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rabbaddal

Feb 11, 2004, 11:01 PM

Philippine Consul General To Address Young Professionals

New York, NY – February 9, 2004 – The Philippine Consul General of New York, Honorable Cecilia Rebong will be addressing the Filipino professional community on Thursday, Feb.12.

Jess Villarina, VP JPMorgan Chase and Chair for Collaborative Opportunities for Raising Empowerment (CORE), Inc., states " We are excited to hear that the Honorable Consul General Cecilia Rebong of the Philippines will do the opening remarks for CORE's first general membership meeting on February 12. It's
important to introduce the new Consul General to the Filipino and Filipino-American Young Professional community to continue the great momentum from 2003.”

“CORE looks forward to accomplishing many great things with other Filipino and non-Filipino organizations in 2004. Our goal on Thursday is to also get people involved with CORE and make a difference in the community by joining one of our committees or even volunteering for a project this year.” Jess Villarina added.

The membership meeting is open to CORE Charter Members, new members and to all attendees who wish to learn more about CORE and empowering the Filipino
American community. The meeting will be held in Kalayaan Hall at the Philippine Consulate, 556 Fifth Avenue (between 45th and 46th St.) in New York City, at
7pm, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004.

For more information regarding this event, please contact Lara Manjares, Vice Chair of Membership Services, at core_vcmember@yahoo.com.

CORE, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization composed of a volunteer group of young Filipino professionals in the New York tri-state area. CORE’s primary vision is to empower Filipino professionals as a collective body in the United States. CORE also seeks to provide an avenue for socio-economic involvement to build a stronger Filipino American community and assist in Philippine national development. To find out more about CORE, please visit www.core-nyc.com

Nothmar Noriel
Vice Chair of Marketing
Collaborative Opportunities for Raising Empowerment, Inc (CORE)
email: core_vcmarketing@yahoo.com
cell: 201-920-7206

Cesar17

Feb 12, 2004, 10:14 AM

kyutfeys......from what i heard and what my friends told me...Queensborough is okay....dont ever go to Hostos....my friend went there and she said her experience wasn't really good either.....if your planning to attend spring 2005..make sure you file your FAFSA..im not sure kung kelan ang deadline for NY state i think May 11 ata...but i'll check...about the nypd thing....im trying to keep my options open...hindi dahil sa dangerous...mas delikado pa nga ang trabaho ng bumbero.....oo nga pala

gemini_girl

Feb 13, 2004, 10:17 PM

...be the 1st one to greet you all...happy hearts day!!!

NYC_FINEZT

Feb 14, 2004, 04:36 AM

ever prestigious bmcc? lol

this is my 2nd semester @ bmcc. so far, i like here better than hunter (w/c totally sucked!). hehe... i'm taking nursing too but i didn't apply for the program yet. sabi ng classmate ko, i need to finish at least 1 bio to get in so this sem i'm only taking anatomy 1. ok naman. i mean, ok naman prof. ko. :) yung isang classmate ko nga from last sem, he came from hunter too so medyo nagchikahan kami. he was telling me that bmcc's lab. courses are wayyy better than hunter's. kasi daw he have this lab at hunter tapos mga 2 or 3 students ang nagsha-share sa 1 microscope. :rolleyes: ano kaya yun? lol.

choice of school also depends on where you'll be coming from. tapos how long you're willing to travel. ako kasi i work here in midtown so medyo accesible yung bmcc for me. kung sa queensborough kasi, medyo malayo. tapos nde naman sya malapit sa subway so you really gotta take the bus. :)

yun lang po.

anyhoo... happy valentines everyone! :)

Originally posted by kyutfeys
...cesar..unemployed ako now! :D ...i'm taking a break, he he!

...i have an appointment with the immigration lawyer tomorrow, aasikasuhin ko na green card application ko :)

...so ur still not sure about being an nypd? medyo risky rin no!?

...digital..kelan ka pa bumalik, how's manila? ano bago don?

...guys! di pa pala ako nag-start ng school, next year na for sure (2005 spring sem), money problem kse e!...syempre i'll go pa rin sa ever pretigious bmcc :lol: ...mga pare! in your opinion, anong mas matinong community colleges in cuny, i heard some bad things about bmcc kse e!...*** ka-trabaho ko sa gap, nag-tiis lang sa bmcc during his first two years in college, now nasa suny-buffalo na sya, sabi nya wala daw pakialam mga prof sa bmcc, he he! tapos ni-wala pa daw ng isang prof nya *** kanyang term paper so he has to make another one! tama ba yon? :D

...but i'm taking up nursing anyway..so baka matino-tino mga prof sa mga curriculum ko :)

... :cool: x

kyutfeys

Feb 14, 2004, 05:48 AM

...cesar..u have a point, pero mas safe pa rin being an mta employee! :lol: ...hostos! yuk! yuk! onga! ang cheap ng skul na 'yon :glee: ...di pa ko green card so i doubt if i'll be granted a financial aid but thanks though :)

...nyc_finezt..bmcc ka pala no! sori! sana hindi ka na-offend :D ...nursing ka pala, cool!...in fairness, i think that the bmcc campus is more modern than hunter's naman kaya i think u have a point there..i mean importante talaga lab for clinical subjects...tapos located pa sya sa tribeca kaya ok! :)

...actually second choice ko lang bmcc..first choice ko is la guardia, ewan ko at di ako natanggap don :D

...maligayang araw ng mga puso! ;)

... :cool:

DigitalDNA

Feb 16, 2004, 09:27 AM

kyutfeys.... dumating ako mga third week of january... wala naman masyadong bago... but if FPJ running for president is new... then... i guess lahat sa pinas bago... hehehe

:)

DigitalDNA

Feb 20, 2004, 03:26 AM

bump :)

rabbaddal

Feb 24, 2004, 12:00 AM

I attended the one last year and it was great.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The Time Has Come....

