Originally posted by Nomemory: "This whole process is so disheartening. The only highlights have been hearing about you guys getting in....especially the re-applicants...it still gives me a huge smile when I think about you guys getting "the call". I can imagine what a long haul it's been and I've been rooting for y'all too."
O. M. G. my heart is absolutely melting right now!! you are too sweet!! you HAVE to be our classmate, i absolutely positively insist!! we have to get you in!! and when you get in, we can fly back to the OC together =)
paradocs and Nomemory--seriously, send more LOI's in! I can't imagine they'd hurt. If it helps here is the story that kept me going all these past few months:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=106811
I posted a copy over my bed, another on my bathroom mirror and another over my desk. It really helped keep me going, I hope it helps you guys too. Don't give up yet! There's still THREE MORE MONTHS before school starts. That guy got two acceptances in August!!
I can't imagine any school would fault you for sending in LOI's.. especially MSU. They seem so receptive to students like you guys with a genuine commitment to the underserved! It would be a total shame if you guys weren't with us..so keep plugging. I'll do whatever I can to help you guys see this through.. if you want someone to edit letters, give ideas for letters.. just let us know. I think we all want you guys with us in class next year!
Ihateverbal--i've been looking for housing on rent.com. They give virtual tours and it's been very helpful. I then took the apartments I was interested in and mapped them using google mymaps to see how far they are from campus. I also made sure I asked each place if they had a bus line that stopped directly in front--I figure it'll be impt given the snow. A lot of second years I've talked to have told me that its kinda hard to go wrong with housing in Lansing--most apartments are well maintained and professionally managed, espeically the major complexes like Berrytree and Briarcliffe and 2900 Place. I hope that helps a little.. p.s. I can't remember if I wished you congrats already but if not.. congrats!! Have you tried the University Housing website? They are apparently "suite-style" apartments and they might be able to match you up with another 1st year med student.
Orthodoc40--Congrats man =) I've been totally rooting for you since last September!! I hope you end up joining us but I feel ya on the OOS tuition..
Blackstar82.. haha, I never heard the term Michiganders before.. Then again, I didn't know about the hand phenomenon. I was so confused at the interview for the first couple minutes, because everyone kept pointing to their hands as they introduced themselves. It took me a good two minutes to figure out that people were referring to where in Michigan they are from. When they got to me, I ended up holding my hand up but then pointing at air a foot to the left..
So we all have to go out together sometime to celebrate together during orientation week (and that INCLUDES you paradocs and Nomemory, because you WILL get in!!)
Are any of you guys on friendster? or is everyone on facebook?