MCPHS Worcester Class 2010 OFF Campus Housing

[LD50]

hello all. i will be coming in for my first year at the worcester campus in the fall, and i was wondering if anyone had some info on off campus housing. this is not an on campus housing thread, so please keep that in mind. any help would be usefull! thanks.

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[DrugDealer]

I found my apartment through one of internet databases, like apartments.com or apartmentguide.com. I think there were a few others I looked at, too, I just don't recall their names. A lot of the stuff in walking distance to school is a little sketchy, but there is also nice stuff in walking distance, too. I have friends who live here: http://www.micozzimanagement.com/galleries/worcester/53elmstreet_worcester/index.html. It's walking distance and it's very nice. You can look at their other properties on their site--I looked at some of these in person last year when I was thinking of moving closer to campus, and everything I saw from them was very nice. Very old properties, but very well kept and historically cool.

I live here: http://www.dolben.com/cordismills_ma.htm. It's a little pricey, but nice, and it's good to get out of Worcester and away from school at night. It's about 12-15 minutes away (by car!).

 

[amartins02]

It all depends on what you are looking for. The Bancroft is literally like 5 minutes walk from the school. Its like 650 for a studio. I have been there and a few other places a couple of weeks ago when I was there. Personally, within 5 minutes walk is ok. After that it is a little sketchy. Maybe its not that sketchy for me, I grew up in some bad neighborhoods, but for the average person, they might not like it. But, if you can live a little farther and go by car like DrugDealer then go for it. Or find a roommate with a car. I am currently looking for roommates. I got someone from UConn that seems like a nice guy and another that I am in contact with. Shoot me a PM if your interested. I have a car too.

 

[LD50]

thanks for the info amartins, but i am actually looking for something with 2 bedrooms, or possibly a bedroom and a den-type thing. i will be living with my girlfriend and i will need a place to study without being dirtracted by the tv and whatnot so a studio is probably out of the question. i am currently living in southie, so i dont think the neighborhoods can get much worse than this! appreciate the help.

 

[dholiraja]

Hey guys, my name is Chris and I will be starting mcphs worcester this fall, i am currently looking for a roommate to live at either 600 main or bancroft, if any one is interested please email me asap at [email protected]
I am 23, just graduated from the university of texas, male, very outgoing and social, easy to get along with! If anyone is starting mcphs and could not get housing please contact me.

 

[luomli]

How is the campus? is it pretty safe during the day time and night? How safe is it to walk from campus to Main or Bancoft at night time?

 

[amartins02]

You'll be fine. If you're a woman and leaving campus really late then just have someone from the security office escort you if you feel its needed. You can just leave before it gets dark also but all in all it should be ok.

 

[JVsuccess]

Hello newcomers,

If you have any questions or concerns - please contact us. We have books, study guides, and hints to succeed at MCPHS-worcester. The school is difficult but with the right resources, support, and help you can graduate in three years.

Academically the school is very tough, but utilizing the resources (books,teachers, and faculty) - it can increase your success at school. We have put our books on sale on AMAZON.COM under JVsuccess. The older versions are the same as the newer versions, and with $50,000 in student loans per year - every dollar counts.

Be frugal with your money and don't get caught up in the hoop-la and the misinformation graduating students at the school provide you. If you have any questions - please contact us.

I know three years ago, SDN was my safeguard and helped put me at ease before making the big transition to pharmacy school. If you have any questions please message me.

 

[hedwig123456]

If anyone is looking for an apartment, I heard that Bancroft Commons is pretty great. Its really close to campus and they just recently built a new apartment building too. Please PM me if you want more info...

 

[MNgirl7]

I have a room for rent in my condo starting Oct. 1st 2009. I am sure everyone already has housing so I am not going to go into detail. But if anyone is interested please email me at [email protected]

 

[DocPharm]

Hello newcomers,

If you have any questions or concerns - please contact us. We have books, study guides, and hints to succeed at MCPHS-worcester. The school is difficult but with the right resources, support, and help you can graduate in three years.

Academically the school is very tough, but utilizing the resources (books,teachers, and faculty) - it can increase your success at school. We have put our books on sale on AMAZON.COM under JVsuccess. The older versions are the same as the newer versions, and with $50,000 in student loans per year - every dollar counts.

Be frugal with your money and don't get caught up in the hoop-la and the misinformation graduating students at the school provide you. If you have any questions - please contact us.

I know three years ago, SDN was my safeguard and helped put me at ease before making the big transition to pharmacy school. If you have any questions please message me.

Hi,

I am interested in books etc. and I also have some questions, please email me [email protected].

Thank you.

 

[2010pharm]

Hello newcomers,

If you have any questions or concerns - please contact us. We have books, study guides, and hints to succeed at MCPHS-worcester. The school is difficult but with the right resources, support, and help you can graduate in three years.

