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you will SOMEHOW get all of that money. Me for example, I got subsidized staffords, unsubsidized staffords, a grant, and like 14,000 in alternative loan eligibility. This all adds up to the amount needed, but I will still have to get private loans.+pity+ :scared:
 
How did you get the grant? Did you have to apply for that separate from UNE or did they automatically give it to you? I called UNE and they said they mailed out my stuff today, so I should get it early next week. :spam:

Kelley
 
Well,

Who has decided what kind of laptop to get, or already have theirs? I'm torn.

I have a personal bias against Dell. HP has really heavy notebooks. Have been a happy Gateway client but know the company is going under. Used Apple in undergrad for all music software and production but not for personal use. I was leary about using Apple in med school because they need converters for windows med programs.

Has anyone used and Apple or other PC at school and noticed if the support was better for one over another (I know the community computers are mac)?

I know some people don't use laptops in medschool - but I am internet dependent.
 
I have a Gateway, and I love it. Are you sure the company is going under? How do you know? I haven't had any trouble with my Gateway, so I'd recommend one. Dell seems to be taking over the laptop industry, so your best bet might be one of those when it comes to warranties/parts/# of Dell locations, etc. Just don't spend $2500 on a laptop, although the school allots that much- I bought mine for only $850.

kel
 
I've been thinking about laptops too. Do we know the specs
for the computers yet? I've used Dells for the last 4 years
(I have a 2000 Dell laptop and my school used Dells across the
board) I really like them... Gioia, have you had a bad experience?
 
I would DEFINATELY suggest getting a Dell. They are really great computers. The school uses Dells. The schools ITS department (which I worked for for 3 years) is really good at fixing and dealing w/ Dell problems. Also, UNE students get a significant discount if they buy from Dell w/ UNE's premier account. Call the UNE computer store for details...

Macs... They are great computers, the problem is they are not always compatible with the rest of the world. I know lots of med students who had problems using school software w/ macs.

One more thing... About the cost. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. If you buy a higher end computer, chances are it wont be outdated 3 years from now. If you spend significantly less, chances are it will...
 
Gateway overexpanded and built those liabilities, I mean stores, that really took away from their potential success. My husband is an investor/financial advisor so he watches the trends in many areas of commerce. When I have a consumer impression about a company or product, I go to him and get the scoop.

DELL.. Well, I adopted the techy anti-microsoft thing from my techy relatives and DELL has pretty much muscled in on the market. Kudos to Dell, though I don't own their stock. However, I have heard of very poor tech support with Dell (and they are starting to charge high prices for it now)and lots of application conflicts (again, a microsoft thing). I liked some of the HP products but their notebooks are too heavy.

In the end I will probably end up with DELL, they really are decent. I just wanted more options....

Shoddy is right. Many mac-using med students have complained about the software issues (a converter for each program) and you do really get what you pay for.
 
Oh, BTW, my home PC is an Alienware and we have an 'old faithful' gateway on the side that I will just give away when I get my laptop.
 
Hey, what about Toshiba? I'm looking at the S150 (best buy has it on sale right now)... I just have to wait till I get the money. I've heard good things about them... any other opinions?...

Jon
 
Thankyou Bluesunlily!!! You probably don't want to go shopping with me though😉
 
I'm buying an Apple Powerbook. I've been using Macs all through undergrad and have yet to come up with the dreaded 'compatibility issue'. I just got sick of how crappy Windows was. I have never regretted buying our 3 Macs.

Besides, did you guys see all the iMacs in Alfond? That impressed the hell out of me!
 
THere are a bunch of Macs in alfond. There is also an entire computer lab in Decary with like 25 brand new macs... having worked w/ ITS at UNE, I can say from personal experience that many Mac using med students came to our office w/ compatibility issues. This doesnt mean that they were not worked out, just that the issues are now, and probably always will be there.
 
So sad. My landlord called me last night and told me that the tenants changed their minds and they want to stay. I had already turned down all of my other top apartment choices for this one, and now they are all taken! I guess I will start searching for a place all over again. 🙁

Kelley
 
Geez Kelley that really sux! 😡 I'm sure you'll find something even better! best of luck.

Jon
 
hey kids, MSI from UNECOM here, congrats on gettin' in. You've made a good choice: things to consider

- take histo if you can, you'll be grateful, if you can't, don't worry
- your not going to the north pole, just maine, if your from down south/under just wait'll you get here (it'll still be summer) and then just go to Bean's or order stuff on-line
- laptop: the school is moving to alot of online assignment/class stuff, it's very helpful, you can certainly do it without but it I'm glad I have one

gotta go, see you in a couple months
 
Hello everyone! Janelle and I are hanging out during the weekend of March 19th if anyone is interested in meeting to go shopping with us in Freeport or just have a tasty lobster dinner! I am flying up from Florida and she is driving up from Rhode Island.

