNC students made by wearing huge UNC T-shirts over whatever you wore that day was fabulous, by the way. Ironic that roboyce just made that huge treatise on geography and style. Speaking of roboyce, I'm pretty sure he popped his collar and threw on his aviator sunglasses as soon as he was out of view from everybody else.

seethrew

04-10-2006, 08:27 AM

I thought the style statement you UNC students made by wearing huge UNC T-shirts over whatever you wore that day was fabulous, by the way. Ironic that roboyce just made that huge treatise on geography and style.
it was all the admissions offices design. they wanted us to appear as if we were living large. extra extra large.

WholeLottaGame7

04-10-2006, 08:29 AM

I leave this thread alone for one night and look what happens... intellectual conversation!!! :thumbdown

Intellectual is a relative term...

In other news, 2nd look weekends are awkward for me. Typically when I meet someone for the first time, I feel like I'm cheating someone (and myself) if I only talk to them long enough to get name/school/graduation year. I'd much rather have a slightly longer, more informative discussion. However, this is difficult with 100+ unknown people around. So then it becomes, do I talk to many people for a short amount of time each or a few people for a longer amount of time? It's pretty much lose-lose because one way I see a lot of people's faces but very little about them (like remembering their names), the other way I leave large numbers of people unmet, which is why I know I didn't get to talk to many of the people in here. Faced with this dilemma, I typically try to do neither in favor of shutting down and hiding in a corner. Thankfully, I've trained myself to be social for the most part.

Anyway, the point of that rambling was to say that A) I have issues, and B) I apologize if I didn't get to meet all of you, but assuming I choose UNC, I hope to get to know you all better at orientation/once class starts.

golftrippy

04-10-2006, 09:22 AM

golf: I just want to say I totally understand your frustration and wanting to leave for a while, I am really sort of in the same position. i think the most important thing is really go to a place where you think you will be the happiest for the next four years, even if this requires a change of scenary. UNC is great and definitely has tremendous opportunities, but I truly believe you will be able to find what you want do be part of in any top rated med schools, including brown and pitt. Don't get me wrong, I love UNC (so much I couldn't even bring myself to apply to dook haha). But, don't let money be the only reason that keeps you here. I work in a hospital, and every physician I talked to tells me that, in the end, the difference in price is not at all significant. I don't know much about Brown, but we do have a resident who just came from brown in our department. He loves loves brown, though he did mention that Brown Med is the more conservative Ivy, not politically, but Brown does tend to have a stronger focus on primary care than the others. Anyways, he said that basically all brownies match into northeastern ivies for residency without any problem (he was however tired of the cold). He really enjoyed the small class size and the "perks" that come with it and with an Ivy education. Anyways, I have said too much. If you want to know more about brown or have any questions, feel free to msg me and I can ask them for you, or arrange you to talk to him in person.

Thanks phenyl...good luck with your decision too

roboyce

04-10-2006, 09:55 AM

Ok, back to finaid:

I just spoke with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. The kind woman there told me that they are in the last stages of processing awards for graduate students (us). She said that we should expect to receive an email from their office within the next week or two. The email will let us know that our application is complete and the award information is available on myUNC. That sounds a little more reasonable to me. I have no idea what the med school finaid office is talking about...maybe disbersement of funds or signing promissary notes?

Trippy: So that was you, huh? Are you headed to Brown second look later this month? I don't think I can afford the travel. I spent some extra time up there when I interviewed so I feel like I have a pretty good idea of what they offer.

As for housing, I'm looking to buy, most likely something in the 2BR/2BA range. I've found quite a few in the Finley Forest area to the east of campus. That puts you within a few miles of campus, which is certainly within the distance I'm willing to ride my bike. Although, I need to check the safety of the route. One poor guy in my tour group got hit by a car a couple weeks ago. That's encouraging. I think next weekend I'm going to explore a little more, especially the area to the south of campus, which seems pretty residential.

R

golftrippy

04-10-2006, 10:21 AM

megdog

04-10-2006, 01:36 PM

roboyce

04-11-2006, 06:58 PM

Ross -

That was me at your table. I recognized your name, but I never got a chance at lunch to say something. Plus, I felt a little shy about making the SDN connection :o . At any rate, it's nice to meet you now :) .

I agree with alot of what you said in your post...I was worried about the "fratasticness" (this was a new term I learned on Saturday) of UNC coming into the second look, but I actually didn't get that vibe from the med students I met. Plus, like you said, in a class of 160, I think there's a niche for everyone. I'm kindof comforted by the fact that there's a group of us who are a little preoccupied about the prep culture - that supports the niche theory right there.

Nice. I can't believe how many of you I met (knowingly or not). That's crazy. I'm not sure why everyone is so shy about coming out from behind the veil of SDN, but I suppose it's that fear of a miss...and then looking foolish. After all, the "I met you on the internet" line really goes over well.

Well, best of luck to everyone in the finaid and housing process. Let us know what you hear.

R

redbeans

04-12-2006, 11:46 PM

Make sure you check for ridiculous hills before you buy a place with the intent of biking to school!

phenylalanine

04-13-2006, 05:38 AM

sooo, just a little update on the financial aid process. I called (again! haha) this morning and was told that we won't be getting anything until late may, which is a big improvement from the early July answer I got last time. Being irritated and all since late may is still too late, I asked her if she can check if I have gotten any merrit-based scholarship (both of my interviewers told me that they were going to recommend me for one). She went to check and came back and told me that my financial aid hasn't been packaged yet (in another word, they haven't even start processing my finan. aid, even tho I turned in early Feb), thus she won't be able to tell me anything.... ughhhhh

sweetdoc

04-13-2006, 05:46 AM

phenyl,

Did you talk to the general Fin Aid office or the Med School fin aid office? All of these different answers are confusing me!

sweetdoc

UNC-or-BUST

04-13-2006, 05:49 AM

phenylalanine

04-13-2006, 06:00 AM

hahahah we are all up early today!

sweet: I called school of med financial aid, since I wanted to ask about scholarship and all

bust: lol 5 dollars will do! I was just wondering how much I'd need for lunch today. hahah but seriously, though much cheaper than private schools, 144,000 over 4 years is still a good amount, so i wanted to find out if I did get that merit thing

phenylalanine

04-13-2006, 06:05 AM

by the way, I just called grad student financial aid office ( boy am I on a rampage!!!) .. they just told me they do NOT do medical school's financial aid !!!! so.. I think late may it is.

roboyce

04-13-2006, 08:02 AM

by the way, I just called grad student financial aid office ( boy am I on a rampage!!!) .. they just told me they do NOT do medical school's financial aid !!!! so.. I think late may it is.

