redheadedasian

A woman in my class is 50 this year! It's very common. Do it!

Here's a random topic: a school that I was admitted to, but will not be attending, sent me a survey basically asking why I picked Rush instead. Is it possible to be TOO honest on these things? I was thoroughly unimpressed with this school and thought they had a right to know. I've already turned it in, but will it jeopardize my professional reputation even if I don't ever, say, apply for a job at this institution? What if someone who graduated from there ends up interviewing me? How honest do they really want you to be?

You MIGHT want to add one or two more. Vandy and Chapel Hill are notoriously difficult to get into, and NYU is expensive with very little funding. Sorry if I sound like a downer, but believe me, I wish I'd known all this the first time I applied...

I'm going to Rush! My boyfriend and I will be living in Medical District Apartments, one block away. I was a little wary of the horrible reviews it's gotten online, but a lot of those people sound like spoiled brats who need maintenance to fix everything for them. You really can't beat the location and amenities, and it's safe. I'm excited about being that close to Little Italy, but I will probably be living on no income, so trips there will probably have to be kept to a minimum Recently I have been throwing around the idea of not even bringing my car. Isn't it a huge hassle to bring your car to live out-of-state? I know Illinois has a lot of rules regarding parking. What do people think of walking/cabbing to the grocery store, or of having groceries delivered by PeaPod? Opinions/advice are appreciated!

For people going to Rush, where are you looking to live? I start apartment-hunting Monday in the Tri-Taylor area...any tips on safety? I would really love to walk or take the L/buses, but I suppose I can commute from Wrigleyville or something to avoid getting murdered...

For people going to Rush, I vaguely remember them saying something at the open house about another event in June (I think?). Does anyone know about when that will be? I'm trying to plan a trip with my boyfriend so we can look for apartments and so he can job hunt, but flights are going up every day and we'd really like to just get it planned (and ask for time off work, etc.).

I'm sure there's already a thread about Chicago, but basically I'm looking for a neighborhood that is close to Rush University and with little risk of getting in the cross-fire of gang shooting, or getting mugged . The stories about the recent shootings really scared me. However, I also hated driving in Chicago when I went to visit, so preferably a neighborhood that isn't too far by train. Is there anything that fits the bill?

Northwestern can go ahead and give up my spot on this alternate list, then. About to step out the door to mail my deposit to Rush! Good luck to everyone else deciding!

I totally meant I wasn't going to drive in the WINTER in Chicago, since I'm not used to actual snow and ice. Don't know why I messed that up... And yes, the traffic was horrendous when I visited, hence my decision to take the train to school/clinic whenever possible. I realize it could be a long commute, but I think it would be a tossup time-wise compared to driving, and probably less stressful ultimately.

This might be a stupid question, but how do we decline admission offers? Is there any etiquette/protocol for this? Do they just assume that you're not coming if you don't answer, or is writing an email/letter or making a call the decent thing to do? (I realize they can't do anything bad to you if you're not going there anyway, but still...?) In particular, I am curious about this for POIs at schools I am choosing not to attend. I really hit it off with one professor that interviewed me, and we corresponded via email afterward, but it looks like I am not going to accept the offer after all. Do I owe it to her to let her know (even though she is not one of the people I'd *have* to confirm or deny to)?

Can't argue that. I hate driving in Atlanta with a passion. Even when I was hopelessly lost in Chicago with a bum GPS (the day before I visited Rush, where I'm hoping to end up), I didn't hate the driving as much. I'm probably going to use my car as little as possible if I go there, especially in the summer. But in Atlanta, it's either murderous-thought-inducing traffic and drivers, or MARTA (which is pretty scary)...

Is anyone going to the Rush open house on 4/6? Private message me your name if you are - especially if you think you'll be attending Rush...

Hey, as a fellow person from Georgia, I'd say definitely go to Georgia State. That program is super competitive - I got an interview last year, but ultimately did not get accepted. The program at my undergrad (UGA) said that it's an excellent program. Just my two cents!

I'm giving up my spot!

Congrats on Rush, everyone! I am now wondering how to pay for it. I would do just about anything, including working, but I also want to do well in school. Is anyone looking at the work-study program? Would that even be feasible?