alanfv91

Hey there, So I am currently a first year at the UC Davis Immunology program. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions about the program and whatnot.

Haha, I couldn't go to a whole lot of events. The only day I actually attended anything was Monday since I already have started working in my first laboratory rotation.

It's getting closer to the time when classes start. Hopefully everybody is ready for the grind that is grad school.

Seems like everybody here is enjoying their time up at Davis so far! Looking forward to my move in on Sunday

Haha, hopefully that will be the case for you. I'll probably end up as one of those people who won't bike around campus since I'll be more busy commuting between Davis and the Sacramento campus.

So how's everybody doing with their new living arrangements? I'm actually going to be moving in on Sunday so I'll get to see how things are for myself soon.

I think you may want to briefly explain what was going on during those times when you bombed your classes. I think it's best to just touch the surface on what you were going through at the time, but not go too in depth with the explanation. That may help the committees understand what was going on and that you weren't just being lazy or apathetic about your undergrad courses. I'm sure they'll see that with your masters coursework you have gotten yourself back on your feet and are ready for a PhD program. Hopefully you'll get a good number of interviews from your list of schools you are applying to, and good luck!

Ah yeah, that name isn't used around a lot. I only picked it up from my PI back at UCI when I was doing my undergrad there so I wouldn't imagine that a lot of people would know.

Hey there! I noticed that you were interviewed at UCI for the CMB program. I'm sure you must have met the Frumanator as he is the chair and director of that program . Anyway, I'm pretty much on the same boat as you as I will only be attending the events I will find helpful for me.

Seems like regisration for WoW events will open up August 8th. Just giving everybody here a heads up.

Oh yeah that's right. Mine doesn't start until September 14, but I forgot that a lot of the leases over in Davis/Sacramento start in early September or August. That explains it then.

So why are some of you moving up there so early? I believe classes don't start until early October if I am not mistaken. Also, yeah I believe our departments/programs do their own sort of orientation as I was informed by my program coordinator that we will have our own sort of event.

I must agree with both sides on certain aspects. I think you should have a balanced list of schools - a few safety schools, a few in the middle schools, and maybe one or two reach schools. Sure, GPAs and GRE scores can be used as a primary cutoff for the applicant pools, but I do think it is a good idea to directly ask the department or the program about your certain situation/qualifications and see what they may think of it. Sometimes they may tell you to apply while others may say otherwise. Also, it may be a good idea to apply to a school or two in which you have a personal connection with; that may be helpful in winning acceptance in at least one school. When I applied, I had the list of schools that was just described. I applied to a bunch of schools, but fortunately I was able to budget it out and I ended up being accepted to a pretty good school with just a 3.0 undergrad GPA, no masters. My last statement is to persevere, prepare your applications with professors, and do some mock interviews with faculty you know to see how well you interview.

I won't be moving up there until mid-September from Orange County. However, I should be there in time for the WoW events, so I may be at some of the things going on at that time. For now, I'm just enjoying my summer and doing the things I want to do before I head up north.

Hey guys! So I may be late to this thread, but I will be attending UC Davis for the Immunology program in Fall 2014. Fortunately, I already have made my living arrangements as I will be living at West Village. I know it's pretty expensive to rent there, but at least it's completely furnished and all utilities are covered by rent (even internet). I'm looking forward to moving in and starting the program soon! I've noticed that a lot of us here are going to different departments, but it is a pleasure to meet you all!