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HoosierDO: Thanks so much for the tips on hotels. I really appreciate the info. I stayed at Comfort Inn for my interview. It was inexpensive and nice enough, but the room was a bit small and there was no indoor pool, game room or other amenities to entertain the kids. I will check out the Marriot Suites and Doubletree.

So you reside in Chicago? Are you attending school there now? Did you grow up in the area? Are you 100% decided on CCOM? You must be happy with the school and the area if you are deciding to stay. I hope that is the case. 😀 As a local/current resident, do you have any other pointers for us?

Sorry for all the questions, but we are so excited to be moving to Chicagoland and are trying to make the transition smooth and pleasant. I have mentioned before that I have two kids, two dogs, a house and a husband. Our situation is a bit complicated :scared: We know that if you do not plan carefully, a family could spend an inordinate amount of time commuting in Chicago traffic. We are really hoping to make Downers Grove or a very nearby community our home base, with me at CCOM and the kids in a nearby high school (Downers North is only 2 miles from CCOM--super convenient). Might be tough to find a moderately priced home within a certain school's boundaries? That will be the trick.

We have been studying the commuter rail system and see that there is a train (with express service to Union Station!) right in the middle of Downers Grove. Thus, my husband will likely be the one to commute. If he ends up not working downtown, how is it to commute north-south, say from DG to Schaumburg or one of the other northern burbs? Appears he would have to travel by car in such a situation (no train service?).

Well, I have bombarded you enough for now. If anyone other than HoosierDO has info to share, please do. Thanks so much! 😍
 
Great Questions...I am actually an MS1 at CCOM right now...hence the delay in my responses. I have been a student at midwestern for two years now...i took a few courses the previous year, during the application cycle...i am not originally from the area, i moved here two years ago knowing that this is where I wanted to go to medical school. I currently live in Naperville and I love it...i live on the north side in a great apt. community and well the commute isnt terrible, the less the commute the better for sure. Exams are early so I would say minimize your commute to school as much as possible. AS for working downtown...the commute is easy on the train, the difficult part is the parking at the train stations...some are better than others...naperville is terrible, i think there is a 10 year waiting list for a parking spot...not sure how DG is, but wheaton is ok, winfiled is great, etc. AS for the commute north...or south...commuting in the Chicago area is terrible no matter which way you are going...against or with traffic hardly exists here...but...depending on his field of work there are lots of opportunities in the Oak Brook area, lots of corporations and that is so close to school!!!! As far as living goes...houses are expensive, its a wealthy area to live in, but im sure you will find something to suffice. I love CCOM the curriculum is a killer...we are in the middle of black january when we have 11 exams this month...basically you can expect to have 2-3 exams per week!! But...the community at school is amazing...your class will become like family to you, and there is a great sense of family on the entire campus. The food stinks, but there are lots of nearby places to eat for lunch!!! Most will stay on campus to eat because of the convenience. You will be spending most of your time on campus in lecture...generally from 730-5 on exam days!!! if you can study at home that would be great, i myself study on campus so im generally gone from 730am and get home around 12-1 am. I am very satisfied with my choice of CCOM, and I expect that my satisfaction will only get better and better as I get into my clinical years and start to rotate through the amazing hospitals that are affiliated with!!!

keep the questions coming...ill give ya the honest answers about anything!!!

Good luck!!!

tovah


Manifesting said:
HoosierDO: Thanks so much for the tips on hotels. I really appreciate the info. I stayed at Comfort Inn for my interview. It was inexpensive and nice enough, but the room was a bit small and there was no indoor pool, game room or other amenities to entertain the kids. I will check out the Marriot Suites and Doubletree.

So you reside in Chicago? Are you attending school there now? Did you grow up in the area? Are you 100% decided on CCOM? You must be happy with the school and the area if you are deciding to stay. I hope that is the case. 😀 As a local/current resident, do you have any other pointers for us?

Sorry for all the questions, but we are so excited to be moving to Chicagoland and are trying to make the transition smooth and pleasant. I have mentioned before that I have two kids, two dogs, a house and a husband. Our situation is a bit complicated :scared: We know that if you do not plan carefully, a family could spend an inordinate amount of time commuting in Chicago traffic. We are really hoping to make Downers Grove or a very nearby community our home base, with me at CCOM and the kids in a nearby high school (Downers North is only 2 miles from CCOM--super convenient). Might be tough to find a moderately priced home within a certain school's boundaries? That will be the trick.

