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^Nice, a lot of students live there. That place is high-demand. I looked into living there but was too late - all the units had been rented by the time I had called.
I took a trip to 'Tosa a week and a half ago to look for apartments and had pretty good luck finding a nice 1 br close to school. I needed to find someplace right away due to being out of the country and the landlord seemed to have no problem with a move in date of early August. I did a mix of calling ahead and just dropping in. Most landlords I talked with seemed like they were quite accomodating to med students. I ended up going with a place called Wilshire Manor.
See everyone this August!
I took a trip to 'Tosa a week and a half ago to look for apartments and had pretty good luck finding a nice 1 br close to school. I needed to find someplace right away due to being out of the country and the landlord seemed to have no problem with a move in date of early August. I did a mix of calling ahead and just dropping in. Most landlords I talked with seemed like they were quite accomodating to med students. I ended up going with a place called Wilshire Manor.
See everyone this August!
Congrats on getting done finding a place! May I ask how many places you visited (both called in ahead/dropping in) before finding one that worked for you?
quick question. I was looking around for places and found this great place near Marquette university. Do you guys think it might too far, it think it's about a 10 min drive. Does anyone know what area is like?
thanks!
this would have been the more succinct way for me to put it.Be a little more specific about the address. The neighborhood can be a little iffy.
17th Street?I think its close to N 17TH STREET.
Are there any specific areas I should stay away from as I continue my search?
Maybe that's right. The route I take clocks in at 8 minutes and usually takes 10 (plus the 5 minute walk from the parking lot to the lecture hall).really? interesting.
I guess I shouldn't rely too much on google maps
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sou...87.936029&sspn=0.034252,0.084543&ie=UTF8&z=13
really? interesting.
I guess I shouldn't rely too much on google maps
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sou...87.936029&sspn=0.034252,0.084543&ie=UTF8&z=13
Keep in mind the times you will be driving too and from school. The hospital and surrounding clinics/businesses employ a lot of people. There are also quite a few schools around. Traffic near MCW can get pretty rough at certain times.
This too. That 10 minute commute takes 15 minutes if I want to go to the 8 AM class. Longer during winter.
makes sense. I should start looking for a place closer to campus. doesn't sound like its worth the trouble to live further for a nicer place.
For those looking for an apartment complex, the three major ones where students live are The Reserve, Tosa Village and Serafino Square. There are some other complexes, (such as the place Raryn mentioned), but these tend to be the big three. People also live in four flats all around the area. In general, these are easy to get into because the landlords have current M4s leaving and want to have med students take their place. These tend to be in the few blocks right around the school.
Also, if you plan on driving to school, when you look at the time on google maps, add about 5 minutes for the walk to the parking lot. If you plan on walking, the four flats around school are easily walkable, although not recommended in winter.
FYI to all y'all. The Reserve is really expensive. My rent started there about $1000/mo M1 year, by M4 year it was over $1300, and for my first year of residency, they wanted me to pay $1400/mo. Those are approximate numbers, more exact are in older class threads.
I moved to underwood station -- cheaper and has cable and H2O included. The Reserve includes nothing.
For those looking for an apartment complex, the three major ones where students live are The Reserve, Tosa Village and Serafino Square. There are some other complexes, (such as the place Raryn mentioned), but these tend to be the big three. People also live in four flats all around the area. In general, these are easy to get into because the landlords have current M4s leaving and want to have med students take their place. These tend to be in the few blocks right around the school.
Also, if you plan on driving to school, when you look at the time on google maps, add about 5 minutes for the walk to the parking lot. If you plan on walking, the four flats around school are easily walkable, although not recommended in winter.[/QUOTE]
Granted this winter wasn't as bad as previous years, I walked, lol. If you live close enough, it's only a tad of a longer walk than walking from Lot C.
Granted this winter wasn't as bad as previous years, I walked, lol. If you live close enough, it's only a tad of a longer walk than walking from Lot C.
Holy crap. the house I just bought is gonna be $1000/month, including property taxes and insurance. That's just absurd.FYI to all y'all. The Reserve is really expensive. My rent started there about $1000/mo M1 year, by M4 year it was over $1300, and for my first year of residency, they wanted me to pay $1400/mo. Those are approximate numbers, more exact are in older class threads.
I moved to underwood station -- cheaper and has cable and H2O included. The Reserve includes nothing.
I have an odd question: I stayed with a host in 2009 when I interviewed and they had a two bedroom (two bath? I'm not sure) apartment with indoor (underground?) parking. It took around 5 minutes to drive from school to their place and it was relatively new. I think rent for the 2 bedroom apt was around $800-900... I lost the contact information for my hosts but I really liked their place so if anyone has a clue what the apartment could be, could you please let me know? Thaaanks!
Well, from what the research woman told us at the beginning of the year, in previous years everyone (100+ people) who applied for funding got it, whether from a set up fellowship or from one of the departments. This year the budget was a little more strained, but the only person I know who got denied funding ended up getting it from his PI anyway. No idea if anyone else got denied.Concerning the summer research program, how difficult is it to find/ be paired with a desired research mentor? I am interested in doing derm research and wondered how competitive it is to get a position.
