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Like I said, I will take my 3 to 5 minute walk from my apartment to the med school and the hospital across the street.
1+ hrs too long to commute?
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If you are willing to spend that much time driving to school, I guess it would be worth it. If you think it might be too much I suggest getting a place that is closer that you can stay at during the school week at least.
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No offense, but if your BF isn't willing to sacrifice a bit for you to have the opportunity to go to medical school and Johns Hopkins, I think you need to re-evaluate your relationship. It's a very small move for him to make.
IMHO, you need to do what YOU want to do (even if that means sacrificing Hopkins for a boyfriend, I guess).
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I lived in that area for 22 years. If you try to commute daily between Northern VA and Hopkins you will hate the world, your life, and your boyfriend. Especially 3rd year. It will destroy any free time you may have had. MUY MALO.
And FYI, 1.5 hrs is a very optimistic estimate. You will regularly get stuck in longer delays.
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Clearly this has already been beat to death...
but as a native to the region, I thought I'd chime in.
Here, in Bethesda, 2 minutes off of 495, it takes a post-doc in my lab 1.5 hours to get here from Fairfax, VA. This is 8.5 miles before the I95 split to get to baltimore...which, in rush hour is always the hardest 8 miles of the trip. (if you ever listen to the traffic, youll hear them talking about slowing near the mormon temple.)
So, this is easily a 2-2.5 hour commute, each way all the way to bmore.
I am actually going to be moving further north to attend school in baltimore next year, because anywhere inside the beltway is going to make me want to kill myself, a 40-50m commute daily. I think I can handle 20-30, and still have some time to relax and unwind...but only because my school only has class until 12, so the commute will only be horrid in one direction.
There are plenty of very nice locations, columbia, north laurel, and even other compromises that can make the commute possible. Just remember how tired driving makes you...like when you drive to your family's house, and its 3 or 4 hours away, you're not ready to buckle down and read biochem books when you walk in the door. Even commuting, like on a train or plane is exhausting...
Good luck. In 3 years, when the time comes, PM me and we can discuss great places to live in MD.
but as a native to the region, I thought I'd chime in.
Here, in Bethesda, 2 minutes off of 495, it takes a post-doc in my lab 1.5 hours to get here from Fairfax, VA. This is 8.5 miles before the I95 split to get to baltimore...which, in rush hour is always the hardest 8 miles of the trip. (if you ever listen to the traffic, youll hear them talking about slowing near the mormon temple.)
So, this is easily a 2-2.5 hour commute, each way all the way to bmore.
I am actually going to be moving further north to attend school in baltimore next year, because anywhere inside the beltway is going to make me want to kill myself, a 40-50m commute daily. I think I can handle 20-30, and still have some time to relax and unwind...but only because my school only has class until 12, so the commute will only be horrid in one direction.
There are plenty of very nice locations, columbia, north laurel, and even other compromises that can make the commute possible. Just remember how tired driving makes you...like when you drive to your family's house, and its 3 or 4 hours away, you're not ready to buckle down and read biochem books when you walk in the door. Even commuting, like on a train or plane is exhausting...
Good luck. In 3 years, when the time comes, PM me and we can discuss great places to live in MD.
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I pretty much do the same thing except I jump off just after the temple. The mornings usually clock in (with departures times between 6:30 and 8:00AM and arrivals between 7:30-10AM) around 1:15. However, if there is: a)snow, b) rain, c) sun (not kidding--you're headed due east), expect delays at all major junctions (I270+I495, I'm looking at you!). The return trip can be a lot (and I mean a lot) slower at anywhere from 1.5-???? hours (for any departure after 4:30PM), depending on what's going on with the roads and any events in DC. Notable exceptions to this are federal holidays and peak vacation seasons, with the former being considerably more enjoyable than the latter, though it wouldn't affect a Baltimore-bound commuter as much as a DC-bound one.
ur a sophomore right? well im in my 5th year and i hope you dont take offense but i hope you really take what people on this forumn are saying and not actually get offended because they may come off as harsh but thats because its easier to say things over the internet without having to sugar coat them.
