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[scandalouslj]

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Yo,
Def. I tried rolling rottis in college..pain in the ass. But i know how to cook a little indian food, and ill probably be learning a little more this summer. My advice, go onto the internet, and look up recipes, there are a lot of sites that have good meals you can prepare in like 10 mins. And like Shootin said, Philly is a food town, it is supposed to have some of the best resturants in the nation. But like Shootin said, you got 3 desis ready to teach anyone thats intertesed. Maybe we can do a little pot luck a few nights a week even. Like one person cooks for everyone else for one night a week.. So you get like 5 people in on it.

 

[PENN Diddy]

Good thinking Scandalous!
I think I've got the recipe for survival on a deserted island or in a Philly apt: George Foreman grill, A1 sauce, some source of dead animal protein, brown rice, Centrum tablets, pita bread, cereal, milk, green leafy veggies, olive oil, & Malibu rum😛 . With these on the menu we will be able to perform our daily human functions without any glitches in the system. Daily intake of essential amino acids & unsaturated fatty acids, fiber, carbs, vitamins, minerals, & whole wheat grains will be met. Quenching my taste buds will be postponed until I can develope my cooking instincts without the help of a screaming smoke detector. So when its my turn for potluck, don't forget fire extinguisher in case you like it Well Done(j/k).

 

[PENN Diddy]

Right now, Jello is my specialty. I can give it a unique texture, bounce, & jiggle only seen in a J-Lo video. Let me know when cooking classes are in session!

 

[shootin4par]

Penn Diddy,

If you can make jello move like a latina You've got my vote for cook on the month!

Now about our intake of proteins etc, under grains you forgot to add whiskey (Im sure this was a oversight, just slipped your mind I'm certain😉). Scandalous was right on about a pot luck idea, dude that would be wicked fun......

(I'm having fun with the icons, why not after all they do make the note seem a little less mundane)

Is anyone bringing a car to Philly? I was talking it over with some of you guys and from what I've been told its more of a hassel having one there. Just wondering.

Now remember since we're gonna be in Philly I think its only appropriate we all see one of my favorite movies "Trading Places". I believe that it is the quintessental movie for Philly living. (I thought about "Philadelphia" but too serious.....besides a Stock broker shacking up with a hooker seems more appropriate ) Suggestions will be taken too.

So we've discussed food, transportation, movies what else? Ah after a little while I think a group trip to NYC may just be in order.

All aboard?

Notorious S.4.P (Sorry had to do it Penn Diddy)
(Shootin' 😀 )

 

[ALI]

How about atlantic city? Have you heard about 10 dollars tourist bus deal in China Town.

 

[shootin4par]

Atlantic City is an option..........about chinatown, anything and everything you can imagine is available.........im sure the chicken who can play tic-tac-toe (from Devil's Advocate) could get us tickets for less😉 jk

 

[PENN Diddy]

Shootin,
If I was Christopher Reeves, whiskey is kyptonite... I think I'll stick to pita bread until 05/21 07 know what I'm saying!!!!! I cant wait to meet you guys, I had never in my short life heard of "wicked" & "fun" in the same sentence. I think we're all in for a wicked ride that has lots of potential for fun! Sell your car my friend, TAXIS are more FUN. Nothing beats a backseat full of drunk & happy PENN Dentists! New Jersey does stir me, I have a cousin in Jersey I havent seen since she gave birth see? Or, NY is just a train ride, we can put our PENN pride aside & be celebirties like Sly... Stallone.. Naugh!! PENN is my home, so I'll phone the mayor of Philly.."PENNDiddy on the celly, talk to me dont email me, is the key to the city for freedy or must I pay a feedy? Words I just make up dont take it literally silly! Corky Cacas called my celly, said "Diddy dont cause a raucus..too late we're all IN...deposits paid 007 no one can stop US!!!
😍

 

[DesiDentist]

Oh, boy am I gettin' Giddy,
After reading the previous post by Diddy.
I got some lyrical competition,
But hey it's all good...no attrition.