-Kelley
kmwmorris
email: [email protected]
 
That sounds like fun but I wont be back til late saturday night. Im going to the bahamas that week (13-20). If you guys are still around on sunday I would love to hang out.
 
Shoddy, I pm'd you. You will have a blast on your cruise! I look forward to meeting you on the 21st!

Is there anyone else who would like to meet up with Janelle and I next weekend, March 19-21? I think it would be neat to get a bunch of people together.

Kelley
 
Did anyone receive their 'physical' forms yet or did you download them?
 
Is anyone beside me curious to know why our white coat ceremony is in October (or did I read something incorrectly)?
 
I was wondering about that myself. Most schools have them at the start of classes, as sort of an induction. Gioia, what physical forms are you talking about?
 
Yep, that is correct. White coat ceremony is in Oct. It's a good time since approx 2/3 of anatomy will be over and you would have gotten used to most of the workload. Also, they figure they'll do it in Oct just in case people drop out.

It's typically at the Portland Holiday Inn and you'll have a blast....or get blasted by the end of the night.


Hopefully, the won't have this extra large patch on the RT breast of the coat....people make fun of it when you're on rotations!
 
Okay,

I've heard about that patch! What does it say? Or is it just ugly?
 
The patch is approximately the size of a frisbee.
 
Thanks, wook and djs🙄

I can't wait to have my family gaze upon our whitecoats: symbols of our sober yet longed for entry into the galactic miniseries, 'Doctors in space'.

Episode one: MS1's defend the stratosphere with their gamma ray deflector/converter patches and save the local community hospital.😉
 
The patch is very...coaster-like.

The white coat ceremony is definitely something to look forward to, as is the memorial service for the body donors in September.

I have an apple powerbook G4 and it is the best thing ever, I've had no problems with it, in fact I think it's an advantage because
1) It weight less than most of my textbooks and I can very easily throw it in my backpack and cart it around.
2) There are no virus issues with an Apple. I have not had to buy any security software for this thing, even though the boneheads at ITS (sorry shoddy) told me that I needed to shell out the big bucks for it.
3) There has never been a program I haven't been able to use on this computer. In fact, I think apple software (iTunes, iPhoto, iChat) is pretty nice (I had an HP through college and I would not go back). Stedman's Electronic medical dictionary for some reason uses OS 9.2, but it just sort of opens itself up somehow and isn't a problem.

While I'm throwing in my 2 cents, I'll mention that I really, really, really like the gym here at UNE a lot. It's not huge but it doesn't need to be, and it's friendly and free (yes, for UNECOM students).

That is all. Don't freak out, kiddos, about where you're going to live or whatever...It'll fall into place. Save the freaking out for this time next year. 😉
 
Thanks OceanDoc, I like your posts!
 
Wow, there's a memorial service for the body donors? That's really neat. How large is the white coat ceremony? Do people's parents or entire family usually come? How many tickets are we given?

On the UNECOM website I read that there are pre-orientation activities for incoming med students, i.e. white water rafting, picnics, a dinner at the lobster restaurant in Saco, etc. Are they going to be doing those things for this year's class, or was that just for last year?

They need to hurry up and update their website info! I have also heard that our tuition has increased since last year by $1500, but that isn't even posted yet...
 
Yep, I heard the memorial is very humane and special. I actually met a member of the community who attends the memorial on behalf of their loved ones.

From what I hear, we will have the same orientation activities. This is where I have heard the only complaints about UNE: they aren't very organized in that department (or with other communication issues).

I welcome thoughts on that issue.
 
Has anyone heard anything from his/her Orientation Leader? They are supposed to be contacting us soon I thought. Also, I have a question about my Fin. Aid award letter. Under "supplemental loan eligibility," is that money guaranteed to be lent to me, or does it just represent the amount that I could potentially borrow if I go looking for it?

Thanks
 
About the financial aid..... A little from column A, a little from column B...

In order to get alternative loans for the purposes of financial aid for school, you need proof for the lender... School loans are governed by differnt laws than other loans... That eligibility means that it is the highest ammount you can take out. As far as I know, you are pretty much guaranteed that. I guess you could be denied by one lender, but others will accept you. If you have trouble getting that money, you can contact the financial aid office and they can help with other sources.
 
Thank you Shoddy. I ended up calling all three of the alternative loan lenders listed on the fin. aid brochure that I received from UNECOM. I applied for pre-approvals and the Signature Student Loan from Citizens Bank told me right away that I was approved for the amount that I needed (listed on my fin. aid award letter). My problem is I don't quite understand the major differences between these three private loan lenders. I'm terrible with money, which is why I am becoming a doctor and not a stock-broker!!! :laugh:
 
:idea: Hope everyone had a good weekend!
 
Just wanted to remind everyone that Janelle and Kelley (me) will be in Boston and Maine this weekend if anyone is interested in meeting up and shopping or eating or touring the area!

