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I was accepted off the waitlist yesterday, and GWU was my first choice, so I'll see all of you in August.
Do people know when they're planning to move? I live in Nevada, and it's the first time I've moved cross-country, so my fiancee and I are wondering how early we should move and when we should look for apartments (i.e., separate trip, or drive out and stay with a friend and look once we're there). Any advice from people who've done this before would be much appreciated!
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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I will be coming to GW as well, I was just accepted this morning,
I am really excited to meet everyone!!! ![]() ![]() !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am from around the DC area (maryland side) so feel free to ask me questions about the area I am really excited.. ![]() ![]()
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#53 |
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 96
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any advice on looking for housing, near GW preferably?
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: nc-->dc
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aah so much to do. where to live..when to move...can't wait to meet ya'll. |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Boston
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Our class is expanding YAY!!!!!!!!!!!
A HEARTFELT WELCOME you all! Lets plan to have a party in DC....WHO'S IN??? Quote:
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#56 |
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 5
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I'm in! Where and when?
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2005
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YAY GDUBB! I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU! BEST WISHES. HAVE A GREAT CELEBRATORY WEEKEND! YOU DESERVE IT!
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#58 |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 125
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I'm in too!! Definitely going here, no question!! Dropped all my other waitlist spots weeks ago, and can't wait to tear it up in the Fall!!
:Is anyone else as glad as I am that this process is OVER?! |
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Dr. Massage
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Thought this site might be helpful for you guys...
http://gradlife.gwu.edu/GWServicesan...CampusHousing/
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Fred University of Maryland Diagnostic Radiology Class of 2013 The George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences Class of 2008 Boston University Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2004 http://gwu.thefacebook.com/profile.php?id=5305352 http://radiology.matchapplicants.com...file.php?id=78 |
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#60 |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 74
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did i hear party? im there.
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#61 |
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 125
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#62 |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 127
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HPSP came through, so I am starting GW this fall! I have been in the Air Force a LONG time, so if anyone has questions- I am happy to offer my perspective. Congrats to all that have been accepted off the waitlist... I look forward to meeting everyone!
~M |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: nc-->dc
Posts: 349
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thanks gm4!!! i definitely told EVERYONE in the bar that i had just gotten into medical school and was going to gw. NOTE: this is a very good way to get free drinks. whoooooohooooooooooo ready to party in foggy bottom with my (and I can say this now) CLASSMATES!!!
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#64 |
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 6
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hey everyone! i'll be joining you in the fall as well. sooooo excited! i'm actually from northern virginia...so i'm just going to commute from home. after being away at college, it's nice to be back near dc. this place rocks!!! can't wait to meet you guys!!! DEFINITELY got to have that party!
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#65 |
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 6
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Does anybody know if GW has any recommendations for buying a laptop. My computer just died after four years, so I guess I'm in the market for a new one. I would really like to get a Mac G4 powerbook. What do you guys think, good idea or bad idea?
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Dr. Massage
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Make sure to get one that you can watch videos on (although I'm not talking high quality DVD here... just basic video), so nothing super duper slow. There is also wireless internet available on all floors of Himmelfarb and for you guys next year, rm 117 and rm 201... your main lecture halls. With that said, there's a bzillion computers in the library and hardly anyone types up their notes while in lecture (although a few tech saavy people do), and it is kind of annoying to hear click click click while in lecture anyways. Keep an eye out for the first orientation mailing. I know it went out last week. Also, your class web site should be up pretty soon with lots of information! I hope you're all excited. If you have any questions feel free to post questions here and I'll try to answer them (and the advantage is I don't BS... if I don't know the answer I'll ask). The reason I say this is because I've seen some fiction on this board already so just be VERY careful what you read from people who haven't been attending GWmed. |
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#67 |
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 6
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Thanks for all the advice Fred!!!
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 50
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Pura Vida, I am now an MS-2 at GW and I have a PowerBook G4. I love my laptop, however, there are some programs that may not work on your laptop. Right now with the new Tiger OS, the VPN that is used by Himmelfarb library is not compatible. I was running the Jaguar OS so that wasn't a problem until I upgraded last month. In the first semester, there are some anatomy programs like Netters that did not work and I also bought a Mac version of HistoTime (very valuable for looking at histo slides) You can view the online anatomy websites that GW recommends no problem. I loved my laptop for viewing powerpoint slides for histo, physiology, immunology. But again you don't have to get a Mac to see powerpoint slides. But I love my Mac (and I have a PC at home) so I can live with some of the incompatibilities. I know that Apple gives educational discounts to students, so if you are still interested in buying a PowerBook, wait until you enroll and get the student discount. Adrian |
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#69 |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: nc-->dc
Posts: 349
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thanks fred and idpharm
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 96
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Hi everyone,
still looking for advice... what do ya'll think about cell phones? Should we get cell phones with DC area codes? my parents want to buy a condo or townhouse in foggy bottom, anyone know some good resources? |
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#71 |
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 4
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I would get a DC area code phone if i get off the waitlist. I think 4 years is long enough to change it. And a condo or townhouse in Foggy Bottom would be awesome. A great place for you to live, and probably a good investment for your parents.
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#72 |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: nc-->dc
Posts: 349
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I was trying to figure out the whole cell phone thing. My parents don't want me to change it because I can call home for free and I'm still on their plan (why I don't want to change it because I don't pay for it..haha). I think I have to find a new bank. Lots to do..aaahhh.....and I just heard we had to get shots
oh and we have to plan our party... let's not forget the important things!
