ooooladoula replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York Nursing
Anyone else log into the SSOL and check to see if they have any holds? I would suggest doing it, I've just found out health services has not uploaded my clearance forms. I submitted them in March!...
ooooladoula replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York Nursing
Mindlor, I was thinking the same thing! So I went on the uni site and looked mine up. It took a minute or two, had to use the advanced tool to get it to work. Once there you can activate your email...
ooooladoula replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York Nursing
For financial aid/scholarship you can go to this site: https://studentviewer.finaid.columbia.edu/ Once there enter your CUID and then for password its mmddyyyy(so 2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit...
ooooladoula replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York Nursing
I can second sportsgirlly, I received an email from the director of financial aid saying I'd gotten the scholarship and should log in to see it. Only the scholarship info is available right now, not...
ooooladoula replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York Nursing
Just so you aren't surprised (I was when I got my financial aid offer from other schools)...the government subsidized award is capped at $5,500 (I believe) for undergrad study. The remainder of your...
ooooladoula replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York Nursing
I too got the email but I also sent in my deposit. It came from the same man who sent out most of our email communications - Mr. JV. I called the office on financial aid and spoke to someone in the...
ooooladoula replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York Nursing
The other thing I'd point out is the housing office said, at accepted students day, you can call and or email them about housing in the neighborhood. I guess they keep a list of reputable landlords....
ooooladoula replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York Nursing
Hi Dizzy et al, I spoke to a current student this week as well as the Financial Aid office. 1) Scrubs - 2 sets work well for most. My understanding is they are just for clinicals. You can wear...
Lucy, I think I can answer one of your questions. The two professors who did my Midwifery session said you definitely need a dependable car. Placements can be up to an hour away. Biddy, is this...
ooooladoula replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York Nursing
Mindlor, I know you probably mean it as a compliment to all the "single ladies" (I now have the Beyonce song in my head) but comments like that can come across as off putting and
eazye, Congrats on both schools! From and outside perspective it seems like what it boils down to is which specialty you are more interested in? FNP or CNM? From the Yale acceptance letter it...
Rowan630, I live in SF and can tell you a little bit about UCSF/the environment for future midwives. San Francisco is a really great place to live and the birth environment is unsurpassed. The...
CatherineLee, I'm in for midwifery too (at Columbia) and anxiously waiting for Yale. What Yale interview day were you at? A good thread is going here about Columbia:...
ooooladoula replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York Nursing
Operadoula, No kids yet but hubby and I are thinking of trying during the masters years. I think we are crazy but we'll see what it's like. You and the rest of the folks can give me tips when and if...
ooooladoula replied to eyeontheprize's topic in New York Nursing
Money is freaking me out too! I imagine we are all in the same boat...honored and excited to be accepted...worried about financing our educations?! I did not get mine yet. I think we should hear...