January 2008 Student Information Exchange

[mike james]

anybody been accepted to jan/08 class?

[ducman]

Please post all info/questions related to January 2008 semester in this thread.

[speed2007]

hey guys..i JUST received my admission today for the January 08 semester!!!!..I am relieved and excited to see this package. Got it in the mail 7 days after my interview. It says I have been placed on the waiting list for September 07. How often does someone on the waiting list gets that semester?

EITHER WAY, I am happy to hear that I got in for Jan 08. I wouldn't mind coming then. Time to make some money now!!

Also, since I have 7-8 months now. How should I use them in preparation for SABA? Should I do any studying? What sort of items should I start putting together in my luggage..

IM SOO EXCITEDDDD...

[Drtobe?]

can u guys please post your gpa/mcat scores as well?

[Rebbster18]

I received my packet a few months ago for January 08 :) I'm excited to get this started!!! Taking time off from school has gotten old now and I am thrilled to begin my medical career!

[speed2007]

I have been offered to switch from Jan 08 to Sept 07 and I accepted. So coming in September 2007 NOW!!!....WOOOHOO..veryyy excited...

how should i prepare for first semester??...which things should I make sure to bring with me??..any help..

[Athena773]

I'm planning on applying for Jan 08, I'm going to send in my application in the next week but then I have to wait for my Pre-Health advisor to mail out all my recommendation letters (which could take 3-4 weeks). Also I haven't taken the MCATs as yet and will be doing so in August, do you guys think it is too late by the time SGU receives my score (which should be around 9/12) to even be consider for Jan 08?

I really don't want to wait for May/August admission but if there is no point by September to even get a spot, maybe I should hold off and study for MCATs some more. What do you guys think? :confused:
Any advice would be appreciated!

[Saba23]

For those starting in Jan 2008, you CAN make the '11 Match if you are hardcore.
Saba admin, although they mean well, will try to discourage you. We were discouraged but I think about 1/3 - 1/2 of our class made it.
No more than 4 weeks for Step 1 and plow through the rotations.

Good luck!

[xMC85]

Hi everyone, Im glad i found this forum! Im shooting for Jan '08 as well

Im planning to applying on August 24th (right when I get my MCAT scores), I have already got my LORs on the way and everything else in order. Is late august too late to apply? will there still be space?

Thanks everyone! I hope to see you in the spring

[Athena773]

hey i wanted to apply for Jan 08, I will have everything in except for my MCAT score which I will be taking on Aug 20th, do you guys think that is too late, especially since the score won't come out until Sept?

thanks...:confused::confused:

[Rory]

Hey guys/girls. I just got my acceptance package for January 08. I will likely be seeing you all then.

McGill University
Physiology
GPA 3.33, Final two years ~3.5
MCAT VR-8, PS-9, **-11

[maserati]

I WOULD JUST APPLY WITHOUT YOUR MCAT SCORES, IT"S NOT NECESSARY AND SABA WILL TAKE 99% OF THE PEOPLE WHO APPLY.

I SAY JUST SEND IN THE APPLICATION NOW INSTEAD OF WAITING TO TAKE YOUR MCAT.

[Blade07]

I recently received my acceptance letter. I'm still not sure whether I'll be going to Saba though. I'm still on the waitlist at an osteopathic school and they might give me a call between Aug 1 and Aug 3 although the chances of them offering me admission at this point are quite slim. Also, I'm awaiting decisions from AUC and Ross. However, I'm leaning towards Saba. It'll probably come down to AUC vs. Saba in the end.

[bmvl]

I got accepted for the Sep 07 but I just deferred it to Jan 08 - I am super excited to be going to SABA .... ;)

Let's all (those who got accepted for Jan 08) post our info so perhaps we can get together before we leave by finding others living in the same region

School: University of Toronto
Majors: Health Studies and Integrative Biology
Resident of: Toronto
When are you leaving for SABA? probably Dec 30th (undecided)
Who you are taking with you? My MOM !!!! she is as excited as I am!
Your preferred e-mail: bonniem83@hotmail.com

[maserati]

Hey guys/girls. I just got my acceptance package for January 08. I will likely be seeing you all then.

McGill University
Physiology
GPA 3.33, Final two years ~3.5
MCAT VR-8, PS-9, **-11

I'm also from McGill University, Physiology (Class2007) though I'm taking an extra semester. GPA 3.5, Final two years 3.75, No MCAT

GO MCGILL!

I thought I was the only McGill Physiology student who didn't get a 4.0 GPA ... man, that was a tough program ...

