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Hi...
Have you started planning your move down there yet (assuming you don't already live in VA)? What are you up to for the next year? I'm doing research in Boston and am bored as hell ...I can't wait to move down to VCOM!!! I've read so many positive comments from current students...I think we're going to fall in love with Blacksburg! To some extent, I already have...
Glad to see some life on this thread!!!
Glad to see more enthusiasm out there from my future class mates...I am way excited...have you guys looked into any scholarships? I am doing my research now and I believe most deadlines to apply for them are Jan? Is that right? If you guys have any ideas on scholarships let me know...I know this is a little premature but...boo-ya VCOM class of 2014!!! Anyone with me here?! Although I may still get pulled off the wait list for August, as the days pass my chances get smaller and smaller...so I've decided to cherish my early admissions offer for the class of 2014 and am inviting others to join me
No I haven't received anything..I believe classes begin August 12th. If we are not in a seat already they will send out our official invitation letters....I haven't checked out VCOM scholarships yet...I guess I still have time...just trying to pay off bills for now!!!
while trying to save as much $ as possible. Thanks for the feedback guys/gals, I really appreciate it!!! I'm excited to start, although I will no doubt be living it up for the next 353 days
Is the stipend they give you simply not enough to get by (books/supplies, housing, groceries, etc.), or is it just nice to have some extra $ saved up? I like to eat healthy, how's pricing at local markets for fresh produce/fish/meat? Am I going to be eating Ramen like back in college? That would be miserable!
Keep me posted on the workload as the blocks progress. How much "me" time do you find yourselves gettting on a daily basis? I like to practice yoga for 45-60 minutes each day, will it be possible to continue that schedule?
Sorry if I'm asking too many questions...but I'm just like a kid in a candy store when it comed to VCOM discussions! Look forward to hearing from you!!! Keep up the good work
It sounds like if I budget my time well, which I believe I do, I'll have the ability to live the healthy lifestyle that I've been living, which includes a good balance of work and chill.
Maldabrroc: by "stipend" I actually meant the money that doesn't go directly to tuiton but can be used as "spending" money for rent, utilities, groceries, books, etc. From what you're saying, the amount of money I'll have to spend will depend on how much extra money I decide to take out from the loan authorities. My question is, how do you know how much you'll need, without taking out "too much"?
Vita: I support your efforts to get back into yoga. Since discovering it in Australia (while studying abroad) back in 2006, I've been on and off with it, so I understand where you're coming from. Recently, however, I've been practicing close to every day (for a couple months) and I'm hooked for good. I currently practice Ashtanga Yoga as well as other variations of power yoga. I follow Rodney Yee's power yoga DVD as well as Eoin Finn's power yoga DVD - Yee has an intense 80 minute session while Finn has both long and shorter sessions (good for those lazy days). I find that classes are simply too expensive and I get a better workout when I'm by myself. You should look into them, they aren't expensive, ~$20 on Amazon. In fact, when I interviewed at VCOM one of the professors asked how I'll balance med school with personal life, and I told him yoga...so I'm trying hard to honor that statement. Good luck
Vita: I support your efforts to get back into yoga. Since discovering it in Australia (while studying abroad) back in 2006, I've been on and off with it, so I understand where you're coming from. Recently, however, I've been practicing close to every day (for a couple months) and I'm hooked for good. I currently practice Ashtanga Yoga as well as other variations of power yoga. I follow Rodney Yee's power yoga DVD as well as Eoin Finn's power yoga DVD - Yee has an intense 80 minute session while Finn has both long and shorter sessions (good for those lazy days). I find that classes are simply too expensive and I get a better workout when I'm by myself. You should look into them, they aren't expensive, ~$20 on Amazon. In fact, when I interviewed at VCOM one of the professors asked how I'll balance med school with personal life, and I told him yoga...so I'm trying hard to honor that statement. Good luck
i hope i can post in here as an accepted student soon. BumbleBee09, i'm from NJ also
I would recommend looking in Christiansburg before Blacksburg - it's a ton cheaper and a lot less collegey. As far as specifics, I wish I knew more to help you.
I would recommend looking in Christiansburg before Blacksburg - it's a ton cheaper and a lot less collegey. As far as specifics, I wish I knew more to help you.
The apartments right across the street from VCOM (Knollwood, The Crossing) are nice, but a little steep. But it might be worth it for you if you want to be able to walk across the street to school. That helps you save time that you could be studying. Let me know if you all have any questions! I'm an MS-II right now.
yes what do you think about medicine?