We have been studying the commuter rail system and see that there is a train (with express service to Union Station!) right in the middle of Downers Grove. Thus, my husband will likely be the one to commute. If he ends up not working downtown, how is it to commute north-south, say from DG to Schaumburg or one of the other northern burbs? Appears he would have to travel by car in such a situation (no train service?).

Well, I have bombarded you enough for now. If anyone other than HoosierDO has info to share, please do. Thanks so much! 😍
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HoosierDO, you are such a huge sweetie to answer my many questions during your horrible month of exams!!! 😍 😍 😍
Will you be my big bro/sis next fall?

I certainly do not intend to be a source of distraction for you, but your help is very much appreciated. I will not pose any further questions right now, but I'm sure to have many more in the coming weeks.

I will share a thought with you and other prospective CCOM students: I think I love everything about the school except for the weekly rapid fire of exams. It concerned me before, but now that I have sent in my first deposit, I am feeling a bit rattled. Does anyone share my anxiety??? I did not expect that med school would be easy and a comprehensive/challenging curriculum is essential. It just seems as though CCOM students have NO chance to come up for air until the semester break. I recognize the advantages of frequent testing (less material being tested, shorter period of time to retain the info, each exam worth less toward course grade, etc), but the exam schedule at CCOM really does seem "killer".

So, I guess I do have just one or two questions. Sorry, Hoosier! Is the workload and pace of exams at CCOM really as bad as it seems from the outside, or do you and your fellow 1st years find manageable systems to deal with it? If you had it to do over again, would you choose a school with block exams or other such system? Please do not feel compelled to answer immediately; I can wait, but it will be great to have advice from you and others about how you cope and the study system which works best for you. First of all, do great on your exams this month!!! 👍
 
She can answer for herself of course but I don't really mind it. It forces you to keep up on the material and looking at the schedule of exams and imagining what it will be like is much worse than going through it. If you work with the system it is totally possible.

As long as you put in a reasonable amount of daily time into your classes, even if you don't completely master what you set out to master for the night (you never will) you will be fine. I look over material from almost every class every night and while it seems overwhelming in the middle of the week, by test time I consistently find myself ready for the test 1-2 nights early which means no late night cramming and lots of sleep the night before.

I suppose it boils down to how you work. I seem to have found a way to work well in this system. Another school I was considering has a completely different class/test schedule. For example, they covered the same material we cover in 20 weeks of Biochemistry in 10 weeks and the same goes for anatomy (we do 20 weeks, they do 8 weeks anatomy and 2 weeks embryo). A rather bright student at that school is getting hammered and I bet he would do better at CCOM even though we are tested more often.

The BIGGEST downer about CCOM is the amount of class time. Be prepared to be sitting on your behind for most all of every day. And class time increases from fall to winter to spring quarter.
 
Did any of you current kids have to decide between your state school and CCOM? I am trying to decide between OUCOM and CCOM and though I loved CCOM a ton better then OUCOM, the extra ~15k a year is making me want to vomit.

I thought I had made my mind up after speaking to one of your classmates (Brian P)....but now that it's time to pony up with the cash, I am having second thoughts.

Anyone else????
 
delicatefade said:
She can answer for herself of course but I don't really mind it. It forces you to keep up on the material and looking at the schedule of exams and imagining what it will be like is much worse than going through it. If you work with the system it is totally possible.

As long as you put in a reasonable amount of daily time into your classes, even if you don't completely master what you set out to master for the night (you never will) you will be fine. I look over material from almost every class every night and while it seems overwhelming in the middle of the week, by test time I consistently find myself ready for the test 1-2 nights early which means no late night cramming and lots of sleep the night before.

I suppose it boils down to how you work. I seem to have found a way to work well in this system. Another school I was considering has a completely different class/test schedule. For example, they covered the same material we cover in 20 weeks of Biochemistry in 10 weeks and the same goes for anatomy (we do 20 weeks, they do 8 weeks anatomy and 2 weeks embryo). A rather bright student at that school is getting hammered and I bet he would do better at CCOM even though we are tested more often.

