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How's it going? Any news for anyone else?
I had my interview this past Saturday the 16th and have not heard anything yet. I am OOS.
How's it going? Any news for anyone else?
Yes, I second that! It is rather cold an hour northeast of Columbus! Please take that into consideration if you have an interview!
PreVetMed, I hope you hear from them soon! Wishing the best of luck from Ohio!
Thank you! They said we will definitely know by the end of February, but wit everyone being called less than a week later I imagine I could know this week!
Are the textbooks super useful? I have a few friends in other professional colleges saying that it depends on the class whether you actually use it or not.If any of you are interested in purchasing some books that'll be needed for first year, I'm selling Millers anatomy, thrall radiology, Wheaters histology, an immunology book, pathology book, feline anatomy book, and also selling a clicker. PM me if you'll be in Columbus and may be interested and I'll let you know the prices (selling most stuff at about half the cost listed on Amazon).
We use Dyce more than Millers now. I HIGHLY recommend buying a copy of Dyce.The immunology book, Thralls radiology, and Wheaters Histology were super useful. They all have lots of pictures and are great for getting a better understanding of the conceps. You'll need Thralls first year, third year, and 4th year. Millers Anatomy was like the bible for most people when it came to anatomy and most people used it extensively. I looked at mine maybe 3 times and used mostly the dissection guide, so that one was not useful to me, but most people used theirs extensively. Pathology was useful for me. More so on clinics than first year, but the course was rough first year and I felt better having the book.
GUYS I'M IN, I'M IN!!! Got the call not too long ago!
Good luck to everyone else and DO NOT give up!!!
Good job!!! Could you post your stats?GUYS I'M IN, I'M IN!!! Got the call not too long ago!
Good luck to everyone else and DO NOT give up!!!
I'm living in a two bedroom apartment in Heritage and it's actually pretty quiet. I think you're really paying for location (which has been SO convienent.) There are nicer places for the same rent price but you can't beat how close you are to west campus. We can sometimes hear the people above us walking around or turning on their faucets/shower but it's really not that bad. My neighbors are awesome.. Everyone pretty much keeps to themselves. I would say though that having a "private entrance" type apartment is really your best bet. Just thought I'd give my perspective living in a 2 bedroom there!If you guys are looking at apartments and are looking for somewhere close and cheap to live alone, I'd recommend Heritage Apartments. It's been taken off the recommended list because some people have had issues with the larger apartments, but my building is all studios and I have lived here the last 4 years and LOVE it here! I have no complaints and my rent is $775 with everything included (water, electric, gas, cable, internet, trash, pet, everything). It's about 2.5 miles from school and you can make it to school in under 5 minutes any time of day. I've even jogged in to school on days when there's been a football game and I knew parking would be a disaster. My apartment is only 365 square feet, but that's been plenty of space. It's a great option for those like myself that absolutely did not want to live with others. My apartment has been quiet and it's in a pretty safe part of town.
I would NOT recommend Heritage if you're looking for a 1-2 bedroom apartment as those buildings tend to be loud (several people living in one apartment).
OOS first time applicant, femaleGood job!!! Could you post your stats?
Same here, I just got the email last night to accept my seat! Those of you who have heard can probably expect one soon! Fingers crossed for all of those that just interviewed!Just accepted my seat! Can't wait to meet everyone in the fall!
GUYS I'M IN, I'M IN!!! Got the call not too long ago!
Good luck to everyone else and DO NOT give up!!!
Would any current students be willing to post a pros/cons list about OSU? I know there have been some made in the past on the "Factors when picking a school" thread, but most of these seem pretty outdated at this point. Some of the possible topics I'm sure a lot of us would be interested in knowing more about are the following:
- **typical caseload in SA/LA/exotics/etc. Do you get to see exotic companion animals in the SA clinic?
- typical cost of living per month (studio/1 bedroom apartments are mostly what I'm interested in)
- likelihood of getting some sort of scholarship
- PBL opportunities?
- what kind of surgical experience do you get/how much of it? (spays, neuters, etc.)
- Do you get exams back? How are these scheduled with the new curriculum?
- Are all classes recorded?
- How are class notes distributed (for free online, printed for you, etc.)?
- Thoughts on the elective courses?
- Is parking easily available to students? If so, how much does it cost? Located near school?
- overall thoughts on the curriculum structure? are there any changes that incoming first years should expect?
- Are you able to freely observe procedures in the hospital (even as first years)?
- job/volunteer opportunities for first years in the teaching hospital?
- thoughts on the location of the school itself
- how long are the summers for students? What years do vet students have the summers available for externships?
- thoughts on the class size?
- how are breaks structured on a typical class day? enough time to workout, study, etc. during this time?
- anything we should know about getting OOS residency that they might not mention during the financial aid presentation?
- any other annoying nuances (or good things)?
I know some of these things are fairly specific and strange, but I'm just trying to get the best picture of the school as I can. Any info on some of these would definitely be appreciated! If anyone else wants to add to this list, feel free!