Well, I got no mail about loans,
Man, does my stomach Groans.
Oweing a quarter of a mil
Where is my Prozac Pill?

I dunno what I'm gonna do,
Man, I hope I get my money before I go blue.
I desperately need to call Sue.

Or call up Ramona or Elsie,
Okay, tomorrow we'll see.
If I come knocking on their door for Money...
Will they remember the G double O B?

It's all good, I'll get my stash.
We'll go down to NYC for a BASH.
Diddy and Scandalous can come back Trashed.
Little do they know, their wallets and checks were Cashed.

By yours truly.
Didn't I tell ya I'll get my Money!!!

Disclaimer: (Rhyme is for joking only, no seriousness intended).

DesiDentist

 

[shootin4par]

Alright Desi and Diddy no rap wars here, not the 8 mile

To anyone who got into PENN and decided elsewhere, really what were you thinking??? Look at us, we're too cool, need i say more?

Diddy I'm feeling the love, and have the feeling our class is gonna paint Philly red!! Just you wait til we're all up there, you'll hear some great phrases (i grew up in Conn and have way too many quips....all for our entertainment). Now remember that there's fun, crazy fun, mad fun, shoot-you-in-the-ass fun, wicked fun, and ridiculous fun. All have special meanings😉

Goob: wah wah, written now? I hear you about the $$. We'll definitely talk.........😎

Alright kids, breakfast is calling my name.........😀

Shootin

 

[DesiDentist]

I called Student Financial Services today and they were really helpful. They said everything is complete and the Financial officers are on high gear this week on the Dental School Financial forms He told me it will be a couple weeks until I hear.

No worries.

DesiDentist

 

[PENN Diddy]

.."Corky Cacas called my celly, said "Diddy dont cause a raucus..too late we're all IN...deposits paid 007 no one can stop US!!!

Whoa! that was like a bad scene from 8 mile
Dr. G-O-B should never fear my rhyme style
there is no competition & this is not a trial
I just wanna serve my patients with a white smile
Looks like getting paid may take a while
easier to swim with gators in the nile
& everyday with my finger I dial...
Philadelphia,
but Tammy's on extended lunch breaka
being broke is vile!
how am I supposed to keep a low profile?
feeling like Santa's on his way when I was a lil child
pushing buttons, pulling strings, hearing things
but there's no reason to use my ATM pin
cant be Dr.BLiNG w/out a grill to floss in
gold crowns like a king but no throne to sit sin
I need the currency that folds, not the kind that chings

Hello PENNsters,
I just got my financial aid award letter yesterday & I became catatonic. I spoke w/Corky & looks like there was an error in computing my aid but got it fixed & the love is back in my heart.
Make sure when you get your letters, if anything smells out of wack, call to make sure the numbers Tammy gave you match the numbers Corky has. If you're gonna sign you're life away, at least be confident while signing. That's my 2 cents.

 

[liya]

Hey everyone,
Well, we have officially 3 months left till we meet and then will be stuck together for 4 years. In our case I think its great, b/c we are the best dental class ever. Can't wait to finally meet you all!

Now about cooking: Well, i cook a lot, so whoever needs help feel free to ask i will be more than happy to give lessons😉 I am personally considering of getting a meal plan. I dont think i will have the time or the energy to cook all the time. I will cook occasionally and invite you all for dinner,I hope my place will be big enough for all of you😕

I have a question about Chestnut Hall: this might sound stupid but what is the difference between chestnut hall and chestnut arms? I have an appt at chestnut hall tomorrow and wanted to know if thats where most of you got a place? How far is it from USDM? Who resides there, only dental students or other graduates as well? I got a place at Sansom East, do you guys think its better to be at Sansom first year or Chestnut Hall is better? Thanks

 

[DesiDentist]

Chestnut HALL is the most fanciest/pricest apts in the entire University City area. Studios range between 750-900 bucks and one bedrooms range from 800-1000 bucks. C.Hall is on 3900 Chestnut street and that is about 2 blocks away from SDM.