The Months of Restless
Sitting-On-The-Edge-Of-Your-Seat Are Now Over....

The International Filipino Association of NYU's Annual Pass the Mic Night (formerly known as Pinoy Pop Night) will be going down March 6th!!

A night of passionate crooning, ridiculous serenading, and godlike vocalizing, Pass the Mic has been described as "a mind-blowing assault on the auditory senses" by one imaginary audience member. In the tradition of IFA programming, Pass The Mic seeks to unite all in an evening of talent-filled fun for performers and spectators alike.

This year, Pass the Mic will be held on March 6th at New York University's Kimmel Center.

If you would like to participate in this display of vocal ecstasy, here's your chance.

We are looking for performers to sing, play an instrument, perform spoken word, or read poetry.

Contact Dom Francisco (def215@stern.nyu.edu) to sign up. Don't be shy!! Everybody's a winner at Pass the Mic!! Plus there'll be a dope afterparty too.

rabbaddal

Feb 24, 2004, 12:28 AM

The Filipino American Student Association (FASA) at Ramapo College NJ will be having our annual Barrio Festival on the 24th of April.

If you know any one that will like to participate by performing in our barrio please have them contact me (Dezroy Bobb). thank you.

Dezroy Bobb
President of FASA
@ Ramapo College NJ.
dezroybobb@hotmail.com
fasa_ramapo@yahoogroups.com
347 489 2124
201 684 4616

rabbaddal

Mar 2, 2004, 03:26 AM

Entrepreneurship Conference at Harvard Business School!

Friday, March 5, 2004
Tickets are selling out!! Register asap!

David Neeleman - CEO of JetBlue
Bill Coleman - Founder of BEA Systems
Stelios Haji-Ioannou - Founder of easyJet, easyGroup
Terry Jones - Former CEO of Travelocity
Dan Schulman - CEO, Virgin Mobile
And More!

Featuring career fairs, workshops, and panels on:

Going to Market
Taking the Plunge
Financing Your Venture
Building the Right Team
Emerging Areas in Technology
Trends in Consumer / Retail Goods
Innovation: Startups vs. Established Companies
Emerging Trends in Healthcare / Life Sciences
Emerging & Developing Markets
Search Funds (Buying an Existing Business)
Work/Life Tradeoffs in Entrepreneurship
Intellectual Property and Legal Issues

And watch

ENTREPRENEURIAL IDOL: BATTLE OF THE BUSINESS PLANS

Register at www.hbseconference.com

Tickets are selling out!! Register asap!

Entrepreneurship Conference @ Harvard Business School

Friday, March 5, 2004

geekyboy

Mar 3, 2004, 10:12 PM

Hey NY pinoys!

I want to study in NY. Any schools you can recommend? I'm considering two types of schools:
1. good (high standards) but expensive
2. not so good (not so high standards) but inexpensive

Considering the money I have now is all in peso, I'm leaning towards the second type... any suggestions on what school I should apply to?

Thanks, pips. :)

rabbaddal

Mar 4, 2004, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by geekyboy
Hey NY pinoys!

I want to study in NY. Any schools you can recommend? I'm considering two types of schools:
1. good (high standards) but expensive
2. not so good (not so high standards) but inexpensive

Considering the money I have now is all in peso, I'm leaning towards the second type... any suggestions on what school I should apply to?

Thanks, pips. :)

What kind of field are you planning to study? What type of degree do you want to earn - professional (MBA, LAW, MPA), academic/research (MS/MA, Phd), bachelors' (BS/AB) or certification?

geekyboy

Mar 7, 2004, 10:51 PM

i'll be taking up MBA.

are there any schools that offer MBA's in the NY/NJ area? the less expensive, the better ;)

thanks!!

rabbaddal

Mar 8, 2004, 01:59 AM

Originally posted by geekyboy
i'll be taking up MBA.

are there any schools that offer MBA's in the NY/NJ area? the less expensive, the better ;)

thanks!!

Some of the higher-ranked b-schools in the NY metro area are Columbia, NYU and Yale (1.5 hrs away in New Haven, CT). Costs are on the higher-tier but career prospects after graduation (salaries, inustry, etc.) are excellent espescially if you have US work authorization (green card). Caliber of faculty and student community is also among the best in the world. Loans at friendly terms are available to all students.

CUNY-Baruch (NYC) and Rutgers (NJ) are state universities w/ MBA programs that can cost significantly less than the ones mentioned above espescially if you can get state resident tuition for NY or NJ respectively. Career prospects and caliber of faculty/students may not be at the same level as Yale, Columbia et al.

NYU and Fordham have part-time programs in Manhattan where you can study while working, making your MBA more affordable.

If you are in a more senior management position, you can qualify for an executive MBA program (EMBA) offered in Columbia and NYU where they have classes on weekends only.

What's your current immigration status? Can you work while studying? How long have you been working? Are you looking to change industries?

rabbaddal

Mar 11, 2004, 01:05 AM

BUKAS PALAD US TOUR 2004

CHEERS!

Join us as we celebrate God's love with "LET YOUR PRAISES BE HEARD!", an inspirational concert series by Bukas Palad. We shall be performing well loved Bukas Palad songs such as Hindi Kita Malilimutan, Sa Yo lamang, Tanging Yaman and I will Sing Forever as well as cuts from our latest albums Tinapay ng Buhay and Let Your Praises Be Heard.

