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That is why I am going, too, so my Mom can see it! She wasn't able to come out for the interview either 🙂 Should be a great time! I invited my Dad to go but I doubt he will, lol.

Well we should definitely meet up !! And if you come to Mizzou we could potentially talk some about being roomies!
 
Well we should definitely meet up !! And if you come to Mizzou we could potentially talk some about being roomies!

Yes, that sounds great!! I'd love to meet up! How about talking to VMRCVM and telling them to decide faster for me, lol!!
 
Yes, that sounds great!! I'd love to meet up! How about talking to VMRCVM and telling them to decide faster for me, lol!!

Haha that'd be nice! I have a friend from UG that is also waiting to hear from VMRCVM. I'm so glad I fell in love with Mizzou bc if not I'd be waiting until march/ April to hear from my IS-UTK.... That would be unbearable!!
 
Haha that'd be nice! I have a friend from UG that is also waiting to hear from VMRCVM. I'm so glad I fell in love with Mizzou bc if not I'd be waiting until march/ April to hear from my IS-UTK.... That would be unbearable!!

You are preaching to the choir here :laugh: It is terrible!! But I am loving Mizzou more and more and I'm so glad I decided to apply- just kind of applied on a whim knowing nothing about the school. Seems like such a great fit for me! 😍
 
Does anyone know how they do the waitlist at Mizzou? Do they wait until April to start letting people know or do they start when they get declines?
 
After seeing Illinois today, I think I will be accepting my invitation to be a part of the Mizzou class of 2017. I loved UM and was underwhelmed by Illinois, my IS
 
After seeing Illinois today, I think I will be accepting my invitation to be a part of the Mizzou class of 2017. I loved UM and was underwhelmed by Illinois, my IS

Entirely underwhelmed by Illinois today too...although I didn't ever have much intention of actually going there anyways. I'm in love with Mizzou! 🙂
 
After seeing Illinois today, I think I will be accepting my invitation to be a part of the Mizzou class of 2017. I loved UM and was underwhelmed by Illinois, my IS

Entirely underwhelmed by Illinois today too...although I didn't ever have much intention of actually going there anyways. I'm in love with Mizzou! 🙂

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who was thoroughly unimpressed by Illinois. We didn't even stay for the information session lol. None of the schools I have visited have had such an impression on me like Mizzou did. I think I'm getting closer and closer to accepting 😀
 
got waitlisted at my in-state (which was like mizzou >>>>> my IS school based on my preferences), so now don't have to even think "what if" money-wise!

goodbye $500!
 
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My big day is Friday. Really really really saying my prayers. Looks like I will be on two waitlists that have the potential of moving along, but I really want to be at Mizzou. Both for financial reasons and because I really think it is the best school for me. I just hope I can convince them I can cut it!
 
My fiance is going to be moving with me wherever I ultimately decide to go (getting married in July 🙂 ). If we go to Mizzou, we will be 6 hours away from family, and he will have a full-time job, so it's not really feasible to go home for a weekend. He's also a bit concerned about meeting people since he's the spouse and won't be taking classes with all these new people. Obviously he will meet people through work, but he would like to get to know the group I will be hanging out with as well. Has anyone had a SO who has gone through this situation? Also, how has everyone dealt with the distance from family?
 
I am SOOO excited to see that y'all are are leaning toward Mizzou!! I can't wait to meet my future classmates!!!
 
My fiance is going to be moving with me wherever I ultimately decide to go (getting married in July 🙂 ). If we go to Mizzou, we will be 6 hours away from family, and he will have a full-time job, so it's not really feasible to go home for a weekend. He's also a bit concerned about meeting people since he's the spouse and won't be taking classes with all these new people. Obviously he will meet people through work, but he would like to get to know the group I will be hanging out with as well. Has anyone had a SO who has gone through this situation? Also, how has everyone dealt with the distance from family?

My SO was a little different because he is in med school here too, but as far as getting to know my classmates, it has been no problem. We have lots of shindigs right off the bat for people to get to know each other. Traditionally, the second years organize a welcome picnic the weekend before classes start, and another get together after the first anatomy exam. Significant others are more than welcome to attend pretty much everything, and I definitely met a lot of peoples' other halves at such events. My friends and I also have had quite a few potlucks and most of us have dragged our SO's to those. The Graduate Professional Council also hosts socials that we are invited to, most of which are held at local bars.