I interviewed on the 16th and Dr. Lord called me yesterday afternoonCongratulations!! When was your interview? You got the call yesterday?
I interviewed on the 16th and Dr. Lord called me yesterday afternoon
My stats are a few posts above. If you have any more detailed questions feel free to send me a messageTo all those accepted, congratulations! Would any of you be willing to post your stats? I'm reapplying and would love to have some of that info. Thanks!
I'm a third year. I can answer some questions.Would any current students be willing to post a pros/cons list about OSU? I know there have been some made in the past on the "Factors when picking a school" thread, but most of these seem pretty outdated at this point. Some of the possible topics I'm sure a lot of us would be interested in knowing more about are the following:
- **typical caseload in SA/LA/exotics/etc. Do you get to see exotic companion animals in the SA clinic?
- typical cost of living per month (studio/1 bedroom apartments are mostly what I'm interested in)
- likelihood of getting some sort of scholarship
- PBL opportunities?
- what kind of surgical experience do you get/how much of it? (spays, neuters, etc.)
- Do you get exams back? How are these scheduled with the new curriculum?
- Are all classes recorded?
- How are class notes distributed (for free online, printed for you, etc.)?
- Thoughts on the elective courses?
- Is parking easily available to students? If so, how much does it cost? Located near school?
- overall thoughts on the curriculum structure? are there any changes that incoming first years should expect?
- Are you able to freely observe procedures in the hospital (even as first years)?
- job/volunteer opportunities for first years in the teaching hospital?
- thoughts on the location of the school itself
- how long are the summers for students? What years do vet students have the summers available for externships?
- thoughts on the class size?
- how are breaks structured on a typical class day? enough time to workout, study, etc. during this time?
- anything we should know about getting OOS residency that they might not mention during the financial aid presentation?
- any other annoying nuances (or good things)?
I know some of these things are fairly specific and strange, but I'm just trying to get the best picture of the school as I can. Any info on some of these would definitely be appreciated! If anyone else wants to add to this list, feel free!
- typical cost of living per month (studio/1 bedroom apartments are mostly what I'm interested in)
I highly recommend Old Henderson Square. A lot of my classmates live in Governours Square, the Quarry, and Runaway Bay. I'm not thrilled with my housing situation this year so if I move, I'll likely move to Old Henderson Square. Once you accept your spot in the class they'll send you a list of recommended places.
Just accepted my seat! Can't wait to meet everyone in the fall!
Still making a decision. I got a note in my door the other day saying it's time to renew my lease already.YOU SHOULD DEF MOVE TO OLD HENDERSON SQUARE!! Not biased or anything...!
So I've been a lurker of SDN for a long time and decided to finally join lol. I interviewed the 6th and got an acceptance call on the 13th. I'm an OOS applicant with a not so stellar undergrad GPA (medical reasons) and proof you can still get in!! I still can't believe I'm going to be a Buckeye! I'm so excited to meet everybody this fall. Now, I'm just trying to figure out about living arrangements (too soon? lol). I haven't lived with anybody but my boyfriend for 4 years so I think having a roommate might not be ideal for me unless I have my own bathroom. But I want to bring my 85# pitbull with me and I would like to have a fence in yard for him. If anybody living there has any recommendations I would gladly take them . Thanks for asking/answering those questions. Super helpful!!
Welcome! Love your username, BTW! If you could have any dragon from that series, breed-wise, which would you captain?
My detailed stats are in the Accepted C/O 2020 applicants forum. That has a lot of great info in it from different people.To all those accepted, congratulations! Would any of you be willing to post your stats? I'm reapplying and would love to have some of that info. Thanks!
Thank you! I was wondering if anybody would get the reference! Lol. I obviously would love a Celestial, but since Celestials are so difficult to get and you would have to be in the royal family... I'm a sucker for huge breeds of anything (dogs, cats, you name it) so , I would love a Regal Copper!
How about you? Love the nerdy talk btw lol
We don't get 3 feet of snow. Right now we have no snow, it's 45 degrees and windy. We usually get some snow each winter but we haven't gotten much this year. And by some I mean a few inches at a time at the most. Never 3 feet.What is the snow situation at Ohio State? I know your weather is variable but when it does snow how much do you get? I just cleared 3 feet of snow from my driveway, 'cuz snowpocalypse, so I thought I'd ask.
We don't get 3 feet of snow. Right now we have no snow, it's 45 degrees and windy. We usually get some snow each winter but we haven't gotten much this year. And by some I mean a few inches at a time at the most. Never 3 feet.
It's only going to be 45 for a few more hours. Then the bottom is falling out and it's going to be winter again. Ohio's weather is bipolar.It is such a weird experience that I would see 45 degrees and think 'wow, that sounds great.' I'm so ready for snow to be done.
Squirrels isn't kidding about the ice. I've landed on my rear end in our parking lot more times than I care to admit.
ETA: I'm also quite clumsy - most people do not fall