mamalex

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1. Vanderbilt Direct Entry Fall 2011

   mamalex replied to 5ofPEEP's topic in Post Graduate

   I moved here a couple of weeks ago! Looking forward to orientation. I have a question about technology. I own a laptop (a Mac) and a crappy cellphone. To those who have been through their prespecialty year, what pieces of technology were necessary. I...

2. Vanderbilt Prespecialty 2011 Accepted Forum

   mamalex replied to yooe's topic in Tennessee

   could you email one to me? [email protected] thanks!

3. Vanderbilt Prespecialty 2011 Accepted Forum

   mamalex replied to yooe's topic in Tennessee

   Joined the Facebook group!

4. Vanderbilt Prespecialty 2011 Accepted Forum

   mamalex replied to yooe's topic in Tennessee

   I'm in Midwifery! So excited but a little overwhelmed...I have to find place to live and schools for my kids. I have a doula client I am on-call for now, but when she delivers, I'm running up to Nville for a quick look around at schools/neighborhoods...

5. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

   mamalex replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate

   There is no on-campus housing as far as I know...

6. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

   mamalex replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate

   I got in TOO!!!!!! maduro, who did you apprentice with? i've been a doula for 11 years and have apprenticed and been involved w homebirth many of those. debi t apprenticed me a bunch and was there for my 2 kids... yayayayayayayayay!!!!

7. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

   mamalex replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate

   So sorry to hear that, crazy//beautiful. I am suddenly in a panic. I just checked my application status, and it says they haven't received my transcripts or my GRE scores!! Does anyone else's application say this? Thanks!

8. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

   mamalex replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate

   Of course, I have thought about it a ton and have settled into YES, for ME, it is worth it. It is worth it because there aren't many midwifery programs, and it's one of the best. I am 35, I have 2 kids. I currently have no debt. I hate debt. Nursing ...

9. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

   mamalex replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate

   oh, wait! i DID get that email :) so...has it been a "few" weeks yet?

10. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

    mamalex replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate

    Maybe it's because I didn't interview UNTIL last week? What a mysterious, thrilling process! I can hardly wait! I'm ready to pack up NOW :)

11. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

    mamalex replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate

    I didn't get that email, but since I did the interview (a fast one btw- 15 minutes, & they didn't give me a chance to ask questions) they just told me on the phone that they would be sending out letters in "a few weeks." I filed my taxes and FAFS...

12. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

    mamalex replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate

    Does anyone on this thread also have children? I am the single mama of two little boys. I am thinking of going to Nashville sometime soon just to look around at school situations. My oldest went to school for the first time this year (1st grade) and ...

13. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

    mamalex replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate

    I had my phone interview on Wednesday morning, by the way! Now waiting with all of you :)

14. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

    mamalex replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate

    Hi Meredith, I would LOVE to hear what your week is like as a pre-specialty student. I am a single mother of two and am curious how on earth this might work for us...IF I am accepted, of course My children have been pretty use to me being around for...

15. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

    mamalex replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate

    I applied to the midwifery specialty, and I was not contacted about an interview For those of you who were unexpectedly called for interviews, do you have any idea how it went or what it means?? I am a little worried about my fall prereq grades. ...