will I need a computer for dental school

[sal888]

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hey guys, Ill be starting dental school this Fall. Since I'll be relocating to Boston I wont be taking my comp with me ,however I've been thinking of buying a laptop. But lately I've been wodering if I'll really need a comp for dental school besides e-mail and stuff. I mean do we have to actually type out papers and stuff. I can always use the comps at school for e-mail etc but wouldprefer one at home if i'llbe using it a lot. Let me know??

 

[Doggie]

Most schools nowadays will make you purchase a laptop through them. It's best to check with the school that you are attending.

I will be bringing my own computer.....since I am a CD Burning napster freak. Plus, the occassional online chat with friends back home wont hurt either.

 

[csortman]

You'll definitely need a computer. Lot's of classes have little assignments, and they also usually require you to get the notes off of a web page. If you don't feel like always doing this from school, then I'd suggest getting one.

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Chris Sortman
University of Michigan
School of Dentistry

 

[maris]

Tufts do not require you to buy one, but it wuldn't hurt to get one. HOw else are you going to participate in the Student Doctor forum

 

[Kawaii]

My friend's sister had to buy a laptop through UCLA while she was there. She didn't have one when she moved down there, so I am not sure if it was a requirement for students to have the exact same brand/model.

I would ask the schools before buying anything...

 

[dds2b]

I don't know if you're headed to Tufts, BU or Harvard, but I know that BU has a DVD curriculum and they sell you a Sony Laptop for a couple of G's...don't know the model or exact price. Tufts doesn't require you to have laptop and I don't know about Harvard. I was accepted to tufts and I'm not gonna buy one...they have comp labs that you can use at school and in the library.