Columbia Class of 2017 Forum

[mylifeis24]

Found 2 new updates! Tons more stuff in LawNet for us 1Ls and our firstname.lastname@law.columbia.edu emails are active!

what else besides the emails?

LawNet has a lot more tabs now than the 3 tabs it originally had.

[girlmonster]

Aside from Community Service Day, have any of y'all responded for some of the orientation events (e.g., happy hours, tours, picnics, etc.)?

[milkandcheerios]

Aside from Community Service Day, have any of y'all responded for some of the orientation events (e.g., happy hours, tours, picnics, etc.)?

I haven't but thats because I'm moving in pretty late so I'll probably spend the days leading up to orientation running around trying to buy furniture and getting settled. I'm kinda bummed that I'll have to miss out though.

[papercut]

Aside from Community Service Day, have any of y'all responded for some of the orientation events (e.g., happy hours, tours, picnics, etc.)?

I haven't but thats because I'm moving in pretty late so I'll probably spend the days leading up to orientation running around trying to buy furniture and getting settled. I'm kinda bummed that I'll have to miss out though.

How are you guys finding out about these? I'm don't think I got any of this info emailed to me.

[mylifeis24]

Aside from Community Service Day, have any of y'all responded for some of the orientation events (e.g., happy hours, tours, picnics, etc.)?

I haven't but thats because I'm moving in pretty late so I'll probably spend the days leading up to orientation running around trying to buy furniture and getting settled. I'm kinda bummed that I'll have to miss out though.

How are you guys finding out about these? I'm don't think I got any of this info emailed to me.

We got an email with a bunch of orientation info over a month ago. Check the orientation website: http://web.law.columbia.edu/students/st ... rientation

[papercut]

Aside from Community Service Day, have any of y'all responded for some of the orientation events (e.g., happy hours, tours, picnics, etc.)?

I haven't but thats because I'm moving in pretty late so I'll probably spend the days leading up to orientation running around trying to buy furniture and getting settled. I'm kinda bummed that I'll have to miss out though.

How are you guys finding out about these? I'm don't think I got any of this info emailed to me.

We got an email with a bunch of orientation info over a month ago. Check the orientation website: http://web.law.columbia.edu/students/st ... rientation

Thanks

[tlsapp2017]

Aside from Community Service Day, have any of y'all responded for some of the orientation events (e.g., happy hours, tours, picnics, etc.)?

I haven't but thats because I'm moving in pretty late so I'll probably spend the days leading up to orientation running around trying to buy furniture and getting settled. I'm kinda bummed that I'll have to miss out though.

I thought all of the orientation events happened after orientation already started... did I miss something?

[KingFish]

Aside from Community Service Day, have any of y'all responded for some of the orientation events (e.g., happy hours, tours, picnics, etc.)?

I haven't but thats because I'm moving in pretty late so I'll probably spend the days leading up to orientation running around trying to buy furniture and getting settled. I'm kinda bummed that I'll have to miss out though.

I thought all of the orientation events happened after orientation already started... did I miss something?

No need to rsvp for anything yet. The in-demand events (US Open, Yankee game) will send out emails during legal methods that you will have to quickly reply to.

[milkandcheerios]

Aside from Community Service Day, have any of y'all responded for some of the orientation events (e.g., happy hours, tours, picnics, etc.)?

I haven't but thats because I'm moving in pretty late so I'll probably spend the days leading up to orientation running around trying to buy furniture and getting settled. I'm kinda bummed that I'll have to miss out though.

I thought all of the orientation events happened after orientation already started... did I miss something?

The community service thing is the day before orientation. But I guess that's the only one that takes place before.

[zcobb]

Moved into my apartment today!!! (at least moved my stuff in even though i won't be living here until the 9th) It finally feels real!

[papercut]

Moved into my apartment today!!! (at least moved my stuff in even though i won't be living here until the 9th) It finally feels real!

