I moved a few days before orientation, but some people aren't comfortable with that. Others moved September 1/labor day. Others moved earlier in the summer. I just wanted to spend more time with my family, and I'm glad I did. Our orientation started the Friday before the first day of class. I'm assuming it'll be the same for you guys, but I'm not sure.
I will be moving cross country (from FL) to OR and won't have a car, at least not right away anyway. I'm wondering where and how you get furniture for the place you rent if it's unfurnished. I've been doing some research on housing and most of the apartments are unfurnished.
I moved here from FL in September, but I just made sure that I rented a furnished place. If you need help in the fall, I can help you move stuff when I'm around. I have a big car. You can also use a uhaul or a cube or ask people on the FB group? or have furniture delivered?@katashark @kernel Hi, it's good to see another current OSU student in this forum
Yeah depends on how many roommates you want. Upperclassmen will start posting openings for roommates on FB (you'll join at some point) early in the summer. I would not wait until July/August, the good places might get filled up. I found my roommate on Craiglist, she was cool with me not moving in. But I had to pay rent starting in July, even though I wasn't moving in until September. I did not have to pay utilities though. You'll find something. Are you looking at living alone or with roommates? Living alone is significantly more expensive, and most people I know are paying ~$800. Most people with roomies are paying $500-600. Some more, some less. There are some more expensive places - The Union, The Retreat. I live in Southtown (about a 9minute drive to school, but easily bike rideable as well). The bus is also FREE! Do you have a car? Do you need parking? Do you want coin-op laundry or a dishwasher? How close to campus do you need to be? Some people live in Philomath and Albany because it's cheaper. It's good you are looking now, keep you eye out for a good place
Let me know if you have any more questions.
That's helpful, thank you! So odds are, if I don't want to move until September, I'll most likely have to pay rent earlier if I find a good place. I'd like to live with other vet students for sure, I am 99% sure I am bringing my car because I'd rather not be without it, and the basic amenities are preferable. I think I'd prefer to stay in Corvallis as well, but I have hear about Philomath and Albany being significantly cheaper. Are most students signing year long leases as well, do you know? So much of this is new to me and I didn't realize how much work goes into it!Yeah depends on how many roommates you want. Upperclassmen will start posting openings for roommates on FB (you'll join at some point) early in the summer. I would not wait until July/August, the good places might get filled up. I found my roommate on Craiglist, she was cool with me not moving in. But I had to pay rent starting in July, even though I wasn't moving in until September. I did not have to pay utilities though. You'll find something. Are you looking at living alone or with roommates? Living alone is significantly more expensive, and most people I know are paying ~$800. Most people with roomies are paying $500-600. Some more, some less. There are some more expensive places - The Union, The Retreat. I live in Southtown (about a 9minute drive to school, but easily bike rideable as well). The bus is also FREE! Do you have a car? Do you need parking? Do you want coin-op laundry or a dishwasher? How close to campus do you need to be? Some people live in Philomath and Albany because it's cheaper. It's good you are looking now, keep you eye out for a good place
Finding housing was the hardest thing for me. I didn't want to move until September either, but from what I've seen most of the leases start in summertime. I don't know of anyone with a monthly lease and not a year. There might be a couple of 9-month leases out there. But yeah, Corvallis is essentially all students, so I feel like landlords in all collegetowns know that they better make students sign a year lease, or they won't make any money june-september. You might find a place that starts renting in September, but I don't know what your summer plans are for after first year as well. My roommate is a PhD student and she's great. It's kinda nice to not live with a vet student, because then I can escape school for at least a little while. I spend almost every waking minute with other vet students. lol. Philomath isn't far at all. Albany is ~20 minutes away. That's where Costco, Target, the big Walmart, and other large stores are. You'll find a place, don't worry!!
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See you in the Fall!I just officially accepted my position ahhhhhh
Congratulations! Welcome to the class!!!I just officially accepted my position ahhhhhh
@katashark @kernel Hi, it's good to see another current OSU student in this forum
). I have heard quite a bit from my friends about the low down on 4th year. From advice to listening to them bitch/rave about various little details, clinicians, workload...). LA it has been around for a while, however the SA hospital was only built in 2017. It's disappointing to me that we are a referral-only practice; you can't just waltz in. The only emergency services we have are offered to students (which is nice, definitely have taken advantage of that...) and current patients. It's physically small as well as grossly understaffed. We are also lacking a dermatology, neuro and ophthalmology dept/clinician. And an actual board certified criticalist. It sucks; even through we bring professors in for these subjects, not having having one 4th year makes it challenging. If you're interested, you have to do a preceptorship elsewhere. I've also heard that there are a couple rotations that kinda suck. Radiology for instance has great clinicians, but for reason the students end up taking radiographs the whole time and not actually learning how to interpret them..