This is the group's fourth US tour, and we hope you can share this experience with us. Please feel free to pass this email to everyone you know in the United States.

TOUR SCHEDULE

NEW YORK - April 16, Friday, 7:30pm
St. Malachy's Church
239 W49th St., NYC 10019
http://www.stmalachyschurch.org
Contact: JET SALALIMA
Home: (212) 580-3559
Cell: (917) 622-6586
Work: (212) 239-8230 loc 102
Email: jetsalalima@aol.com
Contact: JOY PASCUA
Work: (212) 489-1340
Email: joy@stmalachyschurch.org

NEW JERSEY - April 17, Sunday, 7:00pm
St. Cecilia's Church
Green St., Iselin, NJ
(Near the Metro Park Station)
Contact: OGIE LADAO
Home: (732) 469-5238
Work: (201) 437-1321

VIRGINIA - April 18, Sunday, 4:00pm
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Theater
Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria Campus
3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311-5097
Ticket prices: $35, $25, $10
Contacts:
MARICOR TIONG: (703) 327-0672
MARGOT ATILANO: (202) 473-9705
CRISTINA PALARCA: (202) 473-5328
Email: filipinoministry@catholicweb.com
Website: www.filipinoministry.catholicweb.com

CHICAGO - April 22, Thursday, 7:00pm
Holy Name Cathedral
State Street at Superior Street, Chicago, IL
Contact: ELISA CHUA
Home: (847) 798-1427
Work: (847) 564-6385
Cell: (847) 287-5291
Email: elisacc@aol.com

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - April 24, Saturday, 8:00pm
Orlove Auditorium
Main Bldg., Posnack JCC
5850 S. Pine Island Road, Davie, FL
Contacts:
ANGIE CAY: (954) 746-0292
ANNABEL CALILUNG: (954) 436-9038
GENY PANALIGAN-KE: (954) 432-7039
JANET MACASERO: (954) 981-7843

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - April 25, Sunday, 3:00pm
St. John Fisher Catholic Church Parish Hall
4001 N. Shore Dr., West Palm Beach, FL 33047
Phone: (561) 842-1224
Ticket Price: $10
Contact: WILLIAM MANUBAG
Home: (561) 963-0742
Cell: (561) 386-6550

LOS ANGELES - May 1, Saturday, 7:30pm
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
1835 Larkavane Rd., Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Phone: (858) 335-3655
Contact: RR Juanico
Email: rrjuanico@yahoo.com

SAN DIEGO - May 2, Sunday, 7pm
St. Charles Parish
South San Diego, Imperial Beach
990 Saturn Blvd., San Diego, CA
Phone: (619) 423-0242
Ticket Price: $10
Contact: FR. CECILIO MORAGA
Phone: (760) 356-2147

MILPITAS - May 6, Thursday, 6:30pm
Pavalkis Hall
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
279 Main St., Milpitas, CA 95035
Phone: (408) 956-9803
Contact: CELIA SALAZAR
Email: cehl@ix.netcom.com

SAN JOSE - May 7, Friday, 7:00pm
Church of the Resurrection
725 Cascade Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087-3157
Phone: (408) 956-9803
Contact: CELIA SALAZAR
Email: cehl@ix.netcom.com

SAN FRANCISCO - May 8, Saturday, 6:30pm
Church of St. John the Evangelist
19 St., Mary's Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
Phone: (415) 334-4646 ext. 15
Contact: Anelita Reyes
Email: anelitar@yahoo.com

NYC_FINEZT

Mar 17, 2004, 06:14 AM

hi everyone! :)

emokid

Mar 18, 2004, 03:55 AM

anyone who into emo/indie/hc/underground shows in nyc???? :):D :eek:

rabbaddal

Mar 20, 2004, 01:39 AM

Community Forum on 2004 Philippine Election

On March 23, 2004, a Get to Know the Candidates and Their Plans Community Forum will be held at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center on 555 Fifth Avenue, New York City. The forum will begin at 6:30 P.M.

Sponsored by The Filipino Express, a local weekly newspaper, together with the Ateneo Alumni Northeast Inc., Filipino American Chamber of Commerce East Coast, Inc., Philippine-New York Junior Chamber of Commerce (JAYCEES), Inc., and Philippine Fiesta, Inc., this forum hopes to present a comprehensive profile of each of the major candidates in an effort to help voters make better choices; and others get a better feel of the current political situation in the Philippines.

Community representatives of the major candidates will speak on their behalf. Representing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will be Angie Cruz, PhD; Sen. Panfilo Lacson by Felipe Espejon; Fernando Poe, Jr. by Ernesto Manuel; and former Sen. Raul Roco by Lily Ledesma.

An open forum will follow the candidate's presentations

sexybear

Mar 20, 2004, 04:38 AM

off topic po...

Saikee, from UP DILIMAN ka ba?

DigitalDNA

Mar 23, 2004, 05:18 AM

welcome SPRING!! dumating ka na!!! hehehe :D

rabbaddal

Mar 23, 2004, 05:25 AM

Speakers from various business schools and global headhunters will be attending this event. Details can be found in the following website:

http://www.gsb.columbia.edu/chazen/conferences/career/index.html

gemini_girl

Mar 24, 2004, 06:01 AM

for sure im gonna watch the BUKAS PALAD CONCERT in April 16. hope to see some of u guys there :)

rabbaddal

Apr 1, 2004, 11:00 PM

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A DAY OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION

Day of Recollection
Saturday, APRIL 3, 2004

Filipino Pastoral Center
248 East 62nd Street (2nd Avenue)
New York, NY 10021

Registration at 9:30 a.m.
First meditation at 10:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Celebration at 4:00 p.m.

