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I will be graduating from UHS in 9 months and have never had the need to have my own computer at home. I do have one, but cant remember ever using it for classwork or school related stuff. The school has PLENTY of computers. Save your money, do not buy a computer and use the computers of which a part of your tuition dollar is used to purchase. No need to spend more than the exorbitant amount the school already charges.
 
I have spoke with a couple of students who have been using the new curriculum and they believe that the new curriculum is heading toward greater use of the computers. There is a "program" called Blackboard. It organizes a class, basically. These students said the classes have been utilizing this more lately and probably will do so for our class. It keeps track of grades, assignments, messages from the faculty, quizzes.

I know the students also say that they use the internet a lot for looking up pathology and anatomy things to get good pictures, etc. They say that the teachers give a lot of sites that are good sources of information.

In my opinion, which is only based up a little research, a computer at home seems like a wise plan. I have always been spoiled with my own computer though. I know you won't have to type endless papers or anything. I'm sure you could get by without one.
 
Hi all!

I haven't posted in awhile because I was on the Alternate List and since they said they weren't pulling from it this year and my interview went horribly, I assumed I wasn't getting in this year. I convinced myself I didn't really want to go (but I couldn't come check out the forum because it was too depressing!)

Anyway, guess what? I was No. 1 on the Alternate List and they called me on Friday! Dang! I wish I could have known that a lot sooner, I would have planned my year so much differently! Now I'm going to be strapped for finances, what with all the private loans/credit cards racked up getting through undergrad as a single mom.....sigh. And I so wanted to lose 40 pounds, paint my house, re-tile the bathroom and pay off those darn credit cards at least!

Well, I've just decided to close my eyes and plow ahead and let the chips fall where they may. What else can I do? I've nearly killed myself getting to this point and I'm sure I could never live with myself if I pass it up! I am so excited!!!!:clap: :clap: :clap:

But, I need to find a roommate. If anyone is still looking for a place, I live about 2miles from UHS in a very cute/clean/quiet neighborhood. (Good bicycling/running/walking distance - I plan to get a bicycle to get some exercise and reduce wear & tear on my car.) I have an 18-yr-old son that sleeps on the couch when he's not at a friend's house, and I'm fixing him up a "chill-out" room in the basement - I've never been able to get him to sleep in a real bedroom. I have two rooms available in the back part of the house with a private entrance. One room has built-in desks/bookshelves and could easily be a nice little sitting room/study. The bad news: only one bathroom! So would need someone who's not a bathroom hog! (Neither my son nor I are.) My son smokes 😡 😡 but I'm restricting him to smoking in his special space in the basement, or outside. (This is a good excuse for me: I have asthma and really don't need to have him smoking around me!)

I would prefer a woman, and am asking $350/month all utilities. Have washer/dryer in basement, some storage room there. Extra for Roadrunner - that is, split the cost of it with me if we decide to get it - not a bad idea if 2 people are needing to be online and actually reasonable that way. I'm cutting out the cable though, too distracting and I've got to get costs down; I'm sure most of us are in the same boat there! I don't know how I'm going to survive without Sex in the City and Six Feet Under, but I'm sure I will! 😉

Well, I'm still in shock, but I just had to check in. Amazing how one's life can change with just one phonecall!

Cheers,
mompremed
email: [email protected]

Class of UHS2006 - Finally!

(Guess I'll have to change my signon name! Yippee!)
 
Hi All,
Sorry I haven't posted in awhile, I just got back from Montgomery, AL visiting my grandma. BamaAlum, I went to highschool in Talladega, AL /Texas and I did undergrad here in Texas, also. Where did you attend school?Yeah it is a small world
I can't wait to get to Kansas City, everytime I read y'alls posts I get excited all over again. Congratulations on your exceptance mompremed, I'm sure my excitement pales in comparison to yours! I'm thinking about holding up a sign with my username on it the first day of orientation or should I just write it on my forehead with a big black marker...I'm open to suggestions :laugh: Anyways just wanted to post to say hi!

Bye my fellow classmates!