So small. I don't know what they are gonna do with 72. They are going to need to have 2 sections of anatomy lab. Plus the classroom is small enough as it is. You can already barely fit through the tables to get in/out of a seat that isn't on the aisle.
He's amazing!
I'm ALMOST DONE WITH HER! I'm not forced to ever interact with again, right? She sucks big time.
Feel free to PM me if you ever have questions and whatnot!
Hey! I'm actually still a third year; I was in the class of 2017 until last year and then opted to take 9 months off (mental health reasons
Disclaimer: this will probably be more criticism-oriented than not; you can get the positives anywhere, but I know that when people ask this question they wanna know the low down dirty.
The small class size is great, although I hear that next year we will be going from 55 to 72 students. TBH, I suspect that will pose a huge issue with space. The facilities are pretty small in comparison to other schools, and they haven't started any renovations yet... Our anatomy lab is really nice but TINY. It was packed when we were just 55.
I'm interested in mixed practice, with a heavy focus on cattle. I think our LA hospital--the staff and efficiency of the place--is awesome (some of my SA 4th year friends have really disliked it, but theyre biased
As far as pre-4th year coursework, it's a mixed bag. There are PHENOMENAL professors, not so good (either difficult, totally confusing or unqualified [we have a medical chemist teaching pharm... she's a wonderful person and obviously has some great credentials, but she joined the staff 2 years ago and doesn't know squat about vet med]), and some that are really poor teachers in a lecture setting but FANtastic in clinics.
More on the ****ty professors: I don't know if it's like this at other schools, but we have a professor who is hell-bent on weeding people out. She's actually stated that she sees herself as the "gatekeeper". We tend to lost a lot of people first year (anywhere from 3-6, which is a lot with our numbers). Most of them come back the next year, but it sucks.
We FINALLY got a mental health worker last year. Again, I dont know if it's like this at other schools, but it seems the topic of mental health gets brushed under the rug. My situation was that I saw everyone else puttering alone, so I kept telling myself I should bury my **** and press on until it was too late. That said, I think we're getting better about it. The administration is really understanding. I love our dean.
What would you like to know about the NAVLE? I do have quite a bit of insight from my friends who took it, although I obviously haven't taken it. 99% of people buy a subscription to a prep service (VetPrep or Zukureview). I actually only know of one person who just studied from their notes. The general consensus though is that really you should look at your 3rd year as studying for the NAVLE. Some people only made it 20% through their practice questions. It sounds like it could go either way as far as usefulness. I've also heard from several people that taking as many of "The Big Four" (SA med, LA med, SA surgery, and LA surgery) as you can before you take the exam is extremely helpful.
By the time you take the NAVLE, you will have had plenty of practice taking multiple choice tests. Exams are frequent, usually 1 per week starting around the 3rd week of the term, There ALL multiple choice, with like 4 or 5 (out of 100s lol) being exceptions. Sucks if you're like me and prefer written
I don't know anything about state licensing exams, but I can certainly ask my friends if they can comment on it.
I hope that helps! Do you have any specific/other questions?
Anytime!
You'll make it. We are all here to help! Seriously, if I can do it, anyone can. The final is next Monday!
Thank you!!! Good luck, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.You'll make it. We are all here to help! Seriously, if I can do it, anyone can. The final is next Monday!
I went to dinner at Block 15, breakfast at Broken Yolk this morning, visited Creekside apartments to check them out, went on a self-guided tour of the campus, and have just been exploring the area. If anyone would like to meet up tomorrow, let me know! I'm excited
Anyone going to the Open Days tomorrow???
I've been in Corvallis since yesterday. So far, I am in love.
Try Sky High or Koriander maybe? Idk what food you like. I would meet up, but I have finals and they are scary.Anyone going to the Open Days tomorrow???
I've been in Corvallis since yesterday. So far, I am in love.
Anyone going to the Open Days tomorrow???
I've been in Corvallis since yesterday. So far, I am in love.
Glad to hear you're liking things! I'd love to meet tomorrow. I won't be at the actual open day, I'm IS, but maybe we can meet after?Anyone going to the Open Days tomorrow???
I've been in Corvallis since yesterday. So far, I am in love.
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I remember being surprised at how late things come. We don't start class until September 20th, so I remember getting some stuff in July. You can always contact Tess and see what their timeline is.
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I thought it was pretty easy. You should look on the fb group - there is a lot of housing available and a lot of vet students will allow pets.
Wrong thread lol, move along.
