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once u graduate, hopefully that tuition just seems like pocket change
I'm also working in research! I've been doing research projects in organic chem every summer of undergrad, so after 4 yrs it would feel weird not being in the labwhat are u guys doing in the summer to keep yourselves busy? haha, im doing research...
I'm also working in research! I've been doing research projects in organic chem every summer of undergrad, so after 4 yrs it would feel weird not being in the lab
what's your research on?
I'm working, trying to save as much money as possible. I'm guessing June 22 is either going to mean lots of retail therapy or saving even more than before.
Does anyone know whether it's do-able to work part-time while in the pharmacy program? Just looking at the tuition $$$ makes my head hurt, and I'd like to be able to work instead of being super duper broke...
Im also doing organic chem. Synthesizing some medically relevent molecules
Organic chem is hard, working with glassware can get stressful and boring.
Iv won some NSERC USRA 2 times in a row now. (Research award by canadian gov't =))
But yah, mostly doing it for the money, even though its not a lot. My prof pays me waaay less than the other profs.. =(
It's possible to work part time, I am doing it, but I would not recommend it in the slightest....your grades will pretty much guaranteed suffer...this new curriculum is TOUGH...and so unless you absolutely need to work don't do it..
It's possible to work part time, I am doing it, but I would not recommend it in the slightest....your grades will pretty much guaranteed suffer...this new curriculum is TOUGH...and so unless you absolutely need to work don't do it..
Are you working a lot? I wanted to still work weekends, but don't want my grades to suffer. What do you think is the hardest or most most different thing in pharm compared to regular undergrad?
Are you working a lot? I wanted to still work weekends, but don't want my grades to suffer. What do you think is the hardest or most most different thing in pharm compared to regular undergrad?
can we apply for osap for UofT pharmacy?
Yes.
You can get OSAP or a line of credit, or both. Depends on what you want/need.
So on the UofT website it recommends that new students should apply for OSAP before June 15. Do you know what we should do in terms of applying? Should we wait to see if we get offered (which is late June) or should we apply now? Thanks
Yep, just apply for the loan before getting an acceptance. While you can apply for OSAP in August and get the money eventually, it's ridiculous to think you'll get it in time to be able to defer your tuition fees. So apply beforehand to ensure it'll be prepared for deferral. Maybe some of you have funds to pay for it temporarily until you get your OSAP, but I know I have to fully depend on loans if I get in, so I definitely need to apply earlier to be able to defer. Otherwise, apply whenever you want before the school year of 2012-2013 ends; there's no real deadline.
I'll be applying for OSAP and getting as much as I can from them, since any amount you borrow over $7000 is paid by the government. The remaining amount I need I'll get a student line of credit and hope interest doesn't rape me.
what do you mean anything over $7000 is paid by the gov't? i thought loan is loan, and u have to pay back, and grants is grant, you dont have to pay back...
We wont receive the 30% cut from osap either
Do pharmacy kids get any grants from osap then?
You definitely wont receive the 30% cutoff, not eligible for second entry programs. I think if u stay at home, max osap will give u is 9000, thats the max if u have excellent situation (ie parents low income), I dont know about ppl who live away from home.
to be honest i will feel really devastated if i dont get accepted. i mean its not even MD. Its just pharmacy.
Hey guys, my interview's in May and I was wondering if you guys all shook hands with the interviewers?
It's not easy to get into any professional school or grad school. High GPA, good admission test scores, and a successful interview are all required for Med, Dent, Law, Pharmacy, and most Masters/PhD programs. If to you it's "just pharmacy" then why are you applying in the first place?
Sure, not getting in would be devastating. I applied last year and I didn't get in, but I know I want to do pharmacy and I'm going to keep trying until I get it.
Agreed. Not getting in should be devastating because you're passionate about it and want to study it. It shouldn't be devastating just because you didn't get into "just pharmacy" that you think is so easy compared to MD.
pharmacy is a good career, but honestly, what people are studying are usually not what practicing pharmacists need. pharmacy school is like preparing everyone to be researchers or scientists... tough life. mechanisms...
pharmacy is a good career, but honestly, what people are studying are usually not what practicing pharmacists need. pharmacy school is like preparing everyone to be researchers or scientists... tough life. mechanisms...
That's the whole point of the new curriculum. Now there is a much greater focus on the clinical aspects of pharmacy. Obviously, you still have to know the science behind what you're doing (drug mechanisms, etc.), but from what I've heard, the new program is really oriented towards preparing people to be practicing pharmacists.
to be honest i will feel really devastated if i dont get accepted. i mean its not even MD. Its just pharmacy.
Ohhh, I think there's a reason why the curriculm is a lot harder and includes a lot more information than practicing pharmacists use on a daily basis. Its because pharmacy is an attractive profession, it allows for a relaxed lifestyle and make a decent living. So in making the program more challenging, they get to weed of the less sincere students because with that license comes a lot of responsibilities. I'm not sure about this, but it makes sense right?
well i guess its kinda competitve to get into pharmacy too..
600 applicants, 240 spots, 2 pharmacy schools. 40% to get into pharmacy.
2000+ applicants, 100 spots, 6 med schools in ontario. 6% to get into med school.
Great...if i dont get in... ill be in the bottom 40% of society!
that's what phrosh is forWhats with all the negativity around here? Lets change it up!
Lets decide on the party spot for celebrations once we all get in!
First round of drinks is on me!!!