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[bbonniee]

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I will be starting my post-bac at Harvard this Fall and I was looking for people starting around the same time. Maybe some of us could get together. It would be nice to have people in the same boat to study with or to help with med school questions. I live really close to Harvard Sq. so I would be happy to try to organize something. If anyone is interested let me know. - Bonnie

 

[bluediamond]

Hi Bonnie,
I'll be joining HCP in the fall too and would love to meet up with some classmates. I'm not from the Boston area, however, and probably won't be moving there until mid-August. If you'd like to connect with people sooner than that, there's already a HES/HEP 2006 thread going on in this forum. Try posting over there and you'll probably get responses from quite a few people. 🙂

 

[armytomed]

bbonniee:

I just got my acceptance for this fall. I am from the west coast but am getting out of the military just in time to start. I would love to be able to have your help with area information.

 

[bbonniee]

bbonniee:

I just got my acceptance for this fall. I am from the west coast but am getting out of the military just in time to start. I would love to be able to have your help with area information.

Well I live in the area now so if I can help in any way let me know.

 

[Sundarban1]

You can find the rest of us here. Please PM us with questions.

 

[LKCLA]

I will be starting my post-bac at Harvard this Fall and I was looking for people starting around the same time. Maybe some of us could get together. It would be nice to have people in the same boat to study with or to help with med school questions. I live really close to Harvard Sq. so I would be happy to try to organize something. If anyone is interested let me know. - Bonnie

Hi Bonnie, I will be starting my post-bac at Harvard this fall as well 🙂 I currently live in Los Angeles and I won't be moving to Boston until August or September, but I would love to meet you before school starts! How do you like living in Boston?

 

[Iain]

I fly out to Boston Aug. 15th (flight already booked) from LA - I certainly would welcome the opportunity to make connections before departing.

 

[armytomed]

Well I live in the area now so if I can help in any way let me know.

Is there any less expensive housing in the area? I have a small, but growing family and cost, obviously, is an issue. I am not opposed to living a relatively small distance from wherever...

 

[Dr. Acula]

I'm thinking about sending my app in in a week.

I'm wondering what the reputation for this program is. From what I've read, it seems great academically, but may lack the structure and support system that other more established programs have. Am I right in this assumption?

 

[Sundarban1]

I'm thinking about sending my app in in a week.

I'm wondering what the reputation for this program is. From what I've read, it seems great academically, but may lack the structure and support system that other more established programs have. Am I right in this assumption?

Define "structure and support system" and I would gladly comment.

 

[Dr. Acula]

By that I mainly mean the extra services that they provide such as advising, helping you into med school, and building a community between the students.

 

[kittieruby]

I will also be going to Harvard this Fall, and am also from LA. How are all of you planning out your move and finding housing over in Boston?

Also, does anyone have any good suggestions for prepping for the science classes? I've been working in entertainment for the past two years and feel like I should be studying a little bit.

BTW, I'm a 24 yo female with a BA from USC (2004). I'll be 27 when I start medical school - oh well, better late than never tho 🙂

 

[armytomed]

I will also be going to Harvard this Fall, and am also from LA. How are all of you planning out your move and finding housing over in Boston?

Also, does anyone have any good suggestions for prepping for the science classes? I've been working in entertainment for the past two years and feel like I should be studying a little bit.

BTW, I'm a 24 yo female with a BA from USC (2004). I'll be 27 when I start medical school - oh well, better late than never tho 🙂

I have my family so it will all be loaded into a U-Haul...great fun. I am just getting out of the military so I will get back into the States, load up and move out.

I went to the library and got some books about the physics, biology, and MCAT. That is the cheapest option. There are also a lot of study sites that I have found online. As for your age, I'm 29 now, so don't worry about being late. There's always someone older than you.

 

[prav]

Just learn as much as you can about cows and thunderstorms.

😱

 

[Sundarban1]

Just learn as much as you can about cows and thunderstorms.

😱

LOL. BobL spent about 10 mintues trying to convince Rueckner that cow Bs back foot was across the equipotential line after the final. Dork.

 

[BobLJ99]

LOL. BobL spent about 10 mintues trying to convince Rueckner that cow Bs back foot was across the equipotential line after the final. Dork.

First of all Sundarban, we're all dorks; we need to embrace our dorkdom. Regarding the exam question, I guess I can state the way I thought the problem appeared until the cows come home (haha), but it does not matter. For the record, more students than you realize interpreted the diagram as cow B standing sidewise with front legs on one equipotential surface and hind legs on another.

 

[Sundarban1]

First of all Sundarban, we're all dorks; we need to embrace our dorkdom.

No, sir. YOU are a dork, and a gunner. Embrace your gunnerism.

For the record, more students than you realize interpreted the diagram as cow B standing sidewise with front legs on one equipotential surface and hind legs on another.