[mcc0037]

Hey everyone, looks like I'll be joining the Saba family in January 08 as well.

Name: Mark Cox
School: University of North Texas
Double Major: Biology and Psychology
GPA: 3.56
Location: Dallas/Denton, Texas

[medschool22]

I WOULD JUST APPLY WITHOUT YOUR MCAT SCORES, IT"S NOT NECESSARY AND SABA WILL TAKE 99% OF THE PEOPLE WHO APPLY.

I SAY JUST SEND IN THE APPLICATION NOW INSTEAD OF WAITING TO TAKE YOUR MCAT.



I THINK YOU'RE A LITTLE OFF WITH YOUR ASSUMPTION

[Rory]

I'm also from McGill University, Physiology (Class2007) though I'm taking an extra semester. GPA 3.5, Final two years 3.75, No MCAT

GO MCGILL!

I thought I was the only McGill Physiology student who didn't get a 4.0 GPA ... man, that was a tough program ...

I don't think anyone gets a 4.0 in Physiology at McGill. I'd say your 3.5 is much higher than most in your class. The average is <3.0 and 1/2 of students who start in that program don't even make it through...

Also, Saba doesn't let in 99% of the applicants...

[Rory]

Congrats mcc0037! I'll see you there.

[cutievans]

Hey everyone, I have my interview soon. I put Sept as my first choice but they said they'd just be interviewing me for Jan. Anywho, keeping my fingers crossed, Hey mcc0037 I am from Texas too!!!

[Pulin Shah]

Hello everyone.. I'm in for January 08 semester
School: University of Toronto
Major: Specialist in Human Biology
E-mail: shah_pulin@hotmail.com

[Willbot]

I'm in for Jan '08 too! I started a facebook group for the Jan '08 class if anyone wants to join!

[tmenezes]

Just curious about how old everyone getting in in Jan 2008 is. If everyone could post their age for the Jan 2008 class I'd appreciate it. I will be 23 in Jan 2008.

[Blade07]

I'm 22, but I'll be 23 by the time I enroll.

[mafia29]

22/m/ny
bio major, eco minor
Cum Laude
15R

see ya'll in Jan.

oh, when is everyone actually going there? they said like a week in advance... i think ill still be drunk a week before school starts.... so maybe a cpl days before?

[ind3r]

O poop srry i'm drunk wrong forum =/. Mod, feel free to delete

[markymark1483]

I just thought I would ask this here. I graduated from Michigan with a degree in Drinking Partying and Physics and Science Policy. Terrible, and I mean like Tommy boy bad, GPA, did this past year at MSU, 3.2 all pre meds, waiting for my MCATs on Sept 14. Should I apply now for Jan 08 or wait until my MCAT comes around. I will also be taking more classes this fall at MSU. And just a question to Saba peeps, why saba over AUC or SGU? For you... don't want to start the usual uninformed fight.

[Rebbster18]

School: Florida Institute of Technology
Majors: Pre-Professional Biology
Resident of: Florida
When are you leaving for SABA? probably Jan 1st or 2nd
Who you are taking with you? My Boyfriend...Im too old for dorms.... ;)
Your preferred e-mail: flbecca18@yahoo.com
Age: Will be 24 in October

[huxald]

School: McMaster University
Majors: Physics
Resident of: Ontario
When are you leaving for SABA? January-ish...
Who you are taking with you? No-one
Your preferred e-mail: PM Me Instead!
Age: 25 in September...wow, I'm OLD!!!!
Job: When I grow up, I want to be a doctor or a firetruck.

[Tyson]

Hi All,

My application goes out with the Monday morning mail (August 27th). I am hoping to make it into the January '08 semester and was told there are still seats available.

I have a 3.9 GPA in my pre-med courses at San Francisco State University. I will be finished with all of my pre-reqs in Dec.

I had a 3.77 GPA in a degree completion program (Business / project management). I graduated in 2006.

I had a GPA of about 3.0 overall in my first two years of college but that was 15 years ago.

I have not taken the MCAT and won’t take it unless Saba asks me to. I'm not worried about the MCAT though. If I need to take it, I'm sure I'll do fine.

I am 34 years old, male. If I am accepted for the January semester, I will be 35 when I matriculate.

I may or may not be traveling to Saba alone (its complicated)

Just one more point I would like to make…25 is young as is 34

Hope to see you all there.

