Thanks for the quick reply! Yes, safety is a concern... or do they also have apartments? I was also looking at Busey Court Apartments online and it looks close/nice as well...any feedback on whether or not it is quiet? Good landlord?
FYI, here are the prices for the 310 Burnham apartments in Champaign:
FLOOR PLAN
PRICE
Studio
$1,127(A)-$1,137(B)
One Bed/One Bath
LEASED OUT
One Bed/Study
$1,377(A)
Two Bed/ Two Bath
$795(floors 2-9)-$825(floors 10-18) per person
Three Bed/Three Bath
$855 per person
Looks like they go for about 1.5 to 2x the going rate at other complexes in the area. There appears to be some nice places a little further out that could be more conducive to studying. I'm in a little bit of a different situation than most, because I have a wife and kids to worry about, so I've been looking a little farther out so it's not so crazy.
How is the public transportation system in Urbana-Champaign? Is it reliable? How about traffic and parking on or near campus?
Thanks for the quick reply! Yes, safety is a concern... or do they also have apartments? I was also looking at Busey Court Apartments online and it looks close/nice as well...any feedback on whether or not it is quiet? Good landlord?
gramaire, im at uiuc too and i'm thinking-those apartments just south of krannert, theyre like condos above the subway and other little restaurants...i bet those would be perfect for med students but i have no idea who leases them-maybe you do? theyre on South gregory st, between oregon and nevada in urbana
FYI, I have a friend that is working at U of I now with a wife and three kids and he lives in Waters Edge and loves it. He said it's 3 miles from campus but worth the drive.FYI, here are the prices for the 310 Burnham apartments in Champaign:
FLOOR PLAN
PRICE
Studio
$1,127(A)-$1,137(B)
One Bed/One Bath
LEASED OUT
One Bed/Study
$1,377(A)
Two Bed/ Two Bath
$795(floors 2-9)-$825(floors 10-18) per person
Three Bed/Three Bath
$855 per person
Looks like they go for about 1.5 to 2x the going rate at other complexes in the area. There appears to be some nice places a little further out that could be more conducive to studying. I'm in a little bit of a different situation than most, because I have a wife and kids to worry about, so I've been looking a little farther out so it's not so crazy.
How is the public transportation system in Urbana-Champaign? Is it reliable? How about traffic and parking on or near campus?
Thanks for the quick reply! Yes, safety is a concern... or do they also have apartments?
I was looking at Waters Edge and Windsor West. Renting a house looks like a viable option, but I'm not sure of which areas are nice and which areas to avoid. Anyone have any suggestions for areas in Urbana? It would be nice to have a yard so that I can invite people over to grill out during the copious amount of free time we'll all have.FYI, I have a friend that is working at U of I now with a wife and three kids and he lives in Waters Edge and loves it. He said it's 3 miles from campus but worth the drive.
Barr looks great!! Do they have studios/efficiencies or 1 bedrooms? The website only references 2 bedrooms....The Nevadan? I've never been inside, but they look really nice. Little pricey though. You can definitely find much much cheaper (I pay ~$400 + utilities, not $700) and live about 3 blocks from this. I think this would be good for single MS.
http://barrrealestate.com/Barr/Residential/PropertyDetails.aspx?u=44
Barr is good- I lived with them last year. I'm with CPM now, and despite their awful reputation they've been fine for my roomies and I.
By the way: For people coming to Champaign-Urbana, I LOVE CU.
Great restaurants, great shopping, great music/plays/operas/dance shows etc, all at a fraction of Chicago cost. It's also a good location if you have family in St. Louis and Chicago. Please feel free to PM me specific questions (like, Where can I get sushi for $1 a piece? Answer: KoFusion on Sundays and Mondays.)
Also, Carle is an awesome hospital. I've shadowed, volunteered and been employed there. You will definitely get a well rounded experience there. People from all over the area go there. Just be prepared to start saying ya'all (or at least I picked that up there )
I was looking at Waters Edge and Windsor West. Renting a house looks like a viable option, but I'm not sure of which areas are nice and which areas to avoid. Anyone have any suggestions for areas in Urbana? It would be nice to have a yard so that I can invite people over to grill out during the copious amount of free time we'll all have.
Barr looks great!! Do they have studios/efficiencies or 1 bedrooms? The website only references 2 bedrooms....
Received the background check email today 3/5/12It is true! I had the words Additional Correspondance and just received my Acceptance Packet today!
My status was updated to Final Decision made on 2/23/12 Thursday around 2pmCST and I received the packet today 3/1/12 (I live in Chicago).
I interviewed in Peoria and really loved the interviewers. They were very kind and interested in getting to know me and made a very good impression on me. I'm so happy! I cried when I opened the packet.
