Harvard Class of 2012 Forum

[iagolives]

I have a laptop but I want one just for school (especially given we take exams on it, right?). I'll look into the Lenovo thing.

Yah. One computer strictly for work and another for...personal matters is probably a good idea. It will cut down on distractions, improve privacy, etc...

Plus keeping one computer clean except for school stuff will improve performance and reliability. I think that's the route I will end up going even though it's a bit more expensive.

So, doing this, would you get the cheaper/more stripped-down computer for your personal matters or your work laptop?

I like the idea, I just don't know if I can afford it.

[Cleareyes]

So, doing this, would you get the cheaper/more stripped-down computer for your personal matters or your work laptop?

I like the idea, I just don't know if I can afford it.

I'd keep my current PC as a personal computer and buy one of those two as a work computer (have to decide based on size.) Then after my current computer goes completely out of date I would buy a new personal computer separate from Harvard. I mean, it's fine to have the Harvard crest on your computer at HLS and if you're working around HLS, but I don't want to be bringing a crested computer home on holidays.

[sluggo]

Damn, I jumped the gun and bought my lenovo before I knew I could get a special Harvard one. I think I'm going to bootleg it and add one of my white HLS stickers from the acceptance packet, so I can keep up appearances.

[jrs12]

Is the Lenovo actually that good a deal?

[Cleareyes]

Is the Lenovo actually that good a deal?

It's all about the free on site tech support.

[iagolives]

Is the Lenovo actually that good a deal?

It's all about the free on site tech support.

I was wondering this too. So, if you don't have Lenovo, will HLS tech support just refuse to help you? I find that hard to believe.

[jrs12]

I've always found it strange that tech support is such a big deal. It's in all the advertising, like it's the most important aspect of a computer sometimes.

I don't consider myself great with computers AT ALL, but I've never used tech support in the 18 or so years since I started using PCs.

[Objection]

I've always found it strange that tech support is such a big deal. It's in all the advertising, like it's the most important aspect of a computer sometimes.

I don't consider myself great with computers AT ALL, but I've never used tech support in the 18 or so years since I started using PCs.

TCR

[Cleareyes]

I've always found it strange that tech support is such a big deal. It's in all the advertising, like it's the most important aspect of a computer sometimes.

I don't consider myself great with computers AT ALL, but I've never used tech support in the 18 or so years since I started using PCs.

Have you worked on laptops? They are a PITA. You don't need tech support until you suddenly do. i know that my applecare plan has been both convenient and money saving (multiple hard drive failures when the drives would have been out of warranty.)

[mallard]

I just got my aid information. Huge grant. Did they mess something up? I haven't been steadily employed since I graduated but my family is comfortably middle-class.

[iagolives]

I just got my aid information. Huge grant. Did they mess something up? I haven't been steadily employed since I graduated but my family is comfortably middle-class.

Wait, is this more than the forecast you got a few months ago? Or are you just finally getting your preliminary forecast?

[Objection]

Anyone heard anything on the Dean search? I really hope a new Dean is in place before we start.

Also, here is what the orientation schedules look like. It's from last year, but they say to use this as a guide:

http://www.law.harvard.edu/current/stud ... chive.html

[mallard]

I just got my aid information. Huge grant. Did they mess something up? I haven't been steadily employed since I graduated but my family is comfortably middle-class.

Wait, is this more than the forecast you got a few months ago? Or are you just finally getting your preliminary forecast?

I'm not sure, actually. It's listed as an award on the site, but it's the first number I've seen.

[iagolives]

Anyone heard anything on the Dean search? I really hope a new Dean is in place before we start.

Also, here is what the orientation schedules look like. It's from last year, but they say to use this as a guide:

http://www.law.harvard.edu/current/stud ... chive.html

Thanks. I was actually musing with my family about this today. (Yes, I muse. I consider it a mark of my manly prowess...) I had heard at the ASW from some students that they were trying their darnest to get someone in placy by August. I hope this is still true.

Also, when do we find out our sections? I think, based on the little I've been able to absorb from the interwebs, that if any of us have classes together next year, there will be some pretty interesting debates.

[Objection]

Loan checks can be picked up when we register at orientation. So any lease before August 28th will come out of pocket.

[sluggo]

Got Terry Terrace! Will be incredibly close to you lovable bunch of misfits... as well as to tons of sonorous construction noise at 7AM each morning!

[Currie84]

Sluggo, you lucky ducky. That's a golden pick.
Were you able to see if many apartments were still available in Terry Terrace and other closeby buildings?

I have to wait another two weeks to pick, which seems like the middle. I'm not thinking I'll be totally shut out, but not certain anything near HLS will still be there.

[Pumpkin]

I just got my aid information. Huge grant. Did they mess something up? I haven't been steadily employed since I graduated but my family is comfortably middle-class.

Wait, is this more than the forecast you got a few months ago? Or are you just finally getting your preliminary forecast?

I'm not sure, actually. It's listed as an award on the site, but it's the first number I've seen.

Dammit, how do they come up with these aid decisions? that's awesome for you but i got zero and my parents most certainly cannot pay for my law school. so frustrating

[joshikousei]

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[Pumpkin]

yes but for a non profit! my savings don't come close to what i'd need. it really is true that in this scenario saving is pointless.

oh well. i guess when i'll owe 200k, what difference does it make if they gave me 20k or 0. i'll be reliant on LIPP anyway

[Objection]

Has anyone found anything good off campus without using HRES (I can't HRES it until 6/15)?

I have my eye on a 2 bedroom $2400/month condo right across the street from the law school. A little expensive (especially since it doesn't include utilities), but no fee. Subletting isn't allowed which kind of worries me since loans only cover 9 months.

Every time I find something nice, it has some major drawbacks. Argh.

[packergirl13]

Has anyone found anything good off campus without using HRES (I can't HRES it until 6/15)?

I have my eye on a 2 bedroom $2400/month condo right across the street from the law school. A little expensive (especially since it doesn't include utilities), but no fee. Subletting isn't allowed which kind of worries me since loans only cover 9 months.

Every time I find something nice, it has some major drawbacks. Argh.

I think if you're willing to walk up to a mile, there are some great places still available. We just signed a lease for a 4-5 bedroom, 2800/month apartment almost a mile from the law school that was surprisingly nice for the price. The closer you get to the school, the more the price skyrockets, so you might want to look into some parkas!

[prelaw]

When do the aid awards come out? Have they been generous to younger applicants who arguably still have parental support?

[mallard]

When do the aid awards come out? Have they been generous to younger applicants who arguably still have parental support?

They were generous to me. I am quite young.

[prelaw]

When do the aid awards come out? Have they been generous to younger applicants who arguably still have parental support?

They were generous to me. I am quite young.

Sweet. Should that be forthcoming?