RFU-AP acceptance/where ya from/where ya living thread?

[richc]

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Hey y'all,

Everyone should live in the Woodlands if they can! You won't have to worry about what kind of car you drive, etc..2 min walk from campus

Also, Evanston is painfully far. Taking the train from Evanston is not ideal at all. Is there any way you can live closer?

Being that close to campus is definitely a plus, but I didn't feel all that comfortable with the actual apartments themselves. Plus they only had a 2-bedroom (Phase 1) available (that was cheapest to a 1 bedroom) that I couldn't even see since it was still occupied or needed to be cleaned. I found a slightly cheaper 1 bedroom apartment at Deer Valley that I felt pretty comfortable with even though it's a 5-10 minute drive to campus. They also let you sign a 10 month lease which I thought was another big plus.

 

[Vaz]

Hey Everyone
My cousin and I just got into the AP program and we were able to get a 2 bedroom place at woodlands. Its fairly large, we are males (east indian ) looking for possibly a 3rd roommate to share, non smoker if possible and an AP student.THe rooms are fairly big, PM me if interested.

 

[Mperor]

After a huge debacle with the seller of the condo in Gurnee, I was offered a one bedroom place in the RFU housing and took it. I didn't even consider it an option. Any reviews of the housing situation there? and other APers living in it?

 

[jeravi]

Hey Everyone
My cousin and I just got into the AP program and we were able to get a 2 bedroom place at woodlands. Its fairly large, we are males (east indian ) looking for possibly a 3rd roommate to share, non smoker if possible and an AP student.THe rooms are fairly big, PM me if interested.

hey vaz congrats... when did you get in??? did they give you any info like how many spots were still available??

 

[kflinstone]

Got a question? Anyone shipped a car to North Chicago area. Planning to ship my car but am clueless about where to look. Anyone got any suggestions please feel free to hit me up. Thanks. I'm from southern cali.

 

[daffy]

Got a question? Anyone shipped a car to North Chicago area. Planning to ship my car but am clueless about where to look. Anyone got any suggestions please feel free to hit me up. Thanks. I'm from southern cali.

Hi kflinstone,

I shipped mine with A1auto transport - DO NOT use them!!!
The car got there in 10 days (the only positive experiense)- but it was there before schedule (before I was there) - they charge storage fees. I shipped from North Cali/Bay Area and paid $825 - terminal to terminal (not including storage fees - $90/day). The car is scratched all over the place (need to talk to them this Mon, but was worned by the terminal people that it would be ugly). Oh, and you can put nothing in the car (they do mean nothing).

I checked FedEx their quote was $875, but couldn;t arrange for pick up for 2-4 wks.

I think you are short of time - even if they pick up the car (or you drop it off at the terminal) there is no guarantee that it will get on the transporter the next day (it might be a while before it gets transported). Usually takes 5-7 days to get there. Again the issue is with the pick up and scheduling the transporter. Best of luck. Hope everything works great for you and the experience is excelent.

Let me know if I could be of any help.
daffy

 

[EL CAPeeeTAN]

Got a question? Anyone shipped a car to North Chicago area. Planning to ship my car but am clueless about where to look. Anyone got any suggestions please feel free to hit me up. Thanks. I'm from southern cali.

I have shipped a car before from Chicago to California. I can't remeber the cost but what I did was look on e-bay under cars that are for sale and they usually list shipping companies that will give you a free quote. You could even e-mail the seller on ebay to ask them for info on shipping companies. Usually they will be glad to give you the info even if you are not buying the car. Hope this helps.

 

[kflinstone]

Thanks a lot guys for the help. I'll look into them. Appreciate it.

 

[redsoxfan]

im going to be in town on the 20th to move in and shop for furniture. anyone selling used furniture or want to go shopping for furniture?

 

[jeravi]

im going to be in town on the 20th to move in and shop for furniture. anyone selling used furniture or want to go shopping for furniture?

hey everyone I just got in to the program today and Im trying to figure out living. I have never been to the area and was thinking about the woodlands just because its close. Is anyone still looking for a roomate? Id much rather live with someone than alone. Please let me know if anyone is interested. PM me or email me at [email protected]

 

[TiggidyTooth]

hey everyone I just got in to the program today and Im trying to figure out living. I have never been to the area and was thinking about the woodlands just because its close. Is anyone still looking for a roomate? Id much rather live with someone than alone. Please let me know if anyone is interested. PM me or email me at [email protected]

That's awsome news and congratulations! How did you find out about your acceptance? Did you apply to any other programs and were you accepted?

Tooth

 

[jeravi]

That's awsome news and congratulations! How did you find out about your acceptance? Did you apply to any other programs and were you accepted?

Tooth

thank you! i received an email around 6pm saying that i was accepted and that they were fed-exing the official packet. I applied to the Georgetown SMP which I still havent heard from and dont expect to and to a premedical post bac program at the University of Miami which I got into last week. But I am definitely going to Ros Frank. Im really excited. Now to find somewhere to live!

