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ShyRem said:
Be careful about AMSA and SOMA insurance -- they denied both claims I sent them (I was on each for about 3 months during a transition period), and a good friend I know had them and every single claim they filed was denied until they fought it out. Took about 2 years for each claim to get paid.
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Ahhhhh...the fond memories.

Wook
 
Orientation. Lots of "this is where you'll spend your life" stuff. There is a lot of stuff set up by your orientation leaders (read: MSII's) to make your life a little easier. A fashion show about what to wear (and what NOT to wear) to anatomy lab, OMM, in the dead of winter, on preceptorships, etc. A list of extra websites, non-required books, notes, etc. that made our lives easier this year. Helpful hints and secrets to make your lives a little easier this year. Who to shmooze, who to lose kind of thing. Time to talk to each other and get to know each other. Pictures. ID badges. Financial aid stuff. Curriculum orientation. Computer orientation. Books to get. White coats to get fitted for and ordered. Demonstrations and introductions from fellows, advisors, faculty, and important offices to memorize the path to and from. Noteservice information/elections. Class officer elections. SGA stuff. Local information regarding certain laws and peculiarities thereof (just wait until you hear the "strictly enforced" speeding limit thing -- they're NOT KIDDING). Clubs and perks. Bring your checkbook, there are things you'll want to purchase.

It was actually very very useful information that I still refer back to for courses this late in the year (helpful websites, helpful books, etc). Worth going to. It's a casual affair, don't dress up, but don't show up in ripped jeans and your favorite razor-slashed Kiss t-shirt.

And DON'T SPEED IN BIDDEFORD. (and just in case you're getting sarcastic with this one about the cops needing to earn their pay -- all fines to go the state. Not to Biddeford. The state. But the cops are employed by the city. Very messed up system.)
 
ShyRem said:
Orientation. Lots of "this is where you'll spend your life" stuff. There is a lot of stuff set up by your orientation leaders (read: MSII's) to make your life a little easier. A fashion show about what to wear (and what NOT to wear) to anatomy lab, OMM, in the dead of winter, on preceptorships, etc. A list of extra websites, non-required books, notes, etc. that made our lives easier this year. Helpful hints and secrets to make your lives a little easier this year. Who to shmooze, who to lose kind of thing. Time to talk to each other and get to know each other. Pictures. ID badges. Financial aid stuff. Curriculum orientation. Computer orientation. Books to get. White coats to get fitted for and ordered. Demonstrations and introductions from fellows, advisors, faculty, and important offices to memorize the path to and from. Noteservice information/elections. Class officer elections. SGA stuff. Local information regarding certain laws and peculiarities thereof (just wait until you hear the "strictly enforced" speeding limit thing -- they're NOT KIDDING). Clubs and perks. Bring your checkbook, there are things you'll want to purchase.

It was actually very very useful information that I still refer back to for courses this late in the year (helpful websites, helpful books, etc). Worth going to. It's a casual affair, don't dress up, but don't show up in ripped jeans and your favorite razor-slashed Kiss t-shirt.

And DON'T SPEED IN BIDDEFORD. (and just in case you're getting sarcastic with this one about the cops needing to earn their pay -- all fines to go the state. Not to Biddeford. The state. But the cops are employed by the city. Very messed up system.)
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yea one thing i remember when i visited biddeford were the amount of cop cars... definitely advantages and disadvantages to that...
 
Onstarr said:
yea one thing i remember when i visited biddeford were the amount of cop cars... definitely advantages and disadvantages to that...
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Actually, there are only 4-6 officers working in Biddeford at any one time (they never have more than that 'cuz they only havae 6 cop cars. No kidding). You just seem to find them where people speed... and that would be near campus and along Pool Street, Alfred, Main, and Elm.
 
CarboxyHero said:
You think $2660 a year for health insurance is overpriced?
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Yes..relative to AMSA/SOMA insurance which is almost identical to the school's insurance yet $500+ cheaper.
 
