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Ha you have it easy, exam 3, comprehensive lab practical and final all to jam in my brain on top of three more lectures.
 
Soco9087 said:
Ha you have it easy, exam 3, comprehensive lab practical and final all to jam in my brain on top of three more lectures.
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2 finals 🙁 for me...I don't envy you though.
 
So, I'm selling off some books that some of you might need for your classes:

For BIOS E-1a and E-1b
Principles of Life, by Hillis, Sadava, Price, and Heller (ISBN-10: 1429257210)
In very good condition, no highlighting or markings. $65

Organic Chemistry, by Maitland Jones, 4th Edition, (ISBN-10: 0393931498)
In very good condition, no highlighting or markings. $85

I also have the solutions manual/study guide for the OChem textbook for $30, but not sure how useful it'll actually be. Unless, of course, you want the extra practice. Sirinya usually adds suggested book problems to the problem sets for extra practice.

The Organic Chem Lab Survival Manual, by Zubrick
I won't lie. This book is kind of beat up, but it does have all pages intact and binding is still good. Some highlighting and underlining inside from whoever owned it before me. $15

All prices negotiable (to a point). If you offer me the listed price, it's yours. If you offer to buy it all, I'll give you a bit of a discount. PM me if interested.
 
johnnyscans said:
2 finals 🙁 for me...I don't envy you though.
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I got lecture and lab until Wednesday, then one reading day, then the final. It includes the new stuff. Taking this course in the summer may not have been the best decision.
 
So will this be finals week for all summer classes? Can anyone give me an idea of when their finals are? I keep emailing faculty and students and everyone seems to be lost in finals mode.
 
Jennet said:
So will this be finals week for all summer classes? Can anyone give me an idea of when their finals are? I keep emailing faculty and students and everyone seems to be lost in finals mode.
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FINALS!? I'M DONE ON TUESDAY! Then I have to return some videotapes.
 
Jennet said:
So will this be finals week for all summer classes? Can anyone give me an idea of when their finals are? I keep emailing faculty and students and everyone seems to be lost in finals mode.
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FINALS!? I'M DONE ON TUESDAY! Then I have to return some videotapes.
 
johnnyscans said:
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FINALS!? I'M DONE ON TUESDAY! Then I have to return some videotapes.
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Do you like Phil Collins?

Hey everyone! Things are happening and you should know about them. Here is a copy of our recent HEPS August mailer: http://eepurl.com/ohlSj. Make sure to sign up for the mailing list on the website to get information about the upcoming fall BBQ.
 
Jennet said:
Do you like Phil Collins?

Hey everyone! Things are happening and you should know about them. Here is a copy of our recent HEPS August mailer: http://eepurl.com/ohlSj. Make sure to sign up for the mailing list on the website to get information about the upcoming fall BBQ.
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This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.

Time for Molecular Bio. . .

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johnnyscans said:
This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.

Time for Molecular Bio. . .
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Not that this semesters is over, would you do it again?

I don't think I want to ever take another summer class again.
 
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Soco9087 said:
Not that this semesters is over, would you do it again?

I don't think I want to ever take another summer class again.
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Two classes, phuck no.

One class, definitely.


Welp, one final down, one more to go. If anyone finds my lifeless body in a gutter between cambridge and fenway push me onto grass please.
 
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johnnyscans said:
Two classes, phuck no.

One class, definitely.


Welp, one final down, one more to go. If anyone finds my lifeless body in a gutter between cambridge and fenway push me onto grass please.
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Yeah I agree, never again. Guess I'll be taking the MCAT during OChem 2 then. Let me know how that goes for you.


Jennet said:
Do you like Phil Collins?

Hey everyone! Things are happening and you should know about them. Here is a copy of our recent HEPS August mailer: http://eepurl.com/ohlSj. Make sure to sign up for the mailing list on the website to get information about the upcoming fall BBQ.
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What's HEPS and why should I join your cult? Finals week has made me illiterate. Can I just drink the koolaid, eat the bbq and leave?
 
Soco9087 said:
Yeah I agree, never again. Guess I'll be taking the MCAT during OChem 2 then. Let me know how that goes for you.
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Biochem is going fantastically
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And will do. I feel like this summer has definitely improved my already decent multitasking skills.
 
MedS2015 said:
Thanks for all of your feedback above. Looks like I probably won't be bringing my car.

mdanitka: I'm coming from Atlanta and my girlfriend is coming from Oakland. Good luck with your search!

bdd8983: This definitely would have been great, but we've already submitted funds towards a 1BR, but I definitely hope you two find something you both can enjoy.