Donation of $15 to cover cost of
light lunch and venue

Facilitator: Fr. Manoling V. Francisco, SJ
TOSP 1990 (Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines) TOYM 1999 (Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines)

2001 Ten Outstanding Students of Weston Jesuit School of Theology

2001 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Composer of "Hindi Kita Malilimutan", "Tanging Yaman", "Sa Yo Lamang", "One More Gift", "Take and Receive", "I Will Sing Forever", among others

Coordinated by: San Lorenzo Ruiz Christian Life Community
For further information, please call:

Vivian Talambiras-Cruz (973) 325-7824
Hermie Santos (973) 669-3475 Jose Lim (212) 679-9061
Fr. Fitzpatrick, S.J. (718) 817-5454

If you are interested in joining and wish to pre-register, please let us know so we could include your name on the list.

You may e-mail your response to:

Talambiras@aol.com
or
cruzv@un.org

Saikee

Apr 2, 2004, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by sexybear
off topic po...

Saikee, from UP DILIMAN ka ba?

yikes ang tagal na ng post na to.

no im not from UP Diliman.

Why'd u ask?

DigitalDNA

Apr 12, 2004, 09:54 AM

whats up new york?? still hibernating from summer??

spring na.. time to go out and enjoy good weather (when it comes)... roller blading tayo sa central park!!

rabbaddal

Apr 13, 2004, 06:50 AM

Columbia University will be hosting its annual Filipino cultural festival entitled - "Barrio" on May 1. Those who attended last year's event had a fun-filled evening of music, dance, comedy and Filipino food. This year's event promises to be bigger with greater variety in the performances. Details are as follows:

DATE: May 1, 2003
TIME: 7:00 PM
VENUE: Roone Arledge Auditorium, Alfred Lerner Hall (near 15th & Broadway)

DIRECTIONS: Subway - take #1 or #9 and get off at 116th St. (Columbia University) station.

I don't have the ticket prices as of the moment, but based on last year's show, it should be approx. $10 each.

fanfan

Apr 13, 2004, 06:04 PM

rabbaddal: u from columbia?

rabbaddal

Apr 13, 2004, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by fanfan
rabbaddal: u from columbia?

Yup. Graduated last May.

Saikee

Apr 14, 2004, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by DigitalDNA
whats up new york?? still hibernating from summer??

spring na.. time to go out and enjoy good weather (when it comes)... roller blading tayo sa central park!!

finally spring na! im looking forward to seeing all the greens and blues :)

rabbaddal

Apr 14, 2004, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by Saikee
finally spring na! im looking forward to seeing all the greens and blues :)

That would be the green and blue tank tops in Central Park.

beanie

Apr 15, 2004, 10:57 PM

hi! just arrived here a week ago... i think im gonna stay here for a few months... i want to meet new friends here... ksi i miss my friends back home... 02 dlsu grad... :)

Saikee

Apr 16, 2004, 02:07 AM

Originally posted by beanie
hi! just arrived here a week ago... i think im gonna stay here for a few months... i want to meet new friends here... ksi i miss my friends back home... 02 dlsu grad... :)

hi beanie, you arrived at the perfect time. the weather is BEAUTIFUL! Spring will happen right before your eyes.

Well, it's different rin, kasi winter was rough this time, and so its such a welcome sight to see spring.

julie_d

Apr 16, 2004, 02:36 AM

i have been in new york as a graduate student for quite a while now but i have not had a chance to go through most threads in PEX (this message boad is huge plus i am a lurker). so this is the first time i encountered this thread. pretty active one, i can see. i plan to be checking this one from now on.

Cesar17

Apr 16, 2004, 04:56 AM

welcome sa thread julie:)

hay salamat....umaraw naman at sa tumigil na ang ulan....

Cesar17

Apr 16, 2004, 04:59 AM

welcome to nyc beanie.....anong major mo sa la salle? si digital also from la salle...

beanie

Apr 16, 2004, 08:04 AM

yeah... it really was a good weather! the sun was up! i took up marketing...

hi saikee and cesar17! wish i can meet other pinoys while im here...

ruroni

Apr 17, 2004, 03:31 AM

set the date and time guys

julie_d

Apr 17, 2004, 03:56 AM

thanks for the welcome, cesar.

btw, is anyone here voting in the Phil elections here in NY? just wondering if people registered.

Saikee

Apr 17, 2004, 04:05 AM

julie, you're still in grad school? join the filipino_NY gradschool mailing list

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fil-ny-gradschool/

grabe, its crunch time for grad students...

Cesar17

Apr 18, 2004, 01:00 AM

hay salamat...spring is finally here....sarap mag jogging nito sa central park bukas..:)

gemini_girl

Apr 20, 2004, 03:36 AM

We are inviting all single men and women to come and join us in a...

Christian Life Program

Starting April 23, 2004

St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
210 West 31st Street, New York, NY
212.564.9070

We are inviting all single men and women, ages 21-40, to come and join us in an exciting event.

How would you like to spend your Friday nights with fellow singles?

Meet new friends over snacks and drinks and at the same time, learn more about God.

We call this exciting event the CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM.

The CLP is the first step in joining Singles For Christ, a group of vibrant, exciting and energetic single individuals working together to build a stronger Christian community.

Join us in this supportive environment where love, friendship and joy are experienced in every single day of our lives.