I also never received the Criminal Background Check (CBC) email so don't worry if you see the Additional Correspondance and don't receive the background check email.
Hey VisionaryTics,
I recently got assigned the Urbana campus (my last choice on the site preference card....) and I wanted to submit a petition letter to admissions to see if I could possibly switch over to Chicago. Can you give me any tips on what I should include in the letter? Thank you!
In mid-May, I sent a brief letter to the admissions office, care of Dr. Girotti, explaining how happy I was to offered an acceptance, but I felt like the Chicago campus would better prepare me for my career goals in terms of 1) research, 2) access to a large academic medical infrastructure, with all of the opportunities entailed. I made a point that I was considering some of the research tracks that we have at the Chicago campus (Craig Fellowship, James Scholar, MD/MS program).
I explicitly stated that I had no personal reasons to be in Chicago.
Good luck. Just explain why the one campus fits your goals and aspirations in a way the others can't. I think mentioning your personal circumstances is reasonable, but I wouldn't make it the focus of your petition. 98% of the incoming class will have to rearrange their personal lives in some fashion, so I personally don't find that to be a compelling reason to transfer campuses. Still, if you have a husband tied down to Chicago, I think that's reasonable to include in your letter.
I'm posting this for posterity since I field a lot of PMs about this. Not that I don't enjoy giving prospective matriculants my $0.02, but this could be useful for plenty of people.
Do we get site assignments via snail mail too? Or do they do it by email?
ThanksSnail mail
I remember seeing somewhere that Fin Aid goes out mid to late March.This may be a silly question with all that's going on now, but does anyone know when we should expect 'aid' to be determined?
I just got an email stating UIC's second look day will be on Friday, April 20th.
Is that just for the Chicago track or for everyone? I didn't get an e-mail.
when do they send II out until? no news from this school seems late to expect an invitation. However that being said received a few late invites elsewhere
Has anyone in the RMED program heard anything after sending in their agreements?
Also -- not sure if this has already been covered-- But what's the best place to live for med students in Urbana Champaign?
Great! Thanks!Mac works fine. Our class is about 40 40 20. Macs pcs tablets. Fwiw, wish i had more than just the ipad
when do they send II out until? no news from this school seems late to expect an invitation. However that being said received a few late invites elsewhere
Any current med students in either the U Med program or G Med program? I applied to both, but wasn't sure on the specifics of the interview (is it mandatory?) during second look day.
Any other prospectives apply to these? thoughts?
Any current med students in either the U Med program or G Med program? I applied to both, but wasn't sure on the specifics of the interview (is it mandatory?) during second look day.
Any other prospectives apply to these? thoughts?
For those that are interested, the massive 21% tuition hike has been withdrawn. Instead, tuition will only go up the usual amount based on inflation. This is a huge deal, and I hope this school can continue to recruit top-notch candidates.
so say the group of students who campaigned against the tuition increaseWait, what? That is huge news! Is this official?
Does anyone know if they offer student health insurance the summer between M1 and M2 since we will not be attending classes that summer?
Any current med students in either the U Med program or G Med program? I applied to both, but wasn't sure on the specifics of the interview (is it mandatory?) during second look day.
Any other prospectives apply to these? thoughts?
Wow I've never heard of G Med...is that new this year? I honestly thought it must've been a typo, but I googled it just to check lol. Anyways, I'm in U Med and was one of the interviewers last year. They are usually held during second look day. However, if you are not able to attend be sure to let them know and see if they can work out something for you. The interview is required but very low key...you will likely meet with 2-3 current students in the program. Unless you made up everything in your essays it shouldn't be anything to stress over.
The acceptance process is a fickle beast. Could be any number of things. Maybe they already had their quota of UIC students? Maybe they didn't like your essays? Maybe you didn't fit into one of the categories of people they were looking for? Who knows?I got rejected from this school pre-interview in mid December. I am in state applicant and I did my undergrade at UIC (4.00 GPA, MCAT >32, two-semester research project, pharmacy technician for 4 years, other job experienecs, volunteering and shadowing). Luckily, I got acceptances from SIU, Loyola, and Rush.
I was very suprised that I did not even get a chance to interview. When I spoke to admissions counselor to get feedback it sounded like: this look good, this is ok,...........blah blah...... uhmmm uhmmmm uuuhmmmm i guuuuuuuuess because u did not have enough volunteering (I volunteered for 8 months with over 200 hours). Is it because I am an European immigrant (white/Caucasian)??? Really I dont know what else to think given that UIC interviews 1/3 of in-state applicants and I think I was not a weak candidate.