Congrats. I fly in tomorrow.

[dc91]

Moved into my apartment today!!! (at least moved my stuff in even though i won't be living here until the 9th) It finally feels real!

That's so exciting! I'll be moving in Friday, but I leave for NYC tomorrow. (Gotta love road trips.) It's way too real.

[fleurdelis2]

I'm trying to get a new MacBook right now. Anyone know how much campus discounts are (if any)? I can only find the full price + $100 apple gift card combo.

I would hold off on that at least for another day- new MacBook Pros are supposed to come out tomorrow. As for the price, here is the link to the education store: http://store.apple.com/us-hed/buy-mac/macbook-pro

Oh good, thanks so much for the info

[theoutpostmhs]

For everyone in furnished apts - does anyone know what size the beds are? Asking because I need to buy sheets.

[scoobysnax]

For everyone in furnished apts - does anyone know what size the beds are? Asking because I need to buy sheets.

I believe it's twin.

[moopness]

For everyone in furnished apts - does anyone know what size the beds are? Asking because I need to buy sheets.

I believe it's twin.

Should be extra long twin I think.

[runthetrap]

Moved into my apartment today!!! (at least moved my stuff in even though i won't be living here until the 9th) It finally feels real!

ahh so exciting! moving in on the 5th!

For everyone in furnished apts - does anyone know what size the beds are? Asking because I need to buy sheets.

I believe it's twin.

Should be extra long twin I think.

truly looking forward to my ninth year of sleeping in a twin xl bed

[ShrimpToastMasters]

-answered- Also - in NYC and jobless for the next two weeks I'm down to hang out if anyone wants to day drink or anything

[tlsapp2017]

-answered- Also - in NYC and jobless for the next two weeks I'm down to hang out if anyone wants to day drink or anything

I'm definitely down - I'm moving in on Sunday and don't have too much planned, so I'll mostly be bumming around the city

[Theopliske8711]

I'm around as well, and jobless as well.

[ShrimpToastMasters]

kk - we should plan something for Monday (because who has anything to do on a Monday anyways, psha)

[milkandcheerios]

Do you guys think using an iPad w/ a keyboard for taking notes in class is doable?

[EquallyWrong]

-answered- Also - in NYC and jobless for the next two weeks I'm down to hang out if anyone wants to day drink or anything

I'm definitely down - I'm moving in on Sunday and don't have too much planned, so I'll mostly be bumming around the city

man...wish I had picked an earlier move in so I could hang with you unrepentant internet degenerates

[ph5354a]

Do you guys think using an iPad w/ a keyboard for taking notes in class is doable?

Meh, unclear. I tried an ipad without an external keyboard and found that my typing speed slowed down too much to take adequate notes. Legal Methods, if your prof allows laptops, is a good time to try out different note-taking methods and see what works for you. Though if you also plan to take reading notes electronically, you might find that an iPad makes it too difficult to have multiple windows open at once during class. Also use Evernote, and then your notes will be available on all your devices regardless.

ETA: I just realized this was the c/o 2017 thread and not the ask 1Ls thread. I hope you're not offended by my unsolicited advice.

[milkandcheerios]

Do you guys think using an iPad w/ a keyboard for taking notes in class is doable?

Meh, unclear. I tried an ipad without an external keyboard and found that my typing speed slowed down too much to take adequate notes. Legal Methods, if your prof allows laptops, is a good time to try out different note-taking methods and see what works for you. Though if you also plan to take reading notes electronically, you might find that an iPad makes it too difficult to have multiple windows open at once during class. Also use Evernote, and then your notes will be available on all your devices regardless.

ETA: I just realized this was the c/o 2017 thread and not the ask 1Ls thread. I hope you're not offended by my unsolicited advice.

Not at all! Your advice is appreciated.

Should some notes not be taken electronically? I actually prefer to hand write my notes; i did it all through my undergrad, but I thought it would be a good time to switch to typed notes in law school.