Onstarr said:
did anyone here go to osteoblast? if yes, how was it?!
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i went and thought it was pretty cute w/all the tables. everyone was really really nice. it made me pretty excited to be going there. i may be headed back up this week to check out places to live. i'm looking for a 2BR on the water (Hills beach or biddeford pool).
 
ShyRem said:
Orientation. Lots of "this is where you'll spend your life" stuff. There is a lot of stuff set up by your orientation leaders (read: MSII's) to make your life a little easier. A fashion show about what to wear (and what NOT to wear) to anatomy lab, OMM, in the dead of winter, on preceptorships, etc. A list of extra websites, non-required books, notes, etc. that made our lives easier this year. Helpful hints and secrets to make your lives a little easier this year. Who to shmooze, who to lose kind of thing. Time to talk to each other and get to know each other. Pictures. ID badges. Financial aid stuff. Curriculum orientation. Computer orientation. Books to get. White coats to get fitted for and ordered. Demonstrations and introductions from fellows, advisors, faculty, and important offices to memorize the path to and from. Noteservice information/elections. Class officer elections. SGA stuff. Local information regarding certain laws and peculiarities thereof (just wait until you hear the "strictly enforced" speeding limit thing -- they're NOT KIDDING). Clubs and perks. Bring your checkbook, there are things you'll want to purchase.

It was actually very very useful information that I still refer back to for courses this late in the year (helpful websites, helpful books, etc). Worth going to. It's a casual affair, don't dress up, but don't show up in ripped jeans and your favorite razor-slashed Kiss t-shirt.

And DON'T SPEED IN BIDDEFORD. (and just in case you're getting sarcastic with this one about the cops needing to earn their pay -- all fines to go the state. Not to Biddeford. The state. But the cops are employed by the city. Very messed up system.)
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that's really nice that they do that. anyone else getting really excited to start? 🙂
 
Is there a dresscode for unecom students? All I know is during OMM lab boys must wear shorts and t-shirt. For anatomy lab, scrubs are mandatory or recommended, regardless what scrubs can I get, which are comfortable and don't reeeeek of formaldehyde and other reagents.

Do we buy the medical equipment (i.e. stethescope, otoscope, etc.) online or at une bookstore?

Anyone logged into myUne yet, if so, anything good on it?
 
you have to be dressed. There is a code for preceptorships, but for class I've seen suits and i've seen flipflops. Sweats. Shorts. T-shirts. you name it.

for OMM you wear clothing that can be felt through and moved if necessary. shorts and t-shirt is good for everyone, and girls: get a sports bra. When you're doing shoulder and arm you can wear jeans, when you're doing ankle you can wear sweatshirts, but should wear shorts. But when you're doing spine, you really need access to most of the body, so shorts and t-shirt or tank top is good. Personally, I wear a close fitting t-shirt and light sweatpants or yoga pants (I'm female). I tend to get chilly easily, so I avoid shorts and do the lightweight long pants thing along with a sweater/sweatshirt I can take off if necessary.

Anatomy lab folks wear scrubs (which will absolutely reek starting the very first lab) that you'll be burning at the post-gross-toast when you're done. (DANM it felt gooooood to burn those reeky scrubs!!!) Scrubs can be found cheap at walmart or on clearance at a nursing/uniform shop. goodwill I hear has some at times too. Get some boxes of non-latex gloves. you'll need 'em. women: invest in a bra to burn for anatomy. you'll never get the stink out of it. You may want to consider anatomy lab shoes too. And bring something to keep the hair out of your eyes/face, etc. Bandana, scrunchy you otherwise hate, etc. NOTHING worse than having long hair and finding it's dragging in the fat of your cadaver when you're following some nerve through small holes in the body. (ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!)