DeJarra
UHS Class of 2006
 
CONGRATS Mompremed!!!🙂 🙂 Welcome to the class!😀
 
Originally posted by DeKaSi
Hi All,
Congratulations on your exceptance mompremed, I'm sure my excitement pales in comparison to yours! I'm thinking about holding up a sign with my username on it the first day of orientation or should I just write it on my forehead with a big black marker...I'm open to suggestions :laugh: Anyways just wanted to post to say hi!
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Thanks! Yes, I think signs with usernames would be in order! Or how about we have a pre-orientation get-together for those of us on the forum? We did something similar to that last year that was very successful, not to mention fun. (I sort-of got involved in talking up the area close to the school and met several people that started last year as a result.) Of course it ended up with friends popping in too, but it was a much smaller group so there was a familiar face or too on the first day of orientation.

Just a thought!

mompremed

UHS 2006, Class of

How do you change that darn signon name? Do I have to completely re-register? 😱
 
Originally posted by ShrubbyDoc
CONGRATS Mompremed!!!🙂 🙂 Welcome to the class!😀
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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Glad (read: relieved!) to be here!

mompremed
 
I'm trying yet again to post...I haven't been able to since the big switch. If it accepts the post, I'll write more...
 
Whoo-hoo! I'm back!!! DrMaryC and I have not been able to post since the switch, so I would guess there are others in the same boat. That is probably why the activity is down so much.

I had to go in and change my password, so if anyone else is having the same problem, you might have to do the same.

I figured out that I only have six working days left, including today, before the big move. That makes me incredibly nervous!

PreMedMom, if I hadn't already signed a lease, I would have loved to live with you. Saving so much on rent would have been a godsend. I am so happy for you!!!! I also have a son, he's 12, and I am a single mom myself. I think it makes getting to this point even more special because I know the turmoil we've had to go through to work, raise a family on our own and get through all the prereqs. Congrats!!!!!

Everyone else...I cannot wait to meet all of you! I am so excited.

Talk to you soon!
Tammy
 
Glad to see your are able to post now Tammy! That is great...

Got an email from DrMaryC and she made it to KC and is getting all settled. I move in a week and a half. I am ready......

Well just making small talk enough to make this a worthwhile post. Can't really think of anything interesting....
Was in on two deliveries last week and a code this morning

Other than that, just trying to get by.....only four more shifts to work. i got my car today......got a 1995 Dodge Intrepid. Haven't driven it much yet.......but it seems pretty sweet.

Well I guess I BS'd long enough

Chris
 
Originally posted by Tammy
PreMedMom, if I hadn't already signed a lease, I would have loved to live with you. Saving so much on rent would have been a godsend. I am so happy for you!!!! I also have a son, he's 12, and I am a single mom myself. I think it makes getting to this point even more special because I know the turmoil we've had to go through to work, raise a family on our own and get through all the prereqs. Congrats!!!!!
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Thanks, Tammy. Yes, it's hard for most people to comprehend just how hard this road is as a single mom unless they've been on that road. Glad to know someone else is out there. Darn, though! Another reason why coming in so late is a bummer - everyone probably already has a place to live. Also, I'm losing $20K of PRIMO money because the deadline to apply was 7-1.

Would you mind emailing me with what they allow you for living expenses with one dependant? I'm worried about that, and also that because it's so late, I may not have any money for food or housing for who knows how long. They won't let us starve and/or lose my house, will they? 😱 I'm trying to refinance my house to hopefully get enough $$$ to cover the private student loans (which don't go into deferment when you go back to school) but I doubt I'll get any extra money out of that to keep us afloat until the financial aid comes in.

I'm trying to stay focused with the physical work I have to do to get ready to keep from panicking, but it's not easy!

Cheers,
mompremed

UHS Class of 2006

(Wow! That just is so amazing to see in print, even more than yesterday!)
 
mompremed--
Hang in there. You have come this far, I am sure they will help you out anyway they can. They have to accomodate you since they pulled you off the waiting list; so they have to be understanding about that.

Just so you know, if you don't already.....I think we have a great class. So far, all the people on here, with exception to Tammy, are so nice and great!!! Everyone is so friendly and awesome to interact with. I know it is going to be a lot of studying and such, but I know we are going to have a lot of fun too!!

It is amazing to write UHS Class of 2006 isn't it? I was on Cloud 9 for so long when I got my acceptance letter!!!!!!!

Anyway, if there is anything I can do, let me know.....be glad to help.

Oh, by the way, that crack about Tammy is so far from the truth. She is so awesome and fun. I just love giving her a bad time, and I know when she reads this, she will be bashing me too, so I am ready!!!! Bring it on Tammy!!!!!