Not sure what number you called, but this is the one I called:

Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid - (919)962-8396

The person on the phone called up my SSN, took a look at my paperwork and told me I should hear in the next two weeks. Of course, this was only after I pressed her. At first, she tried to tell me that the main office doesn't handle medical students. Then I explained that we have to make decisions soon and no one had any information. She relented and told me that they were just finishing up grad/professional students...or she lied to me. Who knows. I got the answer I wanted to keep me happy for at least the next two weeks. If May rolls around and I haven't heard anything, I will be back on the phone. It is my understanding that the main office handles EVERYTHING and then it gets pushed down to the med school office...just my impression.

Here's part of the email I received that makes me think this is true:

The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid has received your Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and/or the CSS PROFILE.
Before we can determine your eligibility for financial aid or revise an
existing financial aid award, we must have additional information that
verifies earlier reported or missing data. Failure to provide this
information will delay processing and ultimately affect your eligibility
for aid.

I doubt this really helps to ease your mind...sorry.

UNC-or-BUST

04-13-2006, 08:27 AM

Not sure what number you called, but this is the one I called:

Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid - (919)962-8396

The person on the phone called up my SSN, took a look at my paperwork and told me I should hear in the next two weeks. Of course, this was only after I pressed her. At first, she tried to tell me that the main office doesn't handle medical students. Then I explained that we have to make decisions soon and no one had any information. She relented and told me that they were just finishing up grad/professional students...or she lied to me. Who knows. I got the answer I wanted to keep me happy for at least the next two weeks. If May rolls around and I haven't heard anything, I will be back on the phone. It is my understanding that the main office handles EVERYTHING and then it gets pushed down to the med school office...just my impression.

Here's part of the email I received that makes me think this is true:

The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid has received your Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and/or the CSS PROFILE.
Before we can determine your eligibility for financial aid or revise an
existing financial aid award, we must have additional information that
verifies earlier reported or missing data. Failure to provide this
information will delay processing and ultimately affect your eligibility
for aid.

I doubt this really helps to ease your mind...sorry.

recieved "Free App for Federal Student Aid"
free my *****, I paid $75 to filled out the piece of red tape hill billy non-sense... haha thats a good one! yeah me!

I went down to the office in person and brought work with me, waiting expected!!! They told me this week or next...? Originally I went to the wrong office... apparently the fin aid offices actual have nothing to do with each other, speak separate languages, and only live under the same UNC flag b/c the grad school office failed in two civil wars to gain independence... (I guess while grad students are bigger and stronger than undergrads the numbers just don't work out...)
Still everyone in the office looked real busy... but I spent a summer as at Prestonwood Country Club as the pool maintaince guy, basically paid eye candy, and everyone said I always looked so busy, I'll I did to look busy was walk around every once in awhile with a screw driver... did about 3 hours of true work the whole summer!!!

UNC-or-BUST

04-13-2006, 08:31 AM

BECAUSE IT HAS TO BE SAID:

Q: How many Bush Administration officials does it take to screw in a light bulb?

A: None. There is nothing wrong with the light bulb; its conditions are improving every day. Any reports of its lack of incandescence are a delusional spin from the liberal media. That light bulb has served honorably, and anything you say undermines the lighting effect. Why do you hate freedom?

OR slight less funny:

How many members of the Bush administration does it take to change a light bulb?

1. One to deny that a light bulb needs to be changed;

2. One to attack the patriotism of anyone who says the light bulb needs to be changed;

3. One to blame Clinton for burning out the light bulb;

4. One to arrange the invasion of a country rumored to have a secret stockpile of light bulbs;

5. One to give a billion dollar no-bid contract to Halliburton for the new light bulb;

6. One to arrange a photograph of Bush, dressed as a janitor, standing on a step ladder under the banner: Light Bulb Change Accomplished;

7. One administration insider to resign and write a book documenting in detail how Bush was literally in the dark;

8. One to viciously smear #7;

9. One surrogate to campaign on TV and at rallies on how George Bush has had a strong light-bulb-changing policy all along;

10. And finally one to confuse Americans about the difference between screwing a light bulb and screwing the country.

4moreatunc

04-16-2006, 08:53 PM

Hey, we're going to be first years at UNC and we're looking for another female roommate for our house we move into in July... awesome location 10-15 min walk to classes and really close to Franklin Street. We like to have fun and we also like a clean kitchen :)
House has 3bed/2bath, W/D, DW, parking... if anyone's interested let me know and I can give more details, show pictures, etc

hpm4

04-17-2006, 04:52 AM

So I know sweetdoc and some others had questions about buying vs. renting so if anyone is interested in renting for a year or so before they buy to check out the area....my roommate and I are looking for a male to share our three bedroom/2.5 bath 2 story apartment....rent is $333/mth plus 1/3 of the utilities. The room is 12x11 and has its own bathroom and pretty large closet. The apartment complex is gated and has a pool, gym, tanning beds etc. If you want to look at it online the website is www.southterrace.com

It is about 10 minutes from the free park and ride and it is like a minute away from Southpoint mall and grocery stores and restaurants. PM if you are interested or if you know anyone who would be :)

sweetdoc

04-17-2006, 07:12 PM

Hi yall,

Did anybody get the Pre-Orientation link to work? I read the email and got all excited and then kaput. :(

sweetdoc

sweetdoc

04-17-2006, 08:44 PM

Nevermind, I got it to work. Leave off the .ht part and it should work. :)

sweetdoc

4moreatunc

04-17-2006, 10:27 PM

Thanks for the tip to get to the preorientation website... but is it just me or is the financial aid page not working? :confused:

chickadee

04-20-2006, 08:10 AM

hpm4

04-20-2006, 09:26 AM

Did everyone get the packet of information through the mail???

phenylalanine

04-20-2006, 10:03 AM

i did hpm...