[huxald]

Just one more point I’d like to make…25 is young as is 34

:dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing:

[Willbot]

School: Queen's University. BScH Major Biology Minor Psychology
Stats: Male / 24
From: Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

[md.hopefully]

hey everyone..congrats to all..i just got acceptance letter via email (since my mailing system is kinda screwed) but havent yet gotten any package, but here is my info:

university: York University (toronto,ON)
degree: BScH Biology major and Psychology minor
GPA: 3.4
NO MCAT
age: 22

[foofighter7]

hey ppl...just got in as well for the january term

mcat-23
gpa-3.5
University of Texas at Austin
22M

[claymore]

I got my acceptance letter in the mail today!!! :mrgreen:
anyone here from California???

[ConquerMD]

Age: 25
Location: IL
Degree: Bio

[topboy]

hello to everyone.... decided for saba over auc... see you in january! University: Waterloo (ON, Canada) Degree: Biomed 22M

[cooolguy]

Hellooo people. I got into saba a couple weeks ago. They sent me an acceptance package but I am waiting for AUC, Ross, or SGU because I am a Texas resident who wants to practice in Texas.

My stats are 3.7cgpa, 3.68sgpa, 27mcat, research, clinical and good letters.

Waiting to hear from the other schools

UT Austin--Go Longhorns!



Good LucK!

[Rebbster18]

Hey guys if any of you are on Facebook, our class has a group started over there! At least we can get to see faces/learn a little bit more about the people we are going to be trapped on an island with!!! Come on over and join the Jan '08 facebook group!

[claymore]

Hellooo people. I got into saba a couple weeks ago. They sent me an acceptance package but I am waiting for AUC, Ross, or SGU because I am a Texas resident who wants to practice in Texas.

My stats are 3.7cgpa, 3.68sgpa, 27mcat, research, clinical and good letters.

Waiting to hear from the other schools

UT Austin--Go Longhorns!



Good LucK!

yea, I know how u feel... I wanna go back and practice in california... just waiting to hear from ross and auc... I have my interview w/ sgu next week :)

[ConquerMD]

I was wondering when people are going to be flying out to Saba for the new incoming class in Jan 08? I want to book my flight asap to get a cheaper fare. If anyone wants to meet up in Miami or anyone flying out from Chicago send me a PM or email.

[siv]

Hi everyone, I am in the January 2008 class as well. I'm from California too. I look forward to meeting you all.

[claymore]

I was wondering when people are going to be flying out to Saba for the new incoming class in Jan 08? I want to book my flight asap to get a cheaper fare. If anyone wants to meet up in Miami or anyone flying out from Chicago send me a PM or email.

if I go... it'll probably be a week before classes start.

I'm going to wait a few weeks before I book anything... do all flights to Saba go thru Miami?

[claymore]

Hi everyone, I am in the January 2008 class as well. I'm from California too. I look forward to meeting you all.

what part of cali??? :)

[Rebbster18]

Hey Guys
I am from FL and so I am flying out of Miami because that is the only place I have found that that they will fly you direct to St Martin. Other locations (such as Orlando or Ft Lauderdale) stop in Puerto Rico and I have heard layovers there can be awful due to customs etc. Supposedly there is a good chance you would need to re-claim your baggage and check it back in which subjects you to having to go BACK through customs.... not fun especially if you are flying all day! Just thought Id give a heads up ;)

[Willbot]

If anyone else is flying out from Atlantic Canada, check Continental. It flies from Moncton or Halifax to Newark and then right to St. Maarten... Way easier and cheaper than Air Canada. I haven't booked yet since I'm not totally sure which day I'm going to head out.

[sabamuslim]

Am from cali too, goin on jan 08. am from riverside. see u all there

[Pulin Shah]

Okay i'm really confused at this point with regards to my banking information.
I recently got approved for $150K loan from RBC(Royal Bank Of Canada) i'm a Canadian coming to Saba in January. Now I have one of two options.

1. Open a US account with RBC so I can use that account while i am on the island. but RBC will not give me a credit card until after my 1st semester. so i curretly have a debit card from them.

2. 2nd option is.. leave my canadian account.. and open a bank account in SABA. then my family can wire transfer funds to SABA bank from Canada.
Can someone let me know, what bank they have on SABA? do they have RBC bank there?
Also which option of the above 2 is more suitable?

Thanx

[siv]

I'm from Los Angeles, CA. What about you?

[josephdinh21]

wow, more students from Cali. Congrat everyone. Anyone else from Cali?