Chris
 
Originally posted by drchris33
Just so you know, if you don't already.....I think we have a great class. So far, all the people on here, with exception to Tammy, are so nice and great!!! Everyone is so friendly and awesome to interact with. I know it is going to be a lot of studying and such, but I know we are going to have a lot of fun too!!
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I never met a UHS student I didn't like! I think we need to plan a get-together sometime before orientation. Or maybe you already have, but I don't want to read the previous 30-some pages!! O.K., just call me lazy! :laugh:

I can't wait to meet everyone!

mompremed
 
hey mompremed
just wanted to join everyone in welcoming you to the class!! i still remember that feeling right after i got that phone call. in fact..i think i still feel it!

for those of you who have received your financial aid awards...did you get the amount you applied for? like mompremed, i had to apply fairly late (i.e. a couple of weeks ago) and im worried im going to be scrambling for private loans!

well, only one more week before i make the big move. im getting more excited every day!! see you all soon!

-carissa
 
Hey guys,

I'm using my laptop online for the first time. I really need to get used to this keyboard. I'm making a lot of mistakes.

I just got home from my last biochemistry lecture. We made it through 24 chapters, the entire book, in less than 8 weeks! Boy, am I worn out! Anyway, when I got home, I found my financial aid information in the mailbox. It's a whole lot simpler than I thought it would be--just two different sheets of paper to send in.

I guess my budget was set at $38,850. I had a family contribution of $1,000. They have awarded me with $36,000. Subsidized loan = $8,500
Unsubsidized = $27,500
I won't be needing any private loans, so fortunately I am done with the financial aid work, for the most part.

I don't know if I'll ever get a grasp on how much money this costs. I know I'll eventually be able to pay it back, but it's just sooo much! I figure I'll ignore my debt until later, there's nothing I can do about it now.

Those of you who got your stuff in late, definitely don't worry about it. They will definitely help you through the process. The financial aid office told me that they would help in getting your private loan monies.

I sincerely want to congratulate the newcomers to our class. I'm sure your excitement won't die out before you get to class.

Well, I'm supposed to be spending these three hours before I go to work studying for the biochemistry comprehensive final. I laugh at how I complain about this, knowing how much more difficult next year will be.

Keep up the posting, guys!!
 
I am glad someone has finally gotten their financial aid award letter. That is one thing that I am really stressing about. I am ready to get it in so that I will know how much money I will have so I can quit worrying. Sunday was my last day to work in the ER, and my wife and I are currently packing for the big move to KC. It finally hit me as we were packing everything up that this is really happening. I am so excited, my life long dream of becoming a doctor is about to become a reality. I am ready to meet everyone on the website. It will be nice to put a name with a face. See you all in KC.
 
Originally posted by AnnaMags
I guess my budget was set at $38,850. I had a family contribution of $1,000. They have awarded me with $36,000. Subsidized loan = $8,500
Unsubsidized = $27,500
I won't be needing any private loans, so fortunately I am done with the financial aid work, for the most part.
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Anna, are you saying they expect you/us to live on about $7K per year? That would just barely pay some people's rent! It would just barely cover my house payment and utilities, with nothing left for food, etc. And isn't our health ins. supposed to come out of this?

Someone please tell me this isn't right!

mompremed
(soon to be MedStudentMom)

UHS Class of 2006
 
To clarify my post...

I am going to be living at home (with my parents in Olathe, KS) for the first year. I am fortunate enough to not have to pay rent this year. This really helps financially! I am pretty much only paying for a lot of gas, wear and tear on my car, and other expenses.

I also have a question...

Does anyone plan on paying their interest during the school year? I assume that it would really be beneficial.

Does anyone plan on working at all during the first year?

I guess that's about it for now. Three more hours and I'll be taking a biochemistry final!
 
Anna,

You are indeed fortunate. I got worried and called the FAO this morning and they were very helpful. They allot $1360/month for those of us with no other means of support. Also, you can apply for more if you have a dependent (which I do) and need it. Plus they allow extra for health ins., books, etc. Of course I will try and make it on as little as possible, but it's a relief to know I can get more if I need it. I think I can squeeze by on the $1360/month with a roommate - even with a car payment and credit card debt, so I guess I'll quit worrying and just concentrate on getting my house cleaned & organized, re-financed (to knock out my private student loans), etc.

