Birdy Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 It is good to plan ahead for those - it can be expensive for sure. It is easier for us in Ontario I think - we just get to take day trips etc. Fortunately almost every schools has some form of billeting, and usually you can get some good discounts on travel. For flights, food while on the go, plus clothing and dry cleaning, plus application fees, plus taxis and/or rental cars, it's set to cost us upwards of $4000 for the cycle in the unlikely event I get interviews everywhere I apply. Nice to know that billeting is common, I'd only heard of a few schools doing it and wasn't sure about others. I'm fine for Ottawa and TO, though, since I have friends and family in both cities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 For flights, food while on the go, plus clothing and dry cleaning, plus application fees, plus taxis and/or rental cars, it's set to cost us upwards of $4000 for the cycle in the unlikely event I get interviews everywhere I apply. Nice to know that billeting is common, I'd only heard of a few schools doing it and wasn't sure about others. I'm fine for Ottawa and TO, though, since I have friends and family in both cities. Yeah not cheap - nothing in this game is cheap. People often don't realize what a powerful asset having money is in the "game" - if for no other reason than you simple don't have to worry about any of the above. My weakness in applying was time - I was working full time at one job, part time at another, and going to school full time. I had to squeeze out anything I could time wise, but when it came to applying I was completely immune to the cost as a result - rather oblivious actually until I heard the sacrifices others had to make to apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yeah not cheap - nothing in this game is cheap. People often don't realize what a powerful asset having money is in the "game" - if for no other reason than you simple don't have to worry about any of the above. My weakness in applying was time - I was working full time at one job, part time at another, and going to school full time. I had to squeeze out anything I could time wise, but when it came to applying I was completely immune to the cost as a result - rather oblivious actually until I heard the sacrifices others had to make to apply. It's just one more way that there's an inherent advantage for those of means, but it is how it is and I'm certainly fortunate enough to even be in the position of worrying about this so I don't have too much room to complain. Time will be an issue for us as well, given that life won't stop for interviews. I'm somewhat doubting things will slow down when/if I get in anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 It's just one more way that there's an inherent advantage for those of means, but it is how it is and I'm certainly fortunate enough to even be in the position of worrying about this so I don't have too much room to complain. Time will be an issue for us as well, given that life won't stop for interviews. I'm somewhat doubting things will slow down when/if I get in anyway! ha - no definitely not there are indirect advantages in the game for those with resources. I take some comfort that they actually aren't that large and that you can overcome them (I mean I just got a job to get the money - the point is there is a big difference if you have say 10K overall to play with extra in the game. That isn't that much really in the grand scheme, but it is certainly something). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvantes Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Hope everyone is finding the new year well! Good morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexaa. Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 so... my school is on strike. *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjane Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 that's weird haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLily Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 INVITES. My life is on hold until I get any news from at least ONE of the schools I applied to. I know that's terrible to admit to (need keep busy, keep working at school/work, blah blah), but it's true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 INVITES. My life is on hold until I get any news from at least ONE of the schools I applied to. I know that's terrible to admit to (need keep busy, keep working at school/work, blah blah), but it's true Hang in there! There is so much waiting in this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 so... my school is on strike. *sigh* gah, I hate it when schools go on strike. I hope it is a short one, they are so very disruptive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexaa. Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 gah, I hate it when schools go on strike. I hope it is a short one, they are so very disruptive. Yes, i do hope it's a short one too. Although i totaly support the profs and i believe they are doing the right thing, this is just annoying and time wasting for us, students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Yes, i do hope it's a short one too. Although i totaly support the profs and i believe they are doing the right thing, this is just annoying and time wasting for us, students. Usually is - it is specifically the professors then going on strike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 What happened to future_doc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 What happened to future_doc? not sure, but she has taken breaks off of the forum from time to time - she is rather dedicated to it of course and that can be a distraction from other things. If things get away from her she has to play catch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Just curious, longest I've seen without her posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Just curious, longest I've seen without her posting. about a month? I have seen a period where it went on for a lot longer than that if I recall Probably just she is a near constant presence is it is more noted when she is away for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 That's exactly it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 That's exactly it. well it probably won't be too long before she returns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Who keeps deleting my posts .. They wern't even breaking the forum rules. ahhh actually not sure. At this point obviously you are being watched a bit, and there is a low threshold for actions. Hopefully nothing important? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpggal Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I don't want to read a 47 page document for class on Monday. The content will be interesting, I just want to be lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpggal Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I cannot wait for this book to arrive http://www.amazon.ca/Stiff-Mary-Roach/dp/0393324826/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1390703946&sr=1-1&keywords=stiff+mary+roach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiemonster99 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Who keeps deleting my posts .. They wern't even breaking the forum rules. useless threads that you post will be removed anything that we feel that does not contribute to the general well being of this forum from you will be removed ahhh actually not sure. At this point obviously you are being watched a bit, and there is a low threshold for actions. Hopefully nothing important? there was one thread that i personally locked but not sure who physically removed it. If there are more then I wasn't aware of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 useless threads that you post will be removedanything that we feel that does not contribute to the general well being of this forum from you will be removed there was one thread that i personally locked but not sure who physically removed it. If there are more then I wasn't aware of them No worries Hopefully I didn't remove the locked one in my general sweeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiemonster99 Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 No worries Hopefully I didn't remove the locked one in my general sweeps. nah probably wasn't you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutritionRunner Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Checking in and saying hello. Congratulations and good luck to all of those who have received interviews so far this year. And good luck to those still waiting to hear. I'm in waiting mode myself - all of my MPH, Masters and internships applications have been submitted, so now I'm just waiting to hear back about interviews. Given the way that this year has gone, I'm very glad I have a solid back-up plan in place (a 'regular' MSc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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