 

[hmgcoa]

thank you! i received an email around 6pm saying that i was accepted and that they were fed-exing the official packet. I applied to the Georgetown SMP which I still havent heard from and dont expect to and to a premedical post bac program at the University of Miami which I got into last week. But I am definitely going to Ros Frank. Im really excited. Now to find somewhere to live!

got the email at about 5:20 pm..same situation. fedex comes tomorrow with the paperwork/details...

i'm just relieved that my past is behind me..and that i have a clean slate and a chance to redeem myself...

i'm guessing dorms are out of the question at this time?

 

[richc]

im going to be in town on the 20th to move in and shop for furniture. anyone selling used furniture or want to go shopping for furniture?

I'm moving in the 19th and I've contacted a handful of people from here or from RF's messageboard and it seems that only 1 of them has some stuff available so good luck trying to find something used. I should mention, though, that my family's told me that Ikea (sp?) is a place you may want to look at. It's cheap, but the catch is that it doesn't come preassembled. So if you like to work with your hands, this may be something that'll interest you.

 

[Orchid 209]

Hey Guys,

Before going to Ikea, or other furniture stores, you might want to stop by the school and see if they have booklet called "Life in Chicagoland" for you. It will help with getting settled in. A few of the stores in Gurnee will give student discounts. I recommend getting a bed at Bedding Experts or American Mattresses on Grand Avenue in Gurnee rather than Ikea. Remember to mention to them that you are students. I don't know of other places for furniture, but it doesn't hurt to try and mention you are students. As always, with furniture you can always bargain (don't pay list/advertised price!) at some stores, but Ikea you can't do that, but they are great for desks and shelves.

Hope that helps!

 

[redsoxfan]

hey, thanks alot for the advice! i can only squeeze so much in my little civic 😉

 

[hmgcoa]

who all is going to the AP program this fall?

lookin fwd to seeing you all in the next few weeks!.

 

[Mperor]

I'm all moved in to student housing! (building 101!!! so close to class!!!) I'm leaving today for vegas until wednesday, but if anybody wants to meet up after that PM me.

Ugh I still have to assemble all the Ikea furnature I just bought....

 

[redsoxfan]

i just found out the redsox are going to be in Chitown next weekend playing the white sox. PM me if you're interested in getting tix...

 

[hmgcoa]

haha. thats off the hook.
u know. i don't move in until next weekend =(
although, i too have been thinking of ways to get all the fun out of my system over the next week..so that i won't be ithcing to do stuff once class starts 😀

I'm all moved in to student housing! (building 101!!! so close to class!!!) I'm leaving today for vegas until wednesday, but if anybody wants to meet up after that PM me.

Ugh I still have to assemble all the Ikea furnature I just bought....

 

[truckibear]

Hi 😀 Going to be living on campus but not taking a car. How difficult do you think that will be (ie needing to go to grocery store) etc?

 

[spundit]

Hi 😀 Going to be living on campus but not taking a car. How difficult do you think that will be (ie needing to go to grocery store) etc?

There is a grocery store southeast from campus off Rockland (Dominicks), but its about a mile away. It's the closest area available for food or other convenience items. I am pretty sure more issues like living accomodations will be addressed during orientation.

Cant believe orientation is next wednesday...

 

[Orchid 209]

Hi 😀 Going to be living on campus but not taking a car. How difficult do you think that will be (ie needing to go to grocery store) etc?

You'd definitely need to make friends with cars 😀 It's not an ideal walk at all, especially during the winter. It's not very walking friendly since there are no sidewalks and few paths. You can get around with bussing........ but that takes a lot of patience and determination......

did i mention make friends with cars?

 

[truckibear]

You'd definitely need to make friends with cars 😀 It's not an ideal walk at all, especially during the winter. It's not very walking friendly since there are no sidewalks and few paths. You can get around with bussing........ but that takes a lot of patience and determination......

did i mention make friends with cars?

haha, yeah that seems to be the general consensus. i'll be packing a lot of ramen in my luggage then. let's hope my roommate has a car or i could be out of luck 😉

 

[Mperor]

i just found out the redsox are going to be in Chitown next weekend playing the white sox. PM me if you're interested in getting tix...

no cubbies = no care 😀

 

[Mperor]

haha, yeah that seems to be the general consensus. i'll be packing a lot of ramen in my luggage then. let's hope my roommate has a car or i could be out of luck 😉

what building you living in? 101??? 😳

 

[truckibear]

what building you living in? 101??? 😳

All I know so far is that my apartment number is 2111A...?

 

[Mperor]

All I know so far is that my apartment number is 2111A...?

thats building 201. Just next door.

 

[desipardesi]

Hey hey,

Just wanted to say wassup. I'll also be going to RFU. I just found out last week on Thursday i was accepted. Found an apartment at forest point and am driving up this week. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

ps. does anyone know if orientation is mandatory for all 3 days? Just curious.