We will have an orientation on Arpril 23, 2004(Friday)
at 7:30pm at St. John the Baptist, Manhattan.

We’ll see you there!

For more information, please call
Anthony Salalima 212.580.3559
Lilith Bete 201.923.0509

How to Get to St. John the Baptist Church

By Subway:
1, 9, 2, 3, A, E or C train to 34th St. Penn Station
Path Train to 33rd Street

By Bus:
M4, M10, M16, M20, Q32 to 34th St. Penn Station

The church is located at West 31st Street,
between 7th and 8th Avenue

rabbaddal

Apr 21, 2004, 11:26 AM

The Ateneo Glee Club (AGC) is currently touring the USA. They will be doing a benefit concert here in New York on Saturday, May 15, 2004. The recipient of the charity will be the "Tulong-Dunong" Scholarship fund.

The AGC has won several awards in Europe and North America so I'm sure the concert will be excellent and something that you would not want to miss.

THERE WILL BE A PARTY AT THE HALL AFTER THE CONCERT. Remember, you will
not only enjoy a wonderful concert but you will also be helping a very
worthy charity.
WHAT: Ateneo Glee Club Concert

WHEN: May 15 (Saturday), 7PM

WHERE: Our Lady of Peace Church (62nd bet. 2nd and 3rd Ave.)

PRICE: $20 per ticket (including party after the concert)

For the benefit of the Tulong-Dulong Foundation

For questions and ticket purchases, pls. contact:

Jojo Quiray - 732-910-3365
Jonathan Dizon - 917-886-5300

Ira

Apr 22, 2004, 03:16 PM

Rabbaddal--are you a Westchester, NY resident? If you are, would you be able to recommend an apartment where a friend of mine can stay in around that area? She's a pediatrician who's about to start working in St. Barnabas Hospital in June, and she's having a difficult time looking for a studio apartment that's decently priced (i.e., below $800) and within 20 minutes away--Yonkers and Bronx area would also be okay. The most decent one we found was in Ossining, but that's 45 mins. away. Thanks.

Saikee

Apr 22, 2004, 03:47 PM

Ira

Apr 23, 2004, 09:16 AM

I'm not sure what you mean by "internship", but she will work as a doctor permanently there--she's already a full-fledged pediatrician, not just a medical student. She carries an H-1 visa, so she can't avail of any student housing programs or dormitories. Her salary is large enough for her to get a small place of her own, but the places she liked cost over $1000/mo without utilities, and she's not willing to spend that much for a place that she won't be staying in most of the time anyway.

rabbaddal

Apr 23, 2004, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by Ira
Rabbaddal--are you a Westchester, NY resident? If you are, would you be able to recommend an apartment where a friend of mine can stay in around that area? She's a pediatrician who's about to start working in St. Barnabas Hospital in June, and she's having a difficult time looking for a studio apartment that's decently priced (i.e., below $800) and within 20 minutes away--Yonkers and Bronx area would also be okay. The most decent one we found was in Ossining, but that's 45 mins. away. Thanks.

I work in Scarsdale in Westchester county. It might be a bit pricey for her to rent over there if her budget is $800. I'll ask a friend of mine who's living in Bronxville if there are any decently-priced apartments in her neighborhood. She also knows some Fordham Pinoys renting off-campus in the Bronx so she might be able to get some feedback (last I heard, 2 bedroom high ceiling in the Bronx costs $1,200 w/c divided by 2 would amount to $600 - need to double check). Does your friend have a car or will she have to take the subway/Metro North?

Ira

Apr 23, 2004, 01:48 PM

Okay, thanks a lot! Bronx would be fine--it actually doesn't matter where, as long as it's near the hospital. She has a car, but having the subway just a block or two away would be very convenient as well.

rabbaddal

Apr 24, 2004, 01:37 AM

Originally posted by Ira
Okay, thanks a lot! Bronx would be fine--it actually doesn't matter where, as long as it's near the hospital. She has a car, but having the subway just a block or two away would be very convenient as well.

According to my friend in Bronxville, some 1-bedroom apartments can rent for as low as $900, which is very cheap by Bronxville standards (upscale community, access to Metro North, beautiful town center w/ lots of shops, near Sarah Lawrence etc.). Your friend can search for available appartments there through the ff. website: www.thejournalnews.com

There are also areas near Fordham in the Bronx that rent out two bedroom, one bath, large living room and kitchen for $1,100 for the whole place or $550 if shared w/ another person. I'll let you know if I hear of any available units in the Bronx.

Saikee

Apr 24, 2004, 03:34 AM

Originally posted by Ira
I'm not sure what you mean by "internship", but she will work as a doctor permanently there--she's already a full-fledged pediatrician, not just a medical student. She carries an H-1 visa, so she can't avail of any student housing programs or dormitories. Her salary is large enough for her to get a small place of her own, but the places she liked cost over $1000/mo without utilities, and she's not willing to spend that much for a place that she won't be staying in most of the time anyway.

oh okay. the things i know are mostly student housing plans.

Cesar17

Apr 24, 2004, 05:05 AM

Ira------my officemate lives in Yonkers...He has a 1 bedroom apartment and it's quite nice. It's centralized and utilities are included, I have to ask my friend how much he pays for the place and also you need a parking sticker to park around that area.

Ira

Apr 24, 2004, 09:19 AM

Thanks, rabbaddal, saikee and Cesar17. I appreciate it.