You can certainly look for equipment at the bookstore, but I bought mine online cheaper. I also wanted a diagnostic set that was lighter and smaller than average since i have little itty bitty hands. Look around. Also, a stethoscope makes a nice gift from family, so start dropping hints. 😉

As for books, yes the bookstore has them but you may be ableto find them cheaper on line. So once they send out the booklist, look at half.com, walmart, or any other great sites you know of. ALSO: if you're one of the "get it at the bookstore" people, log on to the bookstore site and order it there. It will be set aside for you and all you'll have to do is walk up to the counter to pay and pick them up. Let everyone else fight over the shelves of books. The MSIIs will have recommendations as to what books we used, what we didn't use, what we kept as a reference etc.

Get a lock for your locker (you'll be assigned one once you get here). you may also want to consider putting some snack like food in your locker once you start classes. Soup at hand, granola bars, etc.. are all very good, quick, and cheap. You'll thank me later.

Ok. this was probably total overload for you this early. I'm procrastinating bacT and path studying. *sigh*

Let me know if there's anything else you have burning questions about that I can help (or confuse you further) on.
 
rocketsurgery said:
Alkapaka
Yeah, Im thinking of doing the MPH program they offer, but don't know all that much about it yet. Do you?
and does alkapaka short for a future alpaka farm you plan on having?
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Hey,
From what an MSI at my interview that was doing the MPH told me, it is a series of extra classes that doesn't really get in the way of your already hectic schedule. He mentioned something about classes being online, and that is also listed on the UNE website. Sadly, that is all I know.

and alkapalka is not short for any farms or anything of that nature but nice guess! :laugh: alka is a play on my name is russian--basically like "anna banana" but not really

hope that helps
 
ShyRem said:
you have to be dressed. There is a code for preceptorships, but for class I've seen suits and i've seen flipflops. Sweats. Shorts. T-shirts. you name it.

for OMM you wear clothing that can be felt through and moved if necessary. shorts and t-shirt is good for everyone, and girls: get a sports bra. When you're doing shoulder and arm you can wear jeans, when you're doing ankle you can wear sweatshirts, but should wear shorts. But when you're doing spine, you really need access to most of the body, so shorts and t-shirt or tank top is good. Personally, I wear a close fitting t-shirt and light sweatpants or yoga pants (I'm female). I tend to get chilly easily, so I avoid shorts and do the lightweight long pants thing along with a sweater/sweatshirt I can take off if necessary.

Anatomy lab folks wear scrubs (which will absolutely reek starting the very first lab) that you'll be burning at the post-gross-toast when you're done. (DANM it felt gooooood to burn those reeky scrubs!!!) Scrubs can be found cheap at walmart or on clearance at a nursing/uniform shop. goodwill I hear has some at times too. Get some boxes of non-latex gloves. you'll need 'em. women: invest in a bra to burn for anatomy. you'll never get the stink out of it. You may want to consider anatomy lab shoes too. And bring something to keep the hair out of your eyes/face, etc. Bandana, scrunchy you otherwise hate, etc. NOTHING worse than having long hair and finding it's dragging in the fat of your cadaver when you're following some nerve through small holes in the body. (ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!)

You can certainly look for equipment at the bookstore, but I bought mine online cheaper. I also wanted a diagnostic set that was lighter and smaller than average since i have little itty bitty hands. Look around. Also, a stethoscope makes a nice gift from family, so start dropping hints. 😉

As for books, yes the bookstore has them but you may be ableto find them cheaper on line. So once they send out the booklist, look at half.com, walmart, or any other great sites you know of. ALSO: if you're one of the "get it at the bookstore" people, log on to the bookstore site and order it there. It will be set aside for you and all you'll have to do is walk up to the counter to pay and pick them up. Let everyone else fight over the shelves of books. The MSIIs will have recommendations as to what books we used, what we didn't use, what we kept as a reference etc.