I also have more updates on the financial aid process....after I checked out the pre-orientation package online, which says again that we won't get our financial aid packages until late may, I decided to call UNC med finan. again.... I explained to them that since I am holding multiple acceptances, I really need to have the package by may 15 because it is a big factor in my decision making process. she replied " the tracking process that determines how much financial aid each person in the incoming class is eligible for won't be done until late may, and that is when you will receive your package." ... "so, you are telling me that I am not able to include UNC in my decision making if it involves financial aid concerns"...."yup"..... sigh. . :thumbdown

hpm4

04-20-2006, 10:23 AM

RobHan

04-21-2006, 09:08 PM

a silly and quick ?: if i am out-of-state now and choose to attend unc, can i apply for nc residency for the 2nd-4th yr? or i have to pay for the oos tuitions for all 4 yrs? (funny how oos also stands for out-of-stock)
WOW.... JULY!!!
:scared:
Thats not good... I mean I wasn't getting any fin aid but still... one of the major things going for UNC is cost.
Maybe UNC should start this whole process a month or two earlier than other schools... :thumbup:

phenylalanine

04-22-2006, 05:33 PM

a silly and quick ?: if i am out-of-state now and choose to attend unc, can i apply for nc residency for the 2nd-4th yr? or i have to pay for the oos tuitions for all 4 yrs? (funny how oos also stands for out-of-stock)

hey robhan! welcome to UNC. I am not exactly sure on this residency thing... my residency here was hard earned (nothing through undergrad). but on the interview day, Mr. Keith told couple of the oos that he doesn't know any oos who didn't get residency before they graduate. for more info, I would just call them and ask.

pcthurlow

04-22-2006, 08:24 PM

a silly and quick ?: if i am out-of-state now and choose to attend unc, can i apply for nc residency for the 2nd-4th yr? or i have to pay for the oos tuitions for all 4 yrs? (funny how oos also stands for out-of-stock)

I asked this questions, and apparently in order to establish residency for tuition purposes, you have to file your taxes, register to vote, and register your car in the state of North Carolina. Basically, as long as you make an effort, you will only pay out of state tuition your first year.

Pretty good deal!!

4moreatunc

04-23-2006, 08:10 AM

Did everyone get the packet of information through the mail???

Has anyone heard anything about the ICM preceptorship? Good/bad things about choosing each specialty? Having trouble deciding what specialty and where to choose!! This is a 2 yr commitment, and it's due May 1st, that seems really early.

UNC-or-BUST

04-24-2006, 05:06 AM

All NC SDN people that want to meet in Chapel Hill to hang out and meet the crew. List name, date available (add anything else that might be important)

UNC-or-BUST, 5/27 or 6/3

UNC-or-BUST

04-24-2006, 05:07 AM

phenylalanine

04-24-2006, 03:11 PM

talked to Ms. Alston today, she said we will have our financial aid package before may 15. finally.....

roboyce

04-24-2006, 03:22 PM

I committed today. Dropped everywhere else. I will be at UNC next year.

phenylalanine

04-24-2006, 03:29 PM

I committed today. Dropped everywhere else. I will be at UNC next year.

ahhh that must feel soooo good. I hope soon I can say I am committed to somewhere myself

registered user

04-24-2006, 06:52 PM

Howdy folks. Still waiting here. I was wondering if anyone can provide details on the required computer? Specs? Gracias.

hpm4

04-25-2006, 05:19 AM

Howdy folks. Still waiting here. I was wondering if anyone can provide details on the required computer? Specs? Gracias.

http://www.med.unc.edu/curriculum/orientation/laptop/generalinfo.htm

Check out this website or the Carolina Computing Initiative (CCI) thru MyUNC. CCI will have the new set of computers available to buy after June 1st.

registered user

04-25-2006, 06:12 AM

http://www.med.unc.edu/curriculum/orientation/laptop/generalinfo.htm

Check out this website or the Carolina Computing Initiative (CCI) thru MyUNC. CCI will have the new set of computers available to buy after June 1st.

Thanks. Checking out different schools' computers gives me something to do while I wait. And work is extremely boring :sleep: .

golftrippy

04-29-2006, 01:00 PM

Hey guys--dropping my other schools. I'll be at UNC next year. woohoo!

sweetdoc

04-30-2006, 07:25 PM

Hooray for roboyce and golftrippy!

sweetdoc

hpm4

05-01-2006, 06:18 AM

Sp I was told by financial aid this morning that we wont hear until late may about our finaid awards.....???

phenylalanine

05-01-2006, 09:25 AM

Sp I was told by financial aid this morning that we wont hear until late may about our finaid awards.....???

ugh... for real? they been giving us the run arounds.... man, if I don't hear anything by May 14, I am going to drop unc like it's hot :mad:

Shaka

05-01-2006, 11:06 AM

Anything on scholarships?

roboyce

05-02-2006, 01:07 PM

Anything on scholarships?

I think quite a few of the institutional, merit based ones have already gone out. I think there's two or three on mdapplicants alone. Whether or not those people have accepted the awards is yet to be determined. In other words, you could always be on a "waitlist" for an award and not know it. Maybe one of those winners will decide to go to another school. That's what happened to me with an outside scholarship that UNC nominated me for. Obviously no one knows anything about need-based awards as we're all still awaiting news from the finaid office. For those that are still deciding between schools, I know that some schools will let you hold multiple acceptances if you haven't heard back from finaid by the May 15th deadline. Just check with the other schools you are considering. Let's hope we hear something before then.

seethrew

05-03-2006, 02:29 PM

Has anyone heard anything about the ICM preceptorship? Good/bad things about choosing each specialty? Having trouble deciding what specialty and where to choose!! This is a 2 yr commitment, and it's due May 1st, that seems really early.
i dont know if someone has answered this but they are probably asking about your community week preceptor. you spend 5 weeks over 2 years with them. there is no way you can tell what you are going to get in terms of mentorship - it varies so much. just choose a specialty and area you want to see. I handed mine in late and got burlington, which was not on my radar. but has the benefit of being able to stay at home in chapel hill. if you end up having serious issues with your mentor you can change.

in terms of specialty - if you dont like kids dont pick peds, pick IM. if you want to maybe see a lot of vag... ob. a lot of hyperlipidemia and hypertension - IM. I have IM and it is a busy office with quick visits. the plus is that it is attached to the hospital so i got to go visit some inpatients and practice physical exams on them. i think the coolest possibility is ANY specialty that lets you get your hands dirty and make mistakes, but you cant select for that unfortunately. if you are motivated i am sure you can find cool things about any specialty. Its really a 5 week, not 2 year commitment, I would stress too much about it.

sorrry this advice comes a little late... but waitlisters might like to see.

bobob

05-05-2006, 08:45 AM

Add me to the list of those definitely going to UNC now! When are you guys meeting up in Chapel Hill?

roboyce

05-05-2006, 11:03 AM

Add me to the list of those definitely going to UNC now! When are you guys meeting up in Chapel Hill?

