UVA Class of 2013 Forum

[02082010]

Might be joining this thread officially in the coming months. Received my acceptance package today and I must say I'm impressed.

Please describe this package. I only got a letter last year.

An acceptance letter with two personalized notes from Trujillo and Faulk. Faulk wrote he doubts he'll ever hear the level of excitement I exhibited ever again And a bunch of other stuff, a huge folder with individual profiles on all UVA's legal specialty areas, a profile of Charlottesville, a copy of the UVA Lawer, etc. Enough info so I can learn everything about the school.

Are any of you EDers or people who were deferred from last cycle going to the Open House on March 18 or April 9? I would think it would be a whole weekend event, but I guess not. Probably want to give us Sat and Sun to explore the law school

[YCrevolution]

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[Cavalier]

Assuming they give you a (relatively) generous travel stipend, I don't see any reason not to go unless you have other commitments.

[YCrevolution]

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[sdedalus]

Your argument is less based on a comprehensive analysis as it is a modern idealistic humanitarian (dare I say Eurocratic?) objection that is entirely out of context in the Chilean scenario.

Man, I just learned a crapload about 20th century history from you guys. I'd argue my 2 cents, but I don't have much knowledge on subjects of these sorts... I majored in business FTW.

What are your thoughts on these Eurocrats, my friend?

[vanwinkle]

Assuming they give you a (relatively) generous travel stipend, I don't see any reason not to go unless you have other commitments.

It's also a good time to go apartment/house hunting/visiting.

I would disagree with this only because a lot of good places to live will be gone by ASD.

[02082010]

Assuming they give you a (relatively) generous travel stipend, I don't see any reason not to go unless you have other commitments.

They give travel stipends? Really?

Also, YCR, I was RD not ED. I'll def be at ASD if deferred or rejected from Chicago ED (both options seem increasingly likely). Did most attendees stay the entire weekend? Or leave Friday night/Saturday morning?

[vanwinkle]

They give travel stipends? Really?

Also, YCR, I was RD not ED. I'll def be at ASD if deferred or rejected from Chicago ED (both options seem increasingly likely). Did most attendees stay the entire weekend? Or leave Friday night/Saturday morning?

The stipend is based on travel distance. Since I was coming from TX, mine was like $400, which covered the cost of airfare and a little of the hotel. You submit a form at the ASD and they mail you a check a few weeks later, it's an after-the-fact payment.

There was stuff 2 days that I came for. I'm not sure if I'm remembering right but there was some stuff Friday and most of the stuff was on Saturday. Then I stuck around Sunday and used it to look around and see the city a bit.

The majority of the stuff is just on one day, but a lot of people seemed to make a weekend out of it.

[lilspainishflea]

Just got off the phone with Jason Dugas...I'll see you in the Fall!

[YCrevolution]

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[Kohinoor]

Just got off the phone with Jason Dugas...I'll see you in the Fall!

Man you budgeted those three posts.

[lilspainishflea]

Just got off the phone with Jason Dugas...I'll see you in the Fall!

Man you budgeted those three posts.

Haha, tell me about it. I think I joined two years ago to ask a few questions and I've been pretty busy with work since.

I never saw this day coming!

[toolshed]

Just got off the phone with Jason Dugas...I'll see you in the Fall!

Man you budgeted those three posts.

Haha, tell me about it. I think I joined two years ago to ask a few questions and I've been pretty busy with work since.

I never saw this day coming!

Shut up. You talk too much.

[SweetnessUVA]

So I'm down to three choices:
- Ivy one-bedroom
- Ivy two-bedroom
- Woodlands two-bedroom

The decision factors are: how close I want to be to the law school (whether I want to "get away" from the grounds) and whether I want a one-bedroom or two-bedroom. When faced with a dilemma this important, I do what any other person would do - ask strangers for their opinion.

[jdavid901]

So I'm down to three choices:
- Ivy one-bedroom
- Ivy two-bedroom
- Woodlands two-bedroom

The decision factors are: how close I want to be to the law school (whether I want to "get away" from the grounds) and whether I want a one-bedroom or two-bedroom. When faced with a dilemma this important, I do what any other person would do - ask strangers for their opinion.