Get a lock for your locker (you'll be assigned one once you get here). you may also want to consider putting some snack like food in your locker once you start classes. Soup at hand, granola bars, etc.. are all very good, quick, and cheap. You'll thank me later.

Ok. this was probably total overload for you this early. I'm procrastinating bacT and path studying. *sigh*

Let me know if there's anything else you have burning questions about that I can help (or confuse you further) on.
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definitely not an overload..
answered a lot of Q's i had..
thanks 👍
 
ShyRem said:
As for books, yes the bookstore has them but you may be ableto find them cheaper on line. So once they send out the booklist, look at half.com, walmart, or any other great sites you know of. ALSO: if you're one of the "get it at the bookstore" people, log on to the bookstore site and order it there. It will be set aside for you and all you'll have to do is walk up to the counter to pay and pick them up. Let everyone else fight over the shelves of books. The MSIIs will have recommendations as to what books we used, what we didn't use, what we kept as a reference etc.
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I would definitely hold off on buying the books until you talk to the MSIIs. I only bought about 1/2 the books on the book lists and relied heavily on note service/handouts. The MSII will be able to tell you what books you must get and the others that are not as needed.


Wook

PS ShyRem when is your next or last BacT exam?
 
wook said:
I would definitely hold off on buying the books until you talk to the MSIIs. I only bought about 1/2 the books on the book lists and relied heavily on note service/handouts. The MSII will be able to tell you what books you must get and the others that are not as needed.


Wook

PS ShyRem when is your next or last BacT exam?
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Wook, they put us on a block exam schedule. All our exams are in two weeks, bacT on the 17th. Path only gets one exam for lab and another for the class, bacT had the first essay exam three weeks ago. The scotch is looking like a really good idea more and more every day. We haven't even done fungi yet. :scared:
 
ShyRem said:
Wook, they put us on a block exam schedule. All our exams are in two weeks, bacT on the 17th. Path only gets one exam for lab and another for the class, bacT had the first essay exam three weeks ago. The scotch is looking like a really good idea more and more every day. We haven't even done fungi yet. :scared:
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Scotch and Brandi it is....ummmm make that Brandy (didn't someone write a song about Brandy...or was it Mandy...oh well). Good luck and keep us posted on how things are going.



Wook
 
ShyRem said:
you have to be dressed. There is a code for preceptorships, but for class I've seen suits and i've seen flipflops. Sweats. Shorts. T-shirts. you name it.

for OMM you wear clothing that can be felt through and moved if necessary. shorts and t-shirt is good for everyone, and girls: get a sports bra. When you're doing shoulder and arm you can wear jeans, when you're doing ankle you can wear sweatshirts, but should wear shorts. But when you're doing spine, you really need access to most of the body, so shorts and t-shirt or tank top is good. Personally, I wear a close fitting t-shirt and light sweatpants or yoga pants (I'm female). I tend to get chilly easily, so I avoid shorts and do the lightweight long pants thing along with a sweater/sweatshirt I can take off if necessary.

Anatomy lab folks wear scrubs (which will absolutely reek starting the very first lab) that you'll be burning at the post-gross-toast when you're done. (DANM it felt gooooood to burn those reeky scrubs!!!) Scrubs can be found cheap at walmart or on clearance at a nursing/uniform shop. goodwill I hear has some at times too. Get some boxes of non-latex gloves. you'll need 'em. women: invest in a bra to burn for anatomy. you'll never get the stink out of it. You may want to consider anatomy lab shoes too. And bring something to keep the hair out of your eyes/face, etc. Bandana, scrunchy you otherwise hate, etc. NOTHING worse than having long hair and finding it's dragging in the fat of your cadaver when you're following some nerve through small holes in the body. (ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!)