Hey congrats

phenylalanine

05-05-2006, 02:12 PM

awwwww just sent in my withdrawal of acceptance :( it was so nice talking to ya'll on this thread. I had a good time. good luck everyone in the next 4 years!!! :)

bobob

05-08-2006, 05:36 PM

awwwww just sent in my withdrawal of acceptance :( it was so nice talking to ya'll on this thread. I had a good time. good luck everyone in the next 4 years!!! :)

sad to see you go but I'm hoping this means you got a sweet deal at another school!

UNC-or-BUST

05-09-2006, 07:05 AM

sad to see you go but I'm hoping this means you got a sweet deal at another school!
Anything due soon. I'm still waiting for the packet.... :(

hpm4

05-09-2006, 08:58 AM

Anything due soon. I'm still waiting for the packet.... :(

I think the immunization stuff is due May 15th but you can access it online at www.applicantcentral.unc.edu

Click on the NC immmunization and medical history icon and complete the form online (then print it out and mail it in after your doctor signs it).

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB#7470, Student Health Services Building
ATTN: HIM Department
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7470

PM me if you have more questions!

golftrippy

05-09-2006, 12:41 PM

I think the immunization stuff is due May 15th but you can access it online at www.applicantcentral.unc.edu

Click on the NC immmunization and medical history icon and complete the form online (then print it out and mail it in after your doctor signs it).

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB#7470, Student Health Services Building
ATTN: HIM Department
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7470

PM me if you have more questions!

The immunization stuff isn't due until orientation in August, right?...I hope not...

bobob

05-09-2006, 12:45 PM

The immunization stuff isn't due until orientation in August, right?...I hope not...

If memory serves, ICM stuff was due May 1 and immunization stuff May 15.

roboyce

05-09-2006, 12:46 PM

Anything due soon. I'm still waiting for the packet.... :(

The parking lottery closes on the 11th I believe. I'm doubtful any first years get spots, but I threw my name into the pool. Registration is on the public safety website, which I accessed through the orientation site. Stranger things have happened...

Can someone show me where it says immunizations are due by May 15th? Everything from the packet says prior to Orientation.

golftrippy

05-09-2006, 01:06 PM

The parking lottery closes on the 11th I believe. I'm doubtful any first years get spots, but I threw my name into the pool. Registration is on the public safety website, which I accessed through the orientation site. Stranger things have happened...

Can someone show me where it says immunizations are due by May 15th? Everything from the packet says prior to Orientation.

Ross--

It IS due on the 15th...but they won't kick you out of school unless its not done 30 days after the semester starts. Go to the main unc page and log into applicant central (I just did a search for applicant central)...you have to fill out a generic physical form with immunizations...I won't be turning mine in for at least 2 weeks because i just started getting my TB skin test going today...i dont think its a big deal.

megdog

05-09-2006, 04:35 PM

Ross--

It IS due on the 15th...but they won't kick you out of school unless its not done 30 days after the semester starts. Go to the main unc page and log into applicant central (I just did a search for applicant central)...you have to fill out a generic physical form with immunizations...I won't be turning mine in for at least 2 weeks because i just started getting my TB skin test going today...i dont think its a big deal.

I called the office of student affairs and they said the state of NC immunizations (three DTP or Td, one Td within the last 10 years, and 2 MMR) and the form on applicant central are due by May 15. The supplemental school of medicine shots (a two-step PPD, two varicella shots or a varicella titer, Hep B vaccines, and a Hep B titer) are supposed to be done by July 15...so there's still time to make the May 15 deadline since you probably have all of those except maybe the Td booster. I gotta say, I'm not really a fan of all these shots - I thought I signed up to be on the other side of the needle :rolleyes: .

roboyce

05-09-2006, 05:56 PM

I called the office of student affairs and they said the state of NC immunizations (three DTP or Td, one Td within the last 10 years, and 2 MMR) and the form on applicant central are due by May 15. The supplemental school of medicine shots (a two-step PPD, two varicella shots or a varicella titer, Hep B vaccines, and a Hep B titer) are supposed to be done by July 15...so there's still time to make the May 15 deadline since you probably have all of those except maybe the Td booster. I gotta say, I'm not really a fan of all these shots - I thought I signed up to be on the other side of the needle :rolleyes: .

Thanks for the info everyone. I know that here in Forsyth County, you can get a PPD screen at the Department of Public Health for $10 if you're in a hurry or can't get a timely appointement with your doc. I'm probably going to be late with these forms. We'll see.

Also, I started seriously looking at the school sponsored health insurance. I think I am going to go out on my own on this one. In general, most of us are single, young, and healthy. Additionally, we get the majority of our primary care needs covered by the Student Health Center (since we pay the mandatory student health fee), with the exception of prescription drugs and emergency/hospital care. If you're willing to raise the deductible (ie pay more upfront, out of pocket expenses) you will find there are a other plans offered by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NC (same provider UNC uses) that are less expensive. I can't say this is the best option for everyone. As with all insurance, it varies with your levels of acceptable risk. Personally, I think I can reduce the cost of my health insurance by more than $2500 over the course of four years by choosing an alternate plan.

Does anyone else find the mandatory $160 Disability Insurance slightly annoying? I mean normally people get disability insurance so they have a means to replace lost income should they be unable to return to work. We're students. What income are we going to lose? On the UNC website it says:

Disability Insurance: The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), which sets accreditation standards for medical schools, requires that our school make disability insurance available to all students. A local company has collaborated with our medical school administration and student leaders to offer us an attractive disability plan. However, in order to implement this, the company requires all enrolled students to be covered.

So basically, this company made a deal with UNC in that they would offer disability insurance so long as UNC made every student purchase it. I call shananigans on that one.

bobob

05-10-2006, 10:25 AM

So basically, this company made a deal with UNC in that they would offer disability insurance so long as UNC made every student purchase it. I call shananigans on that one.

