<p>Hi all!</p>
<p>So I officially know where I’m going, after months of agonizing waiting and anxiety. For a long time, I thought the Brown PLME was the only place for me…until I visited Siena for my interview/tour/luncheon. I’m ashamed now to say that I underestimated Siena–I had expected just a standard interview, tour, etc. When I got to Siena, however, all my preconceived notions and misconceptions flew out the window. It was obvious from the outset that everyone I met was so attentive and knew me well from my application file–that had never happened before in my college experience. It really meant a lot to be treated like a person and not just another file or number.</p>
<p>I really loved everything about Siena. It’s like a slightly bigger version of my high school, which also emphasizes Franciscan tradition and values, and it has that sense of family and community that I love and cherish so much. That is only one of the many aspects of Siena that makes the transition to college slightly less scary and difficult–the fact that Siena is all about the personal touch. From the way the admissions office looks and feels more like a little home, to the handwritten note I received from one of the admissions directors, to the email my tour guide sent me while I was waiting to hear back…every little thing that happened along the way made me realize that Siena is an amazing place. I know I’m in for 8 great years with an amazing group of people–4 at Siena, 4 at Albany Med. No MCAT, woo!</p>
<p>After that day, I was honestly torn between Siena and Brown. If I got into both Brown and Siena’s med programs, I would feel awful choosing Brown over Siena because I fell in love with Siena and it really seemed like I was wanted there. My interview went really well at Brown too, but…I mean, my Siena interview was actually a lot of *fun<a href=“which%20I%20didn’t%20think%20was%20possible”>/i</a>, so I knew that had to be a good sign. Fortunately, Brown made the decision a lot easier for me by denying me! XD</p>
<p>Well that was long-winded! I’ve managed to ramble yet again…I started this thread to ask if anyone here is going to the same program this fall, and see, I eventually got to the point! I’d love to meet some of my fellow Saints and Siena/Albany Med students! I might have even met some of you on my interview day…</p>
<p>I’m so excited! :)</p>