The BIGGEST downer about CCOM is the amount of class time. Be prepared to be sitting on your behind for most all of every day. And class time increases from fall to winter to spring quarter.
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I couldn't have said it better myself. It is like being thrown into a pool and you are either going to tread water and survive or sink. You develop a system that works for you, mine is just like Delicates.
 
I would go with where you will be happiest. In the end, the money will not be so much of a concern. The most you will think about the loans is right now; once school starts you will forget all about them.
 
Here are my thoughts about the previous comments
let me first say that i am a fourth year from ccom, with 16 weeks of rotation left. you will work your a$$ off in school. don't kid yourself. the first two years are very hard, and time mangement is very important for success, but it can be done. winter and spring term are the most difficult 22 weeks of your life. spring term first year you have something around 26 exams in 11 weeks, and i think 7 are during finals week. you just need to be very focused and remember how much you want to be a physician. you will think "why am i doing this to myself", but just remember that there is a light at the end.
third and fourth years are great. you are in clinics and hospitals. you still need to read and study. you still have exams based on what rotation you are on, but i got married during third year, and have gone on two very nice trips during fourth year, so it does get better.
hope that this helps some. back to studying for step 2 tomorrow and wed.
 
delicatefade said:
I would go with where you will be happiest. In the end, the money will not be so much of a concern. The most you will think about the loans is right now; once school starts you will forget all about them.
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For those who are living completely on loans, is it enough to live on? do you have to watch every penny, or can you go out to eat once in awhile and not lay awake at night wondering how the hell you are going to pay the bills? (thats how undergrad was for me). I am more nervous about my financial situation, as I am basically going to show up in chi town with not a dime to my name.
 
Hey guys!

Check out at your local public library the book of scholarships. There are a few out there for entering first year med students. Might as well try it, what can we lose.

Ciao for now!
 
To the current CCOM students who answered my questions about the exam schedule, thank you. I appreciate your input. I also remain open to any further opinions. I know that med school will involve working HARD, but I am concerned that I might be more positive and productive in my studying if I do not constantly have an exam hanging over my head.

Buckeye: I understand your dilemma about CCOM vs. state school and the tuition differential. I interviewed today at my state MD school. I went in feeling obliged and pretty certain I would dislike the place, but I must say I was extremely impressed and had an excellent experience. Too early to know whether I will be accepted, so I may not have to make the decision with which you are faced. Even so, your concern is palpable and I wish you well as you make your decision. It does sound like you strongly prefer CCOM. Good luck!

If I am accepted to state school, my situation is going to be a bit different. I live in MO and MU initiated its PBL curriculum about 10 yrs ago. All of the kinks are long gone. The students are very very happy and have many free, daytime hours for independent study, research and clinic work. The board scores are 20 pts above average. AND, the curriculum is set up on blocks: 8wks of instruction and PBL, 1 wk of testing, 1 week of vacation; there are four blocks during each M1 and M2. My choice may be btwn CCOM with great rep, great rotations, DO philosophy and vast opportunities for residency and practice in Chicago vs. a state program I really like and lower tuition, but more restrictive employment possibilities for my husband and uncertain probability of staying put for residence/practice.

I was so happy with my CCOM acceptance and I still am, but now the plot thickens... Won't it be great when we actually start school and all of this is behind us?
 
Oh, the plot is plenty thick already. In four weeks I hear back from Penn State regarding my interview. If I have any interviews (and with 4 apps out to state schools, I expect to get at least one), Im going to have my hands full.

