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Thanks guys. I appreciate it.
We should be able to, I'm planning to because it's cheaper than anything else in my area. They said as long as we get it done by the time clinics start in October we should be fine, but I was going to call to make sure they have me on file as needing to get it there so they won't be expecting me to send confirmation by the deadline.
Are specific scrubs/scrub colors required? I noticed in the order form it just says blue, and I was guessing ceil blue but wanted to double check. I already have a bunch of scrubs so that I would rather not order new unless there are specifics I need.
Anyone have input on which parking permit they like or is necessary?
Also, working on a 2x2 lease at The Place if anyone is still looking for housing and is interested in seeing if we'd make good roommates!
What do students wear to class? I know some schools expect business casual or better...but I haven't seen anything from Illinois yet.There are no requirements for scrubs regarding color/style. That being said, the administration does not like students wearing scrubs for other veterinary hospitals (VCA, BluePearl, Banfield, your local clinic, etc..) while in the teaching hospital, as they don't think we should be advertising other brands, but for anatomy lab etc. you can wear any scrubs you'd like. For clinical rotations, just plan on plain solid colors or basic print patterns; really all they care about is that they aren't branded with another clinic logo.
Wear whatever you want within reason. Plenty of people came to class in sweats and hoodies. One good thing about Illinois is that for class, you don't have to dress fancy.What do students wear to class? I know some schools expect business casual or better...but I haven't seen anything from Illinois yet.
I just signed up for ISCAVMA and I was wondering if it is advised to order our supplies through them such as the surgical pack, hoof pick, etc? I'm guessing we're getting a good deal on stuff from them but I have spent so much money lately on things for school I just want to be sure I'm getting a fair price.
I can vouch for the Surface Pro 3! I got it last summer & I love it. One of my friends at the vet school bought one before her 4th year because of its portability.Hey everyone. A few things to hopefully help you reduce some stress:
First off, as far as registration goes, do not panic if you can't register right now. The core classes will not fill up, and neither will Zoo Med. Deep breaths, it will be fine! Make sure you're enjoying your summer and doing as much relaxing as possible, you probably won't find much time for that come August!
Secondly, since computers just came up on your thread, I thought I'd give some guidance. You can get by with pretty much any computer you'd like to use. I'm not sure if they're still telling you that you need Windows 7 if you're bringing a PC, but everyone in my class with Windows 8 has had no problems at all. Quite a few students are starting to use the Microsoft Surface Pro "Tablets"(in quotes, since they're legit full-function computers); they all seem to like the keyboard & touchscreen functionality, and it makes everything super portable. If you're in the market for a new computer, I highly recommend you take a look at those.
Also, I would highly recommend using Microsoft OneNote to EVERYONE, whether you have a Mac or a PC. Most PCs bought in the past 4 years should already have it, and it's a free download for MacOS. The big feature that could possibly be life-saving, is that OneNote can back up all your notes to their cloud server, so you can access them on any computer/tablet/phone. You wouldn't believe the number of students in my class alone who have had their computers die, usually right before exams, that have been saved by this feature.
I can vouch for the Surface Pro 3! I got it last summer & I love it. One of my friends at the vet school bought one before her 4th year because of its portability.
I use an external hard drive which has always worked fine for me & it allows me to have everything important in case my computer was to ever stop working.Doesn't appear that any of the Surface Pro 3's have 320 GB of RAM as required in the computer requirement sheet? I want to buy one but only if it fits the requirements
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Surface-Pro-3/productID.300190600
Maybe we'll be neighbors!For anyone who is still contemplating where to live, I visited the campus again and signed a lease with the Village. It was by far the nicest place from all that I toured.
I actually got an email the day after i faxed them, but it was because i screwed it all up hahaDoes anyone know if they will email/call us or anything once they have received our health records at McKinley Health Center?
Lol that's kind of what I'm expecting to happen. The hospital I go to gave me my vaccine records but I realized it's not even signed by the doctor! I mailed it to McKinley anyway; I mean I guess they can contact the hospital if they have questions but those are the only records they gave me.I actually got an email the day after i faxed them, but it was because i screwed it all up haha
Too funny! The staff was pretty nice there.Maybe we'll be neighbors!
Edit: just kidding I don't even know the name of where I signed...I'm living at The Place
I didn't read anything very thoroughly, I didn't realize I needed to send a copy of my vax history OR get it signed by my doctor. Lol. Minor setback.Lol that's kind of what I'm expecting to happen. The hospital I go to gave me my vaccine records but I realized it's not even signed by the doctor! I mailed it to McKinley anyway; I mean I guess they can contact the hospital if they have questions but those are the only records they gave me.
Personally, I'd suggest just finding some UIUC undergrads that are selling theirs. Don't buy an iClicker new, there's so many students (at least around here) that are selling them for dirt cheap. The latest models too. Heck, I'd just give you mine if we were in the same areaDoes anyone know exactly what model of iClicker we'll need? ISCAVMA wants $40 but I know Amazon will have them considerably cheaper. That, and I think I still have the first model laying around somewhere.