Chestnut ARMS is a part of the same owners run by University City Associates, however they are not luxurious as Chestnut HALL however they are very affordable. Studios cost $540 a month and one bedrooms cost $640 a month. These apts are about 1.5-2 blocks from SDM and are right in U.City next to retail. We have about 8 people living with us already (D1's). I would strongly encourage you to tell Rose to show you this place as well.

As for Sansom place, it is good, but if you want your own bed/bath you will have to fork over $950 a month. All graduates live at Sansom, actually Sansom is farther away from SDM than Chestnut arms and hall.

If you have more questions feel free to PM/Email me.

DesiDentist

 

[PENN Diddy]

Looks like Chestnut ARMS is gonna giv the Dental House lil friendly competition for D1's. Thanks a lot for refering me there Desi, you da man! Also, the builidng right adjacent to it(Branden) is also pretty cool & economical.

 

[DesiDentist]

Yeah, Dental House II (Chestnut Arms). Can't wait to move in and let the party begin.

DesiDentist

 

[liya]

Hey everyone,
Well i happy to say that i finally got a place to live. Anutka and I (from this website too) got a place in Chestnut Hall,not too far from you. It wasn't that cheap-$1140- for one bedroom. So we are splitting it in half. In any case I decided to cancel my Sansom place apt, I hope i made the right decison. Btw guys how are you furnishing your appts? Anyways, hope to hear from you guys soon.🙂And thanks Desi for your advice!

 

[shootin4par]

Liya,

Well one of these days I hope to be signing the lease on an apartment in Chestnut Arms. Well long story short, I'll be hauling all sorts of stuff from my current apartment (and stealing some other stuff from my parents, thats what they're there for, right?)
Im thinking of bring a wall unit, living room setup and bedroom funiture (pretty much everythign to get me up and running). Hope that helps (oh yeah, and stuff for my kitchen.........sushi at my place)😎

 

[DesiDentist]

liya:

did you have a chance to look at Chestnut ARMS? One bedrooms there are $640 per month. You both could have gotten a room for half the price. However, I owe it to ya Chestnut HALL is da bomb. It is like a luxury hotel.

Nice taste!!!

So can I put you down for caviar at liya's place ?

DesiDentist

 

[PENN Diddy]

I agree, Chestnut ARMS is an acquired taste. It's Ghetto Fabulous at first but then it starts to grow on you. Personally, had I not gotten a studio there I'd be at one of the Sansom towers with a penthouse view of the Philly skyline but I couldnt say no to $540 a month & 7 D1s as neighbors. Liya, you & Anutka will still have 8 D1's as neighbrs so anytime you need to borrow sugar, we're here for ya! As far as furnishing my studio, I think I'll just have a futon, a love sofa, floor lamps, & a coffee table that can double as a rudimentary desk since I dont plan on doing any studying in apt414. My only hurdle is that I'm in Cali(2,853 miles away) & I cant let go of my stuff, we have history together & sentimental attachment is strong. I'm sure after meeting you guys though, I'll be able to fill the void. Only appliances for my kitchen will be George Foreman grill & every young man's holy grail.. the micro.

 

[tinker bell]

Diddy, what's the best thing to grill with that george forman thing? It sounds like a very good idea. I'm just wondering what's the best thing for a busy student to do? Does it taste like the real outdoor grill? I'll be living with the fogs, so outdoor cooking will be very limited.

And I'm so jealous with you guys, all together in one complex, that sounds like the best thing to do.

 

[DesiDentist]

George Foreman Grill is the bomb:

Chicken Breasts, Salmon, Veggies, and anything else you could think of can be made on it.

The new ones have bun warmers....toasty!