On the other hand, I sent in my second deposit to CCOM today 😱
 
I must admit that I am completely divided on the curricula here at ccom. I had to choose between CCOM and a school that was organ based learning...the first quarter I was really down about how our classes were being run here at CCOM becuase we knew so little that hardly anything was correlating...slowly but surely the bigger picture is coming together and despite the exam schedule i feel as though I will be more than prepared for my clinical years. NOw...the big deal here is the testing schedule, it is a little different than most schools. The great news is that you ahve 3-4 exams per class, per quarter...in other words...room to make up for lost ground if you do poorly on an exam. The bad news...they range from 35-50 questions so there is very little room for mistakes...and they tend to be very nit picky...not that we would expect anything else!!! First quarter was quite the adjustment and well, now we just sort of go through the motions...you find your method and run with it. YOu also must evaluate where you stand in your life...is it ok for you to pass your classes with less than a's and what not. I know that seems crazy at this point...but your point of view will change. For me...I am not married, I dont have kids and dont really have any other commitments in my life...therefore I spend a lot of time studying, but definitely find time for fun. Life does change in medical school...for example...for a "study break" you take a shower, or do some laundry...real life things become study breaks. I was worried sick that I would not be able to build the stamina and hold on...but you are surrounded by 160 other students all going through the transition together and in the end it is great!!! Examine your personal learning style, examine how you test best, and then in the end factor in the clinical experience you will get here. Honestly I would not have chosen CCOM based on their curricula, i specifically chose this school for clinical rotations!!! Now that I am here, I am satisfied and I know that I am building a solid foundation for the years to come!!! HOpe that helps...that is the honest answer!!!


Buckeye(OH) said:
Oh, the plot is plenty thick already. In four weeks I hear back from Penn State regarding my interview. If I have any interviews (and with 4 apps out to state schools, I expect to get at least one), Im going to have my hands full.

On the other hand, I sent in my second deposit to CCOM today 😱
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Hoosier: Thank you so much for your very honest response. I appreciate your thoughtful reply and will be considering your opinions carefully. 🙂
 
Manifesting said:
Hoosier: Thank you so much for your very honest response. I appreciate your thoughtful reply and will be considering your opinions carefully. 🙂
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ditto. thanks, hoosier.
 
For you Chicago residents; is it tough to get cubs single game tickets. Not that I will have time for this (or money) when school starts, but when me and my wife come up to look at apts I definately want to try and catch a game at wrigley.
 
Dr. MTB said:
For you Chicago residents; is it tough to get cubs single game tickets. Not that I will have time for this (or money) when school starts, but when me and my wife come up to look at apts I definately want to try and catch a game at wrigley.
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I'm not too sure about cubs tickets, but hey...while you are in chicago, check out a Sox game 🙂 Those are easy tickets to get. I was born and raised here in Chicago and I am a south side fan. Nothing against the Cubs, honest, but when you grow up with older brothers and live walking distance from Comisky Park, it's kind of hard not to be a sox fan 🙂
 
Hey guys,
Today I got alot of info from CCOM. We officially start Sept 6th 😀 and orientation begins August 31st-Sept 2nd. They gave me all kind of information on financial aid, (which they said 90% of the students received), on campus housing, meal plans, health insurance, and all required immunizations we have to get (or have already) for their records. They said once they received our FAFSA, we can continue on with applying for financial aid given to MWU. Our deadline to hand in the FAFSA is May 27th. They even sent our email addy for the school.

Everyone have a great weekend!
 
dr.z said:
To those of you at CCOM, do you get much interaction with students from other medical schools in Chicago area?
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During your 3rd and 4th years, the answer is yes. On almost all of my rotations I have had students from other schools rotating with me. I have worked with students from Northwestern, UIC, Loyola, U of C, and Finch at some point. During the first two years, there are a few opportunities such as the annual med school mixer (usually downtown somewhere), a softball competition, and then there is always the opportunity if you aer involved in advocacy groups like the AMA or whatever.

You can pretty much always get single game cubs tickets unless it is a particularly big game (against the Sox, Yankees, etc). There are always scalpers outside Wrigley that you can get tix from if the price is right. However if you know in advance when you'll be there I'd try to get them ahead of time.
 
Hey All:

I sent in my 1st deposit last week and am pretty sure that I'll be going to CCOM next year. It's still all scary to me making such a big decision since I was debating b/w CCOM and DMU! I'm from WI so it's not too far... Does anyone know if they are going to live on campus next year or anything about it?
 
Stripes said:
Hey All:

I sent in my 1st deposit last week and am pretty sure that I'll be going to CCOM next year. It's still all scary to me making such a big decision since I was debating b/w CCOM and DMU! I'm from WI so it's not too far... Does anyone know if they are going to live on campus next year or anything about it?
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I'm going to live on campus...pretty sure about that.