You can certainly look for equipment at the bookstore, but I bought mine online cheaper. I also wanted a diagnostic set that was lighter and smaller than average since i have little itty bitty hands. Look around. Also, a stethoscope makes a nice gift from family, so start dropping hints. 😉

As for books, yes the bookstore has them but you may be ableto find them cheaper on line. So once they send out the booklist, look at half.com, walmart, or any other great sites you know of. ALSO: if you're one of the "get it at the bookstore" people, log on to the bookstore site and order it there. It will be set aside for you and all you'll have to do is walk up to the counter to pay and pick them up. Let everyone else fight over the shelves of books. The MSIIs will have recommendations as to what books we used, what we didn't use, what we kept as a reference etc.

Get a lock for your locker (you'll be assigned one once you get here). you may also want to consider putting some snack like food in your locker once you start classes. Soup at hand, granola bars, etc.. are all very good, quick, and cheap. You'll thank me later.

Ok. this was probably total overload for you this early. I'm procrastinating bacT and path studying. *sigh*

Let me know if there's anything else you have burning questions about that I can help (or confuse you further) on.
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thanks for the info!!! definitely helpful!!!!
 
Hey all. Just checking back in. Was on vacation last week and then a lot of stuff came up so I havent really had any time to post. Anyway, Roslyn, I am so sorry for putting Rachel in there. I know your name but just had a brain fart when making the list.

Went up to Osteoblast a few weekends back. Met a future classmate and then a bunch of people who are current first years. Good to finally meet them since I was originally applying for the class of 2010. The only classmate I met was a girl named Robyn from way up north in Maine. All in all, it was definitely worth the trip.

Anyone planning on making any more ventures up to Maine in the near future? Would love to meet up and grab a drink and get to know any future classmates. Also, if anyone has AIM, my name is robparker54 (original I know) and would be awesome to chat there. Take care everyone.

-Rob
 
Finally found a place...3 bedroom apt with a fenced in yard, hardwood floors, 4 miles from campus, and an awesome landlord-guy is the same age as me and is very mellow and fun to talk to...I hate property management places so this will work well. $925/month so not too expensive.

nice to get that out of the way...

finally filled out the supplemental financial aid form-went with THE b/c it looked like it was well organized and primarily for student aid...

I will be moving to that apt. June 1st but might do some traveling to PEI or Nova scotia to kill some time that month and have fun. The waters are a lot warmer up there b/c of the gulf stream-unlike the Maine waters.

be well
dave
 
Hey everyone,

I am a new member and have been following this thread. Congrats to all that got into UNECOM. I am currently an engineer in Portland, ME and am beginning my pre reqs for medical school this summer ... hoping to enter UNE in the summer of 2009. I was curious how many of you had the minimum pre reqs that are required prior to beginning this August. This is the position that I would be in and didn't know how common this was. It seems like a scary proposition to not have advanced course work. Good luck to all

Thanks in advance
 
I had a degree, so yes, but there are plenty of people who are still in school. It does help, though, to have them done.
 
maineiac-

I basically have the min. prereqs. I was a biology major in college but I did not think I was going into medicine (I took the basics) and then started to do ecological work so i am missing cell and tissue, microbiology, lots of things....I did take 1 semester of biochem last year (turned out UNE required that so that was good😱 ) I had lots of ecological theory classes and such-also sociology...
I think I will be behind some of my classmates but I am not too stressed-I dont think I would want to opt out of too many classes b/c i had taken them years earlier as I would want to be fresh for the board exams...
dave
 
found a beautiful place today that's in Biddeford Pool. It's a 2BR overlooking the water, lots of space and really the nicest place i've seen (and i've looked). oh and we can move in for Aug 1st! if any female unecom students are looking for a roomate, PM me. I plan to head back up there fairly soon and take some pictures. 🙂
 
redsoxfan said:
found a beautiful place today that's in Biddeford Pool. It's a 2BR overlooking the water, lots of space and really the nicest place i've seen (and i've looked). oh and we can move in for Aug 1st! if any female unecom students are looking for a roomate, PM me. I plan to head back up there fairly soon and take some pictures. 🙂
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Hey, how much is the rent??
 