DesiDentist

 

[PENN Diddy]

Hey Tink,
With your skills on a bunsen burner, the G.F. grill should only be an afterthought. Basically, it cooks from both the top & the bottom & leaves grill marks on both top & bottom & your food is sitting on an angle so while its cooking, gravity takes care of the fat. Flavor-wise it could never substitute a real BBQ grill but for a busy student it'll get the job done. Almost any food type that can support grill marks can be used. I was thinking of experimenting with Pizza but I've never seen cheese w/grill marks ! As for a bunch of us D1's forming our own lil cluster at C.Arms, DesiDentist made that happen. Matter-of-fact, soon as I stepped off the plane I went to see Rose Merrit & she said studio there was availble, looked at it for 2 minutes, & signed the lease. The 1st place I looked was the 1st place I took(freed up lots of time to do the wild thing @philly). So now its going to feel like summer camp winter, spring, & fall. I'm sure if Desi were going to UCSF, you guys would have your own version of C.Arms. Desi, when we all get to Philly, we should all sign a petition for Rose to give you a discount on your rent for all the business you brought in. Tink, it's always a pleasure to hear from you & I'm sure you'll never be more than a scream away from your nearest D1 neighbor.

 

[PENN Diddy]

Hey Tink,
With your skills on a bunsen burner, the G.F. grill should only be an afterthought. Basically, it cooks from both the top & the bottom & leaves grill marks on both top & bottom & your food is sitting on an angle so while its cooking, gravity takes care of the fat. Flavor-wise it could never substitute a real BBQ grill but for a busy student it'll get the job done. Almost any food type that can support grill marks can be used. I was thinking of experimenting with Pizza but I've never seen cheese w/grill marks ! As for a bunch of us D1's forming our own lil cluster at C.Arms, DesiDentist made that happen. Matter-of-fact, soon as I stepped off the plane I went to see Rose Merrit & she said studio there was availble, looked at it for 2 minutes, & signed the lease. The 1st place I looked was the 1st place I took(freed up lots of time to do the wild thing @philly). So now its going to feel like summer camp winter, spring, & fall. I'm sure if Desi were going to UCSF, you guys would have your own version of C.Arms. Desi, when we all get to Philly, we should all sign a petition for Rose to give you a discount on your rent for all the business you brought in. Tink, it's always a pleasure to hear from you & I'm sure you'll never be more than a scream away from your nearest D1 neighbor.

 

[tinker bell]

Diddy, I'll be living in student housing, probably with lots of D1 as well. I hope it will be as fun as you guy and we can do some cook off on any warm day that SF permits. Last summer, when we lived in the dorm for the DAT, it was too cold that we ate soup and stew every day.

Btw, what's the best version of george foreman grill? I know they have new style every month or so (with colorful top and stuff that can toast 4 buns). I should search for one.
Oh, today, I found the best TV for me in circuit city. A red 19" mickey mouse TV with a red DVD player too. Hehe, it can't be more splendid.

 

[liya]

Hey guys,
Can somebody please tell me, if i take the Perkins loan do i pay the interest right away or 6months after i graduate?
Ok and one more thing does anybody know if there is a white coat ceremony?
Thanks

 

[DesiDentist]

Liya:

The federal Perkins loan has an interest rate of 5% and you start paying right after you get out. Also, remember at PENN they pay for all of your federal loan interest.

Also, did you get all your loan materials? I haven't gotten anything yet.

How about award letters? Anyone care to share?

Waiting for my dough...

DesiDentist

 

[liya]

Hey Desi,
Well, I got my loan stuff last week. I got the grant, perkins loan and AES (subsidized and unsubsidized amounts). But I didnt get any award letter from UPENN yet. When I called Cacas, she said they dont have anything to give out yet. She said the first round of scholarships were already given out to people who we re accepted early(i guess before January)
Btw you mentioned that UPENN pays for the federal loan interest, does that mean that if i take subsidized loan, they will pay for the interest?
Thanks🙂

 

[shootin4par]

Although Im not Desi, I think I can answer ya

Penn will pay all our federal loans while we are in school. But anything else is our headache (Citibank loan etc).

