I'm new to the site and looking for other students that will be applying to bilingual nursing programs in Puerto Rico. I am looking at UMET & Interamerican University. I was hoping we could help each other out throughout the application process, provide each other with tips and feedback and/or any advice on applying, relocation, nclex questions, etc..
A little about me: I live in NYC and taking my pre-requisites at a local community college. I submitted my applications to both UMET and Inter. I still need to send them my transcripts and course descriptions. so far I have gotten good responses from the directors at both schools, set up appts for campus tours next month. Will keep everyone posted.
If I had come to visit just for the school I would of been so ****** off but luckily I was on vacation. I was def surprised I was not able to get any help or more information . I guess the director is the only competent one there which is a shame but at least I got to visit the school even if the experience was not helpful at all
Thanks I did try but I was only directed to registrar which was not helpful because they wouldn't review my paperwork. I'm sure things would have gone more smoothly if the director was there. I'm just referring to the fact that I thought I would get more accomplished and there would be someone there to at least help me get started while the director was out. I'm sure it's a great program I just wish I would had a better visit. Thanks for ur input and best of luck in your studies
I called the Director's office twice before i booked my ticket. I also setup an appointment to see her the day after I landed. I did the same with U Inter. I can tell you that there was a big difference in the organization at UMET. I did not get the same feeling at U Inter. UMET already had my file, transcripts, etc. But U. Inter had noting. It was mailed to both on the same day (90 days ago) from my high school! U Inter will not accept CLEP anymore. So, unless you had college level Spanish and English classes before, you will have to take 3 classes on each.
I am sorry that you had a bad experience. Thank you for sharing.
My transcripts were not transferred until almost a yr later! Lol mainly because I forgot to send two transcripts but I just took the classes I knew I didn't have mostly nursing classes.
I am going to PR to visit umet & inter on August 8 and leaving the 11th. I plan on taking my transcripts for both universities to review. I tried calling and don't get return calls from either school. I may be dialing the wrong number. I see others have had luck reaching the schools. Can you tell me what numbers you called?
I have made it to PR and looking for a place to rent...its been difficult because of a 4 day holiday here. no one is answering there phones....Hopefully it will be better today. I will go visit the director and school too this week. Making sure everything is a go for Aug. 20th.
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If I had come to visit just for the school I would of been so ****** off but luckily I was on vacation. I was def surprised I was not able to get any help or more information . I guess the director is the only competent one there which is a shame but at least I got to visit the school even if the experience was not helpful at all