Anyone have any thoughts on what health insurance you are going to go with? I guess people with families are very much different than us single people, but any thoughts on the topic would be appreciated. I was leaning more towards SOMA but still am very much up in the air. Shy, Wook, Bill, any advice? Thanks,
-Rob
 
I am fortunate -- we have affordable health insurance through my husband's work. BTW: anyone with a family whose spouse isn't going to work -- your family will probably qualify for Dirigo or MaineCare. The problem with MaineCare is many providers won't take it because they only pay the physicians 50% of what medicare/medicaid pays. Don't know anything about Dirigo (heck, for all I know they may be the same thing - it's just a name I've heard bandied about on the little TV I find time to watch).

I hear the school ins. sucks. SOMA is much cheaper and many folks go with them. I'd avoid AMSA like the plague: they tend to deny every claim sent to them.
 
OOH- and make SURE you get any dental work done before you get up here. I had a filling literally fall out on Christmas and had to wait until the end of February to get it fixed (and I called the VERY NEXT business day after it fell out). Dentists are in very very short supply here.

So if you don't need any dental work done, my next suggestion is to get in for a new patient visit ASAP as soon as you get here (and I hope you have dental insurance). Waits are much shorter for "established" patients I hear.
 
ShyRem said:
The problem with MaineCare is many providers won't take it because they only pay the physicians 50% of what medicare/medicaid pays.
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They also don't pay them for years. When I was in one of my rotations, the physicians mentioned that they often don't get paid and if they do get paid it takes the state over 2 years to cough up the money. So, MaineCare is often not a preferred insurance plan for many physicians.


ShyRem said:
I hear the school ins. sucks. SOMA is much cheaper and many folks go with them. I'd avoid AMSA like the plague: they tend to deny every claim sent to them.
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It definitely is NOT a great plan, but I will say I had similar problems with SOMA as I did with the school insurance. Since I've been away, I don't know what steps the school has taken to improve the plan. The problems I had with both plans is their frequent denials for service. I usually ended up talking with them on the phone for many hours to get claims resolved. It was rather frustrating. Also, both plans sent a form with each new claim that inquired about when/where/who caused the medical condition. They would not pay anyone until you had completed the form. The form also required information about previous health insurance companies and when you had coverage.



Wook
 
I recieved my award letter and it says 62,000 in loans!! Am I ready this right guys? Did you guys get about this much loans? According to my calculations, but graduation, I will be having around 300,000 in loans including interest. This is unbelievable! How are we supposed to pay back all this!! 🙁
 
yup, that's right. As for how you pay it all back -- you don't live like you're a millionaire when you're done. don't buy the mercedes, buy a honda. Don't buy a 2500sq ft house, rent or buy a 1400 sq ft house. Get a used car. Don't go out to eat every night. Live frugally, pay back extra on your loans, and you can pay them off in a few years. Pay the minimum and you'll be paying for 20-25 years (and end up paying back over twice your originally borrowed amount).

I would encourage you to check out some loan calculators to see what your payments will be over various repayment terms. It's entirely possible to pay them all back. don't worry. Breathe.
 
shyrem or anyone else,

Do any of the health plans come with dental insurance. I tried to buy dental insurance out here in CO this year and they stated that you cant even by dental insurance as an individual anymore, they only had plans for groups like companies, etc.
How do I get dental insurance in medical school?

dave
 
ShyRem said:
yup, that's right. As for how you pay it all back -- you don't live like you're a millionaire when you're done. don't buy the mercedes, buy a honda. Don't buy a 2500sq ft house, rent or buy a 1400 sq ft house. Get a used car. Don't go out to eat every night. Live frugally, pay back extra on your loans, and you can pay them off in a few years. Pay the minimum and you'll be paying for 20-25 years (and end up paying back over twice your originally borrowed amount).