Academically the school is very tough, but utilizing the resources (books,teachers, and faculty) - it can increase your success at school. We have put our books on sale on AMAZON.COM under JVsuccess. The older versions are the same as the newer versions, and with $50,000 in student loans per year - every dollar counts.

Be frugal with your money and don't get caught up in the hoop-la and the misinformation graduating students at the school provide you. If you have any questions - please contact us.

I know three years ago, SDN was my safeguard and helped put me at ease before making the big transition to pharmacy school. If you have any questions please message me.

hey i am going to be a student at the worcester campus in the fall i was wondering if you could give me any helpful info. about housing, books, study guides, my car, all the ins and outs, =) i am very excited but a little nervous bc im from ohio so im not really familiar with the area so any helpful info would be great..please email me at [email protected] THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[yumyumyammy]

I am a new student at MCPHS- Worcester starting this fall. I would like to ask you about what kind of preparation I should do before the school start? How are the course load for the first semester? is there any book I should purchase in advance or start reading it now? Also do you think living off campus is a good idea?

 

[rogger]

I just got accepted at mcphs in worcester. I hear so many story about this school. To honest, I dont want to believe that , this school is so bad and when you come out you know nothing. I read all this things online from some of the current students, how they regret their deision to go there. Can you please tell me about the school. I also would like to know about books, old exams and anything I might need to do well in this school. I am looking forward to hear from you.

Hello newcomers,

If you have any questions or concerns - please contact us. We have books, study guides, and hints to succeed at MCPHS-worcester. The school is difficult but with the right resources, support, and help you can graduate in three years.

Academically the school is very tough, but utilizing the resources (books,teachers, and faculty) - it can increase your success at school. We have put our books on sale on AMAZON.COM under JVsuccess. The older versions are the same as the newer versions, and with $50,000 in student loans per year - every dollar counts.

Be frugal with your money and don't get caught up in the hoop-la and the misinformation graduating students at the school provide you. If you have any questions - please contact us.

I know three years ago, SDN was my safeguard and helped put me at ease before making the big transition to pharmacy school. If you have any questions please message me.

 

[GJLaw]

I just got accepted at mcphs in worcester. I hear so many story about this school. To honest, I dont want to believe that , this school is so bad and when you come out you know nothing. I read all this things online from some of the current students, how they regret their deision to go there. Can you please tell me about the school. I also would like to know about books, old exams and anything I might need to do well in this school. I am looking forward to hear from you.

http://www.nabp.net/ftpfiles/bulletins/NaplexSPR.pdf

 

[CarCrazy007]

I understand that the last few years the class at Worcester has been around 225 incoming students. Why a huge difference between that and the # of people taking and passing the Naplex?

 

[MCPHSPharmD]

Rogger,

I am a P1 at MCPHS-Worcester. I was in your position last year before I started school. I was reading these blogs and praying that none of it was true. I am happy to tell you that my personal experience here has been very positive. The classes are challenging but as long as you put the effort in you will do fine. Regardless of what pharmacy school you go to it is going to be challenging and there are going to be people that cannot complete the program for various reasons.

Be prepared to work hard and you will be fine! Good luck!

 

[Deviant01]

Any advices on choosing between dorms and apartments?

 

[LAdrugdude]

FYI you will learn nothing from class - that's what he means by "putting the work in."

 

[ct0012]

FYI you will learn nothing from class - that's what he means by "putting the work in."

I got info that some really nice places start at $625 from the other forum

 

[sydhassan]

Hi guys, I am a P1 student at MCPHS and currently living at Bancroft commons. I have a studio apartment and its pretty good...I signed a lease till the end of September...but I wont be here for the month of September because of Intermediate rotations....If anyone is looking for a place for one month to see if they like living at Bancroft...you can contact me...and If you do like then you can continue the contract....

There is one more thing....If you tell Bancroft that I referred you..then I get 500$ from the management......and so if anyone wants to put my name as referral...you can do so and I will be happy enough to give half of it to you....

My intention is not to make money but rather make up the money I might end up losing if I dont find someone to sublet for the month of September....If anyone is interested....call me at 508-425-6554...

Also if you need to see pictures of my apartment...email me at [email protected]

 

[sydhassan]

How is the campus? is it pretty safe during the day time and night? How safe is it to walk from campus to Main or Bancoft at night time?

Usually its pretty safe...I live at Bancroft and I know a lot of people who live at Bancroft (some of them girls) and they walk back and forth from campus all the time.....

 

[CaliLove1985]

Hey, I was just curious on what was your thought about Worcester? The town not the campus. I just got my acceptance letter in the mail and I will be coming from California. I have absolutely no idea what to expect. Everybody who I have talked to out here that knows about Massachusetts has said that Worcester is "hicky" which I don't mind, I'm not looking to make friends outside of school. I just don't want to be in a bad neighborhood.

If you know anybody that lived in Worcester or you heard anything about it, can you please let me know? Thanks.