[claymore]

I'm from Los Angeles, CA. What about you?
from san diego

[aspiringmedstudent]

Hello hello! Just wanted to welcome you guys to Saba.... :)

Good luck buying your plane tickets. I just got mine (from Dallas to Miami to SXM) and it cost me $900! It's pretty expensive to get tickets this time of year. Thankfully, it's my last ticket to buy ;-)

Just wanted to suggest that if you are bringing lots of (heavy) luggage - to take the boat. I am sure you all have been searching franctically through all the past posts and might already have gotten this advice. The thing is, the flights into Saba on Winair are really packed when people are coming back to school. This means that they are very picky about weight restrictions and you will pay overages and you probably won't get your luggage when you arrive on Saba unless you arrive several days before classes start.

So this being said - enjoy your time off while you have it! And if you're looking to buy books, I have some for sale for first semester. See the classified adds for more information :)

Good luck.

AMS

[NSP0017]

$900 is expensive!!! I bought my round trip from Dallas to St Martin for $900!!! My boyfriend's one way from Dallas to St Martin was only $500 and we had found one for $366, granted it makes 3 stops! :) I am going for a week and thinking of moving there in April!!! Any significant others who are moving there, please PM me! Thanks:)

[Karthik22]

Hi everyone I'll be joining SABA in Jan'08

Name: Karthik
School: University of Toronto
Major: Human Bio & Zoology
Hometown: Mississauga

Its nice to know that there's a few UofT ppl headed to SABA...hope to see y'all soon.

[s3ven]

hey guys,
I'll be joining you jan '08. Good to see there is a lot of people from Canada.

School: York University
Major: Kinesiology and Health Science
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario TDOT whhhatt lol

See you all on the island!

[Cmdoor3]

Hey does anyone know which school is a better choice Saba or Ross?

[dr.greeneyes]

Hey I just received my acceptance Package and I'm from NY. Any others attending Saba from NY?

[Rory]

Ross is a money making machine.

[Chicago13]

I am in for Jan 08, anyone else from Chicago? Let me know.
Thanks Guys.

[Chicago13]

I was just wondering if there are any Assyrians, Arabs, or Middleasterns accepted for Jan 08.
Thanks Guys.

[Acetylcholine]

Hi everyone,

I just got my admissions letter from SABA for Jan 08 but I have an interview with SGU this week. We'll see how that goes. Maybe I'll be seeing everyone in Jan.

Undergrad: University of Toronto (Pathobiology)
GPA: 3.4

[huxald]

Hey Everyone,

Does anyone know how many students are going to be in our class? How many are there in the Sept 2007 class.

Thanks a bunch!!!

[golfman]

80-85 for current 1st semester's. We were told 100-110 for your incoming class. This could be false so don't quote me on it.

[maserati]

80-85 for current 1st semester's. We were told 100-110 for your incoming class. This could be false so don't quote me on it.



I thought it's 65max / class


... now it's ranging 80-possibly110 !?

[huxald]

Thanks guys!

Wow, so classes are getting bigger, they've sold the school and tuition has gone up by $1000 starting Jan 08;

I really hope Saba doesn't become the next Ross.

What do you guys think?

Mind you, I'm fine with all of the above, so long as it doesn't affect the quality of education...which I doubt it will.

[JeebusLives]

i think they plan to be around 100 students. matthews has 18 rooms (?) so with double occupancy itd be 36 students and both hillsides combined have 12 quads so 12x4=48. 36 + 48 = 84. if you add married students to that i think it should be around 100 (possibly a little more?). maybe theyll add more housing sometime soon to increase the class sizes further but who knows.

[Chicago13]

Anyone from Chicago starting Jan 08?
Thanks.

[Chicago13]

Hello Everyone and CongratulationS on your acceptance.
I am also in for Jan 08. Male, 26, from Chicago.
Stats: 3.93 Non-Science
3.87 Science
No MCAT.
ER and Clinic volunteering.
HOPE ALL OF YOU WILL HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME ON SABA, AND LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE.

[edonalds]

Hey guys,

I've been accepted for Jan. O8, I'm from Windsor Ontario, Canada and I went to Western. I'm looking forward to meeting you all!! I'm also looking forward to escaping the winter! I'm 25 years old.

[maserati]

Hey guys,

I've been accepted for Jan. O8, I'm from Windsor Ontario, Canada and I went to Western. I'm looking forward to meeting you all!! I'm also looking forward to escaping the winter! I'm 25 years old.

RIGHT ON! Another canadian! Cheers to that!

edonalds, what are your stats?

[Bruce]

Hey guys,

I've been accepted for Jan. O8, I'm from Windsor Ontario, Canada and I went to Western. I'm looking forward to meeting you all!! I'm also looking forward to escaping the winter! I'm 25 years old.