Good call on the shananigans. I know Universities are a business but most students are already taking out loans and living on a tight budget...they could at least be more upfront with all this stuff (ie include it in tuition, so we can easily tell we're paying $18k a year or whatever instead of $10k).

sweetdoc

05-10-2006, 12:32 PM

Boo for disability insurance.

Yay for merit scholarship! Dr. Hoole called me up at work and told me the good news. I think I sounded like a complete ignoramous on the telephone and he might be reconsidering that offer, but yay for scholarships!

sweetdoc

roboyce

05-10-2006, 04:23 PM

UNC-or-BUST

05-10-2006, 04:39 PM

Congrats Sweet!
Hey, everyone please PM me about your admissions experiences and things you think we (UNC!!! our school :thumbup: ) could improve on. I'm going to write a report for a meeting next week.
Megdog... coffee....mmmmm

WholeLottaGame7

05-11-2006, 03:43 PM

hpm4

05-16-2006, 06:43 AM

I just called the financial aid office just to see how financial aid packages were coming and the woman I spoke said they were trying really hard to get them out by the end of the month......END OF THE MONTH??? Why can the majority of med schools have them already out and UNC is struggling to get them out by the end of May???

sweetdoc

05-18-2006, 05:19 AM

2nd page?! This is unacceptable. Where's Davemed and Gmaddy?

BUMP.

sweetdoc

Godse

05-18-2006, 05:32 AM

Hey guys,
I have a question for you. I also have been accepted UNC med school. But here is the problem. Do they require ALL students to have a bachelor's degree? I mean when I filled out my Amcas application I did tell them that I will graduate in 12/2006. So do you guys think that it will matter if I dont graduate.

FYI: They do say "Barring extraordinary circumstances a Bachelor's degree is required for admission"

Thanks.

hpm4

05-18-2006, 06:38 AM

Godse

05-18-2006, 12:08 PM

You dont think they will rethink their decision, do you? I would assume that they already know this, wouldn't you? I am just paranoid that they will change their minds.

Gmaddy

05-18-2006, 12:20 PM

WholeLottaGame7

05-18-2006, 01:52 PM

Hi guys! GMaddy's right here! It feels really good to finally be part of this thread! I got the call from UNC on the 16th, now I'm just waiting on my official acceptance packet. That will reassure me that I didn't dream up this whole thing :o

Godse, regarding your question: I'd contact Dr. Hoole ASAP. I'm pretty sure you'll need the degree before you can officially matriculate. You might want to ask if you can defer your acceptace until 2007....just a thought.

Ironically, the doctor I work for now never graduated from college, either. Similar circumstances, I guess, where she was working on her degree but got into medical school with the requisite classes/grades and then just didn't finish.

However, seeing as how that was 30-40 years ago, I imagine things are slightly different and you'd want to double check. Record-keeping is a bit more accurate these days with all those new-fangled electronic gizmos, like computers.

hpm4

05-19-2006, 05:32 AM

I can understand that you don't want to hear that you have to defer until you have a degree but I think you should definitely talk to Dr. Hoole ASAP and get the good news or bad right away. You don't want to hear that you need a degree when they realize you never sent in a final transcript.

seethrew

05-19-2006, 07:40 AM

The parking lottery closes on the 11th I believe. I'm doubtful any first years get spots, but I threw my name into the pool. Registration is on the public safety website, which I accessed through the orientation site. Stranger things have happened...

Can someone show me where it says immunizations are due by May 15th? Everything from the packet says prior to Orientation.
i think like 30 people in the first year get spots in the s11 lot.
they are uber serious about getting immunizations done before orientation.
there was all this chaos during the year, some people got "kicked out" maybe it was during the first block - because of not have immunizations in order. i mean they got back in the next day once they git the shots, but what a pain in the ass. save yourself some hassle and get it done before orientation.

seethrew

05-19-2006, 07:51 AM

Ironically, the doctor I work for now never graduated from college, either. Similar circumstances, I guess, where she was working on her degree but got into medical school with the requisite classes/grades and then just didn't finish.

However, seeing as how that was 30-40 years ago, I imagine things are slightly different and you'd want to double check. Record-keeping is a bit more accurate these days with all those new-fangled electronic gizmos, like computers.
one of next years ms2s doesnt have a hs diploma, or a GED. did get a college degree though.
another one ALREADY has a PA!
big range.

oh yeah.... ms1s finished wednesday. hot damn! let me tell you the feeling of relief is unbelievable. y'all are in for a crazy ride next year. it goes by sooooooo fast.

i am excited for all y'all. enjoy your summer! try not to do anything non-fun for too long and i shall appear again whence i knoweth the big dealith with the camping trip from the coordinating ladies.

i dont check this too much but if anyone has any "urgent" questions that you think i might be able to help with pm me or something.

yeah for summer break!!!

golftrippy

05-19-2006, 12:43 PM

Hey guys,

If anybody is looking for a roomate for next year give me a pm holler. I'd like to live somewhere close to the school (or at least a bus line) and probably want to get a place sometime June/July, so let me know if you might be interested.

pagemmapants

05-19-2006, 04:31 PM

We've already got some SMACK-TALKING going on, thanks to WholeLottaGame. . . you may have the clubs, but we got the. . um. . big church?

DANGIT!

WholeLottaGame7

05-19-2006, 04:40 PM

We've already got some SMACK-TALKING going on, thanks to WholeLottaGame. . . you may have the clubs, but we got the. . um. . big church?

DANGIT!

It's not smack-talking if you can back it up. Then it's just the cold, hard, truth :meanie:

Gmaddy

05-19-2006, 05:49 PM

Not sure if you all know about this, but UNC Med has its own, very exclusive forum... ;) Here's the link http://forums.med.unc.edu/jive3/index.jspa

It has housing info on it, so maybe it'll be of some use. Enjoy!

Gmaddy

05-20-2006, 01:31 PM

Whoops, I put an incomplete link! Here's the correct one
http://forums.med.unc.edu/jive3/index.jspa?categoryID=1

golftrippy

05-22-2006, 09:13 AM

Whoops, I put an incomplete link! Here's the correct one
http://forums.med.unc.edu/jive3/index.jspa?categoryID=1

Can we log in/ register for those forums? and how do we do that

WholeLottaGame7

05-22-2006, 03:55 PM

Does anybody have any information on a pre-orientation retreat? Such as...is there one?

