UVA CNL 2013 Cohort

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Hi everyone!

I have applied to UVA's CNL program for May 2013 entrance. I had my interview this past week and it went well. Now comes the hardest part.. waiting until December 20 to find out! Is anyone else out there in the same boat? I am from out of state, anyone else? :)

Good luck all!

Specializes in Clinical Nurse Leader.
I definitely recommend Ash Tree Apartments/Cambridge Square Apartments. I know quite a few people who live there who love it because it's close to UVA and the Corner (where all the local college restaurants/shops are), right next to a bus stop that goes to the hospital, and has its own gym. I would generally not recommend living outside of Charlottesville, as it would require at least a 30 minute drive into down, then parking at a lot (which requires a parking pass), then taking the bus in or walking. There is NO parking at UVA, therefore while driving in is an option (as I do it myself), just remember that you will have to park at a lot first. The one nice thing is that the Green Route bus takes you directly to the hospital/nursing school though.

Just to piggy back what Meg11 says, I would suggest making sure you pick a place to live on the bus line. Charlottesville has various means of transportation from the free trolley, UVA bus, and the general public bus. They are all free since you are a student. I live right outside of Charlottesville and will be either getting a parking pass or catching the bus from the downtown mall (a pedestrian walking mall with a lot of restaurants and shopping). In the past I have parked at the mall and caught the free trolley which has a stop right in front of the hospital which is adjacent to the nursing school. The downside to parking at the mall is I have always had to allot an extra hour into my travel time b/c the bus never is precisely on schedule and I don't like to be late.

Great. Thank you both for your help. I will definitely look into it.

Specializes in Clinical Nurse Leader.
Hello Everyone,

I too was granted acceptance into UVA's CNL 2013 Program!!!! WOooo hoooo!!!!! Im from California. So I have a lot to do in so little time haha. Would any one who is a local resident in Charlottesville be able to provide input on housing?? I am not too familiar with housing but I will be in the coming weeks. Please advise. Thank you and see you guys during orientation in May!!!

Hey!

I got your email and responded. Let me know if you get it because my outlook is fickle!! :)

Just to piggy back what Meg11 says, I would suggest making sure you pick a place to live on the bus line. Charlottesville has various means of transportation from the free trolley, UVA bus, and the general public bus. They are all free since you are a student. I live right outside of Charlottesville and will be either getting a parking pass or catching the bus from the downtown mall (a pedestrian walking mall with a lot of restaurants and shopping). In the past I have parked at the mall and caught the free trolley which has a stop right in front of the hospital which is adjacent to the nursing school. The downside to parking at the mall is I have always had to allot an extra hour into my travel time b/c the bus never is precisely on schedule and I don't like to be late.

Hey soulshine 101,

I'm pretty sure you got my email but I'm not sure if I got your response. Sorry if you got my message twice.

There are also several apartment complexes in town that provide free shuttle busses to the Medical Center every hour.

Having access to a car does make good sense though. Your practica hours may be in the evenings, or overnight, or on weekends (7p-7a, 4p-midnight, etc. City public transportation is not dependable at those off-hours. University busses run to the student parking lots every 15 minutes from 6am - 7pm M-F; at other times CNL students have taken the Medical Center van or the University SafeRides van from the Medical Center or Library to the student parking lots.

Other students bike (or scooter) to School; there are bike racks outside the School of Nursing and School of Medicine buildings.

Charlottesville is a college town, and there are a lot of apartment complexes in the city and Albemarle county. I encourage you to ask the managing office the number of undergrad and graduate students who live there though. Some of the complexes close to the Corner are particularly popular with undergrads (and often are noisier). Some other complexes a little farther from Grounds cater to the grad/professional student or non-undergraduate student tenants.

Other sources for housing options include the weekly newspapers Cvile (C-Ville Weekly | Charlottesville News and ArtsC-Ville Weekly) and The Hook (The Hook - Charlottesville's weekly newspaper, news magazine). Many students also use Craigslist.

Good luck.

Specializes in Clinical Nurse Leader.
Just to piggy back what Meg11 says, I would suggest making sure you pick a place to live on the bus line. Charlottesville has various means of transportation from the free trolley, UVA bus, and the general public bus. They are all free since you are a student. I live right outside of Charlottesville and will be either getting a parking pass or catching the bus from the downtown mall (a pedestrian walking mall with a lot of restaurants and shopping). In the past I have parked at the mall and caught the free trolley which has a stop right in front of the hospital which is adjacent to the nursing school. The downside to parking at the mall is I have always had to allot an extra hour into my travel time b/c the bus never is precisely on schedule and I don't like to be late.

Hey soulshine 101,

I'm pretty sure you got my email but I'm not sure if I got your response. Sorry if you got my message twice.

I didn't get an email. Only from jbro464. Did you send it to my email acct not on here?

I sent it to your email address you provided. My email address is [email protected].

Hey zumble,

I cant PM yet but my personal email address is [email protected].

Hi everyone :) Is anyone interested in possibly living together? I am not sure if anyone is in the same boat as me and will be moving alone to Charlottesville.. It is so much more affordable if you have more than a 1 BR. If anyone is interested in rooming together, send me a PM. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I am in the program. Super excited! I am looking for places to live...I had hoped to live in a 1BR but it is kind of pricey. I am moving from the Northern VA area and I would love to find a roommate!

I am looking for a possible room mate as well!! Are there any guys that have been accepted?? Please let me know!

If anyone has any questions about Charlottesville in general or advice on housing, please let me know! I was born and raised here and am happy to help!

SO excited to meet y'all!

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