If you had polarized contacts like me, you would see that the cows hind legs were clearly inside the equipotential lines, without question.

 

[BobLJ99]

No, sir. YOU are a dork, and a gunner. Embrace your gunnerism.



If you had polarized contacts like me, you would see that the cows hind legs were clearly inside the equipotential lines, without question.

LOL, you are too much!

 

[prav]

I loved Newburgh's attempt at bustin' a rhyme, on the phys. discussion board yesterday.

He is like the ODB of Phys E1b.

🙂

Prav "personal kindergarten"

 

[Sundarban1]

I loved Newburgh's attempt at bustin' a rhyme, on the phys. discussion board yesterday.

He is like the ODB of Phys E1b.

Ol' Dirty Bastard, indeed.

 

[usethe4ce]

Is there any less expensive housing in the area? I have a small, but growing family and cost, obviously, is an issue. I am not opposed to living a relatively small distance from wherever...

If by small distance you mean fifteen miles by commuter rail, the western suburbs where I live seem to run about half the rent. Plus, IMHO, the quality of life is better especially for families with children.

 

[jms622]

I will be starting my post-bac at Harvard this Fall and I was looking for people starting around the same time. Maybe some of us could get together. It would be nice to have people in the same boat to study with or to help with med school questions. I live really close to Harvard Sq. so I would be happy to try to organize something. If anyone is interested let me know. - Bonnie

Hey Bonnie (and everyone else!)....I will be starting the program in the fall as well. I'm moving from Orlando sometime in July (if I EVER find an apartment I can afford..HA!). I'd definitely be interested in meeting everyone before classes begin.

Also, (and a near-desperate plea it is)....have any of you working in Boston area hospitals heard of any openings in your respective departments/areas? I'm doing the online application thing, but I would love to nail down a few contacts to get the interviewing ball rolling.

 

[BringItOn2013]

Hey Bonnie and All,

I'm starting in the Fall as well and definitely think meeting up is a great idea. Maybe we should try closer to when we're going to start? That way we dont get too ahead of ourselves...although I can't even begin to describe how eager I am! 😉 ha. I'm around anyway if you don't want to wait...

yeah, and I have no idea about prepping for science again...I went to undergrad in England and now I'm in I.T....so I feel like I live on a different planet.

Also, I grew up around here and live around here so if there are any more questions just shout 'em out

😀

 

[NtHouse]

yes! it seems like the new, incoming peeps are gatherin' 😎
watch out Harvard cuz here we come.

 

[OlyUCLA]

Just curious. Is anyone starting with one course this summer? Do you think it's OK if I took chem over the summer through Harvard summer school? I just felt that it would give me an opportunity to live in the dorms and get used to the city, while knocking one of the courses out of the way. Then I could also have a bit more time to explore neighborhoods and find some roomies to live with.

Plus, I'm trying to finish the program in a year and two summers mostly because I got a boy back here in Cali and I want to cut down on expenses as much as possible... What do ya'll think?

Thx!!

 

[BobLJ99]

Just curious. Is anyone starting with one course this summer? Do you think it's OK if I took chem over the summer through Harvard summer school? I just felt that it would give me an opportunity to live in the dorms and get used to the city, while knocking one of the courses out of the way. Then I could also have a bit more time to explore neighborhoods and find some roomies to live with.

Plus, I'm trying to finish the program in a year and two summers mostly because I got a boy back here in Cali and I want to cut down on expenses as much as possible... What do ya'll think?

Thx!!

Just some food for thought, summer courses especially in math and science at Harvard College are very tough. It is crucial that you do well in your pre-medical courses, so carefully consider this before you take the plunge. If your math skills are rusty or you have not taken a rigorous science class in quite some time, then I would advise you not to take a summer class such as general chemistry. You will cover a year of chemistry in 7 weeks and your final is the 8th week. I know a few people who did this and told me the test averages were abysmal. This may mean getting it done with, but may leave you in bad shape for the MCAT. Just my thoughts, PM if you have any additional questions.

 

[Sundarban1]

Finally BobL gave some good advice! Now if he can just learn to return calls he might end up a decent physician. Also, if you're trying to save cash, realize that summer courses are 4x as expensive over the summer than they are during the year. So, if you are taking classes over 2 summers, I don't see how you will be saving money.

 

[BobLJ99]

Finally BobL gave some good advice! Now if he can just learn to return calls he might end up a decent physician. Also, if you're trying to save cash, realize that summer courses are 4x as expensive over the summer than they are during the year. So, if you are taking classes over 2 summers, I don't see how you will be saving money.

Wait just a minute Sundarban, I returned your call and left you a message on Monday. Two days later, I still have not heard from you. I am calling you out and your game. You will be the physician who loses things and blames his "incompetent staff (haha)." In the words of Dr. Newburgh, "EXCUSE ME!"

