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  1. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Also it's not 100,000 a year. The first year is a whopping 60 credits, which is why it's so much for tuition, then you need to borrow living expenses. The masters portion is only 45-50 credits for...

  2. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I hope that I can work at least 20-30 hours a week in the masters portion. I had no idea how much new RNs make! With that income and my honey joining me, I should only need to borrow tuition, and...

  3. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    btljoos - oh no! I didn't think about that. Blah. I haven't gotten my packet yet, but i'm sure they all look pretty similar! Doggiedad, I'm really relieved that you can work close to full time...

  4. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Also, for those of you with downtime who have been fretting about negative posts, this thread has some very nice upbeat posts from people in the program, and I have found it comforting....

  5. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I so want to see my financial aid package. I need to do some serious budgeting! Where is it!?!?!

  6. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Liz - we'd like it if you left hella on the west coast Also - it is definitely a lot to consider. I am leaving my boyfriend of four years and my three kitties - granted i am at least in reasonable...

  7. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My only worry is does the "Columbia" brand really matter, when you're looking at working in community health, or with underserved people, like I am - those agencies don't have the big bucks or the...

  8. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have lots of undergrad loans, having lived and worked in the real world for 6 or so years. Struggling to make ends meet to pay my $350/month in loans is really making me triple guess if its worth...

  9. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I want my financial aid package. I know what to expect, which is the regular scholarship $33,688, BUT i'm hoping for a miracle where they somehow give me more than that! ha ha! Better to crush my...

  10. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wanna: i've heard they are coming via email

  11. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I loved The Business of Being Born Documentary! It was definitely an eye opener. Midwifery is huge in Vermont, and most of my friends who have children used midwives, one of them even did home...

  12. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Woo hoo! All things we like to hear Lao224

  13. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Another good point! I have to remember, we heard from three or four people of the 160+ that are in the program. Thanks for putting other perspectives on this, it helps!

  14. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Tanguera - I am going to try to do the same. It can just be hard to hear the negative, because I want to do this so badly, but I also want to make sure I'm making a good choice. I think i'll feel...

  15. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just need some rest and a fresh perspective in the morning. It is just a lot to think about, and I feel like I don't have a lot of time to plan. Aaaah!! Hey Bibzz - i'm ANP too! Yay! I feel...

  16. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You are so right! Thank you for being so optimistic. It is good to hear what you thought of the open houses. I think my interactions with staff have been positive as well. On a funny side - there...

  17. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just want to see MORE positive feedback!!!! Where are all those

  18. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It was mostly from that one poster, who was just saying it was "STUPID" to get a NURSING degree at Columbia, because as an NP or RN you can always get a job no matter what school you went to, and it...

  19. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Ok. I just read the Columbia ETP 2008 thread, and that was a disheartening experience. Is anyone else freaking out a little after reading

  20. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey! Yes I am definitely planning to visit on 3/6. I can't wait to come see the Big Apple up close and personal. I'm sure I will love it, as I'm much happier in places where there is always lots...

  21. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Moxie - the website says you can work part-time, but you need to stay full time to keep the scholarship for the masters portion. Still, just pulling a couple shifts a week will be helpful. Better...

  22. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Moxie - keep us posted! All is not lost!

  23. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Tempest - i get like $82,000 ish for tuition after the scholarship, and then add living expenses, that's for the ANP curriculum without minor credits. I don't think its quite up to 225k. (At least i...

  24. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm hoping Oscar can shed some light on this at visiting Day. Someone who went to an info session said he told them the average borrowed was 140k, but that students paid it back within 7 years. I'm...

  25. Columbia University-ETP

    freyalisa replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Planet612 - you can apply for housing, and students living outside of New York are given priority. Definitely apply for rooms. They also have an off campus housing office, and I'm sure they can help...