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Wow... really slow day...

I need to sign off so I can actually finish my Turkish Homework...
 
drizzt3117 said:
Unimportant factors:

Curriculum, research opportunities (there will always be top people at most good schools to work with or do research with), match lists (more a factor of individual preferences than anything to do with the school)


PBL/CBL seem awesome in concept but can suck really really bad in practice if people aren't prepared or at the same level of understanding.

Any top 25 school (and probably even ones below that level) have super prestigious top researchers on their faculty if you want to get involved in that, there might be a higher concentration of them at major research universities, but it shouldn't be a reason for making a decision unless you're MSTP.

Match lists aren't very useful for analytical purposes. So your school matched 7 people into derm? That seems impressive unless 30 people wanted to match into it and 23 didn't get in. A more useful statistic would be the internal #s from each school for percentage of people accepted in each speciality/program and even that isn't that useful because it doesn't address the reasons/factors that affect their experiences.

Important factors:

Whether schools capture lectures (esp with video), supportiveness of administration, classmates and school culture, SCHOOL FACILITIES, GRADING SYSTEM, LOCATION.

Attending every lecture is a good idea in concept but it doesn't always work out that way. You're going to spend the majority of your life for at least the first two years with your classmates, better hope they're people you want to spend time with! A supportive culture is key for the same reason. Same goes for facilities. I really appreciate our awesome facilities after the past two weeks spending 100+ hours here studying for exams. Grading system is key, pass/fail systems will make med school a much better experience for you, although I think having one year of grades is a good thing because otherwise your clinical year determines your entire grade profile for med school. H/P/F is the same thing as grades, don't let it fool you. Location should be the most important factor in making decisions for any number of reasons. 1) You have to live there for four years 2) proximity and exposure to local faculty/hospitals 3) familiarity of regional residency programs to your school.
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Yay I am on the right track.
phospho said:
i'm drunk on a monday night... yepeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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you want to do it again tomorrow after my test?
 
DrYoda said:
Today was a really uneventful day...
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Did you already forget about these
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Anotherface said:
whats up funk, yoda.
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Just doing some Turkish homework...

I was in the dermatology forums reading up about derm and dermpath😳

But I came to the realization that I would not like it...

Hopefully I am skilled enough and I can match into gen surg...

How is the studying for the midterms coming? Which classes are they for?
 
funkydrmonkey said:
Just doing some Turkish homework...

I was in the dermatology forums reading up about derm and dermpath😳

But I came to the realization that I would not like it...

Hopefully I am skilled enough and I can match into gen surg...

How is the studying for the midterms coming? Which classes are they for?
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I wasted most days hanging with 😍 and realized that the classes I am taking (a religious studies class and a bio class on human uniqueness) dont require too much work. Too bad I didn't keep up with the material. I'm going to study a bit longer and then get a good night of sleep.
 
You and funk can join Phospho and I. The more the merrier.
 
Morning, y'all. Have a great day!
 
g'morning!!!!!

the tension is building...I hear back from UCSD today...so I am bit on edge! A decision is already made, so it is not like I can do anything about it...I just have to wait hopefully for a phone call and NOT the e-mail.

:xf::xf:
 
riceman04 said:
g'morning!!!!!

the tension is building...I hear back from UCSD today...so I am bit on edge! A decision is already made, so it is not like I can do anything about it...I just have to wait hopefully for a phone call and NOT the e-mail.

:xf::xf:
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Good luck!!😀:luck::xf:
 
i think i'm getting sick 🙁 i just slept 8 hours and i still feel really tired. i usually sleep 6 and feel fine ...

gl riceman
 
chad5871 said:
G'morning everyone!

I'm back in the clinic early today. These new hours are killing me!
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Boo! What were your old hours?

bluesmd said:
i think i'm getting sick 🙁 i just slept 8 hours and i still feel really tired. i usually sleep 6 and feel fine ...

gl riceman
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Can you sleep more or do you have to get up?🙁
 
Hello everyone... I am really tired today, and I have homework and projects to do, which sucks because I want to sleep...

Good luck riceman.
 
chad5871 said:
Good luck riceman!!! :xf::luck:



Well, I would typically work like 10-6 or something... my schedule was a lot more flexible. But now since we're behind on our study they need me to be in the clinic starting at 8:30.
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Oh, boo.🙁

funkydrmonkey said:
Hello everyone... I am really tired today, and I have homework and projects to do, which sucks because I want to sleep...