Concerning the summer research program, how difficult is it to find/ be paired with a desired research mentor? I am interested in doing derm research and wondered how competitive it is to get a position.
I'm not 100% sure, but I think you might be talking about the Wilshire Manor Apartments on Harwood St. It has a covered garage and is pretty new. I don't know the price, but there are students living there now.
http://local.yahoo.com/info-3080880...7JzR0GIKtQ6tMRyHNcIF;_ylv=3?csz=Wauwatosa,+WI
Most people meet with preceptors to decide on a project during the fall/early spring and then do some preliminary work (planning, literature searches, IRB approval) in the late spring. The actual projects are supposed to be done in 8/10/12 week blocks during the summer, though some people do expand them into the fall semester of the second year if they're not done yet.Thanks cubssox!
Regarding research: does it usually take place during the year or in the summer, or both (seems like during the year since proposal deadline is Jan/Feb)? If it's during the year, it seems nice that there's time for research in addition to school.
Well, from what the research woman told us at the beginning of the year, in previous years everyone (100+ people) who applied for funding got it, whether from a set up fellowship or from one of the departments. This year the budget was a little more strained, but the only person I know who got denied funding ended up getting it from his PI anyway. No idea if anyone else got denied.
The important thing is to just take your own initiative and find a research mentor. If you have a reasonably interesting project lined up, you will almost certainly get money for it. The one sure fire way to not get $ is to not submit the proposal before the deadline (Jan 15/Feb 15 for the title/full proposal this year).
If you choose the research pathway, do most people then spend Fridays during research? I was under the impression that Friday was a required day for pathway projects during MS1 and 2.Most people meet with preceptors to decide on a project during the fall/early spring and then do some preliminary work (planning, literature searches, IRB approval) in the late spring. The actual projects are supposed to be done in 8/10/12 week blocks during the summer, though some people do expand them into the fall semester of the second year if they're not done yet.
As for whether there's time to do research in addition to school during M1, I'd say there is if you really want to. During second semester at least the M1s currently have most afternoons off every week, as well as the majority of Fridays (depending on your pathway). If you wanted to get a jump start and do work during a few of those afternoons you could, but I only know of one person doing that. (And she's MD/PhD, so she has pretty good incentives to get a jump start on research)
If you choose the research pathway, do most people then spend Fridays during research? I was under the impression that Friday was a required day for pathway projects during MS1 and 2.
Also, I've withdrawn from all my schools except MCW and my state school and I'm having a difficult time deciding (although I'm starting to get a better idea). I was wondering if, as a current student there, you could tell me your two favorite things and your least two favorite things? You know, what makes MCW really special/unique and what is kind of a drag?
Thanks! I know you're busy
If you choose the research pathway, do most people then spend Fridays during research? I was under the impression that Friday was a required day for pathway projects during MS1 and 2.
Also, I've withdrawn from all my schools except MCW and my state school and I'm having a difficult time deciding (although I'm starting to get a better idea). I was wondering if, as a current student there, you could tell me your two favorite things and your least two favorite things? You know, what makes MCW really special/unique and what is kind of a drag?
Thanks! I know you're busy
If you choose the research pathway, do most people then spend Fridays during research? I was under the impression that Friday was a required day for pathway projects during MS1 and 2.
Seems like a lot of people are asking questions about research, and Raryn and Delhm have done a good job answering them. For those who are getting worried about not having research already picked out, remember that medical school is 4 years. There is plenty of time to get research in if you want to do it. In fact, thats partly why the Physician Scientist Pathway exists - so students can have research experience in times set up specifically for it.
M1 year is such a change of pace from what you're used to from college, you really need to make sure that you take the time to have a social life (while not falling behind on classes). Keeping your sanity will be much better for you in the long run that worrying about abstracts and thesis papers.
I have an odd question: I stayed with a host in 2009 when I interviewed and they had a two bedroom (two bath? I'm not sure) apartment with indoor (underground?) parking. It took around 5 minutes to drive from school to their place and it was relatively new. I think rent for the 2 bedroom apt was around $800-900... I lost the contact information for my hosts but I really liked their place so if anyone has a clue what the apartment could be, could you please let me know? Thaaanks!
Oooh one of those apartments not listed online...thanks for the tip on one of these mysterious housing places.
Most small apartments (like a 4-plex) aren't listed online, and they're a lot cheaper than a bigger complex. I lived in a 2BR with 2 off-street parking spaces on 90th and North Ave (4-5 minutes from campus) for $675/month.Oooh one of those apartments not listed online...thanks for the tip on one of these mysterious housing places.
Most small apartments (like a 4-plex) aren't listed online, and they're a lot cheaper than a bigger complex. I lived in a 2BR with 2 off-street parking spaces on 90th and North Ave (4-5 minutes from campus) for $675/month.
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