Originally posted by liya
Hey Desi,
Well, I got my loan stuff last week. I got the grant, perkins loan and AES (subsidized and unsubsidized amounts). But I didnt get any award letter from UPENN yet. When I called Cacas, she said they dont have anything to give out yet. She said the first round of scholarships were already given out to people who we re accepted early(i guess before January)
Btw you mentioned that UPENN pays for the federal loan interest, does that mean that if i take subsidized loan, they will pay for the interest?
Thanks🙂

 

[shootin4par]

Correction: They will pay all our federal loan INTEREST while we in at Penn (during the 4 yrs). Wish they would pay the loan off too!!!

 

[PENN Diddy]

Hey gang,
Since financial aid letters going to be a hot topic in coming weeks, just thought I'd share some useful info:

I. PENN pays interest on all unsubsidized Fed loans (i.e. Stafford, Perkins, HPL)

II. At end of each semester, PENN will give you a check in YOUR NAME for the amount of interest your loan accrued to date.

III. With this check, you can pay off your interest OR soat your royal oats.

IV. Interest is compounded annually on fed loans meaning at end year, interest will be added to whatever you borrowed & that will be new amount owed, & every year thereafter, interest will conitnue being paid on any interest already owed. Say what? 😴

Say for instance a total of $164k of fed. unsubsidized loans is borrowed. These are hypothetical #s but same math used to get a good idea of size of interest checks Penn will give you throughout:

Let's just assume 5% interest for each Fed. loan.
(hypothetical):

1st year:
Total Fed. loan: $30k(Unsub. Stafford) + $10k(Perkins) + $5k(HPL) = $41k
Total interest paid: ($41k) x 5% = $2050

2nd year:
Total Fed. loan: ($41k + $2050 = $43,050) + $41k = $84,050
Total interest paid: ($84,050) x 5% = $4202

3rd year:
Total Fed. loan: ($84,050 + $4,202 = $88,252) + $41k = $129,252
Total interest paid: ($129,252) x 5% = $6,463

4th year:
Total Fed. loan: ($129,252 + $6,463 = $135,715) + $41k = $176,715
Total interest paid: ($176,715) x 5% = $8836

Total $$$ Borrowed B4 interest = ($41k) x 4 = $164k
Total $$$ after interest = $176,715 + $8836 = $185,551
Total interest Penn paid = $185,551 - $164k = $21,551

This info has helped me sleep better at night & if any one out there is a stock market whiz or REALLY good at dice, I'm open to any suggestions as to what I should do once my Penn interest checks are cashed (j/k)!

 

[blaitini2002]

hey guys, i've got the financial aid notice, and it says my health profession loan eligibility is about 9500, but on the promissory note thingy, the one u sign, is says only 4750 is paid on my account, that's half of it, is this normal? does this happen to u guys too?

 

[DesiDentist]

blaitini2002:

If you borrowed federal loans during your undergrad then your Stafford Loan will be lower since the max borrowing you can do is 138,500 bucks. So I think that is why it is that low for you, if you didn't borrow any money then I guess AES thought you didn't need that??

DesiDentist

 

[blaitini2002]

well, yea, i did borrow money during my undergrad, maybe that's the case. I'll call the financial aid office and ask tomorrow maybe. Thanks very much for u'r help desi~ see u guys in august

 

[liya]

Hey guys,
Does anyone know if we are having a whitecoat ceremony? Also, can someone tell me are appartments in Chestnut hall smaller than in Chestnut Arms(1 bedroom apts in particular)? Thanks

 

[unagi07]

What up guys!

I wanted to say hello to my future classmates. This thread has provided a lot of useful information - thx everyone. I am finally posting here as suggested by Desi and Diddy.

Diddy, to answer your question, I am from Irvine, not too far from UCR, so we might be able to share the cost of moving. Southern Cali REPRESENTING!

I look forward to meeting all of you. Good luck on finals!

 

[DesiDentist]

We're goin' to PENNZ
We're goin' to PENNZ
In our new SL 500 BENZ
And makin' lotsa FRIENDZ
and ain't no body gonna PRETENDZ


Welcome, unagi07! Let's hope more people join the PENN 007 Thread.