Godse

05-23-2006, 07:22 AM

hpm4

05-23-2006, 07:38 AM

Guys, as you told me I contacted Mrs. Alston and she is going to talk to Dr.Hoole. What do you think is the worst this that can happen with my situation? I have the acceptance letter and I have already submitted the form I have to return and the deposit. I am just scared about getting rejected for this technical problem. Be waiting for your comments.

I would think they were careful enough when they went through your application to notice that you would not have a bachelors degree by this fall. IMO, I would say the worse case scenario would be deferring until next fall when you will have your degree.

golftrippy

05-23-2006, 12:11 PM

I would think they were careful enough when they went through your application to notice that you would not have a bachelors degree by this fall. IMO, I would say the worse case scenario would be deferring until next fall when you will have your degree.

Hey guys, have you checked the parking lottery? I actually got a sweet space.

golftrippy

05-23-2006, 01:09 PM

Hey guys, have you checked the parking lottery? I actually got a sweet space.

Also, I know some kids already have a @med.unc.edu email address...how did you get that?

hpm4

05-24-2006, 05:19 AM

Hey guys, have you checked the parking lottery? I actually got a sweet space.

What space did you get? I got a permit in the S11 lot....

Also, I have a med.unc.edu email address but it is because I have been working in a lab that is under the School of Medicine here. I am not sure when we all get the school email addresses....

golftrippy

05-24-2006, 09:29 AM

What space did you get? I got a permit in the S11 lot....

Also, I have a med.unc.edu email address but it is because I have been working in a lab that is under the School of Medicine here. I am not sure when we all get the school email addresses....

I got CD...I was pretty excited, seeing as how I was always on the losing end of parking lotteries in college. Ok I was just wondering, right now I've just got that @email.unc.edu address through ONYEN

Gmaddy

05-24-2006, 02:56 PM

I got CD...I was pretty excited, seeing as how I was always on the losing end of parking lotteries in college. Ok I was just wondering, right now I've just got that @email.unc.edu address through ONYEN

So, is it still possible to still get parking on campus? I'm assuming it's not...but I figured no harm asking.

hpm4

05-25-2006, 06:16 AM

I still got an email saying that financial aid awards letters are done and on myunc.edu. :)

roboyce

05-30-2006, 08:32 AM

I still got an email saying that financial aid awards letters are done and on myunc.edu. :)

Anyone else hear anything? I'm still in the dark...am I the only one? I'm hoping that all letters will be out by the end of the week.

I received a parking spot in the CD lot as well, but I don't think I'm going to pay for it. I want to try to minimize my driving while in school. I'm going to be living close enough to campus to bike to class (up the hill), but even if that doesn't work out, I can walk to a bus stop that goes directly to the hospital. We'll see if I regret this decision in a couple months...

With any luck, I should be moving over to Chapel Hill in the next few weeks. I'm shooting for mid-June. I've got some work to do on my new place, but I'll be around if anyone else is going to be in the area. Let me know.

R

golftrippy

05-31-2006, 01:35 PM

Anyone else hear anything? I'm still in the dark...am I the only one? I'm hoping that all letters will be out by the end of the week.

I received a parking spot in the CD lot as well, but I don't think I'm going to pay for it. I want to try to minimize my driving while in school. I'm going to be living close enough to campus to bike to class (up the hill), but even if that doesn't work out, I can walk to a bus stop that goes directly to the hospital. We'll see if I regret this decision in a couple months...

With any luck, I should be moving over to Chapel Hill in the next few weeks. I'm shooting for mid-June. I've got some work to do on my new place, but I'll be around if anyone else is going to be in the area. Let me know.

R

Bumpity Bump Bump Bump....what is everybody up to? Read any good books lately? Anyone else think The Davinci Code blew?...this thread needs some action.

megdog

05-31-2006, 05:22 PM

Bumpity Bump Bump Bump....what is everybody up to? Read any good books lately? Anyone else think The Davinci Code blew?...this thread needs some action.

Hey again everyone...so I saw The Da Vinci Code. It's one of those things where I'm glad I saw it so I can talk about it, but I didn't really enjoy it, and I wouldn't see it again. Did you read the book golftrippy? I thought it was better than the movie, but they both dragged (drug?) on.

I'm moving down to Chapel Hill this weekend, so if anyone wants to hangout, give me a holler.

golftrippy

06-01-2006, 11:10 AM

Hey again everyone...so I saw The Da Vinci Code. It's one of those things where I'm glad I saw it so I can talk about it, but I didn't really enjoy it, and I wouldn't see it again. Did you read the book golftrippy? I thought it was better than the movie, but they both dragged (drug?) on.

I'm moving down to Chapel Hill this weekend, so if anyone wants to hangout, give me a holler.

Yeah I read the book and the movie...the book was pretty good but Tom Hanks was horrible.

megdog

06-01-2006, 12:50 PM

Yeah I read the book and the movie...the book was pretty good but Tom Hanks was horrible.

I thought all of the acting was pretty bad. The French girl improved as the film went on (maybe they shot the scenes in order?), but the albino monk and Teabing's handyman were awful to the point of being amusing.

WholeLottaGame7

06-02-2006, 07:53 AM

I thought all of the acting was pretty bad. The French girl improved as the film went on (maybe they shot the scenes in order?), but the albino monk and Teabing's handyman were awful to the point of being amusing.

I was somewhat surprised (but I guess not really) that they watered it down as much as they did from the book. The acting did kind of suck, but what can you do.

Anyways, so I was thinking I would respond to UNC's throwdown email about immunizations in kind, by letting them know that I'll send their stuff in whenever they send me my financial aid package. I hear medical schools respond well to that kind of strong-arming negotiation.

Apparently at UNC the burden of timeliness is only on the applicants' side of things. I swear, if it weren't so cheap and such a good school.... They could really take some lessons from some of these other schools.

roboyce

06-02-2006, 11:47 AM

Anyways, so I was thinking I would respond to UNC's throwdown email about immunizations in kind, by letting them know that I'll send their stuff in whenever they send me my financial aid package. I hear medical schools respond well to that kind of strong-arming negotiation.