Who wants to party the night of the the 31st, 1st, and 2nd 🙂
 
Buckeye(OH) said:
I'm going to live on campus...pretty sure about that.

Who wants to party the night of the the 31st, 1st, and 2nd 🙂
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I hope that everyone is ready to party the 31st, 1st, and 2nd...every year the MS2 class puts together some activities at local bars near campus for the incoming ms1s...its a great way to let loose and get to know everyone before your social life takes a big turn in the opposite direction!!! I can assure you that we will have some fun things planned for you guys this coming august!!!
 
HoosierDO said:
I hope that everyone is ready to party the 31st, 1st, and 2nd...every year the MS2 class puts together some activities at local bars near campus for the incoming ms1s...its a great way to let loose and get to know everyone before your social life takes a big turn in the opposite direction!!! I can assure you that we will have some fun things planned for you guys this coming august!!!
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I'm gonna hold you to that (assuming I come there)
 
Buckeye(OH) said:
I'm going to live on campus...pretty sure about that.

Who wants to party the night of the the 31st, 1st, and 2nd 🙂
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Sign me up, I'm ready to party! 🙂
I'm still debating if I am going to live on campus. I live in chgo, so I'm going to test the commute. If I don't like it, I'll probably sign up for oncampus apartments.
 
Stripes said:
Hey All:

I sent in my 1st deposit last week and am pretty sure that I'll be going to CCOM next year. It's still all scary to me making such a big decision since I was debating b/w CCOM and DMU! I'm from WI so it's not too far... Does anyone know if they are going to live on campus next year or anything about it?
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Congrats on your acceptance and welcome to the class of 09!
 
I highly recommend the on campus apartments if you can get in. Rent is about $650/month and includes free local phone (unfortunately only for incoming calls, on campus calls, and to toll free numbers but still it's a free landline.), free cable TV, free high speed internet (you plug into the school network). There are washer/dryer facilities in every apartment building (shared between 8 apartments).

I can't even tell you how nice it is to be able to walk to class, not drive through traffic, come home on mid day breaks and study or nap, or how awesome it is to be home and showered within 20 minutes after anatomy lab when others are still stinking up their car on the drive home through rush hour traffic. 🙂
 
HoosierDO said:
I must admit that I am completely divided on the curricula here at ccom. I had to choose between CCOM and a school that was organ based learning...the first quarter I was really down about how our classes were being run here at CCOM becuase we knew so little that hardly anything was correlating...slowly but surely the bigger picture is coming together and despite the exam schedule i feel as though I will be more than prepared for my clinical years. NOw...the big deal here is the testing schedule, it is a little different than most schools. The great news is that you ahve 3-4 exams per class, per quarter...in other words...room to make up for lost ground if you do poorly on an exam. The bad news...they range from 35-50 questions so there is very little room for mistakes...and they tend to be very nit picky...not that we would expect anything else!!! First quarter was quite the adjustment and well, now we just sort of go through the motions...you find your method and run with it. YOu also must evaluate where you stand in your life...is it ok for you to pass your classes with less than a's and what not. I know that seems crazy at this point...but your point of view will change. For me...I am not married, I dont have kids and dont really have any other commitments in my life...therefore I spend a lot of time studying, but definitely find time for fun. Life does change in medical school...for example...for a "study break" you take a shower, or do some laundry...real life things become study breaks. I was worried sick that I would not be able to build the stamina and hold on...but you are surrounded by 160 other students all going through the transition together and in the end it is great!!! Examine your personal learning style, examine how you test best, and then in the end factor in the clinical experience you will get here. Honestly I would not have chosen CCOM based on their curricula, i specifically chose this school for clinical rotations!!! Now that I am here, I am satisfied and I know that I am building a solid foundation for the years to come!!! HOpe that helps...that is the honest answer!!!
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Thanks Hoosier for all of your imput! We appreciate it. (Gotta love our future MS2)
Delicatefade, I will consider the apartments more, sounds like an easier life style compared to the commute.
 
Im down like charlie brown for some good ol "wholesome" med school partying!!!!! WWHHOOHOOOOOO!! First round is on me!!!! Anyhow, I was thinking about living in the dorms first year, but those on campus apartments sound good too.
 