 

[Sundarban1]

Anyway, you missed poker night Friday. I'll be going home this Friday, so I won't be there this week, but I will be there next week. Call the canook for details. In case you don't know what that is, please consult my dictionary.

canook (noun), def:

A Canadian. Also known as North American's less trigger happy half.

One who drinks real beer, rules at hockey, invented both basketball and baseball and insists on wearing a Canadian flag while traveling abroad so that someone doesn't mistake them for an American

 

[BobLJ99]

Anyway, you missed poker night Friday. I'll be going home this Friday, so I won't be there this week, but I will be there next week. Call the canook for details. In case you don't know what that is, please consult my dictionary.

canook (noun), def:

A Canadian. Also known as North American's less trigger happy half.

One who drinks real beer, rules at hockey, invented both basketball and baseball and insists on wearing a Canadian flag while traveling abroad so that someone doesn't mistake them for an American

So how drunk did you get? Drunk enough to lose all of your money?

 

[Sundarban1]

So how drunk did you get? Drunk enough to lose all of your money?

Oh I also joined the gym yesterday. I had to write down a friends name and number in order to get the free backback, headphones, and water bottle so I sold you out. If you get a call from them just tell them you're not interested.
😉

 

[LKCLA]

I will also be going to Harvard this Fall, and am also from LA. How are all of you planning out your move and finding housing over in Boston?

Also, does anyone have any good suggestions for prepping for the science classes? I've been working in entertainment for the past two years and feel like I should be studying a little bit.

BTW, I'm a 24 yo female with a BA from USC (2004). I'll be 27 when I start medical school - oh well, better late than never tho 🙂

Hi kittieruby, it seems we have a lot in common! I have been working in entertainment for the past two years as well and I got my BA from UCLA in 2004. What a small world!

I am taking a chem prep course at UCLA extention right now, and it is really helping to refresh my previously learned science. They offer the class over the summer, so I would suggest going to the web site to check it out. I have found it to be very helpful.

 

[usethe4ce]

OlyUCLA, good to hear I'm not the only crazy one, as I was recently called on multiple non-consecutive occasions for taking chem this summer.

BobL and Sundarban are right. It's 5x the cost for 5x the intensity.

It's hard for summer chem to scare me when my last college semester was a summer with 16 credit-hours chock full of goodies like abstract algebra. It also helps that I already know the area, I remember high school chemistry like it was yesterday, and I have the attention span to watch a season of 24 in one sitting.

But not everyone is like that. If as you say you are planning for two summers, you're in for double trouble. I can certainly understand wanting to avoid the extra year, which hurts not just in the checkbook (assuming you don't have a lucrative day job), but in deferring your dreams one more year. That's why so many formal post-bacc programs offer a one-year track. But if you are looking for an easy course to gently transition yourself back into academics, chem is not it. The last thing you want is to get in over your head and crash & burn.

So, please, make sure you are thoroughly prepared before you take on summer classes at Harvard. If you are, then great, it will give you a nice opportunity to settle in early (in what little spare time you'll have!), and I'll look forward to seeing you there. But if you are less than fully confident, settle on a two-year plan, enjoy the lazy Boston summers without classes, and you'll look back and thank yourself for taking your time.

Just curious, can anyone tell me how much of summer chem is filled with post-bacc pre-meds?

 

[jays2cool4u]

Just curious, can anyone tell me how much of summer chem is filled with post-bacc pre-meds?

I cannot speak on chem over the summer because I took organic last summer.
1/3 of the class were Harvard College undergrads, 1/3 were a mix of extension school students and various colleges, and 1/3 were from Northwestern in Chicago.

Jays2Cool4u 😎

 

[BobLJ99]

I cannot speak on chem over the summer because I took organic last summer.
1/3 of the class were Harvard College undergrads, 1/3 were a mix of extension school students and various colleges, and 1/3 were from Northwestern in Chicago.

Jays2Cool4u 😎

I also know that a lot of high school students take the class. Many of them are just coming off a year of high school chemistry and want to make themselves more attractive applicants for college, thus take summer chem at Harvard.

 

[jays2cool4u]

I also know that a lot of high school students take the class. Many of them are just coming off a year of high school chemistry and want to make themselves more attractive applicants for college, thus take summer chem at Harvard.

Don't remember there being any high school students but I'm sure there were a few. High school students are discouraged from taking organic over the summer because of the intensity of the course.

Jays2cool4u 😎

 

[BobLJ99]

Don't remember there being any high school students but I'm sure there were a few. High school students are discouraged from taking organic over the summer because of the intensity of the course.

Jays2cool4u 😎

Yeah, I don't think many take organic, but I know that quite a few take general chemistry.

 

[Krisee]

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