Anyone applying to Yale GEPN for fall of 08'

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I thought I would start another thread about Yale GEPN. Would like to hear from anyone and everyone thats applying to the program for the fall of 2008? Its obvious that all of those that applied for the fall of this year have gotten their acceptance letters and congrats to them all, hopefully I will meet them all next year. In the meantime, I would like to hear from those going for the fall of 08. What were your major/degree in undergrad? Where are u now in the application process?

Hope to hear from all...

Christina:balloons:

Yeah, I feel really confident that you guys will get off the waitlist. So many people are waiting on UCSF, have acceptances to Columbia, and a million other schools. Hang in there!

This is a really good point. I've talked to a bunch of people who interviewed at other schools in addition to Yale and hadn't committed to Yale being their first choice, so I bet that once admission letters go out from UCSF you'll see a bunch of spots open up! Just remember that no matter what you're going to be an APN, you've got the ticket at another school (at least) already! :nuke:

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I'm in the exact same situation. I have a cat, so I guess the Yale graduate housing isn't an option for me, which stinks... but I'm reluctant to take on a roommate, I've gotten so used to living by myself! Although the 2br apartments I've seen in New Haven are HUGE.

I think those of us who end up living alone should make sure to buddy up a bit and do some IKEA shopping together!

I'm used to living by myself as well, although I've lived with people before and I've gotten along very well actually.

I'm up for whoever is wanting to rent a 2br apartment together. I can give you personal references too.

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I've started to think about housing as well. My fiance and I have a 2-year-old, so we're either going to live in family student housing, or find a house off-campus. We've been living in an apartment for a couple years now and are ready to have a bit more room.

When I transferred from a junior college to a 4-year university I decided to live on-campus in an apartment so that I could meet people and save some money. I had already been living by myself in an apartment for a few years, so it was a really big transition - too big in fact. I ended up moving out early because it was way to noisy and I really disliked sharing a room. I felt like I had no privacy. I found a place off-campus and felt so much better. I was still able to meet people and felt much better having my own space.

Given that, I think the pros to living on-campus would be: 1) location (being directly on the shuttle line and proximity to dining halls), 2) it might be easier to socialize living on campus, 3) apartments on-campus are very affordable (I guess that depends on where you're coming from!)

The cons would be: 1) Noise/distraction level is probably high, 2) You can get a nicer apartment off-campus for approximately the same price (although I have never toured the on-campus apartments, so I really don't know that this is true. I'm just assuming.), and 3) You'd have your own kitchen, bathroom, and ability to bring your pet with you if you live off-campus - maybe even a private yard (vs. living in a dorm).

I'm sure there are other pros and cons, but these are the big ones for me. I think I'm going to go ahead and apply for family student housing, that way I'll have the option. But, I think that an apartment or house off-campus will probably be the way we go. :)

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I got my email yesterday and I was accepted to the Midwifery program! I'm still debating a couple of other options, but it feels good to have been accepted!

Congrats to everyone!

:ancong!:

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I've started to think about housing as well. My fiance and I have a 2-year-old, so we're either going to live in family student housing, or find a house off-campus. We've been living in an apartment for a couple years now and are ready to have a bit more room.

When I transferred from a junior college to a 4-year university I decided to live on-campus in an apartment so that I could meet people and save some money. I had already been living by myself in an apartment for a few years, so it was a really big transition - too big in fact. I ended up moving out early because it was way to noisy and I really disliked sharing a room. I felt like I had no privacy. I found a place off-campus and felt so much better. I was still able to meet people and felt much better having my own space.

Given that, I think the pros to living on-campus would be: 1) location (being directly on the shuttle line and proximity to dining halls), 2) it might be easier to socialize living on campus, 3) apartments on-campus are very affordable (I guess that depends on where you're coming from!)

The cons would be: 1) Noise/distraction level is probably high, 2) You can get a nicer apartment off-campus for approximately the same price (although I have never toured the on-campus apartments, so I really don't know that this is true. I'm just assuming.), and 3) You'd have your own kitchen, bathroom, and ability to bring your pet with you if you live off-campus - maybe even a private yard (vs. living in a dorm).

I'm sure there are other pros and cons, but these are the big ones for me. I think I'm going to go ahead and apply for family student housing, that way I'll have the option. But, I think that an apartment or house off-campus will probably be the way we go. :)

I'm moving there with my boyfriend, so we'll definitely be getting a regular off-campus apartment. I'm hoping to learn more about the areas - I know East Rock is a very popular one, as is Wooster Square. Other thoughts/insights, anyone?

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As of right now I think I'm going to sign up for a housing at the Hall of Graduate Studies, see if I could get one of those tower suites with a private bathroom. :lol2: Although I won't rule out a possibility of living off-campus.

Anyone else on here thinking about living in the dorm?

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I'm in Berkeley!

Absolutely - where in the bay area are you? I'm in the city. :)
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I received the official letter today. I will be attending Yale in September!

See you all in the fall! :)

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I received the official letter today. I will be attending Yale in September!

See you all in the fall! :)

That's great, kevkev! I can't wait to get my letter, it'll seem so much more real!

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I got my letter today, too! :D

Can't wait to meet everyone this fall (or maybe sooner)!

kevkev and Kens - are you guys definitely going to Yale?

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Anything exciting in the letter? I wonder when we'll get our financial aid packages. :)

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Anything exciting in the letter? I wonder when we'll get our financial aid packages. :)

Hi moonlinkline7!

The letter was dated 2/15 and it said the financial aid letters will be sent out "next week", so sometime this week they should be mailed out (if you got your financial aid app in by the 2/1 deadline).

They enclosed the response form and said that more information about the coming academic year will be sent at a later date. :nuke:

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