The Most Ridiculous Thing About Nova

[Ifellinapothole]

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Actually 2.

You have to swipe in and out every day. (Feels like Big Brother)


Mandatory wearing of scrubs. (Feel like I am in high school)



These two reasons are why I am not going there. Were it not for those, I would have dug living in Florida.

 

[kaikai128]

I guess it really depends on the person. I, for one, don't think I'll mind the idea of getting up every morning and putting on my choice of pajamas or professional attire (depending on the day). I was actually extremely turned off at other schools that didn't have dress codes--as I viewed it as a lack of professionalism and found that to be an issue.

Secondly, some people aren't the type that hate the idea of going to class. I am paying for my education, I figure I might as well make the best out of it and go to class.

For me, the trade-off is worth it. I get to wake up in a gorgeous state...and in the middle of the winter when everyone is digging their cars out of snow, I have to deal with the fact that it is only 60 degrees outside. I know, thats rough.

OP...I hope you found a school that suites you. 🙂

 

[Buckeye(OH)]

F wearing scrubs and F professionalism.

If I can't wear Adidas button down pants to class if I want to, I aint goin there.

I agree, the swiping is pretty much ridiculous.

Some people dont mind the winter 😉

 

[Robz]

Actually 2.

You have to swipe in and out every day. (Feels like Big Brother)


Mandatory wearing of scrubs. (Feel like I am in high school)



These two reasons are why I am not going there. Were it not for those, I would have dug living in Florida.

I ususally don't respond to point blank posts against my school...but I will here.

First my mother said if you can't say something nice don't start a thread to throw stones....

Now, to interview here you get a packet describing the policies. They are there and not really going to change. So, you need to know yourself. I know I am a lecture learner and I am a Florida resident. I like the warmpth and sunshine with no snow or much gloominess. I also liked a lot of the rotation sites. So, even before you come here you know the deal.

With that said and done if it was anything like it was last year then there are ways around it and as long as your making good grades and will make a good physician I have no issues. Administration hates having your friends scan in for you but I can't say it doesn't happen.

As for clothes...I like wearing PJ's every day. I have 6 sets of scrubbs and I rotate them. Saved on my laundry, clothing bill, and time. I prefer to wear them. I actually have no idea on the shoes though. As for as I know you can wear flip-flops (except in gross...cause thats nasty) to dress shows I guess.

In the end I am glad for those that realized this isn't the school for them. I personally love living around the area and I think it as rained once in the last few months. Its basically 85 and sunny a lot. Actually I got sunburned this last weekend studying by the water for my biochemistry exam and dude...that sucks. Dumb me for not putting enough sunscreen on. Its great to be in south florida with the beaches, clubs, women/men, and year round recreation but in school you don't always have enough time to do other things.

In the end there is something jacked up about EVERY school. I'm talking allopathic to ostaopathic. You just have to find the one for you. An example for me was Penn State has snow flying sideways, was super cold, in the middle of nowhere, and even though the medical school personel was nice the hospital people and tour was horrid to me. I couldn't imagine 3/4 years there. For an osteopathic school I wasn't too jive on LECOM and TUCOM but you get the point.

In the end I suggest to find the school for you and concentrate on studying on medicine. Its tough out there. Real tough. My best suggestion is to keep a positive attitude and work on becoming a awesome physician. So, please ask questions in the 2008 or 2009 threads on the school but throwing stones makes you sound bitter.

Thanks!

 

[Ifellinapothole]

I ususally don't respond to point blank posts against my school...but I will here.

First my mother said if you can't say something nice don't start a thread to throw stones....

Now, to interview here you get a packet describing the policies. They are there and not really going to change. So, you need to know yourself. I know I am a lecture learner and I am a Florida resident. I like the warmpth and sunshine with no snow or much gloominess. I also liked a lot of the rotation sites. So, even before you come here you know the deal.

With that said and done if it was anything like it was last year then there are ways around it and as long as your making good grades and will make a good physician I have no issues. Administration hates having your friends scan in for you but I can't say it doesn't happen.

As for clothes...I like wearing PJ's every day. I have 6 sets of scrubbs and I rotate them. Saved on my laundry, clothing bill, and time. I prefer to wear them. I actually have no idea on the shoes though. As for as I know you can wear flip-flops (except in gross...cause thats nasty) to dress shows I guess.

In the end I am glad for those that realized this isn't the school for them. I personally love living around the area and I think it as rained once in the last few months. Its basically 85 and sunny a lot. Actually I got sunburned this last weekend studying by the water for my biochemistry exam and dude...that sucks. Dumb me for not putting enough sunscreen on. Its great to be in south florida with the beaches, clubs, women/men, and year round recreation but in school you don't always have enough time to do other things.

In the end there is something jacked up about EVERY school. I'm talking allopathic to ostaopathic. You just have to find the one for you. An example for me was Penn State has snow flying sideways, was super cold, in the middle of nowhere, and even though the medical school personel was nice the hospital people and tour was horrid to me. I couldn't imagine 3/4 years there. For an osteopathic school I wasn't too jive on LECOM and TUCOM but you get the point.

In the end I suggest to find the school for you and concentrate on studying on medicine. Its tough out there. Real tough. My best suggestion is to keep a positive attitude and work on becoming a awesome physician. So, please ask questions in the 2008 or 2009 threads on the school but throwing stones makes you sound bitter.

Thanks!

Getting all bent out of shape about my expressing my opinion makes you sound bitter!

I don't understand how people in their mid to late 20's can submit to being told what to wear and whether they have to be in class. Sorry!

And that's why Nova is not for me. I wish I had read the brochure closer prior to spending my money on the airfare.

The weather is nice, but unfortunately the surrounding area is one big strip mall.

 

[Fin-Nor]

Getting all bent out of shape about my expressing my opinion makes you sound bitter!

I don't understand how people in their mid to late 20's can submit to being told what to wear and whether they have to be in class. Sorry!

And that's why Nova is not for me. I wish I had read the brochure closer prior to spending my money on the airfare.

The weather is nice, but unfortunately the surrounding area is one big strip mall.

<sob story> ahh... poor you 🙁 </sob story>

maybe one day you'll get out of the adolescent stage and not be so rebellious. want to be in the game? got to play by the rules.

 

[Ifellinapothole]

want to be in the game? got to play by the rules.

Words of a true CONFORMIST.

 

[tkim]

This subject has been hashed over and over again. The bottom line is that if you have a strong aversion to dress codes and mandatory attendance, then perhaps NSUCOM is not for you. When I interviewed there, it was a small issue for me, but the facilities and location were absolutely incredible.

This topic is also being covered in other threads - notably the NSU class threads. So, unless there is something constructive to add, I'm going to go ahead and close this.