Columbia Law Class of 2015 Forum

[TheRedMamba]

I never really understood the big push to live with law students - Why would one need to live with someone going after the same degree?

I think it might be helpful to have someone on the same page as you while transitioning into law school (studying, meeting people, everyday campus protocol etc.)

but I am with you, I don't think its something I would have been upset about had I not been assigned to live with another law student

[Bronck]

Yeah, I don't really care at this point.

Just called, and it looks like they already received my final transcript and Dean's cert.

[Elliott_Smith]

I gotta get that transcript in. And the Health thingy

[Istayedhere]

Still nothing from uah... I feel like 80% of everything I write on TLS is about waiting for something...

[Bronck]

I gotta get that transcript in. And the Health thingy

Yeah. I'll have to set up my scanner soon so I can send the vaccine stuff.

[Elliott_Smith]

Yeah, gotta figure that one out. Haven't been to a doctor in years

[icedflames]

Finally got my housing assignment! It is unfurnished rather than furnished, but it's on the 400 block of law school housing! I guess someone turned it down?

ETA: So the ethernet on the housing thing says 0.00 per month, but there's a 29/month charge? I'm confused

[Bronck]

Still nothing........

[ahnhub]

Finally got my housing assignment! It is unfurnished rather than furnished, but it's on the 400 block of law school housing! I guess someone turned it down?

ETA: So the ethernet on the housing thing says 0.00 per month, but there's a 29/month charge? I'm confused

Honestly I think unfurnished might be the way to go. It seems like the rent's like 200 bucks cheaper and you get a bigger room.

[icedflames]

Finally got my housing assignment! It is unfurnished rather than furnished, but it's on the 400 block of law school housing! I guess someone turned it down?

ETA: So the ethernet on the housing thing says 0.00 per month, but there's a 29/month charge? I'm confused

Honestly I think unfurnished might be the way to go. It seems like the rent's like 200 bucks cheaper and you get a bigger room.

haha, i hope so. Ill email them about the internet charges and the floor plan tomorrow or tonight.

I guess im looking at a bed, desk, chair, and dresser?

[lawbeanie]

Also on the still-nothing boat. Was approved on Tuesday...sigh.

[Bronck]

Also on the still-nothing boat. Was approved on Tuesday...sigh.

Solidarity brother (or sister?)

[Bronck]

I'm hoping for a housing assignment before June now.

[blue_c]

Man, this is just silly. I feel for ya.

I gotta get that transcript in. And the Health thingy

[Bronck]

^ Thanks man. Extended weekend, but maybe I'll get lucky with a Tuesday morning surprise.

Just scanned my immunization records, going to send the PDF off early next week. Aside from the Perkins loan MPN, that should be my final set of documents I need to send in.

[Elliott_Smith]

Wasnt the Perkins deadline the 15th?

It's a little ridiculous that people are still waiting for housing...Common CLS

[Bronck]

Wasnt the Perkins deadline the 15th?

It's a little ridiculous that people are still waiting for housing...Common CLS

Was it? I emailed Fin Aid about it and they said they'd email more info about it over the summer: "Instructions on completing the Perkins Loan Master Promissory Note will be emailed to you over the Summer."

[Elliott_Smith]

Oh, ok, I thought all the finaid stuff was due by the 15th for some reason.

[icedflames]

I think the 15th was more of a soft deadline. I called them to see whether my stuff was received, and they just told me that they will be sorting through everything and will notify you if you are missing anything

[Elliott_Smith]

Sent in my housing deposit.

SO EXCITED.

[Corrupty]

Wasnt the Perkins deadline the 15th?

It's a little ridiculous that people are still waiting for housing...Common CLS

Stafford and Grad Plus MPNs were due May 15th. Perkins comes later, I think.

[Bronck]

Wanted to get your guys' wisdom:

opening up a bank account with TD Bank when I move. Any point in getting a savings account? or is a checking account good enough? It's a $250 minimum for the account and it obviously has little to no interest. Is there some advantage/need for a savings account?

[jetissent]

Wanted to get your guys' wisdom:

opening up a bank account with TD Bank when I move. Any point in getting a savings account? or is a checking account good enough? It's a $250 minimum for the account and it obviously has little to no interest. Is there some advantage/need for a savings account?

I have TD, their interest rate really blows but I'd open both anyway. The practical benefit is that if your debt card is ever stolen/lost they only have access to the money you have in your checking (assuming they don't have your pin as well). They have a smartphone app you can use to easily transfer back and forth between the two accounts so there isn't really a reason not to use the savings account IMO.

[Bronck]

Wanted to get your guys' wisdom:

opening up a bank account with TD Bank when I move. Any point in getting a savings account? or is a checking account good enough? It's a $250 minimum for the account and it obviously has little to no interest. Is there some advantage/need for a savings account?

I have TD, their interest rate really blows but I'd open both anyway. The practical benefit is that if your debt card is ever stolen/lost they only have access to the money you have in your checking (assuming they don't have your pin as well). They have a smartphone app you can use to easily transfer back and forth between the two accounts so there isn't really a reason not to use the savings account IMO.

Good point. Some added security is always nice.

Yeah, I did a lot of research and it seems like everyone says TD is the best in NY. Chase has more locations, but TD has better hours and better customer service. I don't really expect great interest rates from banks anymore, that's what the stock market is for! haha

[TheRedMamba]

first republic bank>

no ATM fee's worldwide makes up for relative lack of First Republic specific ATMs