Another one from Windsor. My son is currently in 4th at Saba and also hails from Windsor. If there is anything we can help you with, don't hesitate to ask...

Bruce

[maserati]

Another one from Windsor. My son is currently in 4th at Saba and also hails from Windsor. If there is anything we can help you with, don't hesitate to ask...

Bruce

what a nice guy ... bruce is like a father to all in this forum.

[Bruce]

what a nice guy ... bruce is like a father to all in this forum.

Thanks Maserati...Either that or I really have to get a life!!!:p

Actually this forum was extremely helpful to my son when he first was accepted. I'm sure you all can attest it can be pretty overwhelming once you get that acceptance letter.

Just wait until you get on that boat from St. Marteen's and approaching Saba at dusk on your first day.. Looks like something out of a "B" horror flick. This outcropping of rock, not much larger than a couple of city blocks.... Dark with this cloud hanging over the peak...:rolleyes: The approach on that 12 seater plane isn't a whole lot better either...

But... For some unseen reason most of you have all survived to this point without too much damage !!!

[maserati]

Thanks Maserati...Either that or I really have to get a life!!!:p

Actually this forum was extremely helpful to my son when he first was accepted. I'm sure you all can attest it can be pretty overwhelming once you get that acceptance letter.

Just wait until you get on that boat from St. Marteen's and approaching Saba at dusk on your first day.. Looks like something out of a "B" horror flick. This outcropping of rock, not much larger than a couple of city blocks.... Dark with this cloud hanging over the peak...:rolleyes: The approach on that 12 seater plane isn't a whole lot better either...

But... For some unseen reason most of you have all survived to this point without too much damage !!!



Yes ... a father, for sure.

Things that a mother would never say.

[BTH]

Salutations "Chicago13":

You should check the January 2008 Student Exchange posts. Ciao.

[koiuh11]

just got my package about 10 minutes ago...waitin on AUC and AGU and Ross now..

would you guys recommend saba over ross?

anyways im glad i got into at least one school. I CANT WAIT TO BE A DOCTOR!!

Frank
Male -today is my birthday hahaha 23
Northern California (Milpitas/San Jose)
Undergrad UCSD

[desi_doc]

Hi Guys!!! I have applied for jan08....i just finished my file today...

my stats

Undergrade: University of Central Florida
Major: Biological science
GPA:3.7
MCAT:18L
Current: LECOM College of Pharmacy
Major: Pharmacy

I am worried about my mcat score...didn't get chance to study much because of hevy pharmacy load...

i have worked in hospital ,and clinics for 6 months...i have done reserch on cancer during my undergrade..

do you guys think that i have chance.....

any help will be appreciated......

[doctorvp]

Hey Everyone,
I just got accepted to the Jan 08 class! I also interviewed with SGU and Ross, and wanna see what happens there before making a decision but they've only given me a week to have my seat deposit in.. Does anyone know if they will refund a portion of your seat deposit if you decide to back out?
Any help is appreciated!

Here's my stats for those that are wondering:
GPA: 3.3 (3.6ish in last 3 years)
MCAT: 25P
University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Science
Majors: Psych and Neuro

[maserati]

Hi Guys!!! I have applied for jan08....i just finished my file today...

my stats

Undergrade: University of Central Florida
Major: Biological science
GPA:3.7
MCAT:18L
Current: LECOM College of Pharmacy
Major: Pharmacy

I am worried about my mcat score...didn't get chance to study much because of hevy pharmacy load...

i have worked in hospital ,and clinics for 6 months...i have done reserch on cancer during my undergrade..

do you guys think that i have chance.....

any help will be appreciated......


BAHHHH No worries.
If your GPA is high, they won't even question you on MCAT/Academics.

This is Saba, not Ivy League.




[ i got mcat-less admission ]

[maserati]

Hey Everyone,
I just got accepted to the Jan 08 class! I also interviewed with SGU and Ross, and wanna see what happens there before making a decision but they've only given me a week to have my seat deposit in.. Does anyone know if they will refund a portion of your seat deposit if you decide to back out?
Any help is appreciated!

Here's my stats for those that are wondering:
GPA: 3.3 (3.6ish in last 3 years)
MCAT: 25P
University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Science
Majors: Psych and Neuro


It's non-refundable.

[cutievans]

"just got my package about 10 minutes ago...waitin on AUC and AGU and Ross now..

would you guys recommend saba over ross?

anyways im glad i got into at least one school. I CANT WAIT TO BE A DOCTOR!!

