Albany Medical College Class of 2017

Editorial Team / Admin · Apr 29, 2015

Thread moved to Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist forum.

Bobthabuilder · Apr 30, 2015

I live in Albany now and plan on applying for next year so I can answers questions about places to live. When did you find out you got accepted? Congrats. I'm surprised the application is still open for next semester. I also heard they got a new director.

URredux · May 5, 2015

I got the acceptance notification back in March, but thought I had dreamed it until I got the official letter in the mail asking for my deposit in April.

What area within 10-15 minutes from AMC is a good place to live? I don't want to deal with rush hour and I would ideally like for it to be safe. I've heard places near AMC are hit or miss.

Bobthabuilder · May 5, 2015

The good thing about the Amc area is there are lots of student housing. I would say anywhere in the park south area and center square area is good for housing. Especially for walking distance. Center square is pretty pricey though. Amc is in the heart of Albany so any where is Albany is not a bad drive to the hospital.

URredux · May 5, 2015

Apartment complexes or stand-alone property owners? Ideally it would be quiet as well.

Are there any sites other than Craigslist and Apartments.com to search for student housing? Maybe an internal AMC intranet housing board, or an AMC classified section? My institution has something like this.

Bobthabuilder · May 5, 2015

Mostly stand alone apartments but there is an apt complex that is about 2 blocks from Amc. It's called park row. There is another apartment complex called new Scotland gardens and its a little further from Amc but walkable. I work at Amc so there are no internal housing postings. Did you try zillow?

SteelGrey · May 10, 2015

May I ask your price range? I'm from the 518 area code and could possibly offer some suggestions or tips! Also is 10-15 minutes by foot or car?

URredux · May 12, 2015

Ideally rent and H/HW/Elec would be

I read that the neighborhoods of Melrose, Western Pine Hills, New Albany, Eagle Hill, Westland Park, Campus, and Buckingham Park are more desirable, at least per Wikipedia.

Specifically, I found Stonehenge Gardens in Buckingham Park or Dutch Village in Menands. I'm leaning towards apartment complex due to the flexibility and maintenance.

Bobthabuilder · May 13, 2015

Dutch village is a drive to the med. Stonehenge garden is kinda close. My friend lived in Stonehenge gardens and the apartments are nice. I believed it included H/HW but not electric.

gaspasser2b · May 15, 2015

Congrats on your acceptance! I work at AMC and grew up in the area. I know Stonehenge is around your price range, in a beautiful area, and only 5-7 minute drive from the hospital. Last I knew, Stonehenge offers discounts to AMC employees with many residents and nurses living there. Perhaps you could see if they offer AMC students the same discount. Center Square is nice and within walking distance. However, parking is a nightmare no matter what time of day/night. Also, Center Square may not be the quietest as it attracts a younger crowd and there are many bars in this area. If you don't want to live in a complex, there are many free standing houses for rent. If you chose that route, I would suggest New Scotland or Delaware Ave. areas (both within 5-10 minute drive). Best of luck with your search!