I would encourage you to check out some loan calculators to see what your payments will be over various repayment terms. It's entirely possible to pay them all back. don't worry. Breathe.
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A couple of things to figure out into the equation...

If you get whacked (that it die) and still have loans, your estate/beneficiary does not have to pay the balance of the loan.

If the rate on your loan is low, it may make sense to pay the minimum and take the full time to pay it back as the cash could earn more interest in a savings account or CD.

In my case, the loans were so low after I consolidated (around 3-4%), that I will probably take the long road on paying the loans back.

I will probably never be able to afford a Mercedes or a mansion (I really don't want either...a car breaks down and I don't want to have to clean/maintain the mansion...the lawn would be a real drag).

As stated by another poster, you WILL be able to pay the loans back. You just need to be frugal with the money.


Wook
 
Agreed, Wook. I didn't figure low interest rates in mainly due to the current state of Stafford loans. GradPlus are locked around 8% and stafford's are locked at around 6%. No more movement of interest rates. Bummer, I know - I consolidated my undergrad loans at 2.75%. That'll probably never happen again. 🙁
 
Where is everybody from class of 2011 on this thread?!? Y'all are so quiet out there. Did you all go to myspace & facebook or are you just taking a breather? 🙂
Question about deposit: I know that the website says that deposits are due 30 days after acceptance (for those accepted after Jan. 30th). Is there anyone out there who is still in that 30 day window? Anyone have yet to plunk down that $1K?
Is there anyone new here who got in off the waitlist?
Also, anyone think they might decide to attend another school? Yes, I am a hungry waitlister, and just wanting to hear something positive to make the time pass quicker.
And, yes, I can assure you that I am aware that list starts moving after May 15th, all the way up until school starts and that many people got in off the list last year and that patience is a virtue etc. etc
Tick...........tock..........
😉
-shotwell
 
shotwell said:
Where is everybody from class of 2011 on this thread?!? Y'all are so quiet out there. Did you all go to myspace & facebook or are you just taking a breather? 🙂
Question about deposit: I know that the website says that deposits are due 30 days after acceptance (for those accepted after Jan. 30th). Is there anyone out there who is still in that 30 day window? Anyone have yet to plunk down that $1K?
Also, anyone think they might decide to attend another school? Yes, I am a hungry waitlister, and just wanting to hear something positive to make the time pass quicker.
And, yes, I can assure you that I am aware that list starts moving after May 15th, all the way up until school starts and that zillions of people got in off the list last year and that patience is a virtue etc. etc
Tick...........tock..........
😉
-shotwell
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Hang in there!!


Wook
 
Thanks for making me feel better about my loans. This still sucks thou. Anyways, do you know guys how can I find a good CHEAP place to live in? What is a good range? There a lot of good places in the listings, but don't really know anybody to share with these places because when they post them in the listings, they write 2-3 people extra. What should I do?


Thanks in advance for the advice guys
 
shotwell said:
Where is everybody from class of 2011 on this thread?!? Y'all are so quiet out there. Did you all go to myspace & facebook or are you just taking a breather? 🙂
Question about deposit: I know that the website says that deposits are due 30 days after acceptance (for those accepted after Jan. 30th). Is there anyone out there who is still in that 30 day window? Anyone have yet to plunk down that $1K?
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$1K?! We had to throw down $1500 back in December (when my wife was accepted). That was a nice Merry Christmas to UNECOM. Is there a UNECOM scam that I don't know about? 😉

shotwell said:
Is there anyone new here who got in off the waitlist?
Also, anyone think they might decide to attend another school? Yes, I am a hungry waitlister, and just wanting to hear something positive to make the time pass quicker.
And, yes, I can assure you that I am aware that list starts moving after May 15th, all the way up until school starts and that many people got in off the list last year and that patience is a virtue etc. etc
Tick...........tock..........
😉
-shotwell
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My wife got a wait list letter from UMass on 4/27. 👍 So, if she is accepted, she is going there. We are hoping for some news on 5/16 or 5/17 or 8/7 or 8/12.....
 