I thought the exact same thing. I'm glad I'm not alone. Misery loves company. I mean, I was told two weeks almost six weeks ago, told one week two weeks ago...ugh. Why does this take so long?

UNC-or-BUST

06-06-2006, 11:03 AM

I thought the exact same thing. I'm glad I'm not alone. Misery loves company. I mean, I was told two weeks almost six weeks ago, told one week two weeks ago...ugh. Why does this take so long?
Whoa... anyone still waiting for their Fin aid???

Anyone want to meet up for food or drinks?

truebluebe

06-08-2006, 09:13 PM

hi, i'm new/learning my way around this site...

i'm about to sign a lease at autumn woods...any other first years (or other med students) living there?

About the apartment complexes.

I went to Carrboro to look at some complexes out there: Autumn Woods, Sterling Brook, and Poplar Place. I was definitely surprised to see how expensive everything was - $650-750 for a one bedroom. I definitely liked Autumn Woods the best so far. It's the newest complex in Carrboro, the property is nice + woodsy, the gym is being updated as I type, and the CX stops right in front of the place.

I'm still looking into buying but there doesn't seem to be that much on the market. I think I might just rent b/c the idea of living by myself seems sweeter day by day. I'll be going back to CH next weekend to look at Timber Creek, Rock Creek, and maybe a few other places.

Does anybody have any helpful info when it comes to finding a reasonable, safe, close apartment in the area?

sweetdoc

WholeLottaGame7

06-12-2006, 12:02 PM

roboyce

06-12-2006, 01:35 PM

FYI, I'm about to find out in the next day or two just how strict that immunization policy is, because I'm going to come up short on the varicella vaccine and the PPD test and I'm going to have to call and beg for leniency.

They will probably be happy to know that the reason I won't be combatting my diseases in time is that I'll be busy acquiring other, more interesting exotic illnesses from overseas. But don't worry. I'll share.

Also, is there some sort of corollary to the "5 minute rule" here, except for the fin aid instead of class? Like, if they don't offer the package within a month of school starting we get tuition free?

But seriously. If they don't get the info to us in time to get loans, how do they exactly expect to get paid?

I got my finaid last Friday. I drove the eighty miles over to Chapel Hill and held a sit-in until I got the answers I wanted. Even then, the initial award was was incorrect. Luckily, I was able to correct the problem on the spot, rather than having to try to get their attention again via the phone. You might think about doing the same before you leave the country. They were quite surprised to learn that I hadn't heard anything yet, which is odd because I had called them about twenty times in the last two weeks. They kept asking "have you checked your myUNC?" Ugh...yes.

4moreatunc

06-12-2006, 07:32 PM

hpm4

06-13-2006, 04:39 AM

Anyone heard anything about purchasing the computer? :confused: It would be ideal to be able to buy it on tax-free weekend Aug.4-6... I'm thinking they'll set that up for us since it's right before Orientation begins.
So excited to get that new model, whatever it is...

I was told we don't find out anything about the computer until we go for orientation....but it would be really nice if we heard earlier than August 7th :)

truebluebe

06-13-2006, 06:08 PM

so, i don't know if this will be helpful to anyone...maybe i'm just a slow learner...

as of today, by fumbling about online, i found that i already had an 'onyen', which is apparently what you need for financial aid. not sure whether i had this because i originally applied to unc as an undergrad (but never went) or what. at any rate, there is a page under the 'myunc' site that allows you to put in your pin and ssn and DOB and make your password for your onyen. THAT will get you to your financial aid AND apparently to an email account which i didn't know i had. this is kind of contrary to the notice that they sent, which said if you don't already have an onyen, they would send you one by email or regular mail once your package was complete.

all this being said, i called the fin aid office last week and was told that my letter wasn't ready yet...but the online version i accessed today says my package was ready on the 24th of may??

am very confused.

FYI, I'm about to find out in the next day or two just how strict that immunization policy is, because I'm going to come up short on the varicella vaccine and the PPD test and I'm going to have to call and beg for leniency.

They will probably be happy to know that the reason I won't be combatting my diseases in time is that I'll be busy acquiring other, more interesting exotic illnesses from overseas. But don't worry. I'll share.

Also, is there some sort of corollary to the "5 minute rule" here, except for the fin aid instead of class? Like, if they don't offer the package within a month of school starting we get tuition free?

But seriously. If they don't get the info to us in time to get loans, how do they exactly expect to get paid?

Godse

06-23-2006, 06:43 AM

It is very ridiculous for them to delay our finaid packet. I have called them like 10 times now and every time they have one same response "it will take 1-2 more weeks." What are they doing down there. :mad: Anyone else got their package yet?

truebluebe

06-23-2006, 09:15 AM

seriously, go online and see if you have an onyen already made for you.

if i would have waited to get a notice (email or otherwise) saying that my aid was done, i would still be waiting.

It is very ridiculous for them to delay our finaid packet. I have called them like 10 times now and every time they have one same response "it will take 1-2 more weeks." What are they doing down there. :mad: Anyone else got their package yet?

registered user

06-24-2006, 07:39 AM

Alternatively, you could tell them to go to hell and give me your spot. :D

truebluebe

06-24-2006, 02:24 PM

well, if you end up at drexel, would you mind asking them to get a move on cashing my secondary check that they've had for SEVEN MONTHS? :laugh:

Alternatively, you could tell them to go to hell and give me your spot. :D

registered user

07-01-2006, 03:35 PM

well, if you end up at drexel, would you mind asking them to get a move on cashing my secondary check that they've had for SEVEN MONTHS? :laugh:

Done!

WholeLottaGame7

07-06-2006, 08:56 PM

bobob

07-07-2006, 10:20 AM

Echooooo echoooo echoooo.....

Anyway, so the camping trip is Aug 4-6, which, conveniently, is also NC's Tax-Free weekend to order our laptops/textbooks, etc. So the question is, will I have $153+ worth of fun on this camping trip to make it worthwhile?

My girlfriend's white coat ceremony is also the 4th, but I think we all know where that lies on the priority list... Although I guess theoreticaly if we wouldn't leave til the afternoon on the 4th.

Ah screw it, I'm going to Ecuador.