Good luck riceman.
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Can you nap at all? The sooner you get it done, the sooner you can sleep!:luck:

bluesmd said:
yeah i have homework due today. but my head hurts sooo bad.
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Not fun.🙁 Over-the-counter painkillers?
 
funkydrmonkey said:
Hello everyone... I am really tired today, and I have homework and projects to do, which sucks because I want to sleep...

Good luck riceman.
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Hey funkmonk!

I am exhausted today too. I'm still not used to these new hours so I'm staying up late and getting up early. I need to start getting to sleep earlier. It's going to be a busy day, too - I have work all day, then I'm going on a tour of the medical examiner's office with a group from my undergrad, and then I'm going to Ms. Chad's Dad's basketball game.

I just want to sleep!
 
Does anyone know how much of a difference the housing options on the FAFSA (i.e. "on campus" vs. "off campus") will make when determining finaid packages? I was under the impression that schools just have a standard living expenses budget, but is it dependent on what you put on the FAFSA?

EDIT: sTOP in the name of love!

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chad5871 said:
Does anyone know how much of a difference the housing options on the FAFSA (i.e. "on campus" vs. "off campus") will make when determining finaid packages? I was under the impression that schools just have a standard living expenses budget, but is it dependent on what you put on the FAFSA?

EDIT: sTOP in the name of love!

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Before you break my heart o/`

(We totally need note smilies!)

This thread says it doesn't affect EFC, but different undergrads adjust accordingly (and of course doesn't back any of that up):
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/646038-fafsa-off-campus-versus-campus-living.html
 
chad5871 said:
Does anyone know how much of a difference the housing options on the FAFSA (i.e. "on campus" vs. "off campus") will make when determining finaid packages? I was under the impression that schools just have a standard living expenses budget, but is it dependent on what you put on the FAFSA?

EDIT: sTOP in the name of love!

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I don't think it really makes that much of a difference but I chose off campus because your expenses would probably be greater
 
riceman04 said:
g'morning!!!!!

the tension is building...I hear back from UCSD today...so I am bit on edge! A decision is already made, so it is not like I can do anything about it...I just have to wait hopefully for a phone call and NOT the e-mail.

:xf::xf:
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:luck: good luck rice man!
 
chad5871 said:
Does anyone know how much of a difference the housing options on the FAFSA (i.e. "on campus" vs. "off campus") will make when determining finaid packages? I was under the impression that schools just have a standard living expenses budget, but is it dependent on what you put on the FAFSA?

EDIT: sTOP in the name of love!

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They generally give more money if you live off campus, because you have to factor in transportation as well as higher rent (generally)... I chose off campus as well...
 
chad5871 said:
Good luck riceman!!! :xf::luck:



Well, I would typically work like 10-6 or something... my schedule was a lot more flexible. But now since we're behind on our study they need me to be in the clinic starting at 8:30.
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Forgot to say good luck riceman! 🙂

Are they paying you overtime, Chad?

bluesmd said:
i think i'm getting sick 🙁 i just slept 8 hours and i still feel really tired. i usually sleep 6 and feel fine ...

gl riceman
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You should use this for your headache blues

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ugh yesterday was such a craptastic day. I came home from vacation and my grandmother was very sick so I had to spend the day with her in the hospital... then on my way home from work I found out my sister was having an asthma attack and needed to go to the ER! So one of us stayed with my grandma while the other stayed with my sister. And now I have to go back to the hospital because it seems everything is getting lost in translation with the nurses. At least I'm getting an up close look at the inner workings of the hospital! Have a good day guys 😀
 
thanks aznboy. hey weren't we at the same post count not that long ago ... what happened?
 
DRLyss said:
ugh yesterday was such a craptastic day. I came home from vacation and my grandmother was very sick so I had to spend the day with her in the hospital... then on my way home from work I found out my sister was having an asthma attack and needed to go to the ER! So one of us stayed with my grandma while the other stayed with my sister. And now I have to go back to the hospital because it seems everything is getting lost in translation with the nurses. At least I'm getting an up close look at the inner workings of the hospital! Have a good day guys 😀
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👍
 
chad5871 said:
Hey funkmonk!

I am exhausted today too. I'm still not used to these new hours so I'm staying up late and getting up early. I need to start getting to sleep earlier. It's going to be a busy day, too - I have work all day, then I'm going on a tour of the medical examiner's office with a group from my undergrad, and then I'm going to Ms. Chad's Dad's basketball game.

I just want to sleep!
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Sounds fun!! 🙂🙂

I'm struggling through this chemistry, but it makes waaay more sense this morning than yesterday afternoon!
 
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