Hey Cueball,
Sorry if I caused confusion. I was looking at their website, which lists an initial $500 deposit and an additional $1K, due 30-60 days later depending on when you were accepeted, as a first year tuition installment:

http://www.une.edu/registrar/catalog/0607/com/tuition.asp

It sounds like you paid it all in one lump sum, which I am sure was appreciated.
 
Immunization Form
Due by June 1st

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Unecom prior to August

The $500 nonrefundable fee is to insure your seat, it's not credited towards tuition, but the $1,000 due 60days after paying the $500 fee is credited towards your 1st semester tuition.
 
Protease said:
Immunization Form
Due by June 1st

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Unecom prior to August

The $500 nonrefundable fee is to insure your seat, it's not credited towards tuition, but the $1,000 due 60days after paying the $500 fee is credited towards your 1st semester tuition.
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Good idea on posting "Materials due/Deadlines"
I almost forgot about the immunization form let alone that it was due June 1st. Thanks 👍
 
Anyone have advice on which lender to choose for the supplemental loan? (Total higher education, citibank or citizens bank) ?? They all look good to me, I don't know how to pick. Any words of wisdom because I'm about to just close my eyes and point to one! (just kidding) 😛
 
I'm in the same boat as Soccergirl. I am, however, leaning towards T.H.E. I've also heard good things about My Rich Uncle, but it seems like they do not work with the school. Can anyone comment or give suggestions?
 
Protease said:
Immunization Form
Due by June 1st

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Unecom prior to August

The $500 nonrefundable fee is to insure your seat, it's not credited towards tuition, but the $1,000 due 60days after paying the $500 fee is credited towards your 1st semester tuition.
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It seems you are ready for medschool? Good Luck in UNECOM.
 
Onstarr said:
Good idea on posting "Materials due/Deadlines"
I almost forgot about the immunization form let alone that it was due June 1st. Thanks 👍
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I didn't know it was due June 1st. My Dr.'s appt isn't until July...
 
Just give them an email to let 'em know you've scheduled it, but it's not until july. They'll understand. My TB test wasn't done until late June.
 
Hey guys. Does anybody have an available space (room or apartment) with a reasonable price and needs a roommate or somebody to share the expenses with. If so, please email me at [email protected].

hope to hear from someone sooooooooooon 🙄


Peter
 
OH! Also, re: immunizations. Many state health departments will do PPD testing and give immunization boosters for VERY VERY reasonable cost if it's not covered by your insurance. I think my 2-step PPD test cost me $10, but that will vary widely by state. You also don't need an appointment at most state health dept's.
 
Thanks for the info, need to get that med stuff done! Has anyone had any other correspondence with the school? Haven't received anything in some time... Thinking about LASIK before school starts. Has anyone had it done, is it a good idea?
😎
 
bluejuice007 said:
Thanks for the info, need to get that med stuff done! Has anyone had any other correspondence with the school? Haven't received anything in some time... Thinking about LASIK before school starts. Has anyone had it done, is it a good idea?
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it all depends if you are a good candidate for lasik.
how long have your eyes been stable?
any astigmatism?
go to a reputatable surgeon like any other surgery you would do..
check to see if their laser is fda approved
check if an enhancement surgery is free of charge
see what is included w/ the price (post op checkups/eye drops etc)
get a wavefront imaging done to map out the eye before hand

i've got it done last year. i got my vision within few hours - 20/15 right eye within 24hours and 20/20 in my left eye after 2months ish. (healing process was different for me fer some reason - perhaps astigmatismon my left eye threw it off)

research the various after effects like seeing halos, night time driving glare etc. Also note that your vision may get worse in the future for LASIK only reshapes the cornea not the lens.

cliff notes: do it if you are comfortable with it/risk taker. best self improvement thing i've did.
 
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