Speaking of "vacation," i have a related question. I'm going to be graduating in the class of 2013 (assuming all goes as planned).....how does that "vacation month" during 3/4th year work? Can you plan it whenever you'd like as long as you give notice far enough in advance? Here is my deal....i would LOVE to go the rugby world cup in 2011 with my gf and other rugby friends. It will be happening in the fall, which will be smack dab in the middle of 3rd year. Now, with proper planning, would I be able to plan my "vacation month" so that I can go to NZ and watch the tournament? Even if its just a week or something? Can i choose to only take a week off? Can I do the whole month? The next rugby world cup would be in 2015, which theoretically would be smack dab in the middle of my residency. Somehow i dont think that would be any better of a time to try and get vacation.