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Dany

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by Dany » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:50 am
Tom Hagen wrote:Thanks. I've started to apply to Algonquin but I realize I could save a good amount by having a roommate so that's why I'm headed in this direction. That's good to know about Regents. Are there any other advantages/disadvantages to either of them?
Location is a wash because they're across the street from each other. Regents has the big community of 1Ls which for me is a negative (but for many is a positive). Regents two bedrooms have two full bathrooms, whereas Algonquin only has one bathroom total, a big downside for me. I think price is pretty similar. Regents gym you have to pay for after three months, Algonquin is free. Regents has central heat/AC, Algonquin does not.
Can't think of anything else off the top of my head, but feel free to PM me with any specific questions!
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by Ghost » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:52 am
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by syezzie » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:53 am
I've heard very negative things about MAC management which operates the Algonquin apartments.
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Tom Hagen

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by Tom Hagen » Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:59 am
Ghost wrote:Dany wrote:Tom Hagen wrote:Thanks. I've started to apply to Algonquin but I realize I could save a good amount by having a roommate so that's why I'm headed in this direction. That's good to know about Regents. Are there any other advantages/disadvantages to either of them?
Location is a wash because they're across the street from each other. Regents has the big community of 1Ls which for me is a negative (but for many is a positive). Regents two bedrooms have two full bathrooms, whereas Algonquin only has one bathroom total, a big downside for me. I think price is pretty similar. Regents gym you have to pay for after three months, Algonquin is free. Regents has central heat/AC, Algonquin does not.
Can't think of anything else off the top of my head, but feel free to PM me with any specific questions!
Algonquin gym is complete shit. Do not take it into consideration. There were like 3 cardio machines and not a single free weight. I think the room was carpeted, too.

What a bummer... Know of any place that
1) welcomes pets
2) has stainles steel appliances and granite counter tops
3) is close to campus
4) has a nice gym
5) has central heat/ac
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by Ghost » Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:02 pm
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by Xifeng » Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:04 pm
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Ghost

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Tom Hagen

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by Tom Hagen » Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:08 pm
Ghost wrote:Do we want to start a housing thread? I feel like so much valuable information is getting lost in this huge thread. It might better to compile it into the OP of another thread.
(Please only start it if you are willing to keep up with it and continuously update OP. Looking at you Dany!)
Someone please do. I can't or am not willing to "keep up with it"
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by Muenchen » Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:09 pm
Tom Hagen wrote:Ghost wrote:Do we want to start a housing thread? I feel like so much valuable information is getting lost in this huge thread. It might better to compile it into the OP of another thread.
(Please only start it if you are willing to keep up with it and continuously update OP. Looking at you Dany!)
Someone please do. I can't or am not willing to "keep up with it"
There are also sites like padmapper where you can do your own research for places that fit your specifications.
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Dany

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by Dany » Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:10 pm
Ghost wrote:Do we want to start a housing thread? I feel like so much valuable information is getting lost in this huge thread. It might better to compile it into the OP of another thread.
(Please only start it if you are willing to keep up with it and continuously update OP. Looking at you Dany!)
Oh fine. Thread forthcoming.
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rbarcelo9

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by rbarcelo9 » Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:45 pm
Ratner isn't THAT far from the law school. I walked to it during ASW.
On a different note, if I get a 0 on my final paper (that is not turn it in) I get a C in this class. So you can imagine the difficulty I'm having finding motivation knowing that a 50% will give me a B in the class. Someone inspire me.
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by JFo » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:17 pm
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by rbarcelo9 » Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:35 pm
Wow. Thank you. Best paper ever coming right up.
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by trudat15 » Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:16 pm
If any of you are planning on going in the summer to find housing, taking Virgin America and bringing someone with you:
How to get a 2 for 1 coupon to/from Chicago: “Like” Virgin America on FB. Then click on the “Chicago” tab on the left side of the page. You then just submit some random photo so people can vote for you.
You can also get a 20% off coupon if you vote.
EDIT: it looks like it might only be good for flights from SF and LA.
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by Knock » Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:55 pm
trudat15 wrote:If any of you are planning on going in the summer to find housing, taking Virgin America and bringing someone with you:
How to get a 2 for 1 coupon to/from Chicago: “Like” Virgin America on FB. Then click on the “Chicago” tab on the left side of the page. You then just submit some random photo so people can vote for you.
You can also get a 20% off coupon if you vote.
EDIT: it looks like it might only be good for flights from SF and LA.
Awesome. This is perfect for me

. Let's see if I can get this 2 for 1 coupon.
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sarahlawg

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by sarahlawg » Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:27 pm
coolgreen42 wrote:Hey Ladies,
Just a heads up in case any of you have not experienced first hand the American Apparel difference. Here is the size chart:
S 0-2
M 4-6
L 6-8
XL 8-10
2XL 10-12
Comments: This shirt is fitted and runs petite. We recommend ordering one size up.
This chart reflects what I have experienced with their shirts... always a little startling to see 2XL is a 10...
This is good to know. Do they shrink much? Not sure if I should go with L or XL

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Xifeng

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by Xifeng » Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:43 pm
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by coolgreen42 » Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:36 pm
Xifeng wrote:sarahlawg wrote:This is good to know. Do they shrink much? Not sure if I should go with L or XL

I went with XL. Picking that was WEIRD.
I think that XL might be overcompensating for you guys... I went with large and feel ok about it. We'll see though I guess. They won't shrink if you don't put them in heat...
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by rbarcelo9 » Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:37 am
sarahlawg wrote:This is good to know. Do they shrink much? Not sure if I should go with L or XL

Got you down for a M right now.
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by dreamster » Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:14 am
rbarcelo9 wrote:sarahlawg wrote:This is good to know. Do they shrink much? Not sure if I should go with L or XL

Got you down for a M right now.
If we didn't specify womens, will you be ordering unisex?
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rbarcelo9

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by rbarcelo9 » Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:22 am
YEZZIR (or maam)
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dreamster

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by dreamster » Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:30 am
Perfect (Madame).
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sarahlawg

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by sarahlawg » Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:20 am
rbarcelo9 wrote:sarahlawg wrote:This is good to know. Do they shrink much? Not sure if I should go with L or XL

Got you down for a M right now.
Switch me to a large, please! coolgreen, I hope you're right

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