Med school here I come!!! :clap: :clap:

mompremed
(Soon to be MedStudentMom)

UHS, Class of 2006
 
hey mompremed
just wanted to join everyone in welcoming you to the class!! i still remember that feeling right after i got that phone call. in fact..i think i still feel it! -carissa
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Thank you Carissa. So-o-o-o glad to be here!

It occurred to me that maybe I could throw out an invite to come over to my house for a BBQ before orientation. I have a great picnic-like place in back of my house under a spreading eucalyptus tree. (I think it's eucalyptus.) Anyway it has the feel of being in the woods at night with the Tiki torches and lights strung up.

Let me know if anyone's interested. It would be great to see familiar faces on the first day of orientation, IMHO.

Cheers,
 
I would love to get together some time during the week before orientation! I know some of those who haven't posted lately because they've been moving already would love it too. Let's work on this!

P.S. I just finished my Biochem class! If I suddenly stop posting it's because my grade dropped horribly from the final and I can't enter the class of 2006! Let's pray for that not to have happened.
 
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S TAKEN ME THIS LONG TO FINALLY POST A MESSAGE!

The previous message was just a test---and it worked! SDN has finally un-banned me!!!:clap: :clap: :clap:

I have been a silent witness for weeks now, ever since they "upgraded" the format!! I mean, like, who has time to sit at their computer and figure out how to log in? (Don't answer that if you don't want to!)

Whew. First. Congrats to all my new classmates! Haven't gotten to chat with you....🙄 I'm very excited to meet you!

Next. As my good friends Tammy and Dr Chris have so kindly passed on, I'm living in KC now! Booooooo-yah! They have been the vital link for me in the past few weeks. If it weren't for them, I'd have noone to talk to.

I am currently residing in Century Towers! (I'll have to revive that thread now that I've cracked the code). I REALLY like CT. I like living across the street from school. Very convenent. That 7-11 on the corner is not for sissies!:laugh: My apartment is very small but efficient. I have met a few other members of our class. Everyone is very nice. I'm so glad I moved in early; on August 1 there will be 30 people moving in on one day. The problem is that there is only one garage bay. I'm gonna be parked back there with my lemonade stand!!!

I got my FA letter as well. Everything's a go. Now I just have to do this book buying/slice of life buying extravaganza. I'm already trying to live on a budget, but today I blew it when I went to Country Club plaza (I HAD to get out of the apt!). Oh well.

Well, I'm glad I can post again! Good luck with moving everybody!

Cheers,
M.
 
Congratulations to all of you! As a third-year at UHS, I just thought I'd give you a few hints. First, I wouldn't buy a laptop unless you like using it at home. I bought a laptop just before starting in 2000, and brought it to school twice. It is way too big a hassle, and there are quite a few computers on campus - I rarely had to wait long for one. Furthermore, they took out all the sites where you could plug a laptop into the network on campus. Now I'm not saying that you don't need a computer - I think you do. I am just saying that paying the extra money for a laptop is counterproductive in my opinion. Use the extra money for a CD burner - it will get alot more use.

Second, don't worry if you get in on the waiting list. The people in my class who got in on the waiting list did great - better, in fact, than many people who got in immediately.

Third, this may not be your style (and it certainly wasn't mine before med school), but I found that if I studied the new material each night, that I didn't have to cram much and I retained much better. In fact, my grades in med school were a big improvement on my undergraduate grades. Just stay on top of things - getting behind in med school can be a real b****!

Finally, all you moms out there, you can do it. Admittedly, my kids are probably much older than yours, but I commuted from an hour away, I never had to miss any of their activities, and I still did fine.

Good luck to all of you. Med school is what you make of it, and you can learn as much as you want.

Maire
 
Hey guys--
I only have three more days of work, then move to KC, next saturday. I am totally pumped!!

Mary, I am glad you are enjoying KC. Looking forward to meeting up with you. Is the BBQ still a go at CT?? Just curious!

Marie, thanks for the words of wisdom. I am sure we all appreciate it.

Is anyone besides me living at the Pinnacle?? Or a University Towers, which is right next door??

I got my FA letter a few days ago. I was given a generous amount to live on this year and I am thankful; I can finally clear up my debt, except for my undergrad loans.