Frank
Male -today is my birthday hahaha 23
Northern California (Milpitas/San Jose)
Undergrad UCSD"

Hi there, well first congratulations on getting accepted. As far as Saba vs. Ross go, there are several threads on that. But I personally did not even apply to ross because after doing some research Saba seemed to be the best choice. I haven't been to Saba, will be starting my first semester in Jan 08. I figured knowing what the students at Saba think about it, is a good way to evaluate the school. I e-mailed a bunch of people who graduated from Saba, around 95 to be a little more exact, some who are in their rotations and others who are already practicing. And all of them had good things to say about saba. Many said they'd pick Saba all over again if they had to, and had no problems either with their basics, rotations or residency. I asked them specific questions, like if they would pick another school over Saba and why. Most said that they would not pick another school over saba but those who did say they would recommend another school, they recommended SGU, if one has the money to go there that is. Their reasons were mostly, its an older, more established and more known of school in the US. I agree with what they said, if I had the money, SGU it is, but that's just me. I just did not like it when I read all the things about the problems people face with Ross as far as clinicals are concerned. I know people who are there, however, and they don't mind. So its upto personal preference. That was just my two cents though. PM me anytime if you want.

[cutievans]

Hi Guys!!! I have applied for jan08....i just finished my file today...

my stats

Undergrade: University of Central Florida
Major: Biological science
GPA:3.7
MCAT:18L
Current: LECOM College of Pharmacy
Major: Pharmacy

I am worried about my mcat score...didn't get chance to study much because of hevy pharmacy load...

i have worked in hospital ,and clinics for 6 months...i have done reserch on cancer during my undergrade..

do you guys think that i have chance.....

any help will be appreciated......
well they might bring your score up during your interview. But if you handle their questions well you should have no problems. PM me if you wanna hear about my interview.

[ninasinhillsidejan08]

Hello everyone!!! I was accepted to saba for the jan 08 semester!!! I put in my housing preference for a single in hillside...don't know if i will get it, but anyone else living in hillside this coming semester? my name's Nina, 26 years old from chicago, and can't wait to get outta this cold!!!!

[ninasinhillsidejan08]

Hey Chicago13... I am from Chicago and also in the 08 Jan class!!! What is your name? Do you know where you will be living yet? name's Nina, and I have asked for Hillside...where exactly are you from?

[ninasinhillsidejan08]

I was just wondering if there are any Assyrians, Arabs, or Middleasterns accepted for Jan 08.
Thanks Guys.



Hey, I am Lebanese (well, half that is)...where are you from? and where will you be living?

[Chicago13]

Hello Nina, How are you? Great I hope.
I am from Chicago (Northside) and I am starting January 2008. I put down Hillside in the dormitory form as well but don't know what will happen.
PM Please and we can talk before going to SABA. I was born in Lebanon :)
Best of luck to you, and hope to hear from you soon.

[huxald]

Hello Nina, How are you? Great I hope.
I am from Chicago (Northside) and I am starting January 2008. I put down Hillside in the dormitory form as well but don't know what will happen.
PM Please and we can talk before going to SABA. I was born in Lebanon :)
Best of luck to you, and hope to hear from you soon.

Now I know who to visit when I crave shwarmas and babaghanoosh!!!

[Chicago13]

Stop by whenever you want huxald :)

[cutievans]

so which one do ya'll think is better, matthew or hillside? Oh and do we have internet in the dorms or do we have to get our own? what about in the library? wireless in the library?

[GFLIP]

hillside. and yes to wireless in the library

[cutievans]

hillside. and yes to wireless in the library
Thanks for the reply. Why would you pick Hillside over Matthew? Also do you know if there's internet provided in the dorms? Thanks.

[brandonmedhopeful]

Hello Everyone,
I was accepted for the January semester back in April (chose Jan because I needed time to sell my house). I'm 22 from ******* Manitoba Canada (heart of the prairies) and am really excited about coming to Saba. We (bringing the fiance and dogs) are flying out on December 28th, and to whoever said $900 was a lot, we paid $1500 each on a seat sale! Guess that's what you get living in a country with two airlines. I'll be living in the Level renting from the Petersons, and if anyone else is coming with dogs, let me know, we can set them up!

Anyone else coming from Manitoba?

[maserati]

Hello Everyone,
I was accepted for the January semester back in April (chose Jan because I needed time to sell my house). I'm 22 from ******* Manitoba Canada (heart of the prairies) and am really excited about coming to Saba. We (bringing the fiance and dogs) are flying out on December 28th, and to whoever said $900 was a lot, we paid $1500 each on a seat sale! Guess that's what you get living in a country with two airlines. I'll be living in the Level renting from the Petersons, and if anyone else is coming with dogs, let me know, we can set them up!

