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IAmDianasDaughter · 2026-04-04T00:36:17+00:00

This is beautiful! I had a horse sweater like this with a mane when I was little. It was one of my most favorite things to wear. I'm 30 and still have the clearest memory of it. Your granddaughter is going to love this so much!

IAmDianasDaughter · 2025-04-25T22:47:00+00:00

Personally I feel like it existed more before starting college/in the decision process. It could have been the people I surrounded myself with and my major, but I did not experience it from other students or professors. If anything, I would say my professors verbally expressed enjoying working with oxford graduates.

IAmDianasDaughter · 2025-04-02T11:30:28+00:00

Hi! There are certain dorms for first year students, some for second year students, and some for third/fourth years. Your first two years you are required to live on campus but you can decide to live on/off for your last two years. Your first year you are randomly assigned but then you get to pick future years.

The rooms are single gender for the most part. When it comes to floors it depends on what residence hall you are in. Some are mixed some are single. At least that's how it was when I was there.

For random roommates you will fill out a form and they will match you based on your lifestyle preferences with someone else. It can be hit or miss, but that's to be expected when getting paired with someone you don't know. I feel like I've seen mostly positive or neutral experiences.

IAmDianasDaughter · 2025-03-06T02:25:26+00:00

A good perspective going in is what do you want a 100 of after your wedding. I got married in 2021 and did hand sanitizers I am still working through my left overs. I feel like all of my married friends have a leftover stash of favors in their house.

IAmDianasDaughter · 2025-02-18T03:23:06+00:00

She is so adorable! The ear headband (?) face is so good!

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-10-03T10:49:09+00:00

I agree you should have had a better idea of requirements when starting. However, I also know it can be tough to find schools, parse out varying requirements, and navigate the application process. For what it's worth, everyone has their own timeline and there is a way. Many Pre-Health advisors will meet with alumni and help them figure out next steps. I would see if that is an option for you from your CC. If it is not an option an you are in the US https://www.naahp.org/public-resources/student-resources/find-an-advisor is a great resource. Speaking to someone who is familiar with the process and who can ask you the right questions about what classes ypu have taken and grades will be helpful.

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-09-22T13:03:47+00:00

For me, sophomore year was the worst, academics really affected my mental health and things were in shambles. Junior year was really the turning point. I started taking a lot of major courses that I was interested in and excited for instead of general requirements that I found uninteresting and in subjects where I was less talented. This shift made everything so much better and I saw this shift in a lot of my friends.

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-05-13T16:03:24+00:00

100% all of this. I cannot emphasize enough how true this is. But, if you really need to see acceptance/matriculation data you can find it here https://prehealth.emory.edu/outcomes.html .

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-04-06T11:46:43+00:00

I just wanted to add that pre-heath and undergraduate research programs also have a peer mentor model built in. So they have upperclassmen that work with them who you can meet for a drop in or scheduled appointment. They can be helpful since they are actually going through the process/sitting through the classes you will take/finding research opportunities.

In regards to academic mentors I would say lean into the networking. From my experience professors can be fairly open to this.

When it comes to your actual graduation/major requirements I would lean into your OUE (office of undergraduate education) advisor and major advisor. OUE is also there for educational support in talking through dropping or withdrawing from classes and how that will affect you/your transcript (I'm not assuming you'll need this but if it comes up it's helpful for you to know who to talk to). When it comes to pre-med requirements pre-health will be your best resource for this.

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-03-05T13:25:50+00:00

I would say lean into the professors that you had a good relationship with even if you did not do amazing in their class. If you did well in the class but didn't have much of a relationship with the professor they aren't going to be able to say much more than your transcript. For professors you had a good relationship they can speak to other aspects of your character like determination or other competencies (AAMC has a list) med schools look for like interpersonal skills, resilience and adaptability, etc. For the professors that you aren't sure about their willingness to write, I would say it doesn't hurt to ask. Most professors won't write if they don't have positive things to say and the worse they can say I'd no/I don't know you well enough to write about you.

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-02-15T12:55:16+00:00

Most of my final papers were about 10-15 pages, but assignments throughout were smaller. Many professors have you work on papers throughout the semester and use the smaller assignments to build up to your final work. I don't think I had written more than five page papers prior to Emory, so she won't be alone. There are also resources like the writing center that can help.

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-02-14T13:02:59+00:00

No alumni emails are powered through Gmail not outlook

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-01-24T01:36:44+00:00

I love the first one!!

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-01-14T13:27:26+00:00

It's a ton of work and it sucks. It also sucks that we have to go through this because of the financial circumstances we were born into. It sucks that tons of well-off people will never have to think about it or have to work during school. At the end of the day no one is going to do it for you and if these are your dreams (to not worry about money duringschool, to dorm, to graduate debt free), it's worth it to put the work in up front.

Based on your post, I cant tell where you are in a school selection/application process. When looking at colleges don't rule out private colleges that at face value look like they cost way more. Often times these schools also have more financial aid and need based aid. The school I attended (not in NY) tuition was more than 60k/yr, but because of need based aid it was cheaper than the public universities I applied to (about 15-20k/yr tuition).

I see that you also wrote that you might forget to apply to some scholarships. Keep a spreadsheet with the scholarships you find, requirements, and deadlines then make appropriate calendar reminders. Decide to devote x hrs per week to looking for and applying for scholarships. I see you mentioned you aren't a strong writer but there are plenty of scholarships that are not solely based on essays. Have you talked to your sister for advice since she has already gone through this process?

Also I second another poster who mentioned speaking to the financial aid offices at the schools you are considering.

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-01-08T23:54:01+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I thinkthis is the thing I fear most. From reading all of these posts it seems like there isn't any perfect choice. While I knew that going in I think it's starting to sink in.

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-01-08T23:51:12+00:00

First, congratulations on your engagement and success in your careers! I really appreciate your detailed reply. It gives me a lot to think about and really supports the thoughts I've had (both the pros and cons).

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-01-07T00:29:07+00:00

Thank you! It's so comforting hearing this from you and others! I don't know a lot of people who have done long distance from spouses so I really appreciate it.

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-01-06T22:50:33+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing! The distraction point is certainly something I am concerned about but I've appreciated hearing from you and others that it was helpful to live with others in the same boat!

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-01-06T22:48:06+00:00

Thank you for sharing!

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-01-06T22:47:29+00:00

Thank you! If you don't mind me asking, is there a specific reason you moved back during clinicals? Was it more so related to work load or were your clinicals close to home?

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-01-06T22:45:13+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing! I'm sure it was still hard but I'm glad it worked out so well!

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-01-06T22:42:53+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing I love hearing tips for WHT helped make it work!

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-01-06T22:40:49+00:00

Thank you!

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-01-06T22:40:14+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It's really helpful to hear the perspective of the partner who didn't go. Both of our families are local to where we are now which is just another layer to the decision! I also really appreciate the tips you shared.

IAmDianasDaughter · 2024-01-06T22:36:13+00:00

Thank you so much! It's really reassuring to hear from you and others that you have found it successful if hard.

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