Edit: Speaking from the SO perspective (since he started med school a year before me), it also wasn't difficult for me to get to know his classmates from similar things 🙂

As far as distance from family, I can't speak on that. I'm only 2 hours from home, but I'm not a homesick type and am really really bad about making any sort of trips home unless I have to 😳
 
Hey guys looks like I am coming to Mizzou in the fall!!!!!! I CANNOT WAIT!!

:soexcited::soexcited::soexcited:
 
Rejection from Wisconsin today means I'm about 95% sure I'll be at Mizzou this fall!!! (though it was just about that high before my Wisconsin notification anyway :meanie: )
 
Rejection from Wisconsin today means I'm about 95% sure I'll be at Mizzou this fall!!! (though it was just about that high before my Wisconsin notification anyway :meanie: )

Yaaaay!!! Another Tiger!!!! Have you joined the FB Group?
 
Yaaaay!!! Another Tiger!!!! Have you joined the FB Group?

Not yet. I'm letting my pros/cons lists sit while I'm studying for my four exams next week. Then I'm going to come back to them (distraction free), talk with my fiance and family, and make my final decision. It's getting so much closer to being official though!!
 
I joined the FB group. I guess that makes it official?
 
Not yet. I'm letting my pros/cons lists sit while I'm studying for my four exams next week. Then I'm going to come back to them (distraction free), talk with my fiance and family, and make my final decision. It's getting so much closer to being official though!!

Sounds like a good plan!! What schools are you debating again?

I joined the FB group. I guess that makes it official?

Only if you want if to be official! I know there are several people on there that are still trying to decide!
 
Sounds like a good plan!! What schools are you debating again?

Ohio State and Mizzou. I haven't heard from Michigan State or Oklahoma State yet and just finished my interview at Illinois, but I don't think any of those will sway my decision. A lot of my debate is focused on distance, cost, and farm animal medicine opportunities. I'm also waitlisted at Iowa State and Purdue, so once I have my deposit down somewhere, I may get off the waitlist at one of these also. Then I have more decisions to make, but as of right now, it's between OSU and Mizzou.
 
Ohio State and Mizzou. I haven't heard from Michigan State or Oklahoma State yet and just finished my interview at Illinois, but I don't think any of those will sway my decision. A lot of my debate is focused on distance, cost, and farm animal medicine opportunities. I'm also waitlisted at Iowa State and Purdue, so once I have my deposit down somewhere, I may get off the waitlist at one of these also. Then I have more decisions to make, but as of right now, it's between OSU and Mizzou.

Whheeeeeew that's a lot to think through lol
 
Awesome I cannot wait to meet my future classmates!! I joined the FB group before I decided on Mizzou, it was very helpful in making some choices for me.

Boilermaker- good luck deciding, it is always a really difficult choice!
 
Whheeeeeew that's a lot to think through lol

I know right? lol

Awesome I cannot wait to meet my future classmates!! I joined the FB group before I decided on Mizzou, it was very helpful in making some choices for me.

Boilermaker- good luck deciding, it is always a really difficult choice!

Thanks! I know everything will turn out how it's supposed to in the end 🙂
 
I'm wondering if my interview will be canceled tomorrow and moreover, how I'm going to find out?
 
I'm wondering if my interview will be canceled tomorrow and moreover, how I'm going to find out?

definitely call Kathy's office...I'd imagine if the entire school stays closed like it is today iw ould be canceled but who knows!
 
definitely call Kathy's office...I'd imagine if the entire school stays closed like it is today iw ould be canceled but who knows!

👍
 
Dr. Berent just said that interviews are canceled because the university and the CVM are closed tomorrow, and they will reschedule! I'm sure they'll contact you but just wanted to let you know if you haven't already heard 🙂
 
Dr. Berent just said that interviews are canceled because the university and the CVM are closed tomorrow, and they will reschedule! I'm sure they'll contact you but just wanted to let you know if you haven't already heard 🙂

Thank you so much! I hadn't heard yet. I'd just checked the site and no closure was up yet. Whoo! I've been watching the weather and getting nervous. I really appreciate you passing that on 😀

Although I was really looking forward to getting my last interview done!
 
Thank you so much! I hadn't heard yet. I'd just checked the site and no closure was up yet. Whoo! I've been watching the weather and getting nervous. I really appreciate you passing that on 😀

Although I was really looking forward to getting my last interview done!

Yeah :-/ It will be alright though! Really, I know we've all said it, but it's nothing to stress about, and since you've already done others, this should be easy-peasy once you get another date set up 🙂
 
Just put a Mizzou decal on my car!!!! Ahhh I love it : D so excited!!
 