Thanks! I'm ready to party! On campus is sounding better. It's just hard to move back to that after an apartment for so long. So delicatefade, you recommend campus apts vs. dorms? I'm getting more excited! 😀
 
Absolutely. I don't know why anyone would WANT to live off campus 🙂
Living in the apartments doesn't really feel like being on campus anyway. They are tucked back behind the campus behind a bunch of trees, and you walk on this little pathway to get to classes.
 
I am thinking of going to the Shedd Aquarium on that Saturday before school starts (I love aquariums).

I think it would be sweet if we got a bunch of us together to explore Chicago before we get slammed 🙁
 
Buckeye(OH) said:
I am thinking of going to the Shedd Aquarium on that Saturday before school starts (I love aquariums).

I think it would be sweet if we got a bunch of us together to explore Chicago before we get slammed 🙁
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Sounds good
 
Buckeye(OH) said:
I am thinking of going to the Shedd Aquarium on that Saturday before school starts (I love aquariums).

I think it would be sweet if we got a bunch of us together to explore Chicago before we get slammed 🙁
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Count me in.
 
Just wanted to know if anyone else had to decide between CCOM and DMU, and why you picked CCOM. I have to send in my last deposit to CCOM tomarrow in order to keep my spot. Thanks.

bgm
 
bgm-
I had to decide between DMU and CCOM. I just thought that CCOM would give me better opportunities in the future with what I decided to do if I decided not to go to primary care. Plus I love living by a big city. The people seem really nice at CCOM and the students there seem to like it. CCOM is also closer to home for me, not sure about your situation. Hope this helps a little bit.
 
I have a question for anyone who lives on-campus... Are significant others (who don't attend the school) of students allowed to reside in the on-campus apartments?
 
Hey, I was just wondering what everyone plans to do this summer since ours is a little longer than other med schools since we start around labor day. All I know for sure is that I'm going to CA for a few weeks to visit family and to travel up and down the coast. Does anyone know if there are any programs at CCOM that get you into clinical stuff during the summer, like medical spanish program or anything like that?
 
Stripes said:
Hey, I was just wondering what everyone plans to do this summer since ours is a little longer than other med schools since we start around labor day. All I know for sure is that I'm going to CA for a few weeks to visit family and to travel up and down the coast.
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I'm taking a road trip to Canada to visit family and friends.

When are you allowed to move into the on-campus apts?
 
Hey Stripes, I would be really interested in pre-MS1 programs offered by CCOM. If you learn anything about this, please post the info! I am a former Spanish student, but I am really rusty and would like to refresh my skills with a focus on clinical conversation. Now that I think about it though, it might be better to take a course like that after MS1 when I have SOME idea what I'm talking about in English! :laugh:

As far as other summer plans, I am hoping that selling our house, packing, moving and settling myself and family in to our new home will not occupy the entire summer, but I fear that it will. I want to have everything as organized and streamlined as possible before classes start, 'cause once they do, I know I'll have to put on my blinders and ignore most domestic chaos.
 
Stripes said:
Hey, I was just wondering what everyone plans to do this summer since ours is a little longer than other med schools since we start around labor day. All I know for sure is that I'm going to CA for a few weeks to visit family and to travel up and down the coast. Does anyone know if there are any programs at CCOM that get you into clinical stuff during the summer, like medical spanish program or anything like that?
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I will just continue to work through the summer. I would also be interested in any pre-Ms1 activites/clinical, whatever. I went to CA for the first time last year...very awesome!
 
Hey everyone! Have any of you received the financial aid packet which was to be sent to us following receipt of our first deposit? I sent mine in prior to the deadline, so thought I would have the FA forms by now. Oh well, patience is a virture. I should complete our taxes first anyway. I need to get into my primary care doc to start the hep B series asap, but I'm really procrastinating on that one. The last time I had a shot (tetanus booster) my arm was swollen and sore for weeks.

Secondly, I am simply curious, but are any of you other c/o 2009 acceptees married with kids? If so, I'd love to hear from you. Maybe we can PM each other? It is great sharing info with everyone on this thread and I am enjoying the communication with future classmates. It's just that I am so preoccupied by the whole domestic relocation thing. It would be nice to hear from someone in a similar situation who can relate to these concerns.
 
