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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by Cavalier » Sat Aug 15, 2009 7:55 pm

So I boasted about the furniture I got from Wal-Mart a couple days ago. Well, now that I've assembled it, I must say I regret buying it. The file cabinet and bookshelf are fine, but the desk took forever to assemble and is a piece of junk. Rather than spend all year dealing with a wobbly desk, I decided to go to Staples. I found an absolutely amazing desk for $30, and it took only 20 minutes to assemble. For anyone still in need of a desk, Staples is having great deals on desks that are actually decent.

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by YCrevolution » Sat Aug 15, 2009 7:59 pm

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Post by Cavalier » Sat Aug 15, 2009 8:00 pm

Well, compared to yours and Eric's, no. But I have two desks in my room now!

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by showNprove » Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:54 pm

limegreen wrote:Am I the only one that does not use highlighters ever? I thought about buying some today at Office Depot because everyone acts like they are a necessity in law school but I hate them!
I'm not a fan of highlighting either--or notes in the margin.

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by hokie09 » Sun Aug 16, 2009 6:21 am

showNprove wrote:
limegreen wrote:Am I the only one that does not use highlighters ever? I thought about buying some today at Office Depot because everyone acts like they are a necessity in law school but I hate them!
I'm not a fan of highlighting either--or notes in the margin.
yeah...I like notes on a separate page.

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by napolnic » Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:08 am

EyeBeeM wrote:Can anyone suggest a good (and free) piece of calendaring software?
google calendar. and you already have access to it if you use gmail as your mail provider through UVA.

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by MAD1984 » Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:16 am

Quick question so I don't feel like an ass tomorrow: what is everyone wearing? I recall the orientation materials saying casual but is everyone sticking to that?

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by dinkyjeans » Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:17 am

tomorrow's schedule has sign-in from 8-9:30. what time will people be arriving?

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by gladiator » Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:22 am

MAD1984 wrote:Quick question so I don't feel like an ass tomorrow: what is everyone wearing? I recall the orientation materials saying casual but is everyone sticking to that?
If I see anyone wearing a suit to orientation I will seek them out and stuff them in a locker.

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by MAD1984 » Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:23 am

gladiator wrote:
MAD1984 wrote:Quick question so I don't feel like an ass tomorrow: what is everyone wearing? I recall the orientation materials saying casual but is everyone sticking to that?
If I see anyone wearing a suit to orientation I will seek them out and stuff them in a locker.
Amen to that.

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by limegreen » Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:29 am

I noticed on the schedule there is a ton of down time during orientation, is there stuff we need to be doing then or is it just for mingling, etc.?

Also, is anyone bringing anything like their laptop or whatever? Is there anything we are supposed to bring or need to have with us?

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by Cavalier » Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:34 am

MAD1984 wrote:Quick question so I don't feel like an ass tomorrow: what is everyone wearing? I recall the orientation materials saying casual but is everyone sticking to that?
I'm wearing a robe in preparation for my career as a federal judge.

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by limegreen » Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:35 am

MAD1984 wrote:Quick question so I don't feel like an ass tomorrow: what is everyone wearing? I recall the orientation materials saying casual but is everyone sticking to that?
I am probably going to wear either jeans and a casual shirt or shorts and a casual shirt, depending on how cooperative my boot is.

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by bulldog4574 » Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:17 am

yeah im trying to figure out if i want to bring my laptop since were gonna have a good bit of down time...

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by limegreen » Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:27 am

Also, has anyone configured their iphone yet? It seems like a huge ordeal.

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by gladiator » Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:40 am

limegreen wrote:I noticed on the schedule there is a ton of down time during orientation, is there stuff we need to be doing then or is it just for mingling, etc.?

Also, is anyone bringing anything like their laptop or whatever? Is there anything we are supposed to bring or need to have with us?
For part of your downtime you're going to be on a law school tour with your small section PA. Other than that, it's just mingling time. I don't think most people brought laptops to orientation. This is your first major chance to meet your class so I'd say walk around and talk to people.

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by limegreen » Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:54 am

gladiator wrote:
limegreen wrote:I noticed on the schedule there is a ton of down time during orientation, is there stuff we need to be doing then or is it just for mingling, etc.?

Also, is anyone bringing anything like their laptop or whatever? Is there anything we are supposed to bring or need to have with us?
For part of your downtime you're going to be on a law school tour with your small section PA. Other than that, it's just mingling time. I don't think most people brought laptops to orientation. This is your first major chance to meet your class so I'd say walk around and talk to people.
Oh, no, so there is a lot of walking involved? Do you think they would let me skip the tour or something?

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by gladiator » Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:13 pm

thesealocust wrote:
gladiator wrote:
limegreen wrote:I noticed on the schedule there is a ton of down time during orientation, is there stuff we need to be doing then or is it just for mingling, etc.?

Also, is anyone bringing anything like their laptop or whatever? Is there anything we are supposed to bring or need to have with us?
For part of your downtime you're going to be on a law school tour with your small section PA. Other than that, it's just mingling time. I don't think most people brought laptops to orientation. This is your first major chance to meet your class so I'd say walk around and talk to people.
Are you a PA, or do you just help orient us on TLS ;)?
Nope, not a PA. Easier to help out who I want when I want instead of being assigned a section and given required duties.

I guess you could probably skip the tour? Just ask and they'll probably understand.

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by hokie09 » Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:02 pm

I just found this online...seems like a good idea if you're planning on eating at the law school at all. Every little bit helps, right?

http://www.law.virginia.edu/html/news/m ... ne_faq.htm
FLEX Dollars: Beside the convenience of not having to carry cash, opening a FLEX account saves you a 9-percent tax on every food purchase. A FLEX account is a declining balance account that is coded to your University identification card's magnetic strip; if you do not have a University ID, a separate card will be issued to you. If you are opening an account, the initial deposit is $200. Once you have set up your FLEX account, you may add any dollar amount at any time.

Customers may establish or add funds to a FLEX account online. FLEX program brochures, including an enrollment form, also are available at the Stone Dining Room or at the Sidley Austin Café. FLEX dollars are honored at the Stone Dining Room, Sidley Austin Café, Greenberry's coffee bar, or any one of the many U.Va. dining locations on Grounds, including Alderman Café, Poolside Café at the Aquatic and Fitness Center, Newcomb Hall, and Pavilion XI.

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by Kohinoor » Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:16 pm

gladiator wrote:
MAD1984 wrote:Quick question so I don't feel like an ass tomorrow: what is everyone wearing? I recall the orientation materials saying casual but is everyone sticking to that?
If I see anyone wearing a suit to orientation I will seek them out and stuff them in a locker.
I'll wear a tux if you cover the rental.

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Re: UVA Class of 2012

Post by vamedic03 » Sun Aug 16, 2009 4:35 pm

limegreen wrote:Also, has anyone configured their iphone yet? It seems like a huge ordeal.
I configured my iphone a few weeks ago... pretty easy if you follow the instructions from ITC and the wireless coverage is pretty good (I had WIFI in the parking lot).

Seriously? What are you waiting for?

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