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ATSU/KCOM (Kirksville) Discussion Thread 2011-2012
Started by ShyRem
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Yesh I was there yesterday! Busy day, sorry I haven't been around. Signed a lease yesterday with Heritage House Realty, Ken Read was a great guy to work with for those still looking for housing. Getting pretty stoked to meet all of you this fall!
I will also recommend this place because that's who I was going through when I was looking for an off campus apartment. The realtor I was working with was very professional and seemed very dedicated in helping me find a place that aligned with my wants/needs.
Glad to see you got a place!
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Welcome x2!
Question: how did you go about selecting your place? Im going up mid week and if you are willing, Id like to hear what you discovered during your trip.
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Well I looked around on the ATSU portal list (there is a link posted in the facebook group), I somehow stumbled upon Heritage House Realty and was really just looking at med row stuff (because I want to be close to campus)... I set up a meeting with Ken Read (owner of Heritage) and met him, he showed me three other units other than the one that I was interested in. I ended up picking a new construction that is approx 3 blocks away from campus. Seriously, call Ken... he's got boss status in KVille.
I wish they would let the accepted pending a seat students into the housing portal. Sure, renting at this point would be silly, but having an idea so we can pounce the second we're in would be great.
You can always contact realtors around kville. The portal has a lot of smaller landlords
Also, has anyone on this list decided to attend elsewhere? Just curious as I hate waiting!
This!
I interviewed at several schools and while all of them said they are family friendly KCOM was the only one whos support network was evident by their programs and seemingly high concentration of students with significant others utilizing/praising the support network. Most schools left the description of their support network at: we have a club for that. The town of Kirksville its self is a great fit for my family as well, as we (my wife especially) are not huge fans of big city life. I felt that attending KCOM would maximize my potential to be successful and attain my professional goals while minimizing negative impacts on my family.
I too am really looking forward to meeting everybody!! I was thinking that when it gets closer to moving season we should try and set up some sort of system so we can all get acquainted. Some ideas off the top of my head are helping each other move in, having a few BBQs or game/movie nights.
Disclaimer: No, Im not soliciting for free move in help, just thought it might be a good way to break the ice/welcome each other to K ville. Im going to have enough help as it is with both my family and the in laws wanting to caravan Kirksville to see us off
. I just hope it doesnt turn into the next script for one those Vacation movies with Chevy Chase! Definitely down for this! I'm gonna be moving in at the end of July to give some time to meet y'all
As soon as my "accepted pending a seat" changes to "accepted" I'm in for that too.
I should be all moved in by June so I'll be pumped to meet everyone too, and I'd also be down for helping anyone move in if they need it.
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Totally down with the moving help too...I'll bring the beer
Was it the new construction off of the main street that they just started breaking ground on. I was there a couple of weeks ago and signed on a new construction through Ken also. Just wondering if it's the same place
Yesh
Also, has anyone on this list decided to attend elsewhere? Just curious as I hate waiting!
Yep, I have. And it was a painful decision, as I LOVED KCOM. I just have personal ties with my chosen/state school.
Good luck to everyone. 🙂
Looks nice. How far from campus and how much a month if you don't mind sharing.
Agreed. I think it looks great. How's the proximity to campus?
Yes looks nice!
Good luck to you at your state school! If you don't mind, when did/will you withdraw from KCOM?
Has anyone heard about Accepted pending a seat movement yet?
It's 500 a month and by the aquatic center.
I decided that the proximity didn't matter to me since I have a car and a road bike (and two legs!). In all seriousness, a good thing about KCOM is all housing is within a 5 minute drive.
Nice...when do you plan to move in?
august
Same here.
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Did you find a place?
Yeah, got a little house about 1 mile from campus.
They had the ground breaking for the dental school while I was there. Pretty cool.
As I wait to see whether I start this August or the next, wanted to find out if there are any cyclists out there.
I cycle. I ride a Litespeed Ghisallo. What do you ride? Also waiting to hear about August 2012 vs Augst 2013.
Does anyone know how many people are "Accepted Pending a Seat?"
My girlfriend and I ride, though I refuse to buy something expensive... by refuse I mean I couldn't even if I wanted to. Anyways, I like my partial Aluminium late 80s Univega.
As someone said, I do know in the past they've accepted people off that list in near entirety. But do think, if that's your only option, you still have a for-sure acceptance to medical school for the following year: not many people even get any kind of acceptance. Another way to look at this is that you will get the chance to just chill out for an entire year which many med students have seemed to recommend.
Sit tight. It'll come soon. Til then, rock out.
I have a couple.. Primary ride at the moment is a Kona soft tail. Thinking of bringing it to K-ville. One of my interviewers suggested there is a trail system running through town. Should be perfect for decompression sessions..
I have a friend who rides something similar and really loves it. My dad is also partial to the aluminum frames.
I wouldn't have bought anything expensive if I was going to go broke over it. I had an acquaintance who was selling his for such a steep discount I don't think I could have gotten many new road bikes for less.
Good to hear about the trail system. Always safer to have somewhere other than the road to ride.
As a non-trad...I've been chilling out for so long (5+ years out of academia) already I might go crazy! 🙂
But on a serious note, you're right. Time to just sit back and enjoy the show. I am very grateful to know I'll be a doctor one way or the other. While I continue to pursue other options since I'd prefer this year over next year, this is my only acceptance so far, and I think that's why I'm so nervous about it. That said, if I'm only going to get one acceptance, I'm glad that is at KCOM. I am very excited about attending. I can hardly wait to get started.
Same. Here.
ETA: Don't forget about the Facebook group! As a matter of fact, I'm gonna put the link in my sig for everyone's convenience 🙂
No worries, I'm nontraditional.
Undergrad for music ed (5 years)
Teaching in the school system (2 years)
Post bacc (1 year)
Masters in Chem (2 years)
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I just got an ipad 2! After they dropped a hundred in price and reading our FB page I decided it would be a good investment. Now Im just trying to find the best note taking/studying app/apps to get. I have heard good things about notability, iannotate, and drop box, especially if you use them together. Anyone have any other suggestions for apps to get for med school?
The bolded are good apps...you may also want to consider evernote and Upad. I am going to get a stylus (jot pro) for my ipad to take some notes. I may go back to pen and paper, but I'm gonna give it a try.
ETA: Forgot about Medscape, epocrates, SDN, and of course, the ATSU mobile app!
Medscape is a good one! I also have SDN and ATSU mobile for my iPhone. I will probably stick with pen and paper because thats what I used all throughout undergrad... Why change a good thing?
You may want to hold off getting a iPad. There is a pilot program going on to integrate iPads into our curriculum and provide students with new ones included in our tuition. Nothing is set in stone and it is only in the testing phase right now but it is possible we may get them by the time your class starts, so I would hold off buying one for now until we know more