Honestly, my class barely used it and as far as I can remember it wasn't for anything that was recorded. Well, except for once maybe. We actually had crossing from the class across the hall so our answers weren't always right anyway. Odd fact for you.Does anyone know exactly what model of iClicker we'll need? ISCAVMA wants $40 but I know Amazon will have them considerably cheaper. That, and I think I still have the first model laying around somewhere.
First off, you will never, ever, find a computer with 320 GB of ***RAM***; RAM is memory, not storage (Which is what I think you are referencing). Most current laptops/tablets have 4-8 GB of RAM. As far as 320 GB of *storage*, you will use maybe 40GB for school stuff, if you donwload all the Histology "slides" to your computer. Most of the Surface Pro tablets will be more than what you need. Trust me, I'm a techy person and a 3rd year at Illinois, pretty much any laptop/tablet you buy that was made within the past 2 years and cost more than $500 will be fine.Doesn't appear that any of the Surface Pro 3's have 320 GB of RAM as required in the computer requirement sheet? I want to buy one but only if it fits the requirements
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Surface-Pro-3/productID.300190600
The original model will work then? Because I already have thatAny iClicker you buy will be fine. Go with the least expensive option. Many students will be selling theirs when you arrive to campus; they are required for 1st and 2nd year, and 2nd year "participation" points are based almost solely off of iClicker questions during lectures.
Sure will!The original model will work then? Because I already have that
First off, you will never, ever, find a computer with 320 GB of ***RAM***; RAM is memory, not storage (Which is what I think you are referencing). Most current laptops/tablets have 4-8 GB of RAM. As far as 320 GB of *storage*, you will use maybe 40GB for school stuff, if you donwload all the Histology "slides" to your computer. Most of the Surface Pro tablets will be more than what you need. Trust me, I'm a techy person and a 3rd year at Illinois, pretty much any laptop/tablet you buy that was made within the past 2 years and cost more than $500 will be fine.
One Warning: All of your exams and quizzes will be taken using ExamSoft Software, and they currently DO NOT SUPPORT WIDOWS 10. They plan to support it soon, but to be safe I'd buy a computer with Windows 8 and then make the free upgrade once ExamSoft software supports 10.
Windows 10 isn't technically out yet so I bet this will change ASAP when new hardware is released. I'm waiting until the last second for the Surface Pro 4 - it will either come out by the end of July or in October and I don't want to buy a Pro 3 at retail price when the newest technology is about to come out!
I've just gotten info about financial aid, nothing else has really come through yet.Have we gotten anything from the Enterprise Outlook email system yet? I'm not able to log in right now and I haven't checked it since I made the account.
I might just be confusing myself but to log into the email we go to Outlook Web App, then type in for the NetID "[email protected]" then the same password we use for Enterprise, like to register for classes? Thank you so much to anyone who can point me in the right direction. I'm visiting a really rural area right now so I have no phone service and using WiFi at a little cafe.I've just gotten info about financial aid, nothing else has really come through yet.
I've been able to log in just fine, maybe try calling the school's tech support? I don't believe I've gotten anything from the school on that email, all communications have been sent to the email I applied with.Have we gotten anything from the Enterprise Outlook email system yet? I'm not able to log in right now and I haven't checked it since I made the account.
I go to https://webmail.illinois.edu/ to log in, and use the Enterprise name and password to log in, but if you're having issues I'd go to tech support for sure, at least sometime in the next monthI might just be confusing myself but to log into the email we go to Outlook Web App, then type in for the NetID "[email protected]" then the same password we use for Enterprise, like to register for classes? Thank you so much to anyone who can point me in the right direction. I'm visiting a really rural area right now so I have no phone service and using WiFi at a little cafe.
I thought someone commented on this earlier, but I couldn't find the previous post... are all the supplies from ISCAVMA good quality? I thought I remembered someone saying we should invest in a quicker thermometer (like 8 sec) and that the surgical pack is very good. I just want to make sure it's worth it to buy all the supplies I can through ISCAVMA, or if I should look into better items...
Hey all, I just off the waitlist for U of I and I'm looking for a place to live starting in August. Anyone have anything they need filled?
I'm already signed at The Place for a 3 bed! I'll have a cat/rabbit with me if that makes a difference.I'm looking for another roommate to live in a 3 BR apartment with me and another vet student. We haven't signed a lease yet but we're looking at The Place and The Pointe. If anyone is still looking for a place to live message me!
I just PMed you!I'm already signed at The Place for a 3 bed! I'll have a cat/rabbit with me if that makes a difference.
Does the vet school follow the undergrad academic calendar? Meaning we'd get a full week off for Thanksgiving?
Keep that excitement going! See you guys in a few weeks.Who's getting excited?