It's a good thing I decided against practicing in Long Island Jewish or North Shore-NYU. Looking at how anxious my friend is now, and knowing how much fussier I am than her, sakit ng ulo ang aabutin ko just looking for a decent place in NY kung sakali. :lol: My place now is great--I'll be staying in a beautiful upscale community, a huge 2 BR just for myself, and I'm paying a measly..(drumroll, please!)..$640. :glee:

Ira

Apr 24, 2004, 09:19 AM

krystle

Apr 24, 2004, 11:35 PM

I'm thinking of going to New York for grad school. I was wondering... to those who studied/are studying in NY, what schools and programs are/were you in?

rabbaddal

Apr 25, 2004, 02:39 AM

Saikee

Apr 25, 2004, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by krystle
I'm thinking of going to New York for grad school. I was wondering... to those who studied/are studying in NY, what schools and programs are/were you in?

im doing interactive telecommunications at NYU. it's important that before you look at what schools and courses there are, you first have to decide what you want. gradschool, especially sa NY is SOOOO expensive, it's crazy. it took me 3 years to decide exactly what i want, and im glad i thought about it well and hard. it was the best decision for graduate school i ever made.

but that still doesn't mean it's any less expensive. still, at least im really getting my money's worth

krystle

Apr 25, 2004, 01:11 PM

Finished my MBA in Columbia. What kind of program are you planning to pursue?

I applied to the MS Financial Engineering program at Columbia. I have yet to here from them though. I got an email saying that they were going to recommend me for admission but I still don't know what my chances are.

I want to work in Wall Street eventually so I'm really interested in living in New York. Also planning to get my MBA but I guess that's still about 3-4 years from now.

gradschool, especially sa NY is SOOOO expensive

Just curious, how much would you expect to spend in New York for a decent meal? How about housing? Aside from food and rent, what are the other major expenses in living there?

Saikee

Apr 25, 2004, 05:23 PM

hi krystle.

on the average, a typical meal would cost around $7. If you calculate... thats over P350. That's why you don't calculate when you're here. It will kill you :)

housing naman, it really depends on where you live. im not sure how much places in other burroughs (queens, brooklyn, etc) cost. but you can get a enough decent place for around $900 a month. if you're a student, i suggest you apply to International House
www.ihouse-nyc.org
you can pay as low as $700, plus u have free gym, wireless internet, an in-house pub and cafeteria, and a community of international students you can interact with. the rooms are pathetically small, but people shouldn't really "live" in their rooms in NY diba? so ayos na rin siya.

rabbaddal

Apr 26, 2004, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by krystle
I applied to the MS Financial Engineering program at Columbia. I have yet to here from them though. I got an email saying that they were going to recommend me for admission but I still don't know what my chances are.

I want to work in Wall Street eventually so I'm really interested in living in New York. Also planning to get my MBA but I guess that's still about 3-4 years from now.

Columbia has an excellent FE program. If they said that they'd recommend you for admission, then your chances are probably good. BTW, what particualr area of Wall ST. (ex. i-banking, quant analysis/derivatives, i-management, equity research, etc.) would you want to work in after your MSFE?

Saikee

Apr 26, 2004, 11:27 AM

hello rabbadal! dropping by to say HI. kelan tayo gigimik ulit? :)

krystle

Apr 26, 2004, 12:49 PM

Columbia has an excellent FE program. If they said that they'd recommend you for admission, then your chances are probably good. BTW, what particualr area of Wall ST. (ex. i-banking, quant analysis/derivatives, i-management, equity research, etc.) would you want to work in after your MSFE?

I'm interested in working in i-banking, maybe in corp fin or M&A. I tried applying for analyst positions already but I have been rejected everywhere so I figured that I probably need further studies. I just graduated from Ateneo last March (BS ME) and I'm taking an extra summer class now (AB Eco-H).

rabbaddal

Apr 26, 2004, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by krystle
I'm interested in working in i-banking, maybe in corp fin or M&A. I tried applying for analyst positions already but I have been rejected everywhere so I figured that I probably need further studies. I just graduated from Ateneo last March (BS ME) and I'm taking an extra summer class now (AB Eco-H).

Thanks. I was an ME grad myself. The reason I asked was because it's generally difficult to enter an i-banking analyst program in the US if you're not a US citizen or a green card holder. Not exactly impossible, but extremely difficult these days since 2000. Associate i-banking programs are more open to work visa sponsorships but these tend to be open only to MBA grads and usually to those who were former analysts or into related fields themselves before b-school. The Wall ST. area where foreign masters students in the US are typically recruited as analysts these days - for which banks are still willing to sponsor - is quantitative analysis in options and derivatives, which incidentally is the focus area of financial engineering. Quantitative analysts come from science and engineering programs such as physics, math, mechanical engineering and FE to name a few. If you get good grades in your FE program, then you have a pretty decent chance of landing a quant analyst position in Wall St. after you graduate. The people at Columbia's FE dept. know options and derivatives career opptys very well bec. many of their grads get placed in these positions. It might also be a good stepping stone into an associate i-banking position after you get an MBA in the future.

But if you're still intent on working as an i-banking analyst, you might either want to consider working in Asia, networking heavily and/or leveraging on connections.

rabbaddal

Apr 26, 2004, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by Saikee
hello rabbadal! dropping by to say HI. kelan tayo gigimik ulit? :)

Hello Saikee. Nice of you to attend the dinner w/ Fr. Nebres. Hope you and the other grad students can go the the Ateneo Glee Club concert on May 15 bec. there's gonna be an after-concert party in the same venue. Kung di ka pwede, kita tayo sometime on a weekend. Have to show you the Roosevelt Field Mall in Long Island. A bit tough for me to go out on weekdays lately bec. I'm working in Scarsdale and it's quite a commute to Manhattan.

krystle

Apr 26, 2004, 09:07 PM

I was an ME grad myself. The reason I asked was because it's generally difficult to enter an i-banking analyst program in the US if you're not a US citizen or a green card holder. Not exactly impossible, but extremely difficult these days since 2000.