I still haven't 100% believed that I am finally beginning medical school. I know the first day of class will totally blow me away!
I am just relieved/happy/excited/nervous about starting. All the emotions are flying around

Well better get back to work......I only have about 46 hours of work left (10 hours today, then 12 hours on Monday and 12 on Tuesday!!)

Later

Chris
 
So, all along, all I had to do was type my user name instead of my previous log-on name? +pissed+ I assume that our other friends on this thread had the same problem, and that's probably why the activity has died as of late. I wonder how some of the extremists who usually post in the "For Everyone Forum" can stand not being able to log on?

I start the long drive to KC on Sunday morning. With my two day stop over in Chicago, I'll arrive at Century Towers on Tuesday, so for anyone who's already there, you can have the welcome party ready for me at around 6 in the evening. My beer of choice in Guiness, or Yuengling if you can find it in MO.

But in all seriousness, anyone who's already at Century Towers, is there a grocery store in the immediate area? I did not see one when I was there in February. And, how's the work-out room? There wasn't much there when I saw it. One last question- have you been over to the school yet for any reason? I might like to walk over and say "hi" when I get there, but I really wouldn't know where to go and to whom I should talk.

And about the name-tag idea... um, I shall have to decline. You'll know me well enough (hint: my username is my initials!). It probably won't be too hard. I assume that "Drchris" has "Chris" somewhere in his name, I'd be suprised if "AnnaMags" is not named "Anna" or "Anne", and for "Solie", I'll listen for a Canadian accent.

😎

Until we meet, enjoy yourself wherever you may be, and don't have to much fun in MO until I arrive!
 
T.--

I drive 10 minutes up I 29 to the "Price Chopper" grocery store. It seems like the best bet for now.

The gym at CT is OK for me, b/c I like to cardio. I don't know if it will get busy though once everyone moves in.

Went over to the school last week, but no breaking news to report there for now. They are very friendly.

Good luck moving!! I only have Michelob Light, the ultiimate party beer in my fridge, so that will have to suffice for you!

M.
 
It sounds like a lot of fun to be moving in to a new place. I think it has it's pros and cons though. I don't have to spend the time or money moving, getting to know a new place, etc. It's so neat that you're all going to get to meet each other before orientation though. I'm a little jealous.

Mary, I'm sure you don't want to give your phone number out on here, but here's my email address... [email protected]. Email it to me, maybe we could talk once or something. I've talked with several second and third year students, but I'd love to get the chance to talk with some of you.

Girls, what all do you consider to be professional dress. I figure the first day I'll wear a suit, much like at the interview, but what other kinds of clothes are professional? I need to do some more shopping for that kind of stuff. I even need new jeans. I've been wearing the same ones for four years and they're falling apart now. I know that's what I'll actually end up wearing to class most of the year.

Anyway, enough for now. I love checking the message board now.
 
Hi Everyone,
I'm so excited. I move into Century Towers Aug 1! Are there actually 30 people moving in on that day?? That's just great, I guess I need to bring money to buy some of your lemonade DrMaryC :laugh: .
On the subject of professional dress a suit is an excellent choice. As for girls everyday "professional" a blouse with a skirt or slacks is cool. With an exception of probably the first week or so, the school dress code in short is nothing too tight, too short or frayed. I'm sure most upperclassman would agree that they don't dress up for class. Anna I pray that you did well in Biochemistry...Betteryet, I KNOW you did well in Biochem! Can't wait to see you all in Mo

Later,
DeJarra
 
I just found out there's a BBQ in CT on August 16th, but I also want to invite SDNers to a pre-orientation BBQ at my place, either the 10th or 11th of August (Sat or Sun) afternoon. Potluck, BYOB, etc. Email me at:

[email protected]

if you're interested. I've been wanting to do this for a few days, but I've been trying to re-register as MedStudentMom to no avail. I give up. I guess I have to be mompremed for the rest of my life! 🙄 How ridiculous! Oh well, I guess in a few weeks we'll be too busy to post at all, especially in my case since I'll probably have to work a 12-hr shift each week to make ends meet.

Since there's already a BBQ planned at CT on the 16th, maybe a better option would be to go to River Market on Saturday evening the 10th. They usually have live music at the BBQ there on Fri-Sat night. (Can't remember the name of the BBQ, but it's right across from the River Brewery.) Or there's Tanner's downtown and/or tons of places on the Plaza or in Westport.