1) you need to realize that in a relationship there has to be give and take and things have to be done evenly but you have a goal in life, and thats bieng a doctor. if your current bf doesnt want to budge in moving somewhere whats to say this problem wont happen down the line? rotation sites, residency? One thing i made clear to my significant other was that this was my goal, that i will be busy in life that i wont be able to have a family as early as some of my other HS/college graduates, and that moving will be in order. Right now your dreaming of hopkins, just like everyone does (not that this isnt impossible, everything in life is possible so try not to listen to the critics, just dont be so upset if this doesnt work out the way you plan there are other medical schools out there that are great... really any med school education in the US is the same). lets say it is time for you to apply to schools. well guess what you did not get into ANY of your state schools which could very well happen. a lot of my friends from NJ applied to the 3 schools here and got rejected at all of them and later got accepted to schools in other states. what if this happens to you? are you going to move by yourself? are you not going to go bc of your SO? id hope not because medicine would clearly not be your main priority. it comes down to how bad you really want this and if your having these relationship problems you need to clarify this to your current SO and if he doesnt agree ditch him. your going to have a great career ahead of you and your young, dont let someone hold you back. so to conclude my point chances are your going to HAVE to move somewhere and your going to have to move somewhere FAR, too far for daily commuting. I'm applying this next cycle I live in NJ, I'm applying to all 3 schools in NJ AS WELL AS another 14 schools. many in NY, PA and guess what FLORIDA, ILLINOIS, VIRGINIA. I had to let my SO know that i would be moving and she didnt huff or puff, she said "well wherever you wanna go I'll be right there with ya" yes im 2 years older and graduating, but what im saying is, put him in line and have him understand OR kick him to the curb because you will be KICKING YOURSELF if you apply to the schools closest to you or trying to make rediculous commutes because your SigO is selfish. He can find a job He can find a graduate program nearby whatever he has to do. if he isnt fond of it he doesnt have to go but if he doesnt then thats then end. over goodbye. anyways, you may be jumping the gun wih hopkins but give it a shot. i made a promise to my roomate from freshman year we would be applying no matter what our mcat score and gpa is so i will be applying. but im not holding my breathe. give it your best shot but dont get discouraged and realize that hopkins just because its hopkins might not even be the right school for you? ok im done babeling i hope ive helped.
So, focus on getting great grades from here on out and rock the mcat and do some ec's
Tell your Significant other that if he isint willing to move then thats his problem cause your going and not just to hopkins but start thinking im going WHEREVER im allowed to go. even if its friggin alaska!
if he doesnt want to be prepared to either work it long distance which i wouldnt cause it sounds like hes a little selfish, or cut if off with him
1) you need to realize that in a relationship there has to be give and take and things have to be done evenly but you have a goal in life, and thats bieng a doctor. if your current bf doesnt want to budge in moving somewhere whats to say this problem wont happen down the line? rotation sites, residency? One thing i made clear to my significant other was that this was my goal, that i will be busy in life that i wont be able to have a family as early as some of my other HS/college graduates, and that moving will be in order. Right now your dreaming of hopkins, just like everyone does (not that this isnt impossible, everything in life is possible so try not to listen to the critics, just dont be so upset if this doesnt work out the way you plan there are other medical schools out there that are great... really any med school education in the US is the same). lets say it is time for you to apply to schools. well guess what you did not get into ANY of your state schools which could very well happen. a lot of my friends from NJ applied to the 3 schools here and got rejected at all of them and later got accepted to schools in other states. what if this happens to you? are you going to move by yourself? are you not going to go bc of your SO? id hope not because medicine would clearly not be your main priority. it comes down to how bad you really want this and if your having these relationship problems you need to clarify this to your current SO and if he doesnt agree ditch him. your going to have a great career ahead of you and your young, dont let someone hold you back. so to conclude my point chances are your going to HAVE to move somewhere and your going to have to move somewhere FAR, too far for daily commuting. I'm applying this next cycle I live in NJ, I'm applying to all 3 schools in NJ AS WELL AS another 14 schools. many in NY, PA and guess what FLORIDA, ILLINOIS, VIRGINIA. I had to let my SO know that i would be moving and she didnt huff or puff, she said "well wherever you wanna go I'll be right there with ya" yes im 2 years older and graduating, but what im saying is, put him in line and have him understand OR kick him to the curb because you will be KICKING YOURSELF if you apply to the schools closest to you or trying to make rediculous commutes because your SigO is selfish. He can find a job He can find a graduate program nearby whatever he has to do. if he isnt fond of it he doesnt have to go but if he doesnt then thats then end. over goodbye. anyways, you may be jumping the gun wih hopkins but give it a shot. i made a promise to my roomate from freshman year we would be applying no matter what our mcat score and gpa is so i will be applying. but im not holding my breathe. give it your best shot but dont get discouraged and realize that hopkins just because its hopkins might not even be the right school for you? ok im done babeling i hope ive helped.
So, focus on getting great grades from here on out and rock the mcat and do some ec's
Tell your Significant other that if he isint willing to move then thats his problem cause your going and not just to hopkins but start thinking im going WHEREVER im allowed to go. even if its friggin alaska!
if he doesnt want to be prepared to either work it long distance which i wouldnt cause it sounds like hes a little selfish, or cut if off with him
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