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#21
(Original post by AberBioleg)
Offer received on Monday evening, interviewed on the 18th Feb. It's my second time applying to GEM so I'm in shock!
Still waiting to hear from Notts (interviewed in Jan) and have my Swansea interview next week. Main reason for not accepting George's outright atm is just the financial side to living in London. Booking as many overtime shifts as possible to try and save some money up.
I'm from Salford originally, spent my UG in Wales and am now working in Manchester again, so adjusting to London prices is going to be interesting, can't wait to pay £9 for a double vodka and cranberry
Offer received on Monday evening, interviewed on the 18th Feb. It's my second time applying to GEM so I'm in shock!
Still waiting to hear from Notts (interviewed in Jan) and have my Swansea interview next week. Main reason for not accepting George's outright atm is just the financial side to living in London. Booking as many overtime shifts as possible to try and save some money up.
I'm from Salford originally, spent my UG in Wales and am now working in Manchester again, so adjusting to London prices is going to be interesting, can't wait to pay £9 for a double vodka and cranberry
Also not 100% on St George's due to how expensive London is, did my undergrad at Salford Uni and have been living in Manchester since 🙂
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#22
(Original post by RS0112)
Hi I'm pretty much in the same boat as you! This is my 3rd application cycle for GEM. Waiting for responses from Swansea and Notts.
Also not 100% on St George's due to how expensive London is, did my undergrad at Salford Uni and have been living in Manchester since 🙂
Hi I'm pretty much in the same boat as you! This is my 3rd application cycle for GEM. Waiting for responses from Swansea and Notts.
Also not 100% on St George's due to how expensive London is, did my undergrad at Salford Uni and have been living in Manchester since 🙂
I'm in full spreadsheet mode atm trying to work out how much I need to save etc. Luckily, I'm from a low-income family so will receive the maximum amount of funding available from SFE in Y1 & the NHS Bursary in Y2-4 (although still trying to determine whether I can evidence I'm an independent student, and whether that impacts amount of bursary- appears to be more from the author of the Graduate Medicine Success website, however can't find any official confirmation of this online).
Below spreadsheet is based on living in halls in Y1 and then renting privately in a 3 bed house/flat share @ £500pcm + bills. I'm registered with NHSP as a HCA currently alongside my FT hospital admin role, so would be looking at doing bank HCA work wherever I went, so have also included how many shifts/year I'd need to work to cover deficit. Any glaring errors I've made? Admittedly this has been a rush job
Also a comparison for Swansea (renting 3 bed flat/house share @ £350pcm + bills).
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(Original post by Anneka1234)
I moved to london during my undergrad from the east Midlands. And haven't left since. Love london so much. What is everyone thinking of doing for accommodation?
I moved to london during my undergrad from the east Midlands. And haven't left since. Love london so much. What is everyone thinking of doing for accommodation?
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#24
(Original post by jd_97)
I'll definitely be looking at getting some kind of shared house. Ideally with other GEM students! How about you?
I'll definitely be looking at getting some kind of shared house. Ideally with other GEM students! How about you?
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#25
(Original post by AberBioleg)
Offer received on Monday evening, interviewed on the 18th Feb. It's my second time applying to GEM so I'm in shock!
Still waiting to hear from Notts (interviewed in Jan) and have my Swansea interview next week. Main reason for not accepting George's outright atm is just the financial side to living in London. Booking as many overtime shifts as possible to try and save some money up.
I'm from Salford originally, spent my UG in Wales and am now working in Manchester again, so adjusting to London prices is going to be interesting, can't wait to pay £9 for a double vodka and cranberry
Offer received on Monday evening, interviewed on the 18th Feb. It's my second time applying to GEM so I'm in shock!
Still waiting to hear from Notts (interviewed in Jan) and have my Swansea interview next week. Main reason for not accepting George's outright atm is just the financial side to living in London. Booking as many overtime shifts as possible to try and save some money up.
I'm from Salford originally, spent my UG in Wales and am now working in Manchester again, so adjusting to London prices is going to be interesting, can't wait to pay £9 for a double vodka and cranberry
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#26
(Original post by AberBioleg)
Hey congrats on the offer!
I'm in full spreadsheet mode atm trying to work out how much I need to save etc. Luckily, I'm from a low-income family so will receive the maximum amount of funding available from SFE in Y1 & the NHS Bursary in Y2-4 (although still trying to determine whether I can evidence I'm an independent student, and whether that impacts amount of bursary- appears to be more from the author of the Graduate Medicine Success website, however can't find any official confirmation of this online).
Below spreadsheet is based on living in halls in Y1 and then renting privately in a 3 bed house/flat share @ £500pcm + bills. I'm registered with NHSP as a HCA currently alongside my FT hospital admin role, so would be looking at doing bank HCA work wherever I went, so have also included how many shifts/year I'd need to work to cover deficit. Any glaring errors I've made? Admittedly this has been a rush job
Also a comparison for Swansea (renting 3 bed flat/house share @ £350pcm + bills).
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Hey congrats on the offer!
I'm in full spreadsheet mode atm trying to work out how much I need to save etc. Luckily, I'm from a low-income family so will receive the maximum amount of funding available from SFE in Y1 & the NHS Bursary in Y2-4 (although still trying to determine whether I can evidence I'm an independent student, and whether that impacts amount of bursary- appears to be more from the author of the Graduate Medicine Success website, however can't find any official confirmation of this online).