Cheers,
 
Well, I'm off to go on my vacation to Tennessee with my family! I can't wait to spend a week of relaxation. I just wanted to let you all know that I'm definitely interested in getting together with everyone.

Mary--It was nice to talk to you. I hope everyone is as down to earth as you.

Have a great week everyone! What fun it will be to come back and catch up on the posts. Enjoy your moving days.
 
What's up y'all--
Tomorrow is my last day of work......tonight is my last night on call. I can not believe it. I think it will hit me tomorrow when I don't have to come back to the hospital again, and then realize.....oh, I am actually starting medical school!!! Unbelievable!!!

Anyway, hope all is well. I will chat with all yous soon!!

Chris
 
Chris,
Congrats on being done with work. Now you can join the ranks of the rest of us---the unemployed😱

Well gang I went to the Matthew Bookstore today to look around...I heard lots of voices saying "DON'T BUY BOOKS!!!" I still haven't decided whether to listen to them. There are definitely a few that I would like to buy. I'm not planning on buying the whole list in time for Aug. 19. Relatively speaking, there weren't really that many people in the "Items for Sale" packet who were selling books. Hmmmm....anyone reading this thread selling a nice copy of "Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine"? For a bargain price?

Well, I must say I am BORED OUT OF MY MIND right now. I know....it is all going to change very very soon. I should just enjoy the free time. I've been off work for just over 3 weeks now and I think I'm getting antsy. I have no doubt that in the future I will be begging for a week like this. So I shouldn't complain. Thing is, it's hard to not spend any money. I'm being a good girl so far though.

Out for now,
M.😉
 
Hi guys and gals,
Word on the street is that UHS just made a mandatory dress code for all first year students. Guys have to wear slacks and a shirt with a collar, females can also wear slacks or skirt, but the bottom line is professional dress with a lab coat unless you are wearing scrubs which is the only clothing you can wear without a lab coat. This mandatory dress code is only for 1st years and those after us and will not apply to upperclassman. So what do you guys think??
On top of the new dress code, there is now a more controlled mandatory attendence in which we will be given assigned seats in class in order to check roll. The professors now will KNOW those who are not attending class.
I found out this information from a guy in our class who is attending the summer program that started today. If someone has heard anything different please enlighten me...because I'm definitly not feelin the attendence thing.

DeJarra
 
Ahh the dress code issue...

This is the first I've heard of it. I'm for it. But then again I have a wardrobe of such items carried over from my job. If I didn't have such a wardrobe I would be PO'd. Some may not agree with me, but dressing nice evokes a positive image on oneself and those impressionable people (i.e., in the future----patients). Even if you are dog tired and absolutely HATE being at a lecture or a clinic or whatever, your dress will carry you through. People cast judgement on you if you are in tattered clothes AND you look tired. My personal outlook is---I'm about to enter the "people" business in a big way. I might as well try to look nice. My own personal opinion, for the public forum.

Attendance. I didn't take acceptance at another school b/c they track their students' comings and going with a big-brother type ID card system. It was too much for me. I was responsible enough to show up for work every day for the last 6 years, I will be responsible enough to show up at school WHERE I'M PAYING BIG BUCKS to be there. I think assigned seating and roll call is a hair shy of the big brother thing, but I can hack it. Having to be "controlled" in such a way does take you down a notch, but the powers in the ivory tower must have had some issues that needed to be handled with such a "solution". So be it. I'll be there everyday. I'm paying for it out of my own pocket.

My opinions. Only opinions. I can certainly appreciate any arguments on the flipside. You're in control of your own destiny.
Just watch....:laugh: with my luck there will probably be some family crisis or something and I'll have to miss school and I'll go down in flames b/c of attendance.

Make today a good one everybody!!
M.
 
Originally posted by DrMaryC
Well, I must say I am BORED OUT OF MY MIND right now. I know....it is all going to change very very soon. I should just enjoy the free time. I've been off work for just over 3 weeks now and I think I'm getting antsy. I have no doubt that in the future I will be begging for a week like this. So I shouldn't complain. Thing is, it's hard to not spend any money. I'm being a good girl so far though.
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Mary, if you're REALLY bored, you're welcome to come help me re-tile my bathtub, re-do my kitchen floor, clean out a closet or two, rearrange my bedroom, get my yardwork caught up; well, you get the idea! 😉

Just kidding of course, but seriously, give me a call if you want to come hang out and watch me work. (I do take breaks on a regular basis!)