Jennet: The link you've provided has a number of great options for on-campus housing. I found my current place using the off-campus housing link, but I was under the impression that we didn't quality for the on-campus options as HCP'ers since it's not a full-time, degree seeking program. Do we, in fact, actually qualify for this housing??
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Thanks so much to all of you! The search is on! Hopefully the HU site will work for us 🙂
 
Soco9087 said:
What's HEPS and why should I join your cult? Finals week has made me illiterate. Can I just drink the koolaid, eat the bbq and leave?
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HEPS is the free pre-health student group for those interested in any career in healthcare. We're compromised mostly of pre-med, pre-dent, and pre-nursing students but have opportunities available to anyone taking classes at HX. The cult has much to offer. We auction off discounted MCAT courses, sponsor medical school tours with admissions boards, have weekly socials and end of year events attended by faculty and staff, have year-round volunteer events including alternate spring break, and in the spring have a variety of panels with medical students, dental students, Dr. Fixsen, and admissions specialists. This year we are working with some of the MCAT prep teams to sponsor practice tests and strategy sessions. Last year we went to BU, Columbia, Yale, Mt. Sinai, Cornell, NYU, and Columbia for our medical school visits complete with lunch, presentations from the admissions board, and tours from current students.

Other perks? I'm a Texan and will be making sure the BBQ is absolutely delicious.
 
Jennet said:
HEPS is the free pre-health student group for those interested in any career in healthcare. We're compromised mostly of pre-med, pre-dent, and pre-nursing students but have opportunities available to anyone taking classes at HX. The cult has much to offer. We auction off discounted MCAT courses, sponsor medical school tours with admissions boards, have weekly socials and end of year events attended by faculty and staff, have year-round volunteer events including alternate spring break, and in the spring have a variety of panels with medical students, dental students, Dr. Fixsen, and admissions specialists. This year we are working with some of the MCAT prep teams to sponsor practice tests and strategy sessions. Last year we went to BU, Columbia, Yale, Mt. Sinai, Cornell, NYU, and Columbia for our medical school visits complete with lunch, presentations from the admissions board, and tours from current students.

Other perks? I'm a Texan and will be making sure the BBQ is absolutely delicious.
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Sold!

Which library do you guys find to be the "best"?
 
Quick unrelated question...do we get a harvard email account? Or is it just our pin that gets us into the main account page and that's it? If anyone knows that would be great, thanks!
 
Soco9087 said:
Sold!

Which library do you guys find to be the "best"?
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Ooooh! I did so much research on these last year. From experience - Lamont, hands down. But let me give you a breakdown of libraries and why I rank them as such.

1) Lamont Library - relatively clean and quiet. Cozy chairs, nice lighting (if working) in the study rooms, cafe with coffee and snacks. Can always find a place in the stacks if you want extra privacy.
2) Fine Arts Library, Loeb Music, and Yenching libraries - all good for study space, carrels are limited to people in graduate studies. I only go here if I don't mind sharing space or it is late. Limited hours.
3) Widener - the most gorgeous library ever BUT no food/drink and certainly no noise. Unzipping your backpack is like detonating an atomic bomb. Everyone will stare. Can reserve carrels. I've put in my request already.
4) Cabot - smells like undergrads, carrels on a first come first serve basis, broken lights and group study rooms are frigid. I dislike Cabot greatly.
5) Grossman - meant for Extension School students but very tiny. Good for a smaller space, but not ideal.

Other places where I've studied:

1) The new Panera on Mass Ave. is great! Second story is quiet, cozy, and has a fire during winter. Hello spring finals, I'm warm again.
2) The Law student center. AMAZING interior, fires blazing, comfortable chairs. Only downside is people talking and no desks on the bottom floor, just chairs.
3) The classrooms at the Science Center can be great for group study. Usually empty save for tutoring and relatively quiet.

I am a fine library connoisseur now.
 
According to this page the first step in applying for student loans is:

1. Complete the lender's loan application using the school code: 00215503.

There wasn't a generic lender loan application on the downloadable forms page so I'm assuming this refers to any student loan application from any bank?

If so, does anyone have suggestions on which institutions are I should look into? Sallie Mae?
 
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SpagoBMS said:
According to this page the first step in applying for student loans is:

1. Complete the lender’s loan application using the school code: 00215503.

There wasn't a generic lender loan application on the downloadable forms page so I'm assuming this refers to any student loan application from any bank?

If so, does anyone have suggestions on which institutions are I should look into? Sallie Mae?
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Yes, make sure you filed your fafsa and you have exhausted all your federal aid options before applying for private loans. You can apply to any major financial institution you would like.
 