Below spreadsheet is based on living in halls in Y1 and then renting privately in a 3 bed house/flat share @ £500pcm + bills. I'm registered with NHSP as a HCA currently alongside my FT hospital admin role, so would be looking at doing bank HCA work wherever I went, so have also included how many shifts/year I'd need to work to cover deficit. Any glaring errors I've made? Admittedly this has been a rush job
Also a comparison for Swansea (renting 3 bed flat/house share @ £350pcm + bills).
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#27
(Original post by Gaucat)
Ah you beat me to it! I have to get on this over the weekend!
Ah you beat me to it! I have to get on this over the weekend!
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#28
(Original post by JSTLjack)
I live in London and am planning on staying with my mum so that my budget plans and savings can still go towards the weekend sesh for the first year at least 😅 It’s my favourite weekend pastime!
I live in London and am planning on staying with my mum so that my budget plans and savings can still go towards the weekend sesh for the first year at least 😅 It’s my favourite weekend pastime!
I live in South London but I'm thinking that for first year it might be a good shout to live close by with other students. Been a little while since uni and want to have my head in the game as much as possible
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#29
(Original post by AberBioleg)
Hey congrats on the offer!
I'm in full spreadsheet mode atm trying to work out how much I need to save etc. Luckily, I'm from a low-income family so will receive the maximum amount of funding available from SFE in Y1 & the NHS Bursary in Y2-4 (although still trying to determine whether I can evidence I'm an independent student, and whether that impacts amount of bursary- appears to be more from the author of the Graduate Medicine Success website, however can't find any official confirmation of this online).
Below spreadsheet is based on living in halls in Y1 and then renting privately in a 3 bed house/flat share @ £500pcm + bills. I'm registered with NHSP as a HCA currently alongside my FT hospital admin role, so would be looking at doing bank HCA work wherever I went, so have also included how many shifts/year I'd need to work to cover deficit. Any glaring errors I've made? Admittedly this has been a rush job Also a comparison for Swansea (renting 3 bed flat/house share @ £350pcm + bills).
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Hey congrats on the offer!
I'm in full spreadsheet mode atm trying to work out how much I need to save etc. Luckily, I'm from a low-income family so will receive the maximum amount of funding available from SFE in Y1 & the NHS Bursary in Y2-4 (although still trying to determine whether I can evidence I'm an independent student, and whether that impacts amount of bursary- appears to be more from the author of the Graduate Medicine Success website, however can't find any official confirmation of this online).
Below spreadsheet is based on living in halls in Y1 and then renting privately in a 3 bed house/flat share @ £500pcm + bills. I'm registered with NHSP as a HCA currently alongside my FT hospital admin role, so would be looking at doing bank HCA work wherever I went, so have also included how many shifts/year I'd need to work to cover deficit. Any glaring errors I've made? Admittedly this has been a rush job
Also a comparison for Swansea (renting 3 bed flat/house share @ £350pcm + bills).
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#30
(Original post by sjdgooner)
Lool 🤣 sorry that gave me jokes!
I live in South London but I'm thinking that for first year it might be a good shout to live close by with other students. Been a little while since uni and want to have my head in the game as much as possible
Lool 🤣 sorry that gave me jokes!
I live in South London but I'm thinking that for first year it might be a good shout to live close by with other students. Been a little while since uni and want to have my head in the game as much as possible
It's going to be such an adjustment not earning a regular income and not going out as much so I can focus and save money. I'm really excited to finally be studying medicine though!I'm from South London as well, based in Clapham so I can walk to St George's in about an hour or get a 20 minute bus. It'll be so convenient.
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#31
(Original post by JSTLjack)
I live in London and am planning on staying with my mum so that my budget plans and savings can still go towards the weekend sesh for the first year at least 😅 It’s my favourite weekend pastime!
I live in London and am planning on staying with my mum so that my budget plans and savings can still go towards the weekend sesh for the first year at least 😅 It’s my favourite weekend pastime!
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#32
After much deliberation I've decided to withdraw my Notts and Swansea applications and accept the offer from George's, so I suppose I'll see you in September!
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#33
(Original post by ltfd99)
Literally me 😂 Think I’m gonna need a regular weekend bender to cope with the stress of the course ahaha
Literally me 😂 Think I’m gonna need a regular weekend bender to cope with the stress of the course ahaha
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#35
(Original post by JSTLjack)
Sounds like we are gonna be gooood friends!
Sounds like we are gonna be gooood friends!
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#37
(Original post by Post_Grad_medic)
What’s everyone’s background? In terms of degree/occupation etc
What’s everyone’s background? In terms of degree/occupation etc
I’ve spent the past 4 years working as a conference producer for a publishing company. I organise medical conferences aimed at consultant doctors.
How about you?
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#38
(Original post by neenas)
this is such a good idea i need to get organised! im a final year student so right now the biggest worry is exams so i can hopefully get that 2:1 and make the offer unconditional- anyone else also finishing their bachelors?
this is such a good idea i need to get organised! im a final year student so right now the biggest worry is exams so i can hopefully get that 2:1 and make the offer unconditional- anyone else also finishing their bachelors?
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#39
(Original post by Post_Grad_medic)
What’s everyone’s background? In terms of degree/occupation etc
What’s everyone’s background? In terms of degree/occupation etc
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#40
(Original post by AberBioleg)
I did an integrated masters degree in biology. Worked as a HCA for around 2.5 years (paediatrics and then acute medicine), currently working in complex discharge planning for inpatients.
I did an integrated masters degree in biology. Worked as a HCA for around 2.5 years (paediatrics and then acute medicine), currently working in complex discharge planning for inpatients.
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