Awesome, where did you get it!? I plan to get one at the open house 🙂 🙂

We have a college store near my work that sells a couple Mizzou things. I got a decal, lanyard, and a tshirt 🙂
 
We have a college store near my work that sells a couple Mizzou things. I got a decal, lanyard, and a tshirt 🙂

Ahh, so jealous!! Too bad we don't have one here... Now I'm going to look online for some things 🙂
 
My interview is tomorrow as long as the weather plays nice:scared: ...Been a long time coming and Im not going to give up on my dream. Good luck to everyone else. When one door closes another opens 🙂
 
My interview is tomorrow as long as the weather plays nice:scared: ...Been a long time coming and Im not going to give up on my dream. Good luck to everyone else. When one door closes another opens 🙂

good luck!!! :luck: I think the next storm is not supposed to hit until Tuesday?

Kathy is supposed to call and reschedule mine tomorrow!
 
Just emailed Kathy to make sure they didn't have me listed as having any prereqs missing since I had made some replacements. All good to go! SO excited!!
 
Are there any computer requirements for Mizzou? I haven't heard of any, but I know some schools do require certain systems. Just curious 🙂
 
Are there any computer requirements for Mizzou? I haven't heard of any, but I know some schools do require certain systems. Just curious 🙂

Not that I am aware of. I have used my Sony Vaio for all of my undergrad years. So, whatever works for you should be fine. You can always check out the Technology tab at the bookstore website www.mubookstore.com
 
Not that I am aware of. I have used my Sony Vaio for all of my undergrad years. So, whatever works for you should be fine. You can always check out the Technology tab at the bookstore website www.mubookstore.com

👍 No requirements. And the vet school's IT is awesome because if you bring your computer to them, they will help you connect to campus wireless (which campus does a poor job of describing to you) and will set up the VPN for you.
 
I'm almost 100% sure I'm buying another Macbook for vet school. My current laptop is now over 5 years old and has almost no memory left. Still runs awesome, though (it is a Macbook, too!) I just love Macs and I cannot see myself with any other type of computer after seeing some of the things my best friend went through with her computer crashing on her many many times.
 
I'm almost 100% sure I'm buying another Macbook for vet school. My current laptop is now over 5 years old and has almost no memory left. Still runs awesome, though (it is a Macbook, too!) I just love Macs and I cannot see myself with any other type of computer after seeing some of the things my best friend went through with her computer crashing on her many many times.

What will you be doing with your old one? 😉
 
Mailing my offer decline tomorrow. Hope an SDNer gets my OOS spot!!!
 
What will you be doing with your old one? 😉

Keeping it 🙂 I'll just be storing music and photos and things like that on it. So I don't fill up my memory on my new one with things like that!
 
How's everybody doing?? Anyone else decide on Mizzou?? What about the IS peeps, have y'all completed interviews yet? I know the snow storm pushed some things back.

I've been crazy busy at work. The whole NYT article has me snatching up all the overtime I can get to have a savings cushion before school starts.. Im so glad Mizzou is one of the of the cheaper OOS schools!!
 
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How's everybody doing?? Anyone else decide on Mizzou?? What about the IS peeps, have y'all completed interviews yet? I know the snow storm pushed some things back.

I've been crazy busy at work. The whole NYT article has me snatching up all the overtime I can get to have a savings cushion before school starts.. Im so glad Mizzou is one of the of the cheaper OOS schools!!

I hear you!!
You know, I'm just staying busy with work and this mega snow storm is supposed to hit tonight and all through tomorrow. I doubt I'll be at work tomorrow.
 
How's everybody doing?? Anyone else decide on Mizzou?? What about the IS peeps, have y'all completed interviews yet? I know the snow storm pushed some things back.

I've been crazy busy at work. The whole NYT article has me snatching up all the overtime I can get to have a savings cushion before school starts.. Im so glad Mizzou is one of the of the cheaper OOS schools!!


I'm on pins and needles like everyone else, lol. Because of the snow and having to reschedule interviews, everything's being pushed back. Originally, I had heard interviews are going until March 15 but today a classmate of mine told me her's is March 18 sooooo...yea.
 
I'm on pins and needles like everyone else, lol. Because of the snow and having to reschedule interviews, everything's being pushed back. Originally, I had heard interviews are going until March 15 but today a classmate of mine told me her's is March 18 sooooo...yea.

Mine got rescheduled on the 18th too. Guessing we won't hear anything til April.
 
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