It's nice to hear from another ME grad who has become successful abroad. :) May I know what you do in New York?

Well, actually, I am a green card holder so the work visa would not be a problem. Although I'm kinda leaning towards i-banking, I'm not sure yet if I can take the long hours. I like the idea of meeting clients, traveling a lot, and working on deals though.

I already tried applying to analyst positions in Asia via the online applications of the major banks. As for networking, how would you recommend I go about it? I don't really have relatives or close friends who are into i-banking. How do you ask people for job prospects without seeming like a "user" type?

rabbaddal

Apr 26, 2004, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by krystle
It's nice to hear from another ME grad who has become successful abroad. :) May I know what you do in New York?

Well, actually, I am a green card holder so the work visa would not be a problem. Although I'm kinda leaning towards i-banking, I'm not sure yet if I can take the long hours. I like the idea of meeting clients, traveling a lot, and working on deals though.

I already tried applying to analyst positions in Asia via the online applications of the major banks. As for networking, how would you recommend I go about it? I don't really have relatives or close friends who are into i-banking. How do you ask people for job prospects without seeming like a "user" type?

In that case (having a green card), your career options with an MS FE from Columbia expand many-fold! Getting into an i-banking analyst program is still very competitive even for those w/ US work authorization, but at least the odds for you are a lot better than for those who have the skills and the degree but w/o authorization.

If you insist on i-banking, you can enter an analyst program of a large bank - BOFA, for one, is hiring analysts agressively for both the NY and SFO offices - or work for a small boutique bank. Some boutiques hire analysts and pay them a pittance (or none at all) despite making them work long hours, but are good stepping stones into large i-banks as lateral hires (i.e. 2nd-year analyst) since they can provide referrals and recommendations. Or if you stick w/ them long enough, they can even write strong b-school recommendations for you when you decide to pursue your MBA. Other options available to you are other Wall St. services such as options & derivatives, equity research and trading. You might also be interested in consulting since having a green card means you can apply to smaller firms besides the McKinseys and Bains.

You are right about i-banking's long hours. You mentioned before that you interned in CSFB so I guess you know what the environment is like. As an analyst, you won't be able to really travel a lot and meet with big name clients like Donald Trump. That's something assigned for senior associates and VPs. Understand, however, that the analyst program provides the best way to enter higher-level i-banking and be a VP or MD someday. Besides giving yourself an advantage in background, the experience will help you understand just how the industry works and how you can work yourself up the ladder. If you can get your foot in the door sooner, then don't wait until you finish your MBA.

As for career prospecting, Columbia's career services can provide you w/ the best advice and strategy on how to approach i-banks both formally (recruitment process) or informally (ex. cold call/networking). Besides having an extensive Wall St. alumni database, Columbia hosts a lot of i-banking career events such as cocktails and panel discussions. A typical modus operandi would be to get a list of alumni contacts and call them to "ask for career advice on how to enter the industry", of course they really know you're looking for a job referral but at least you're not being too direct.

As for me, I'm currently working as an analyst for a small boutique i-bank doing mainly M&A but I may have to transfer into IT marketing soon for the work visa sponsorship since I don't have a green card. I'm currently using my 1-year student work permit. Still on the lookout for an associate position in i-banking anywhere in the world.

rabbaddal

Apr 26, 2004, 11:19 PM

bump

krystle

Apr 27, 2004, 08:39 PM

If you insist on i-banking, you can enter an analyst program of a large bank - BOFA, for one, is hiring analysts agressively for both the NY and SFO offices - or work for a small boutique bank. Some boutiques hire analysts and pay them a pittance (or none at all) despite making them work long hours, but are good stepping stones into large i-banks as lateral hires (i.e. 2nd-year analyst) since they can provide referrals and recommendations. Or if you stick w/ them long enough, they can even write strong b-school recommendations for you when you decide to pursue your MBA. Other options available to you are other Wall St. services such as options & derivatives, equity research and trading. You might also be interested in consulting since having a green card means you can apply to smaller firms besides the McKinseys and Bains.

Thanks, I will try applying to BofA this year. I actually already applied to some boutique banks last year and I got an email from HLHZ that they would be interested to interview me. As I was in the Philippines though, they just told me to submit my resume again if I am in the U.S. already. I guess they didn't want phone interviews.

My short term goal right now is to get a good job that will give me a good international experience and pays relatively well. I'm still not sure exactly what Wall Street or even consulting job I want. Although I read about the different roles, for me it's still hard to imagine if I would actually like the job once I'm already there. I figured I'll just try the "right" jobs like i-banking and consulting. I also like the idea of handling different types of companies all the time I guess.

As for the long hours, when I interned at CSFB I didn't really experience it because it was just a 9-6 job for me. They didn't really make me do the real analyst work. So I still don't know if I'm cut out for it.I'm also kinda worried about my financial and computer skills. Even if we took up VBA, I still cannot really do it. So even if I do get accepted at Columbia, I'm kinda worried that I will fail or get really low grades. The prerequisites are mostly pure engineering stuff like differential equations or programming with C++. Since ME isn't reall a real engineering program, I am not really familiar with them. Did you have a hard time understanding the technical math or programming part of finance when you got your MBA?