As far as proximity, I'll personally be looking for a place as close to all the facilities at the University as possible. In my undergrad it was easier for me to use the gym and library when I didn't have to drive to them. I also hate dealing with parking and traffic, even light traffic. As far as number of bedrooms, I'm assuming that also means choosing between having a roommate or not, I'd rather share the costs of paying for an apartment with others. But that's just my two cents.

[vanwinkle]

So I'm down to three choices:
- Ivy one-bedroom
- Ivy two-bedroom
- Woodlands two-bedroom

The decision factors are: how close I want to be to the law school (whether I want to "get away" from the grounds) and whether I want a one-bedroom or two-bedroom. When faced with a dilemma this important, I do what any other person would do - ask strangers for their opinion.

As far as proximity, I'll personally be looking for a place as close to all the facilities at the University as possible. In my undergrad it was easier for me to use the gym and library when I didn't have to drive to them. I also hate dealing with parking and traffic, even light traffic. As far as number of bedrooms, I'm assuming that also means choosing between having a roommate or not, I'd rather share the costs of paying for an apartment with others. But that's just my two cents.

If you live in Ivy the gym is literally between Ivy and the law school. On your walk to class and back you will pass the front entrance to the gym every day. It's hard to live closer if that's important to you.

[fouronthe4loor]

So I'm down to three choices:
- Ivy one-bedroom
- Ivy two-bedroom
- Woodlands two-bedroom

The decision factors are: how close I want to be to the law school (whether I want to "get away" from the grounds) and whether I want a one-bedroom or two-bedroom. When faced with a dilemma this important, I do what any other person would do - ask strangers for their opinion.

As far as proximity, I'll personally be looking for a place as close to all the facilities at the University as possible. In my undergrad it was easier for me to use the gym and library when I didn't have to drive to them. I also hate dealing with parking and traffic, even light traffic. As far as number of bedrooms, I'm assuming that also means choosing between having a roommate or not, I'd rather share the costs of paying for an apartment with others. But that's just my two cents.

+1

As far as applying for places in Ivy, how early should we be doing that?

[YCrevolution]

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[fouronthe4loor]

So I'm down to three choices:
- Ivy one-bedroom
- Ivy two-bedroom
- Woodlands two-bedroom

The decision factors are: how close I want to be to the law school (whether I want to "get away" from the grounds) and whether I want a one-bedroom or two-bedroom. When faced with a dilemma this important, I do what any other person would do - ask strangers for their opinion.

As far as proximity, I'll personally be looking for a place as close to all the facilities at the University as possible. In my undergrad it was easier for me to use the gym and library when I didn't have to drive to them. I also hate dealing with parking and traffic, even light traffic. As far as number of bedrooms, I'm assuming that also means choosing between having a roommate or not, I'd rather share the costs of paying for an apartment with others. But that's just my two cents.

+1

As far as applying for places in Ivy, how early should we be doing that?

March-ish if you want your pick of the places. There's usually spots left well into summer though.

Thanks for always answering my questions - you rock.

[slider]

In at UVA!

[jdavid901]

In at UVA!

Gratz!

[ze2151]

man! this is by far the longest class of 2013 thread... all these acceptances are freaking me out. one effing rec to go, then hopefully i can throw my hat in this ring!

[YCrevolution]

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[slider]

Glad to be of assistance.

Also, congratulations to slider!

In at UVA!

Gratz!

Thank you! Look forward to meeting you all next fall.

[JohnWild]

Any current students have any thoughts about the townhouses / condos on Arlington Blvd? I have a contact that owns a townhouse (one of the 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ones) at the end of Arlington Blvd and one that owns that a few Arlington Court Condomeniums. I hear everyone talk about how great Ivy Gardens is and don't get me wrong it does look real nice, but the proximity Arlington Blvd has to the law school and mall is very appealing to me.