:horns:
 
Hi all,
I am back from my wacky cruise vacation( Kelley has heard about some of it but to give you the long and short of it I was left in Mexico with the rest of my party sans passports to fend for ourselfs...... long and short I DETEST Royal Carribean right now!!!!) But I am finally back in the states and excited to be up in Maine this weekend! Hope to see you all there and glad to see the thread is still going.
 
Hey,

I am living in Boston right now, so I'd be glad to meet up with you guys. In fact, I was planning on visiting the area either Saturday or Sunday, I have not been up since the interview and am worrying about where to live!!
 
I'll be in Maine this Thursday & Friday, hoping to secure an apartment. Has anyone had any luck finding renters that are willing to hold a place until July 1st? I don't know if its way too soon or not.
 
A few of the landlords I have spoken to are willing to hold their places until July, as long as I put down the security deposit ASAP. However, Steve E. (landlord that takes care of all those apartments on Main St.), required at least $400/month from now until July to hold those places. So it really depends on the landlord. Tell them you are a poor med student and maybe they will feel sorry for you and give you a break! 😉

Outofit18: I pm'd you. Janelle and I would love to meet up with you in Boston or Maine this weekend!😎

-Kelley
 
well, I'm back from switzerland... went with my roommate (who is going to a bio PhD program) and another friend (who is going to dental school)... it was a great time! (although sleeping in the Zurich airport was an adventure). We actually walked through the campus of the University of Zurich Medical/Dental school, that was kind of cool... on the apartment thing, the people my fiancee and I going to rent from, Sheltra Realty, let us put a deposit down to hold our apartment. I think they have some more apartments available. If you're still looking try calling them... Well, maybe see some of you this weekend in freeport.

Jon
 
YAY!!! :clap: We're going to be doctors!!! Woohoo! :laugh: I'm still sooooo excited!!! 😀 I'm lovin life these days... 😍
 
:clap: :clap: :clap: 😀 😀
It is official...I can log into UNE's campus pipeline!!!

where is are you guys meeting this weekend??

datchad.o.
UNECOM 2008
 
Hi Datcha! We are meeting in Boston on Friday and Maine on Saturday. We will probably be at the campus before noon Saturday. Are you planning on visiting UNE also this weekend?
 
Hello Everybody...I feel like I should say, Hello Family! My name is Melissa Lin Monte. I was accepted into UNE's Class of 2008 early February (my first choice school). Yay! I just wanted to let you know that by reading all of your posts over the past few months, I feel like you've already become a close knit family-like group of friends. I think SDN is a wonderful idea and I hope to get to know all of you just as well before classes start this July. I already have a lot in common with many of you, and I can't wait to share them! I PM'ed Kelley saying that my husband and I are coming up to Maine this Saturday only (3/20). We live in Cranston, RI...about a 2.5 hour drive to Saco. We recently bought a townhouse in Saco, 14 min from UNE and 6 min from the beach. We're driving up to see how things are going with the final touches of the house. Hopefully, we can meet up with y'all! 😀 I can't wait to meet you guys! You all sound SO WONDERFUL! We're going to make a great class! (sigh). Looking forward to hearing from you!

Smiles!
Melissa...or you can call me Melly 😉

PS-This is my first posting...i didn't want to make it too long...but along the way i'll tell you more about me, where i went to school, who olivia rose is, etc. until then, take care class of 2008!
 
Welcome Melly!

It's always wonderful to meet new members of our class!
I'm really curious about Olivia Rose... I think you should
make us guess!

Allison
 
So, since it seems like everyone is going to be in maine this weekend what about getting together on saturday somewhere? What about starbucks in Portland. I think Kelley mentioned they were going to be in freeport, so maybe we could meet at the starbucks there or something else... any other ideas? Maybe someone from the area (outofit) could give us some other ideas.

Jon
 
Hey all! If we are doing Starbucks, there is also one in Saco off of Exit 5 (One exit away from school). You take 95 to exit 5, then pass the tolls (you don't pay anything though) and take exit 2a. at the bottom of the ramp, bear right, and Starbucks is shortly on your left (it's right next to the Dunkin' Donunts...talking about competition, huh?) What do you think?

-Mel
 
Welcome Melly!

Congratulations on both your acceptance and your townhouse:clap: !

We just bought a house - a mile from school - but my spouse won't be up there until next week for the closing.

Can't wait to meet you!
 
A group meeting at Starbucks this Saturday is a great idea. It might be easier for Jonb and Datchado to meet us at the one in Portland since they both live quite a ways north of there, but either one is fine by me, Saco or Portland. Janelle and I will be driving around Biddeford/Saco checking out apartments and meeting a few landlords Saturday from 10:30am - 12:30ish. If anyone else is interested in meeting with all of us and doesn't have my phone#, pm me and i will give it to you.😀

Yay! This is going to be so much fun! :clap:

Kelley
 
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