Columbia/Cornell Housing Help!

[clement]

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I will spend half of my time at each of the campuses (east and west). Long story short, hard to pin down housing office on odds of getting east side unit if officially a Columbia fellow or resident. Coming from out-of-state and trying to plan ahead... Initially was told apply early, apply to either campus, out-of-state gets priority, etc., but seems Cornell residents & fellows get first priority no matter what? Anyone have experience with this? Feel free to PM

 

[IM2GI]

Am I missing something, or have we not had match day yet?

Are you a neurotic future resident, or an already matched fellow?

 

[legendaryjon2413]

Am I missing something, or have we not had match day yet?

Are you a neurotic future resident, or an already matched fellow?

You're missing alot

 

[rokshana]

suicide match?

 

[clement]

Future fellow.
Not sure I'm the neurotic one ;-)
Any input?

 

[nstemi]

I was a Cornell resident. Not entirely sure how it works if you are labeled a Columbia fellow. I would call and harass the housing office to get exact answers. With that being said, they typically give out units earlier to those coming from out-of-state. In regards to the actual housing, I would live in Coleman (however, it's far more expensive) and Helmsley or Payson (which I consider pretty equal).

Website for housing is: http://www.nyphrealestate.com/

 

[clement]

...That's my dilemma. Every former resident or fellow I talk to says the real estate office (east > west) is disorganized/poorly responsive and requires harassment. On the other hand, they're the ones assigning me housing, so trying to walk a fine line.

 

[gutonc]

...That's my dilemma. Every former resident or fellow I talk to says the real estate office (east > west) is disorganized/poorly responsive and requires harassment. On the other hand, they're the ones assigning me housing, so trying to walk a fine a line.

This pretty much describes the "joy" of living in NYC in general.

 

[nstemi]

...That's my dilemma. Every former resident or fellow I talk to says the real estate office (east > west) is disorganized/poorly responsive and requires harassment. On the other hand, they're the ones assigning me housing, so trying to walk a fine a line.

just wait until you start working in the nyc hospitals..

 

[clement]

But nstemi, you avoided third world NYC hospital antics while at ritzy Cornell...
Sure, attentive customer service, minimal bureaucracy, and supportive hospital ancillary staff are NYC's strong suits.