Why do I feel so out of the loop with UNC? So do they pre-order our overpriced laptops and we get them Orientation Week or can we actually go get them on a tax-free day? And what is the time period of orientation - August 7-11 and classes start the 14th?

bobob

07-07-2006, 02:04 PM

Why do I feel so out of the loop with UNC? So do they pre-order our overpriced laptops and we get them Orientation Week or can we actually go get them on a tax-free day? And what is the time period of orientation - August 7-11 and classes start the 14th?

Okay nevermind on most of that except for the overpriced laptops - I read that we get our laptops during orientation, but that is after the tax-free weekend. Anyone know if we can actually take advantage of the tax holiday or is this another situation where we just have to suck it up and pay the extra money?

Dr. Giggles

07-07-2006, 02:31 PM

Hey everybody, I just got off the WL last week, and I'm definitely coming back for four more at UNC.

You can take advantage of the tax holiday by ordering it in person at Student Stores or the Ram Shop or over the phone (919-962-8534) during the tax-free weekend. I'm hopefully going to take care of it on Friday before headin to the backwoods. As for the books, if medical school is anything like undergrad, you can probably get them online or from a 2nd year for a lot less than you'd pay at UNC's bookstore anyway.

UNC-or-BUST

07-07-2006, 07:52 PM

Who's looking to meet some classmates and take a latenight walking tour of Chapel Hills best bars?

UNC-or-BUST

07-10-2006, 06:15 AM

Who's looking to meet some classmates and take a latenight walking tour of Chapel Hills best bars?

I would Bust. What day works best for you......

This is pathetic. Either no one is checking this thread anymore, which the hits number keeps going up, thus not likely. Or we have some anti-social lurkers.... tisk tisk

Stop making me sound like an alcoholic loner...

golftrippy

07-10-2006, 08:26 AM

I would Bust. What day works best for you......

This is pathetic. Either no one is checking this thread anymore, which the hits number keeps going up, thus not likely. Or we have some anti-social lurkers.... tisk tisk

Stop making me sound like an alcoholic loner...

I would have replied to this thread but I've either been too drunk or too hungover. Anyway, I'd definately be down if I was in Chapel Hill...but I'm moving up on the 1st, we should all get together before school starts.

Gmaddy

07-10-2006, 08:42 AM

I would have replied to this thread but I've either been too drunk or too hungover. Anyway, I'd definately be down if I was in Chapel Hill...but I'm moving up on the 1st, we should all get together before school starts.

Count me in for the CH get-together!

UNC-or-BUST

07-10-2006, 10:14 AM

Gmaddy :thumbup:
Golftrippy :thumbup:
UNC-or-BUST :thumbup:
megdog :thumbup:

come on lets get this list moving...

megdog

07-10-2006, 01:12 PM

I'm glad you knew I was in :) .

4moreatunc

07-10-2006, 01:51 PM

Gmaddy :thumbup:
Golftrippy :thumbup:
UNC-or-BUST :thumbup:
megdog :thumbup:

come on lets get this list moving...

Count me in! :thumbup: Is there a night picked out yet?

Dr. Giggles

07-10-2006, 04:04 PM

Ditto here. The bars are a great way to get to know each other, and lightweights like me won't tear up your newly bought home after multiple keg stands :laugh:. Going to all of Chapel Hill's best bars in one night is like trying to see the best of Europe in one week, but we'll make the most of it.

UNC-or-BUST

07-10-2006, 04:57 PM

Gmaddy :thumbup:
Golftrippy :thumbup:
UNC-or-BUST :thumbup:
megdog :thumbup:
4moreatunc :thumbup:
Dr Giggles :thumbup:

bobob

07-11-2006, 07:53 AM

Dr. Giggles

07-11-2006, 11:14 AM

The laptop is pre-ordered for us, but I think it just has to be paid in full during the Sales Tax Holiday (deferred payament plans are ineligible). I guess that could be a problem if you were depending on financial aid to pay for it.

PS- I'm getting this information from a packet I got from UNC last Thursday.

UNC-or-BUST

07-11-2006, 07:00 PM

Looks to me like our medical school computers are pre-ordered for us...I guess I need to call and try to find someone that can give me an answer.

bobob..... we have a spot just for you in our exclusive group..... you coming :D

UNC-or-BUST

07-14-2006, 01:51 PM

Team Awesome is scheduled to meet Thursday July 20th. Top of the Hill at 9:30pm. If your game post.
Directions: Go to the corner of Franklin and Columbia, look up. :thumbup:

golftrippy

07-14-2006, 05:46 PM

Team Awesome is scheduled to meet Thursday July 20th. Top of the Hill at 9:30pm. If your game post.
Directions: Go to the corner of Franklin and Columbia, look up. :thumbup:

Damn, I'm going to be out of town, team awesome needs to meet up again when I get back

Dr. Giggles

07-15-2006, 06:07 AM

Team Awesome is scheduled to meet Thursday July 20th. Top of the Hill at 9:30pm. If your game post.
Directions: Go to the corner of Franklin and Columbia, look up. :thumbup:
Lieutenant Badass is on board.

bobob

07-15-2006, 02:24 PM

Team Awesome is scheduled to meet Thursday July 20th. Top of the Hill at 9:30pm. If your game post.
Directions: Go to the corner of Franklin and Columbia, look up. :thumbup:

I'm game.

megdog

07-15-2006, 03:12 PM

Team Awesome is scheduled to meet Thursday July 20th. Top of the Hill at 9:30pm. If your game post.
Directions: Go to the corner of Franklin and Columbia, look up. :thumbup:

I'll be there.

tofoo

07-16-2006, 02:10 AM

hey, guys and girls of 2010!

I am a nameless second year. Just wanted to give you some tips on the upcoming first year.

1. Private matters should be discussed through private means - if not at all.
2. Don't be intimidated by the workload. It's a lot of stuff, but it's also stuff you're going to learn over and over. I do not regret missing an evening of study.
3. Be involved in people's lives. Be involved in your family, friends, and SO. This is something that I do regret.
4. Makes lots of friends, but understand you can't be friends with everyone in your class. There are going to be many people who share the same interest as you.
5. Travel.
6. Remember to look away from books and computer screen and breathe.
7. Enjoy your experience. I have really come to appreciate the opportunity medicine has opened up for me. If you observe closely, you will see that medical school is everything you dreamt of and more. It's going to be awesome. Money back guaranteed for those of you getting full ride!

Congrats and good luck! I will see you all when school starts.