Cheers,
Catherine
 
Dear UHS Class of 2006,

Sorry I haven't posted for a while, but I was having difficulty signing on for a while & then I got caught up in NASTY work for Gross Anantomy & my thesis.... which is still in progress, AHHH!

Anyways, this is the first I've heard of dress code or attendance policies, and while I see some point behind it, I agree that we are all adults here. I have enjoyed riding my bike across Boston (sure beats the T or the bus!!) in jeans & a t-shirt (& maybe not smelling like roses when I get there, but all I'm doing is going to Gross lab anyways!!). I am one of those people who: a) will be living on a shoesting (again) b) does NOT have an extravangant wardrobe to say the least! c) may not make it for the 8 AM lecture every single day!

So, to say the least, these ideas are not on my list of fun-- but they are rumors thus far & hopefully they will stay that way-- if anyone has reputable leads on the validity of these rumors, please let the rest of us know!

Anyways, I leave to join y'all in just over a week & I cannot CANNOT wait!!! Woohoo! See you then!

Peace,
Hillary

PS-- If anyone is willing/able to help me move furniture the evening of Aug. 12th (Monday) in exchange for dinner/beer/etc., please let me know. Thanks!
 
Hillary, I hope you're right! Maybe I'm getting all "het up" about nothing! I'm just so on edge and waiting for the other shoe to drop, I'm just automatically expecting the worst, I guess! 😱

I can help you move August 12th.

Cheers,

Catherine
 
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I want to invite all the SDNers and their families, SO's, etc. to a Pre-orientation BBQ at my place on August 10th at 4pm - ? Probably eat around 6ish, depending on how long it takes to grill the meat - or Veggie Burgers for the vegetarians in the group. I am about 2 miles from the school off Gladstone Blvd. Email me for directions if you want to come. Potluck, BYOB, BYOM(meat, etc.), BYOP(place settings). I have the Charcoal grill, charcoal, picnic table and 14 lawn chairs. And condiments! It usually starts to get pretty nice that time of day out under the big old shade tree. As it gets cooler and darker, the tiki torches and lights give a great atmosphere to relax in!

Hope to see you all then!

Cheers,
Catherine

[email protected]
 
I have been reading this forum for over 2 years and have never posted but couldn't resist sending out my congratulations to the UHS class of 2004 for a 96% first time pass rate on the Comlex after serving as Guinea pigs for a new curriculum.:clap:
 
Well, DrMaryC emailed me a funny joke - it was really funny; thank you Mary! - and I refigured my finances again, so I'm feeling better. Even without a roommate and not refinancing my house to pay off my private student loans and car, I should be able to scrape by if I work Saturdays and get food stamps when I'm eligible. If one of those 2 equations work out (roommate OR refinancing) I should be able to get by without having to work. If both work out I should be o.k. without working or having to get food stamps. I still need to "save" my car as much as possible, so wearing scrubs & bicycling seem like a viable plan at this point.

I can't tell you how ironic it is that I'm worried about saving my car! I've remodeled my kitchen - paint, wallpaper, replaced the countertop, sink & faucet, tiled the backsplash, extended the cabinets and installed a dishwasher, replumbed the garbage disposal and of course the sink and faucet/dishwasher all by myself! I'm not afraid to tackle a plumbing/remodeling job, but the car thing completely mystifies and terrifies me! What is so ironic is that when I was married to my ex for 20+ years, he would never let us go anywhere if the car wasn't in nearly new condition and since we were so poor, we never went anywhere because our car/s were in anything BUT nearly new condition! (We had 3 little ones, I had no skills and he worked little-to-none.) And now here I am, afraid to do anything but baby my car and basically PARK it as much as possible! I think I need to check out Communiversity and see if there's a car class for women who are stupid when it comes to cars! 😉

Thank you for letting me ramble and I hope you will all bear with me. I have gone from convincing myself that it is really stupid to go to medical school at my age (52) and that it would never really happen, to daring to believe that I really am going to be a doctor, in 10 short days! Every once in awhile I allow myself to tap into the exhilaration of it all, but if I let myself feel it too deeply, No. 1, I'm on the verge of tears (of joy!) and No. 2, I panic because I'm afraid it won't "go down" afterall.