"Join Us!!" -
Luminous_1

DesiDentist

 

[PENN Diddy]

With graduation so near, it's hard to hold back a tear,
in a new direction my steering wheel steers,
friends I met on the internet I hold dear,
we can make alliances like musketeers:
"A white coat ceremony we shall not fear,
cause even when our scrubs are smeared,
our patients for us will chant & cheer"
On towards celebrating Penn futures in coming year
a boogie-woogie party so we can see each others sutures from front & rear😱
a party in the Chestnuts, Hall or Arms will suit you,
until then unagi007, your Penn family salutes you

 

[shootin4par]

Damn kids, our thread was falling to the bottom of the page, i actually had to SCROLL down to find it. So i decided to resurrect it (i try). Well while i have everyone's attention, has anyone received anything new from Penn? I was just wondering, waiting for the rest of the mailings to arrive.

2.5 months til kick off kids!

 

[blaitini2002]

i got one from them telling me about setting up pin number, account and stuff like that

 

[PENN Diddy]

Good save shootin4par!

You saw a flatline & resurrected the thread. That's the spirit!

Hey, do any of you plan on partying with Temple Owls before orientation?

I think it'd be cool to know you're neighbors. What do you guys & gals think?

 

[shootin4par]

I posted a note of congratulations to them, but they snubbed me!!

I dunno if we should associate with "those" folks now. (JK).

I think it would be cool to compare notes with them and also see if we could work to benefit each other. Im sure we'll all be busy with our perspective programs, but it would be good to have the dental kids familiar with each other.

 

[PENN Diddy]

Shootin,

I saw that, that snub was for real. Alright then screw them. We'll just let things work themselves out. I'm right behing ya shootin! keep postin!

 

[shootin4par]

Penn Diddy,

I know our class is gonna rock, this is a prime example. You got my back, I got yours..........Penn Pals.

Quakers with an attitude😉

 

[liya]

Hey Guys,
The reason they are like that is because they are jealous of us. You will see next year they will all be sucking up to us,just to get our attention😉

Ok, guys did you get anything from UPENN about the
SDM business/appt.cards? Do we need them now? I dont know if I should pay $35.
Thanks

 

[shootin4par]

you know it! they will be running after us! (well they will be chasing all the ladies in our class😉)

I heard about the card thing. As cool as it would be to have business cards i really dont think it makes sense for us. We dont have patients, so who are we gonna give them out to? Besides when we're at the bar and trying to meet people (JK)

 

[liya]

Hey shootin4par,
Yeah, i agree with you on the business cards thing. I thought of that too, but then it said that they make for first year students as well thats why i got a little confused. So I deffinetly dont think we need it. And if you want to use them in the bar, then you can browse throgh internet and see that you can order like 300 for free. 😉
Anwyays, thanks again.

 

[DesiDentist]

Hey Guys:

The app't cards are pretty cool, cuz they are Official PENN stationary. I was thinking of making my own, like Liya suggested. But these ones are cool. They are on official PENN stationary and are embossed so the logo pops out.

regularly 500 official business cards cost $80-100 bucks. So this is quite a deal.

About the Temple students, it's all good!! Don't worry about them. We are friends of even the snubbers. Don't stoop to their level.

DesiDentist

 

[shootin4par]

Desi--

You're right about it being a deal. Besides the Officialness of the card does make you feel pretty damn cool, doesn't it? I mean some schools have the white coat ceremony, but the cards add to the officialness of being a Penn Dental Student. Sigh, just a little longer my friends!! (I'm too excited about this aren't i??)

About our neighbouring Owl problem, its all good. Remember we're Quakers, so naturally we'll be nice to them. If anything we can feed them our scraps

GO PENN DENT (ESP D1's!!)

😛

Ride out

 

[ahspitguy]

No animosity here. I?m sure we just overlooked the post. Congrats to all you Penn folks. I?m sure we?ll bump into each other sometime (Philly isn?t as big as it seems).

 

[shootin4par]

ahspitguy!

I've been acknowledged woohoo!! Alright guess we can't have a rivalry now (killjoy😉 jk)!

But still my post was funny🙂

Its all good (always was, no hard feelings at all)