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mdanitka said:
Quick unrelated question...do we get a harvard email account? Or is it just our pin that gets us into the main account page and that's it? If anyone knows that would be great, thanks!
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Yeah, you'll get an email account that you can use even if you aren't a diploma candidate.
 
grossman has free printing, making it easily the best in my opinion
 
Jennet said:
Ooooh! I did so much research on these last year. From experience - Lamont, hands down. But let me give you a breakdown of libraries and why I rank them as such.

1) Lamont Library - relatively clean and quiet. Cozy chairs, nice lighting (if working) in the study rooms, cafe with coffee and snacks. Can always find a place in the stacks if you want extra privacy.
2) Fine Arts Library, Loeb Music, and Yenching libraries - all good for study space, carrels are limited to people in graduate studies. I only go here if I don't mind sharing space or it is late. Limited hours.
3) Widener - the most gorgeous library ever BUT no food/drink and certainly no noise. Unzipping your backpack is like detonating an atomic bomb. Everyone will stare. Can reserve carrels. I've put in my request already.
4) Cabot - smells like undergrads, carrels on a first come first serve basis, broken lights and group study rooms are frigid. I dislike Cabot greatly.
5) Grossman - meant for Extension School students but very tiny. Good for a smaller space, but not ideal.

Other places where I've studied:

1) The new Panera on Mass Ave. is great! Second story is quiet, cozy, and has a fire during winter. Hello spring finals, I'm warm again.
2) The Law student center. AMAZING interior, fires blazing, comfortable chairs. Only downside is people talking and no desks on the bottom floor, just chairs.
3) The classrooms at the Science Center can be great for group study. Usually empty save for tutoring and relatively quiet.

I am a fine library connoisseur now.
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Can we still get into the libraries even if we don't have an ID card and aren't a diploma candidate?
 
Jennet said:
Ooooh! I did so much research on these last year. From experience - Lamont, hands down. But let me give you a breakdown of libraries and why I rank them as such.

1) Lamont Library - relatively clean and quiet. Cozy chairs, nice lighting (if working) in the study rooms, cafe with coffee and snacks. Can always find a place in the stacks if you want extra privacy.
2) Fine Arts Library, Loeb Music, and Yenching libraries - all good for study space, carrels are limited to people in graduate studies. I only go here if I don't mind sharing space or it is late. Limited hours.
3) Widener - the most gorgeous library ever BUT no food/drink and certainly no noise. Unzipping your backpack is like detonating an atomic bomb. Everyone will stare. Can reserve carrels. I've put in my request already.
4) Cabot - smells like undergrads, carrels on a first come first serve basis, broken lights and group study rooms are frigid. I dislike Cabot greatly.
5) Grossman - meant for Extension School students but very tiny. Good for a smaller space, but not ideal.

Other places where I've studied:

1) The new Panera on Mass Ave. is great! Second story is quiet, cozy, and has a fire during winter. Hello spring finals, I'm warm again.
2) The Law student center. AMAZING interior, fires blazing, comfortable chairs. Only downside is people talking and no desks on the bottom floor, just chairs.
3) The classrooms at the Science Center can be great for group study. Usually empty save for tutoring and relatively quiet.

I am a fine library connoisseur now.
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This post is awesome. I only used Cabot and Widener last year so I definitely have to check out those others. Thanks!
 
Sciengee said:
I may be wrong, but I believe you can only get into Cabot and Grossman with your class schedule.
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Yeah, I tried getting into Lamont, but was refused due to not having an ID card. I do my thing at Grossman, usually. Don't have to deal with chatty undergrads with their ZOMg super hard humanities essay.
 
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Soco9087 said:
You want to sell it?

Also anyone have A&P textbook and lab manual? Ugh custom textbook for the class $208 used, anyone know if there is an equivalent.
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If I wasn't TF'n I'd say yes. I feel like I may need it though for my section.

Sorry dude.
 
Anybody recently apply for AMSA health insurance? https://www.uhcsr.com/AMSA

I'm trying to enroll online right now, but it says "No Plans Available." I'm thinking the site is just broken...
 
By most standards, I'm still an MN resident. I just entered my old Minnesota zip code, and it seemed to work. I think my new Cambridge zip code was tripping it up.
 
Yep. There's no option available for Mass. residents due to Romney care.
 
johnnyscans said:
Yep. It's worth it though, you get some nice discounts
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Maybe, but I don't have $75 to spare 😛.

So I'm trying to get to the insurance waiver info for the extension school, but I can't seem to find it. Someone point me in the right direction?

