Bringing people to second visits

[Lilliput]

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How do you guys feel about bringing parents, significant others, siblings, etc to "second look" events?

Personally, I'd rather go by myself or with my SO, but I feel obligated to bring my parents so they feel included in "the process."

 

[Evergrey]

How do you guys feel about bringing parents, significant others, siblings, etc to "second look" events?

Personally, I'd rather go by myself or with my SO, but I feel obligated to bring my parents so they feel included in "the process."

Hmm well I'd say the time for the 'rents to be there is during the White Coat Ceremony, which is basically held for the benefit of family as I understand. I've never heard of parents coming to a second look day.

 

[SFGuy2011]

How do you guys feel about bringing parents, significant others, siblings, etc to "second look" events?

Personally, I'd rather go by myself or with my SO, but I feel obligated to bring my parents so they feel included in "the process."

FWIW I'll be bringing my SO to whichever Second Look Weekend(s) I end up attending. We're going to use the time to try and find an apartment. I just hope she doesn't get overly bored.

 

[ltraylo2]

Hmm well I'd say the time for the 'rents to be there is during the White Coat Ceremony, which is basically held for the benefit of family as I understand. I've never heard of parents coming to a second look day.

quoted for truth

 

[Geekchick921]

Hmm well I'd say the time for the 'rents to be there is during the White Coat Ceremony, which is basically held for the benefit of family as I understand. I've never heard of parents coming to a second look day.

Yeah, I was planning on going to second look day by myself. Like SFGuy said, If I were relocating for medical school, that would probably be a good day to take my hubs and our kid along for a long weekend to scope out places to live, but I still don't think I would be taking anyone to school for the day.

I'm looking very forward to my family (both my parents... at least my mom, my sister, and my husband and kids) come to the White Coat Ceremony, though. 😀

 

[raltima07]

Single is the way to go - parents would be kind of wierd

 

[chrisoc13]

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[GoWiththeFlo]

Hmm well I'd say the time for the 'rents to be there is during the White Coat Ceremony, which is basically held for the benefit of family as I understand. I've never heard of parents coming to a second look day.

Not true. Some schools in their second look weekend paperwork encourage parents and others.

 

[SFGuy2011]

I guess it would depend on what types of activities were planned as to whether or not I'd bring my fiance. If it's going to be a lecture on some groundbreaking protein then I'd probably opt not to bring her, but if it's going to be meet-and-greet type of social stuff I'll probably try and drag her along.

 

[Lilliput]

Not true. Some schools in their second look weekend paperwork encourage parents and others.

Yep, that's kind of the issue here. I mentioned it to my parents, and they've already requested time off for travel. 👎

 

[Evergrey]

Yep, that's kind of the issue here. I mentioned it to my parents, and they've already requested time off for travel. 👎

Interesting, haven't heard of that personally. I would definitely consider bringing my SO along, but not with my parents. I guess it all depends on the kind of rapport you have with your parents!

 

[Musclemass]

but I feel obligated to bring my parents so they feel included in "the process."

Your parents aren't part of "the process". Time to grow up, bro.

 

[juliedi]

I might be bringing my SO to a Second Look Day, but I'm not sure. I still don't know what the activities of the day are, so it sorta depends on that. But since he'll be relocating with me to wherever I go to school, most likely across the country, I want him to be able to see the campus, the neighborhood, scope out apartments, etc. before we go. At this point I think it really depends on how cheap I can find plane tickets...

 

[NickNaylor]

I feel absolutely no obligation to bring my parents to anything related to medical school or really even tell them much. If mom and dad are footing the bill, though, then I can understand why that'd be the case. I'll invite them to the white coat ceremony, but other than that it's my deal.

 

[SFGuy2011]

It wouldn't have ever occurred to me, even if I was younger, to bring my parents to something like this. And now, at age 34, I'm thinking it would be pretty creepy. Regardless, I just think it would be really awkward for both parties involved.

On the other hand, I want my SO to feel like she's a part of this whole thing, because I think it gives her an idea of what to expect - for the sake of our relationship anyway. I can't really see how it benefits the parents, unless of course it's like Cole says, and they're paying the bills.

 

[chrisoc13]

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[House MD]

Does every school have a second look? Or just some medical schools? I have received one acceptance so far, but I haven't heard about a second look.

 

[bookfreak89]

Does every school have a second look? Or just some medical schools? I have received one acceptance so far, but I haven't heard about a second look.

Not every med school has a second look. For example, I don't think Emory has one. You should call your school and find out if they have one or not.

 

[GoWiththeFlo]

I cannot see parents sitting in on a class, but while that is occuring they could be scoping out housing, looking at apts to save you some time. At age 34, I would agree with that poster, no need for parents, others who are younger may be closer to the process, also, if mom and dad are footing the bill, then that might be OK. Bottom line, depends on the situation.
Hey Cole, you are really the "mon"