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 50
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Can't help you with condo in DC, I live in Alexandria, VA...sorry. |
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#74 |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 74
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thats good news, because i have verizon. i had a state-wide plan, and i went to the store to ask them what i should do, and they informed me that now they only have national plans, so i upgraded (which actually now costs me less), and kept my same number. i figured this was easier, and most everyone uses a cell phone anyways these days, so most people wont even think twice about calling a diff. area code.
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#75 |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: nc-->dc
Posts: 349
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soooooooooo. when is everybody movin on up to dc?
anybody already there? i was thinking first of august. we need to start plannin our foggy bottom party! computers, cell phones, apartments, oh my!
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Dr. Massage
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#77 |
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 96
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hmm, looks like verizon isn't that good in the library...maybe that is a good thing.....so what is everyone getting?
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: nc-->dc
Posts: 349
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thanks fred!!! |
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#79 |
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4
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The Class of 2009 Orientation Committee would like to congratulate you on your acceptance to the GWU School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Please note that the Class of 2009 website is now operational. You can access the site at the following address:
http://www.gwu.edu/~med09/ The website provides information on the upcoming orientation, scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 18, 2005. You will also find weekly housing newsletters that contain available housing and roommate postings. If you would like to submit a posting, please refer to the Housing page on the website for instructions. If you have any questions or concerns regarding orientation, please feel free to e-mail us at med09@gwu.edu. Enjoy your summer! |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 125
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#81 |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: nc-->dc
Posts: 349
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we've been moved to allo
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#82 |
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 96
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wow, is this really happening?
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Banned for Trolling
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 833
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i went to GW the last 2 years and if anyone is looking for housing the best place is call the jefferson house condos, its literally across teh street from the classroom. it was super handy the first 2 years and i am so glad i lived there esp. if you are a class person, or before tests you can get up abotu 5 misn before class. its a bit more pricey but well worth it.
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#84 |
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1
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Hi GWers. I found this and thought people might enjoy. When I went for my interview I looked in the bookstore for some GW Med clothes, but they didn't have anything good. This looks more promising, and I think it gets updated often.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: nc-->dc
Posts: 349
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did ya'll see the thongs? md2b. p=md and study this. that is too funny
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#87 |
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 96
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has anyone found housing yet? Geez, I am still waiting for my financial aid package to figure out what my budget is....... Foggy bottom ,arlington, any ideas????
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: nc-->dc
Posts: 349
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eralza you should write up a formal complaint. waitc--no housing, still waiting on finaid |
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#89 |
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 6
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I haven't found a place to live yet, but I'm sure that I will be living in Foggy Bottom next year once I can find a place. I have spoken to a number of current med students at GW and they have all told me that the extra price you pay to live in that area is offset by the fact that you can walk to school. That's a huge consideration for me
Also something to consider is that even if you save a $100 in rent by living further out, you will lose that money by paying to ride the metro everyday. This is just my opinion, but I for one will be living in Foggy Bottom. |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: nc-->dc
Posts: 349
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#91 |
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 96
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bump!! Housing sux arse.......has anyone received their financial aid package? Just curious, if our parents don't make low enough to get free money, are there enough loans to cover an 11-1200 a month apt in foggy bottom? sheeshkabob......so much to worry about...
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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#93 |
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Dr. Massage
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Hey guys and gals... here is a gradlife forum for people looking for roommates. Hope it helps!
https://www1.sass.gwu.edu/gradlife_f...forum.php?f=18 |
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#94 |
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Hey you posers -
We have a room for rent - I think I posted this already so sorry to be redundant - $800 for your own bed/bath in Arlington - we walk to the metro stop every day and it's 7 minutes from our house - sometimes my roommate even drives so we'll take you along with us - if you're good. Seriously, we're 2 second years at GW and want another med student to fill our empty lives, I mean, bedroom. We're the funnest people you'll ever meet, really. Ask Freddy. And we're neat. :-)
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 96
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where do you live? In foggy bottom? How much do you pay?
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#96 |
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 5
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hey fellow GW'ers ... i have been following this thread for a little while, and wanted to say whats up ... I am from the DC area and am really excited and feel fortunate to be heading to GW in August....
lets go colonials! ... does anyone know if there are student passes for metro? or do u just have to buy the regular fare cards? thanks. |
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Dr. Massage
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They're the greatest ever! ever ever? ever ever!!!
Fred PS. should check http://gwu.thefacebook.com/ So we can get familiar with who you are. It's a good way of meeting some people before you get to school. Quote:
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#98 |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: nc-->dc
Posts: 349
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welcome dr. 20037
sooo, has anyone found housing yet? i just made reservations for july 5th to go up and look only two more months til our foggy bottom party..wooohooo
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#99 |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: nc-->dc
Posts: 349
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hello...anybody home?
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#100 |
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Dr. Massage
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Hi Guys and Gals of 09,
I just want to take an unofficial survey. Members of the class of 08 in the Integrative Medicine Interest Group are putting on a Seminar/Experiential Series for topics in complementary and alternative medicine. 2 questions for ya... 1) What topics would you be interested in learning about? 2) Would anyone be interested in taking on a leadership role in helping plan one of the topics? I hope you're all enjoying your summer! |
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