Where to Live for Memorial Program

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I'm looking into the program at Memorial Hospital and still wondering how people manage the long distances.

Do people move to Pawtucket and commute to CCSU, or move first to CCSU and then to Pawtucket, or ... ?

If you can, please shed some light

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Hi gluck,

When I interviewed at MHRI I spoke with one of the students regarding this issue. I live in Boston and didn't know if the commute was possible. Both the student and the director told me that most people if they live in Boston or further get an apartment with another student in Pawtucket (just to live for the week and commute home on the weekend). The big issue is when you are on call during the program. If you live 20min or closer to the hospital, it is not a problem. If you live more than 20min away, you have to stay at the hospital that day/night. Basically, there are many options for housing...you can choose to live in an apartment, there is hopsital housing available as well or there is the on call room...or you can choose to commute. The students just said commuting gets very old very fast with the busy schedule. Hope this helps...

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forgot the CCSU part....

Again, the same thing with Pawtucket. There is housing available right in the area of New Britain that is available. People stay in NB during the class week and commute home on the weekends. There is a place across the street from New Brit General called "the gas house" which a lot of students stay in, but it did not come highly recommended from students. I am orginally from that area of CT and NB can be a little seedy (they don't call it hard hittin' New Britain for nothing), but I know there are better options available. West Hartford is right next door and there are some very nice areas there.

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Thank you Kachoo,

THe answer is just what i feared. Renting two different appartments, sounds like moving twice and so much driving. Still, i hope to have the option.

SuperCongrats on BC. Already living in Boston you must be so psyched. Hats off !!!

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Specializes in TBICU; CCU; ICU.

Gluck - You responded to one of my posts about Memorial. However I am unable to get in contact with you. I am still needing guidance...any info about the program would be helpful! Thanks, BB

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