Unfortunately, you all are probably sensing the panic, but if you get to know me....believe me, the joy is the driving force. My passion for medicine and my compassion for humanity have brought me through incredible obstacles thus far, I'm sure it will carry me through this.

Cheers
 
mompremed--

I think you need to just sit back, try to relax, and whatever happens will happen. I know where you are coming from about money, family and such. I have so many things going on in my life with my own family, credit card and student loan debt, car problems, crappy house we live in, and so on. But what I have learned to do is take one day at a time, and don't sweat the small stuff. If you worry about finances and such every waking minute, you will be miserable, and your health will go to pot.

I think that once school starts, you will need to learn to leave all the outside problems at the door, have fun, and concentrate on school. We are all in the same boat in one way or another.

I hope you don't think I am coming across as rude or trying to tell you how to run your life or that I know everything. I am just pointing out the minor details that might help you succeed better in school.

Well I am off for now........moving day is in two days!!!!!! Cannot wait!!!!!!!!

Later y'all!

Chris
 
Chris/Catherine,
Chris I couldn't have said it any better myself.

My only advice is to make each new day the best day...be the best person you possibly can, toward yourself and others. Make that the ultimate priority. The rest will all fall into place.

😀


And remember,
 
Originally posted by drchris33
mompremed--

I think you need to just sit back, try to relax, and whatever happens will happen. I know where you are coming from about money, family and such.
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I know you're right, Chris. I think part of my problem is I have too much time to stew and worry at work. They decided not to let me do what I was trained to do these last 2 weeks (test and certify software), and they have me answering phones instead. Yesterday I got 6 calls - that's maybe 1 hours worth of work in a 9-hr day! I am SO BORED!!! It makes the days just dra-a-a-ag by. 🙄 WAY too much time to think!

I always do better when I've got a lot to do, so I'm sure I'll be fine once school starts.

I know that everything will work out the way it's supposed to, and I do appreciate you all letting me vent. It's just that I've had to do a 180-degree turn in such a short time, my head is just spinning!

Catherine
 
Dear Catherine & everyone else sweating nice clothing we don't have,

I'll be there with you in the scrub option a few days a week (at least) and I will also be 'saving' my car, although it is a bit easier for me as I will only have to walk across the street! I will ride my bike everywhere else though-- I've done it for almost a year here in Boston, so it can be done!

See y'all in just over a week!!!!😛 :clap:

Peace,
Hillary
 
OK...if this works...I'll write more...
 
I was told that if we had complaints about the dress code we could email complaints to [email protected]. This was told to me by the person in the student services office. Just incase anybody wanted to know.
 
Hello fellow classmates:

Well tomorrow is the big day!! I cannot believe it has gotten here so fast! I have so much packing to do still.......oh well it will get done.

I just felt it was my SDN duty to protest and gripe about the new policies to so here we go..........

I think it is a bunch of crap. Everyone of us has busted their respective heinies for the past three years or whatever it took to get you here. So all of us are hard workers, dedicated to our studies, and we all should have ideas of professional dress and behavior. We will be shelling out $30,000 for tuition alone, so I believe we have a right to attend class if we want to. I personally am the type that goes to all lectures and likes to hear the information presented by a lecturer, but that is just me. I learn the best that way so that is what I am going to do.

I seriously do not know why the school is suddenly changing policies on us. I mean, I understand that we shouldn't show up for class in tattered jeans and no shirt, like Spicole would on Fast Times at Ridgemont High, but come on! Sure we are professionals, sure we will be always viewed as an upper part of the society because of our profession, but I do not think that becoming a military medical school will be the answer. I thought that our school was one of the best ones around, and now, I think that some of our classmates may change their minds, simply because of the new bulls*^& rules!!

Anyhow, I am done preaching for now. Please leave your offertory money in my mailbox at my apartment complex!! 🙂

I am taking the Summer Learning Enhancement Program starting on Monday and I know Mary C is too, so maybe we can get more info and talk to the people of the school to let them know that alot of our class is upset and would like an explanation.

I will try my best for you all...............

Peace out!!

Chris
 
I have found some prices on scrubs on AllHeart.com. If anyone is interested, email me and let me know and maybe we can save some money if we go in together as there is a big price break on shipping, the more you buy. The priority shipping gets it here within about 4 business days, it looks like.

Click below for the link:

Scrubs

Catherine
 
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