Any thoughts?

[sabine]

...I am sincerely sad about what is happening in Grenada right now. It is an unfortunate event. I honestly hope that things will get better ASAP. I had my eyes and heart set on SGU for so long and now I have mixed feelings. I am hoping it will disappear but i am also starting to wonder... it seems like there is a lot of confusion and misinterpretations.

What are you guys (starting in jan.) thinking, are you still looking fwd to start this coming jan 2005? if not what would be your options, what are your backup plans...? This is just a vent out message in times of uncertainty. Your comments are appreciated.

God bless all those in Grenada.

Sabine

[ducman]

You raised some very legitimate concerns - however, I do believe that the school officials have more core needs to focus on right now.

After that, I bet that the repair process shall go into effect - I believe the school has the funds to repair itself, the true question is whether Grenada shall be liveable in a few months or not???

[microphage]

You raised some very legitimate concerns - however, I do believe that the school officials have more core needs to focus on right now.

After that, I bet that the repair process shall go into effect - I believe the school has the funds to repair itself, the true question is whether Grenada shall be liveable in a few months or not???

Just to be insensitive and crack a joke...

Now the island will seem more like Dominica... :wink:

[stephew]

You raised some very legitimate concerns - however, I do believe that the school officials have more core needs to focus on right now.

After that, I bet that the repair process shall go into effect - I believe the school has the funds to repair itself, the true question is whether Grenada shall be liveable in a few months or not???

Just to be insensitive and crack a joke...

Now the island will seem more like Dominica... :wink:
oh dear :wink:

[MDAlmost]

microphage wrote:
ducman wrote:
You raised some very legitimate concerns - however, I do believe that the school officials have more core needs to focus on right now.

After that, I bet that the repair process shall go into effect - I believe the school has the funds to repair itself, the true question is whether Grenada shall be liveable in a few months or not???


Just to be insensitive and crack a joke...

Now the island will seem more like Dominica...


It may seem funny to you, but not to most of the people on this message board who are concerned about their loved ones stuck in Grenada. A medical student should be professional and reach out at at time like this. Your words should be chosen carefully, as you not only make yourself, your school (AUC) look bad... you can make all of us Caribbean medical students look bad.

[Buzza]

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[azskeptic]

...I am sincerely sad about what is happening in Grenada right now. It is an unfortunate event. I honestly hope that things will get better ASAP. I had my eyes and heart set on SGU for so long and now I have mixed feelings. I am hoping it will disappear but i am also starting to wonder... it seems like there is a lot of confusion and misinterpretations.

What are you guys (starting in jan.) thinking, are you still looking fwd to start this coming jan 2005? if not what would be your options, what are your backup plans...? This is just a vent out message in times of uncertainty. Your comments are appreciated.

God bless all those in Grenada.

Sabine

First let me say that my thoughts are with all those in Grenada right now.

Sabine, like you, I am also scheduled to attend SGU in Jan '05, and I can't help but be uncertain about what is going on in Grenada and what it means for all those involved. I hope that SGU regains all the stability that I found so attractive about this institution, and that the students who are over there are being looked out for by our government and by other organizations.

You raise good questions about looking forward to Grenada as an incoming student and about backup plans. But the uncertainty that pervades my thoughts, in light of the destablization that is going on over there, renders me very concerned as well.

I sure hope that the situation over there is stablized and that all those on the island are safe and the school itself is back on track. As the situation moves more and more in that direction, my thoughts about attending SGU in January '05 would be more ordered and soothing.

In that respect, how can incoming students get real information on what is happening there and what this means for Jan '05?

with the hurricanes going there is lots of instability in the whole region...but things change and countries rebuild...Grenada rebult a couple of times from a war and storms..they only have 100,000 people...but they are part of the commonwealth and they will be helped by the world community.

Let's hope that Caymans and Jamaica and Cuba don't get whipped this week.

[DROLBO]

I am also very concerned about starting in January. I was really looking forward to it, but with all that has happened, it seems really scary. I'm just going to wait it out and see what happens. I don't want to jump to any conclusions or make any rash decisions until the island becomes more stable. It seems that the worst that will happen for us will be a delay in coming down, I'm just really worried about all those students who are suffering right now. God bless them, and I will continue to pray for Grenada and SGU.

[azskeptic]

I am also very concerned about starting in January. I was really looking forward to it, but with all that has happened, it seems really scary. I'm just going to wait it out and see what happens. I don't want to jump to any conclusions or make any rash decisions until the island becomes more stable. It seems that the worst that will happen for us will be a delay in coming down, I'm just really worried about all those students who are suffering right now. God bless them, and I will continue to pray for Grenada and SGU.