Anyone else coming from Manitoba?



Wo ... hold up there big guy!

You've got a house ( that you just sold ) and a fiance and you're only 22!?! ... Man, you're ahead of the game!

:-)

[brandonmedhopeful]

Hey.....easy on the "big guy".....I'm a girl! And thank you, I feel like my life is working out pretty well right now too! Saba is absolutely the icing on the cake.....looking forward to meeting new people on the island!

[halestorm]

Just got my package !!!!!!!!!!!! made it !!!!

[lionelsoe]

Just got my package !!!!!!!!!!!! made it !!!!

hey !when did you apply and when did you interview?

[cutievans]

anyone coming from Texas?

[messy]

lol wow so like am I the only one from NYC thats going to Saba??? Well I'm in the Jan 08 semester as well.. Applied for Hillside. Some info on me: 23 male/nyc/3.0 gpa/3.2premed gpa (Biochem major)/27N MCAT.. anyone here coming from NY/NJ area? Please? lol anyone??:shock:

[koiuh11]

cali anyone?

[logical]

is it too late to apply?

[ninasinhillsidejan08]

Hey guys...just starting to look into flights and am not sure when I should buy my tickets?!?! before the new year?? after? when is everyone else leaving?? are you going straight to Saba? or couple days on the beaches first?

[saba lily]

Hey all,

Coming from Philly, so "sup" to messy -- we'll represent the north east. :) Also, I'm originally from cali (SF and SD) so it'll be nice to see you all too. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

[Rebbster18]

Hey
I am flying from Miami to St Martin on the morning of the 2nd and then taking the last WinAir flight over to Saba. I didnt want to worry about all of my stuff and getting a hotel in St Martin and what not. I figured there would be plenty of St Martin weekends in the future.

If anyone is flying on these flights, let me know! We can meet up and not be wandering around airports/islands looking lost (people in pairs always know where they are going right?) ;)

[Tyson]

I just got accepted today! I'll be there in Jan '08...

[topboy]

anyone bought plane tickets to saba??? when is everyone flying in?
i was thinking of going down to st. maarten on the 3rd and then taking the boat ride to saba on the 4th. winair gives me the creeps!

[topboy]

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[Fran09]

hi everyone..i'm coming to SABA on jan 2nd and plan to stay at hillside
btw MESSY i'm from NJ so ur not completely alone out there on that 5 square island!

[Willbot]

Getting into St. Maarten on December 31.. Not exactly sure when I'm going to go over to Saba.. likely on the 3rd. I think I am going to be taking the boat there as well.. Don't want to fly on one of those tiny planes with all my stuff when I first get there. If anyone knows any good places to stay in St. Maarten let me know... You can also post on the facebook group we have going for the Jan '08 class..

[WilkieMD]

Hello everyone!
I was accepted for Jan '08 this past Thursday. I'm 24/F currently living in Metro Detroit working as an ER Tech. I like the boat idea... I'll make it to the island by Jan 3rd-ish. Don't know where I'm living yet, I'm thinking Matthews with a roommate.

Willbot- How do you join the Facebook group??

I'm also on myspace so if anyone wants to swap myspace info message me.

[Rebbster18]

Once you join Facebook, search for groups and it is called:

Saba University School of Medicine (Jan '08 class) (http://fit.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4706166596)

Great way to get to know some friendly faces :)

[Tyson]

I just joined the facebook group for Jan '08 class.

I'll be on the island around Jan 3rd.

[Dr.Mohamed]

I just joined the facebook group for Jan '08 class.

I'll be on the island around Jan 3rd.

Hi,congratulations Tyson on your acceptance. well i'll be following on may 08. wish you good luck and let me know how things are going
cheers

[runora]

Hey guys! I am attending SABA in JAN2008 I cant wait to meet you all!

[ninasinhillsidejan08]

Hey, I am flying into St. Martin on the 30th...I am going to have to stay there for at least one day, because I will have already missed the last flight over to Saba...I was thinking that I will probably just go to Saba on the 31st and spend new years there, because there I will have a home to go to!!! also, I don't know if you have looked into rooms on St. Martin...they are crazy expensive!! but, i did talk to someone from Saba who said that they can set me up with a cheap room for the night while waiting to get to Saba...but i can't decide where to spend new years!!!! send me an email...maybe we can figure something out together!! nabulhus@yahoo.com, my name is Nina...

