Any Fall 2006 JHU Applicants?

[Peachy720]

thought we could get a little thread going on.

i don't know about everyone else, but i don't know how on earth i'm going to make it to decision time. i know decisions aren't announced until december 15, but i still come home each day checking email and mail for anything jhu related! jhu has been my dream for almost two years.

i still can't believe 1000 applicants for 100 seats. blows my mind.

anyways, so what's everyone applying for? accelerated or traditional? direct-entry or not?

i decided to go traditional. i've worked so hard that if i get in, i want to enjoy jhu and baltimore. i want to get involved in as much as possible, and intern at jhu during the summer.

can't wait to hear from everyone!!

[smile123]

Hehe, you're making me smile, and I appreciate it.

Unfortunately, my last name starts with a B.

I did like the Namaste. I tried yoga a couple of times and loved it. I was home to try the Bikram yoga studio in Baltimore.

Thanks so much for everything you've done over the last year. I appreciate it.

Hi Peachy,

Well, actually "namaste" is blessing, not a yoga pose per se:

"I honor the place in you where Spirit lives

I honor the place in you which is

of Love, of Truth, of Light, of Peace,

when you are in that place in you,

and I am in that place in me,

then we are One."

It's an ancient Sanskrit saying.

The gesture Namaste represents the belief that there is a Divine spark within each of us that is located in the heart chakra. The gesture is an acknowledgment of the soul in one by the soul in another. "Nama" means bow, "as" means I, and "te" means you. Therefore, Namaste literally means "bow me you" or "I bow to you."

It's often said at the end of a yoga class; the mind is less active and the energy in the room is more peaceful. The teacher initiates Namaste as a symbol of gratitude and respect toward her students and her own teachers and in return invites the students to connect with their lineage, thereby allowing the truth to flow--the truth that we are all one when we live from the heart.

So what I was trying to say, was a variant of 'peace' to calm your inner soul. Patience is the key.

Smile123

[Peachy720]

I'm printing it out and hanging it above the computer.

I had heard it while people were discussing Yoga, but didn't know what it stood for. It's beautiful. Thanks, smile! :icon_hug:

[smile123]

But Peachy, didn't you apply traditional? Maybe they've only notified accelerated program people. I think it is a great idea to call and ask on monday.

Alanap brings up a good ponit. Since the accel'd class starts June 2006 and the traditional class starts next Sept, it would make sense to contact the accel'd class first. My friend, who was notified, was in the accel'd class. So don't lose hope! I also met some students at school today who were visiting as prospective accel'd students. They were getting a tour of the campus. If you do feel like visiting, I'm sure they could arrange something. But just wait until next Thursday, OK? Dec 15th is coming up quickly!

Back to studying,

Smile123

[Peachy720]

God bless you guys!!

So how's your semester going? Are you off L&D and Peds? I'm so happy for you--half-way there!!!

So, Smile, I have to call on Monday when I fax my grades for the semester..Do you think I should NOT ask if the announcements were made already? Just try and wait it out until Thursday?

I PROMISE no more questions..I have two finals tomorrow, the first is A&P at 8am..you'd think I should be studying instead of stressing out! :roll

[alanap]

Yes. I too have finals next week. Blah. I have extra motivation to get a B in microbio now that I have to in order to remain accepted to JHU.

My yoga teacher translated "namaste" loosely as "My spirit salutes your spirit" -- I liked that and think of it often throughout my day when I interact with other people. It reminds us that life isn't as superficial as our culture makes it out to be -- and that each of us has an invisible spirit that is the heart of our being. It rests inside and is not always in sync with our physical form or actions.

[alanap]

I know you didn't ask me, but I think you should go ahead and ask -- it really can't hurt and it won't make them change any decisions they have or will make. You are just an enthusiastic student eager to find out. Ask! You'll feel better...even if they say you have to wait and find out until later!

[Peachy720]

Thanks Alana!! Good luck on your Micro final. I'm sure you'll ace it now that you have the weight off your shoulders.

Wow, what kind of yoga DO you guys practice? It sounds amazing, and I like that they teach you a way of life as well.

I tried the one my gym offered, and got nothing. I bought the Crunch Candlelight Yoga and LOVE it. I also bought the "Morning Cup of Yoga" book and CD with Rodney Yee, but haven't tried it yet.

[Peachy720]

I just wanted to thank you Jeanne for all your advice over the last year.

I got my letter. I didn't get in.

[smile123]

I just wanted to thank you Jeanne for all your advice over the last year.

I got my letter. I didn't get in.

Peachy,

I'm so sorry! Why don't you email me and we can discuss more later! I just completed 2 finals today, so I'm really wiped. And I have one more to go!

Hope you did OK on your final!

Smile123

[alanap]

I'm sorry peachy. There is always next year. Don't give up on your dreams.

[swerdydmb]

If it makes you feel any better, I did not get in for the 2005 Accelerated BSN at Johns Hopkins--I was waitlisted which never panned out. Then, this year I recieved notice that I was in for the 2006 Accelerated program. Just keep the faith--it will work out the way it supposed to.

[Peachy720]

dreams come true!!!!

imagine my surprise when i saw a baltimore area code calling my cell phone..it was mary!!!

my letter asking for reconsideration did the trick--

i'm accepted!!!!!!

omg, what do i do? what do i do? accepted students day is around 2 weeks away, i've been spending money out of the butt for my sister's wedding, my books this semester, and my dog,thinking i wouldn't need to worry for hopkins..

i can't even remember what mary or i said, i was half-laughing, half-crying, just trying to hold myself together.

oh man...i still can't get myself together right now..can't stay still, can't concentrate, can't think of what to do next..

i want to thank all of you who have been amazing...especially you jeanne. you've been so selfless and graceful. you're an amazing woman. i'll be sending you a looong pm as soon as i can settle down for more than two seconds.

alana, swerdy, birthmamaew...thank you thank you thank you.. you don't know how much the kind words meant to me.

thank you allnurses!!!!