*Just kidding found it.

*Yeah I didn't find it point me in the right direction.
 
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Hi guys,

I had a few questions and was just very curious on the structure and policy of the program. If we are coming from a liberal arts or humanities background, and know nothing chem or physics just yet, can we perhaps take chem the first semester, and an "elective" instead of physics (so we can perhaps adjust)? Science hasn't been my forte so I'm real apprehensive on how to angle in here. I know that is not recommended as you'll have to take physics 1 in the spring, but I'm assuming that's not offered. Does anyone know how this works, if it at all?

Also, what's the policy or issue with a retake? If for example, we didn't excel in physics or chem first semester, can we perhaps retake anything? I'm wondering if that's even an option, and if so, does the repeat grade cancel the old one or are they averaged in?

Input on these issues would be immensely helpful, and thank you to those who already helped.
 
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Alphaballer said:
Hi guys,

I had a few questions and was just very curious on the structure and policy of the program. If we are coming from a liberal arts or humanities background, and know nothing chem or physics just yet, can we perhaps take chem the first semester, and an "elective" instead of physics (so we can perhaps adjust)? Science hasn't been my forte so I'm real apprehensive on how to angle in here. I know that is not recommended as you'll have to take physics 1 in the spring, but I'm assuming that's not offered. Does anyone know how this works, if it at all?

Also, what's the policy or issue with a retake? If for example, we didn't excel in physics or chem first semester, can we perhaps retake anything? I'm wondering if that's even an option, and if so, does the repeat grade cancel the old one or are they averaged in?

Input on these issues would be immensely helpful, and thank you to those who already helped.
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The first semester of certain classes (phy, chem, orgo, bio) is only offered in the fall.

For retakes: MD averages, DO replaces. You do not want to have to retake classes; it's not a good look.
 
Really? A day goes by and no celebratory posts about how summer classes are over?
 
MedWonk said:
Really? A day goes by and no celebratory posts about how summer classes are over?
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HA! Celebrate? I want to put a gun to my temple.


johnnyscans said:
If I wasn't TF'n I'd say yes. I feel like I may need it though for my section.

Sorry dude.
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Reviews on amazon are saying that it doesn't have solutions to every answer? Should I be looking for a more comprehensive one or can I just pic your brain?
 
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Does anyone know, are orgo lectures and review sessions video recorded and posted on the course website like gen chem was?
 
Soco9087 said:
HA! Celebrate? I want to put a gun to my temple.
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Yep.


Reviews on amazon are saying that it doesn't have solutions to every answer? Should I be looking for a more comprehensive one or can I just pic your brain?
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It's roughly 30% of the textbook problems. Get that one and I'll try to help you with the rest.
 
Sciengee said:
Does anyone know, are orgo lectures and review sessions video recorded and posted on the course website like gen chem was?
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Yes, they are, but the resolution kind of sucks. It also sucks when the sound craps out.
 
Soco9087 said:
HA! Celebrate? I want to put a gun to my temple.




Reviews on amazon are saying that it doesn't have solutions to every answer? Should I be looking for a more comprehensive one or can I just pic your brain?
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Really? I'm pretty happy it's over. In fact, I'm pretty pumped for biochem.
 
Hey All! I have posted on here a couple times... Just moved from Seattle to Boston and VERY excited to start classes next month. I have a question in case anyone is looking... my sublet for Aug 15-30 just fell through and my wife and I (both girls) are looking for a sublet/room/couch to crash until we can move into our place sept 1st. If anyone knows of anyone that has that avail, I would love to PM and talk. I know it's kind of a long shot, but it's definitely worth a try! Thanks everyone!!!

<<edit: found a place to stay, woohoo!>>

Also... my schedule says Science center B & C for my classes... does anyone know how to get to a good map to find those? I looked on the general Harvard site but couldn't find them. 🙂
 
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SomedaySoonMM said:
Hey All! I have posted on here a couple times... Just moved from Seattle to Boston and VERY excited to start classes next month. I have a question in case anyone is looking... my sublet for Aug 15-30 just fell through and my wife and I (both girls) are looking for a sublet/room/couch to crash until we can move into our place sept 1st. If anyone knows of anyone that has that avail, I would love to PM and talk. I know it's kind of a long shot, but it's definitely worth a try! Thanks everyone!!!


Also... my schedule says Science center B & C for my classes... does anyone know how to get to a good map to find those? I looked on the general Harvard site but couldn't find them. 🙂
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1 oxford street is the Science Center. B and C are lecture halls within the science center.
 
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