Why don't we have stars by our thread? I have never done this before, but I am going to try to add them. If it does not work and someone knows how to do it, let's post those stars and get some excitement going here!!!
 
Hi Manifesting,

I just received my FA forms yesterday. It sort of seemed helpful, but my e.mail address login for the school isn't working yet, and I called the tech guy at Midwestern and he said that it's because the sent the forms out too early and the tech people haven't been able to update the system fast enough. I still have to file FAFSA and do my taxes yet. Still waiting on the W-2 forms, I swear they take forever to come back.

So I have a question, in one of the packets, it said that we could look at housing stuff online in our accepted student list, but when I logged on to Interact Now, I couldn't find that list, and it still says that I have stuff missing, even though I don't. Anyone else with this problem? Thanks!

Stripes
 
Stripes said:
Hi Manifesting,

I just received my FA forms yesterday. It sort of seemed helpful, but my e.mail address login for the school isn't working yet, and I called the tech guy at Midwestern and he said that it's because the sent the forms out too early and the tech people haven't been able to update the system fast enough. I still have to file FAFSA and do my taxes yet. Still waiting on the W-2 forms, I swear they take forever to come back.

So I have a question, in one of the packets, it said that we could look at housing stuff online in our accepted student list, but when I logged on to Interact Now, I couldn't find that list, and it still says that I have stuff missing, even though I don't. Anyone else with this problem? Thanks!

Stripes
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Link not up yet. I already contacted them. They said they would notify us when we could start that process.
 
Manifesting said:
Hey everyone! Have any of you received the financial aid packet which was to be sent to us following receipt of our first deposit? I sent mine in prior to the deadline, so thought I would have the FA forms by now. Oh well, patience is a virture. I should complete our taxes first anyway. I need to get into my primary care doc to start the hep B series asap, but I'm really procrastinating on that one. The last time I had a shot (tetanus booster) my arm was swollen and sore for weeks.

Secondly, I am simply curious, but are any of you other c/o 2009 acceptees married with kids? If so, I'd love to hear from you. Maybe we can PM each other? It is great sharing info with everyone on this thread and I am enjoying the communication with future classmates. It's just that I am so preoccupied by the whole domestic relocation thing. It would be nice to hear from someone in a similar situation who can relate to these concerns.
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Hey Manifesting,
I received the FA pack along with other info. I sent in my FAFSA and received conformation that I will hear "something" in 4 weeks. Midwestern needs it in by May 27th so we have time. The application for housing is online, they have floor plans posted for the apartments and resident halls. I actually got my hep B (first shot) on Monday at my hospital, it went okay, not much pain at all. At least to get that one started, then for the rest of the shots I'll probably do in the next few months. I'm not married and have no children (but I love to babysit 🙂 and am very supportive 🙂
Ciao for now
 
Stripes said:
Hi Manifesting,

I just received my FA forms yesterday. It sort of seemed helpful, but my e.mail address login for the school isn't working yet, and I called the tech guy at Midwestern and he said that it's because the sent the forms out too early and the tech people haven't been able to update the system fast enough. I still have to file FAFSA and do my taxes yet. Still waiting on the W-2 forms, I swear they take forever to come back.

So I have a question, in one of the packets, it said that we could look at housing stuff online in our accepted student list, but when I logged on to Interact Now, I couldn't find that list, and it still says that I have stuff missing, even though I don't. Anyone else with this problem? Thanks!

Stripes
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Hey Stripes,
At first I had trouble also activating the email, but after I called them up, everything worked. I'm kind of excited with the @midwestern.edu email addy 🙂
Seems more official.
 
Hi Chachie, thanks for your posting with answers to my questions! I appreciate even more your sweet offer to babysit and lend a supportive ear to my family relocation concerns.

It's funny; no sooner did I post the question about not receiving the financial aid forms when the mail arrived with the expected info. I am eager to try the email system and admitted student link to check out the housing info. I agree with you--having our very own student email address helps to make the acceptance feel real.

Have a great day, Chachie and fellow '09ers. 😍
 
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