Thank those who PMed me about various stuff, be it computer related, housing qu's or roomy info!
good to know this class can communicate.

ppl, we're going to a great school to learn the art of the most respected profession ever, however it is a beautiful island and we can have some social life!

some people want to know more about their class, which makes sense, so I'm going to ASK those who haven't said hi to all to speak up, please!

there are a LOT more pre-meds startng may, majority of them probably do not know about this website though. the premed class size is somehow still unknown???
Potworks is full right now, and the med class is about 80 i've heard (supposed to be 50?). Rawlins has only room for 80, is over half full already, so won't be enough.
they're going to have to move some of us elsewhere. i've called gardner so many times, the secretary & the head admin guy (u all know him) know me by voice! could someone please find out what is going on? i'll call monday if noone else does.

anyways, i'm sure there are some very cool (fun&interesting) people in our class. as we're gonna be in the same classes & on a teeny tiny island, we might as well start the friendships now!

any questions, just ask the class here, or other threads that are more relevant/specific.

thanks guys, see you in 32 days!

wow! gone 5 hours, kneedeep in computer entrails, n got 3 PMs about housing situation. thanks guys!
for everyone's edification - some people (new students, be it med or premed) will, most likely, have to get housing not in the dorms.
do not be alarmed/shocked, this is a great school and the dorms can only hold about 160 (80/dorm right!?), so it's natural evolution.
first come, first serve is what most of us are thinking at this point.
NB: it is their responsibility to find housing for 1st semester students - part of their rules, so they have to do the legwork! the expense & convenience of it may change (but expense probably won't as it's on paper how much the rates are), but it will be worked out!
no one will sleep with the monkeys!;-P

ok, i guess some people are shy/quiet n would rather PM me to blast it out, that's coo! all i ask is not to be asked for the final answer! i don't know everything, and am just trying to help! however, i don't/can't lie and have good judgement, so usually am right (it's a curse!).

actually helpin 2 people applyin for september - contacted me via valuemd! any hints/suggestions/"lines" even? i have a very different style of writing/thinking, so i welcome others' opinions openly!

thanks in advance ppl, "let the good times roll!"

How much does the dorm situation change every semester? I ask this because my friend and I are anticipating to start this sept of 2006. Just wondering. .

Thanks

lst semester the class was larger than expected.
this semester (may) it is even larger supposedly. (premed is unknow still)

no word from anyone else, so calling dorm manager & housing coordinator on monday.

forget all the previous posts re the housing situation, just talked w/ gardner head guy, housing coordinator & dorm manager today (yes i get free long distance).

the scoop (as you hip ppls say) is thus:
january, they had a much larger class then anticipated. they have to predict how many people will come and start classes (i say it that way as ppl (be it one even) have come to nevis, and left).
they grant acceptance to more people then actually accept, of course, however, many who accept also accept at other places, so do not arrive. as it is a business (asin anything facet of life nowadays), they have to try and make the number of the actual class 50 or above.
may is the slowest semester, but the numbers applying are higher then last year, so it's getting harder for them (which makes sense).
the housing should not be affected! all premeds and meds should be allowed in the dorms, no "alternative housing."
i apologise if i worried anyone or have somehow blemished the efficiency/appearance of MUA (but i don't think i did - my stupidity was in believing a few rumours and not checking them first before telling others).

a caveat for sept and beyond appliers (yes i make up my own words! haha!), the recent acceptance of NY (which was very smooth btw, showing the notice paid to MUA is rising tremendously!) and the increasing applicants per semester will mean the requirements for entry to MUA will keep increasing. GPA, MCAT, involvement, acuity, volunteerism, etc will be closer scrutined.
Also, Sept is the the hardest semester to get into anyway (simple stats - i.e. the largest # of applicants).

sorry May ppl, big tangent on that one, but not gonna post that in the sept thread (i'm allowed to be lazy, the new law says so).

oh, a reminder for all new students - send Gardner ur immunization forms, police clearance(s), and dorm form (most ppl should've done that by now tho), AND itinerary. maybe they'll meet us at the airport??

k,
26 more days n i'm down in the sun.
hardest decision right now: how many flipflops to take...:-P

DJ5 - perpetually breaking down anomalies in an enigma of a conundrum that is the fabricated perception of reality

Hey Thanks for getting it clarified. Just a quick question. I didnt understand what you meant by Free long distance. Do all students in Dorms get free long distance for calling US/Canada? Again, Just wondering!!!

sorry, i meant free long distance from the US to nevis.
majority of mobile carriers (verizon & cingular definately), depending on ur phone plan (regional, nationwide, statewide, etc), will let you call nevis for free (no international rates apply). it counts as PR (puerto rico) somehow.
check w/ ur carrier before making calls tho.
the dorms have a phone line as far as i know. we do pay for phone on a per semester rate in the dorms. i doubt they will have free LD in the dorms, as it'd be too expensive for them. i have extra mics (computer, .5mm jacks) for anyone intested. skype, msnm, ym, aim, all are free & the sound quality is great - except to japan! :-( the phone systems is diff there:-(

Hi Neesy,

I'm from toronto and will be starting premed 1 in may. just thought i'd introduce myself. See you there!

i was in TO last weekend! i'm gonna miss the nightlife!
hopefully we can have a lil club-style thing at the beach sometime...
look forward to meetin y'all!
tc!

Hello,
So how are you feeling about going to the island?

Have you made any preparationsas yet ...books,shipment, dorm, supplies to take etc.
I feel as if I'm never going to be prepared. Anyway, hope to see you.