This is a pretty big thing but for young people change is possible. They will remember this as an amazing experience but it won't end their worlds as long as there is peace on the campus. 4 months is a long time..many things can happen. What is most important is to watch how the administration acts....if they are responsible it isn't too risky...if they do weird things then one should be careful......consider what is responsible behavior right now.

[stateofequilibrium]

To be realistic and have backup options.. I would at least look to have some backup options, like Ross or AUC. While the school may manage to get back onto its feet, who knows how long it will take for the island. With a 90% damage with much of its infrastructure and being a poor nation who knows how long.

As such, I feel bad for those students in the middle of their educations who have to try to pick up their lives and find a way to continue through with their education and salvage what they can.. but not as bad as I feel for the natives who lost everything (up to and including their lives).

To MDAlmost: Yeah, microphage probably shouldn't have said that here but he was just trying to bring some levity to the situation. This is grim news, and at least it managed to bring a wry grin to some.

[dt]

microphage wrote:
ducman wrote:
You raised some very legitimate concerns - however, I do believe that the school officials have more core needs to focus on right now.

After that, I bet that the repair process shall go into effect - I believe the school has the funds to repair itself, the true question is whether Grenada shall be liveable in a few months or not???


Just to be insensitive and crack a joke...

Now the island will seem more like Dominica...


It may seem funny to you, but not to most of the people on this message board who are concerned about their loved ones stuck in Grenada. A medical student should be professional and reach out at at time like this. Your words should be chosen carefully, as you not only make yourself, your school (AUC) look bad... you can make all of us Caribbean medical students look bad.


I dont think microphage has that much influence. or does he?

[microphage]

I apologize if I offended anyone. But every post in the SGU forum as of late has been of gloom and doom. I'm one of those who believe worrying isn't the only solution. I try to alleviate a bit of the tension and hope everyone can hold off on posting just the negative news which creates more anxiety for the family and friends of students at SGU.

No, I'm not a parent of a SGU student but I do have friends down there too. This affects all of us equally as the Caribbean medical students are a somewhat close community since they have to endure the same hardships and same difficulties to obtain their dreams as physicians.

Good luck to all.

[Dr.Masr]

I am hoping to attend in Jan 05 (should be hearing within the next couple of weeks the Board's decision whether or not to accept me). I am very concerned about how this storm could affect my prospective admissions to SGU, but more importantly, I wish all students the best and I pray for the safety of everyone and a quick recovery.

[sabine]

I am also hopeful that things will turn out well but only time will tell. I do not doubt that SGU has the means to fix the problem so we should trust the admnistrators as they have already shown us that they know how to run the school.

Buzza is right, lets have our thoughts directed to all those in grenada right now...

Sabine

[bchanglai]

i feel very bad for the circumstances these students, administrators, and parents have to deal with right now.
also it seems that even the administration is uncertain about how soon the school can recover and resume...the chancellor says sep 28th, which i feel is a very optimistic date especially because some professors have lost their homes, off-campus students have lost their apartments and citizens of the island probably lost much more...

as an incoming january freshman, i am also concerned about how these events are going to affect the future of our group and the timing of our education. i am really counting on starting in january and everything being ok...but i'm reluctant to call the bay shore offices and ask them about our future...seems to me that right now the phone lines should be freed up for concerned parents of current sgu students...

if anyone does hear any word though about the future of our group (incoming freshmen), please let everyone know

brian

[Buzza]

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[surfNsmile]

Despite the tragedy that has befallen the Grenadians and students at SGU, I am not affected as to my eagerness and excitement at attending school this January. Natural disasters such as this occur in various forms all over the world- tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, landslides, etc. SGU as an institution is weakened in this case because the entire country has suffered. While I'm still hopeful to attend classes in January, my thoughts and prayers are just with the people of Grenada in hoping they can rebuild their lives without the immediate support that they could use.

[Buzza]

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[IndianBabu]

I couldn't agree with you more Buzza, good post.

IndianBabu

[sabine]

It is good to know that things are starting to roll again, it is a relief to know that solutions are being offered to those students who left and those who stayed. We need to carry on! well said buzza... thanks

sabine

[sabine]

It is good to know that things are starting to roll again, it is a relief to know that solutions are being offered to those students who left and those who stayed. We need to carry on! well said buzza... thanks

sabine

[sabine]

sorry double post!
sabine