[runora]

Hello my fellow Jan 2008 classmates

I have been reading so many things on SABA and the education that awaits us. I know that I dont know you and you dont know me yet, however, I believe all of us have worked very VERY hard to get here in our own way. We share something very important and I hope that we all can play as a team and get through it and we will.

I have a friend that graduated from SABA last year and she told me everyone starts out weary of what lies ahead on the island. She made SABA what she wanted it to be. She worked hard, focused on one goal "to succeed", forgot about luxery (sometimes water ), and truly was the best doctor she can be. Every rotation she did in the US she stood out for working so hard and knowing so much bc she worked on that. This is what she did for herself, no one can do that for us so we have to do it.

There is no failure in life as long as you keep moving. It is not about the medical school or mcat scores it's about refusing to be stopped. We should try to to stay focused on our goal yet be flexible enough to adapt to differnt situations.

I wish you all the very best and really look forward to meeting some very strong and determined people that are willing to go and make thier dreams come true.

WIth Care,
NG

[maserati]

Hello my fellow Jan 2008 classmates

I have been reading so many things on SABA and the education that awaits us. I know that I dont know you and you dont know me yet, however, I believe all of us have worked very VERY hard to get here in our own way. We share something very important and I hope that we all can play as a team and get through it and we will.

I have a friend that graduated from SABA last year and she told me everyone starts out weary of what lies ahead on the island. She made SABA what she wanted it to be. She worked hard, focused on one goal "to succeed", forgot about luxery (sometimes water ), and truly was the best doctor she can be. Every rotation she did in the US she stood out for working so hard and knowing so much bc she worked on that. This is what she did for herself, no one can do that for us so we have to do it.

There is no failure in life as long as you keep moving. It is not about the medical school or mcat scores it's about refusing to be stopped. We should try to to stay focused on our goal yet be flexible enough to adapt to differnt situations.

I wish you all the very best and really look forward to meeting some very strong and determined people that are willing to go and make thier dreams come true.

WIth Care,
NG


You rock! I wish I were in the Jan08 class so I can meet you! Cheers

[runora]

Thanks. how nice of you. so what year are you?

[Rory]

So a pre-school/LOC spendathon NYE party is in the making. We are trying to get as many people as possible to stay at the Captain Olivers Hotel in St. Maarten. Four have confirmed so far. It will be a gong show, no doubt. Hope to see many of you there.

Join the January 08 Saba Group on Facebook!

[markymark1483]

After what I thought was a unforgiving interview, I received notice my acceptance into SABA JAN 08 yesterday. So today, after the bubbly, my mind is hurting a little but quite excited to go. Glad to see there is another Michiganian respresenting!

[facetguy]

So it's safe to assume that Jan 08 class is still not full? How about May 08?

[cutievans]

call them and ask they might be able to schedule a quick interview with you for Jan 08.

[ConquerMD]

Hi all. I posted my acceptance a while ago. I am coming to Saba and will be flying down the 31st of December. Just wondering if anyone wants to meet up during new years eve. PM me and I am sure it will be fun to meet you all. :)

[Tyson]

Hi all. I posted my acceptance a while ago. I am coming to Saba and will be flying down the 31st of December. Just wondering if anyone wants to meet up during new years eve. PM me and I am sure it will be fun to meet you all. :)

You might want to join the face book group for the Jan '08 class. Some of us are meeting on Sint Maarten on New Years Eve. Not me though... I'll be in the air still.

[Chaim K]

See you guys in Jan '08. I am coming with my wife. Is anyone else in our class bringing a significant other?

[Reggie_Mantle]

By chance is anyone taking this plane into Saba?
Friday, January 4, 2008
US Airways # 877

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) to St Maarten Princ. Juliana (SXM)
Departure (CLT): January 4, 11:35 AM EST (morning)
Arrival (SXM): January 4, 4:26 PM AST (afternoon)

If so let me know any maybe we can meet up at SXM.

[obaid_msa]

if there are any muslims coming next semester to SABA..please email obaid_102@hotmail.com so u can be added to the SABA MSA mailing list...thanx:)

[topboy]

so, i was assigned a residence room today.
i'm at matthews #4. i wanted a single, but not a big deal.
what about the rest of you?

[Chicago13]

I got Dorm #1 Quad 4. How about the rest of you guys?

[Rebbster18]

Hillside 2 Quad 5... and I am starting to think I am the only one in Hillside 2!

[huxald]

Did everyone get assigned their residence? I haven't received an email yet...

[mafia29]

anyone want to switch to matthews? lol... i hear it has a better social aspect ;)