Some is outside, some is inside. There's a bunch of things that happen like skits, short movies, group activities, music, games, eating food, drinking, Q&As, etc. Whatever the new 2nd years have planned for you!
plus they provide refreshments, which may or may not have EtOH in them
sweet, that's all you had to say.most of it is inside, but there is a field day thing, and the party that night is outside. If they're still doing it at camp allen, it is in navasota. you might be sweaty, but you won't die
If I recall correctly, when you pick up your white coat from the bookstore, they will ask you to try it on first before taking it home. I believe that the employee said that you could exchange it if it didn't fit. Someone might want to correct me or verify this.
Yep.Our last day of the fall semester is Dec 18 and the first day of spring is Jan 4 - that's 2 weeks off
That's why it will be of utmost importance to enjoy your summer vacation between MS1 and MS2 years because vacations/breaks are hard to come by in medical school.
Most people live south but I do know a few that live north in the Hermann Park and Museum District area.
my anniversary is Dec 16Yep.
My wife wanted to go somewhere nice on our anniversary. oh well.
Aw, that sucks. Well, maybe you guys can go somewhere extra nice afterward since you'll also be celebrating the end of finals and first semester.my anniversary is Dec 16
my anniversary is Dec 16
You could go out to eat at a nice place on the 16th (after whatever exam is that day) and stay at a nice hotel and be all romantical (the hotel zaza is close by. i imagine it to be nice. I also highly recommend the magnolia in downtown. AMAZING! complimentary happy hour, cookies and milk, and delish breakfast. We had my bachelorette party there. I can't say enough good things about them) You have to work so hard at anatomy to survive during the semester that by the time you get to the final, you know it or you don't. I think I read for 3 hours for anatomy maybe. Plus, the final is mostly block 3, so you've just done it. All hope for a nice evening isn't lost
that's sort of my fear... request a August move-in date and get one in September. where am I going to live if that happens?
Just to be on the safe side, maybe you should find a backup apartment, just in case. The worst thing that will happen is that you get into University Housing and lose your deposit at another apartment complex. IMO, it's better than the opposite...not getting into University Housing and having nowhere to go.that's sort of my fear... request a August move-in date and get one in September. where am I going to live if that happens?
I hate this situation
I tried to contact one place but they just sent me a link to their website. I'm not sure how putting a deposit down but not signing a contract works.
Based on my experience, usually you just fill out an application and pay the fees and deposit and then the apartment people look at your application and approve it. I didn't sign my contract until the day that I moved in.
Hmm. Several of my classmates have also sent emails about finding a roommate.
Sorry, I don't know how the process works with the Housing. I take it that you can't call and ask where you are on the list?
I called and asked exactly that, and the woman was adamant that they don't tell your place on the list.
Retreat is AWESOME and this is from someone who a) doesn't drink and b) doesn't really like huge parties which is for most the highlight of the weekend. If I loved retreat, almost everyone will at least enjoy themselves. Hopefully most of your class will be able to make it!
You'll get up way early on a Friday and get on buses with your new classmates to get to Camp Allen. There will probably be icebreakers for part of the bus time, but I have a bunch of friends that I literally met on the bus to retreat. In fact, most of my friends are in the same part of the alphabet as me because we were alphabetized for most of the Retreat festivities. Once you get to Camp Allen there will be a welcoming ceremony where a bunch of really excited new second years will scream and clap for a really long time. They've been working very hard for a long time to make this a great experience, and they were in your shoes only a year ago, so they know what worked and what didn't. There will be some sort of "Olympic" activities in the afternoon, and that night is the skits/clips (usually of surprisingly high standard) and then The Party. There will be beer and costumes and music and dancing and a good time being had by all. The next morning will be a little more sedate with some "what to expect from med school" sessions and some presentations.
The only thing more fun in med school than being at Retreat as a first year was helping put it on as a second year. Let their excitement fuel yours, get to know your new classmates, and you'll have plenty to talk about in those otherwise-awkward first few days of class. And next year, definitely help with the planning and execution, because it's even more of a bonding experience the second time around.
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Sarah, when did you submit your FAFSA? I still don't see anything for my financial aid and it's almost rotation time!I can...sigh...I think that is only because my bill is either due 6/26 or 6/30. It actually says both on the page. I don't understand. I really really really strongly dislike the financial aid office. If they don't get me my papers to sign to get my loan, I'll have to put half the tuition on my credit card. Awesome! I love when papers get lost in the mail......
(I already talked to my husband who works for the post office about it. I told him to call someone and complain for me
Addition: In the interest of being helpful, there is apparently one person in the office that is helpful. One of my friends posted this on my fb "The receptionist is helpful and their "boss" is Araceli Alvarez. Whenever I have problems I go straight to her. She promptly replies to e-mails." I almost can't believe it, someone in finaid that emails back. *gasp*
Sarah, when did you submit your FAFSA? I still don't see anything for my financial aid and it's almost rotation time!
One of the girls in our class didn't get hers until she harassed the finaid office repeatedly.
Hey everyone! Got my acceptance e-mail this evening!
congrats and welcomeHey everyone! Got my acceptance e-mail this evening!
Hey everyone! Got my acceptance e-mail this evening!
Congrats! You will enjoy it here!!Hey everyone! Got my acceptance e-mail this evening!
If you're a medical student, you will eventually see "Medical Yr 2009-10." That's the option you're going to want to click on under "Term." Disregard any fall, spring, and summer options.