Good luck with your career. I'm sure you'll do well since you already have an MBA from a great school. :) That is also my goal after a few years. Btw, may I know what type of job you had before your MBA? Also, are you planning or do you have a CFA? I want to study for it but with the Columbia decision still pending, I still don't know when I should enroll and start studying for it.

rabbaddal

Apr 27, 2004, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by krystle

As for the long hours, when I interned at CSFB I didn't really experience it because it was just a 9-6 job for me. They didn't really make me do the real analyst work. So I still don't know if I'm cut out for it.I'm also kinda worried about my financial and computer skills. Even if we took up VBA, I still cannot really do it. So even if I do get accepted at Columbia, I'm kinda worried that I will fail or get really low grades. The prerequisites are mostly pure engineering stuff like differential equations or programming with C++. Since ME isn't reall a real engineering program, I am not really familiar with them. Did you have a hard time understanding the technical math or programming part of finance when you got your MBA?

Don't worry about not yet being directly exposed to i-banking or not knowing VBA. I-banks hire people from different backgrounds/majors such as philosophy, psychology, political science and engineering for their analyst programs. They usually like people who are intelligent, can handle the workload and ambitious. They also provide training in technical skills because for them, skills in these areas are not what make good i-bankers. Besides, not all engineering programs teach VBA and C++ programming in-depth. This is something that you can learn only through practice. To make it a little easier, you might want to take stock of the basic programming languages that you'll be using in Columbia and buy those self-tutorial kits that are sold in bookstores. In my case, most of the modeling we did in MBA was done in Excel so no programming was required. Technical math skills was not a problem either because they build on the theories that we learned in ME. The MS FE program is different from the MBA program, however, as there will be more focus on the technical side. However, it is still just anew application to the theories you learned in ME. I don't think you'll have that much trouble.

Originally posted by krystle
Btw, may I know what type of job you had before your MBA? Also, are you planning or do you have a CFA? I want to study for it but with the Columbia decision still pending, I still don't know when I should enroll and start studying for it.

I did marketing for an IT company before going to b-school. I'm not planning to take a CFA because it's not really a value-add in i-banking, which is my focus. The CFA is more applicable in fields such as investment management or equity research where credentials are displayed in public and where professionals have to understand the relationships between finance and economic theory.

My personal view is that you can't go wrong having both a CFA and an MS FE degree - assuming you have the time to do both without making compromises to your other plans - at this point because you still haven't made up your mind on what career path to follow. At the very least, it will look good in your resume.

beanie

Apr 28, 2004, 07:23 AM

hi! i like reading the posts because it helps me to think about my future plans... if you could also help me...

i graduated last 2002 with a marketing degree... haven't had any valuable work experience ( i worked with a telecoms company for 6 months and currently working as an office assistant which is way out of my degree)... i plan to go to grad school here in the u.s. because it will definitely increase my chances of getting a good job and the one i really enjoy... how do i go about it? how do you prepare yourself? any advice? what things should i prepare? i will start studying for gmat already...

this is a long post but i hope that you can help me... im starting to lose my confidence because i haven't found a good job and i feel like im wasting my time...

would appreciate any reply! thanks!

Saikee

Apr 28, 2004, 03:46 PM

hi beanie,

i'd suggest getting more working experience before going into grad school. sometimes, going about your day to day life may seem trivial, but you'll learn things. also, grad school isn't cheap. if you jump into the bandwagon too early, you might be getting in something you'd suddenly realize you didn't want pala. And then that's when you can really say "you wasted your time".

two years before i went to grad school, i wsanted an MBA. and then a year later, i found out i didn't want an MBA. Kukuha sana ako ng MFA (fine arts course). but as i thought about it, i realized i didn't want a fine arts degree. that's when figured i wanted something in between an MBA and MFA. And that's when I was able to really hone in and understand my future direction.

after all, no one would want to spend around five million pesos just "guessing what they wanted". it's a major decision, a life changing one, and you really have to prepare for it. it may take years.

lastly, i'd advise you to try to answer the questions in this website:
http://www.mba.com/mba/SeeYourselfasanMBA/IstheMBARightforYou/AreYouReady/SelfAssessmentCanHelpYouDecide/Pre-MBASelf-AssessmentChecklist.htm

The questions are very simple, but if you really REALLY read them, they can be very difficult to answer. Answering that website can help guide you better.

pale_pilsen

Apr 28, 2004, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by krystle
I applied to the MS Financial Engineering program at Columbia. I have yet to here from them though. I got an email saying that they were going to recommend me for admission but I still don't know what my chances are.

excellent program. a few buddies of mine were in the FE (headed by emanuel derman of BDT fame) and mathematical finance (karatzas teaches there) programs. although their career planning office is independent from the other programs (i.e business school), which can be both good or bad. a lot of big firms on the street as well as hedge funds recruit from those programs for their quant desks.

have you looked at NYU-Courant as well?

rabbaddal

Apr 28, 2004, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by beanie
hi! i like reading the posts because it helps me to think about my future plans... if you could also help me...

i graduated last 2002 with a marketing degree... haven't had any valuable work experience ( i worked with a telecoms company for 6 months and currently working as an office assistant which is way out of my degree)... i plan to go to grad school here in the u.s. because it will definitely increase my chances of getting a good job and the one i really enjoy... how do i go about it? how do you prepare yourself? any advice? what things should i prepare? i will start studying for gmat already...

this is a long post but i hope that you can help me... im starting to lose my confidence because i haven't found a good job and i feel like im wasting my time...

would appreciate any reply! thanks!

You need to ask yourself 3 questions: (1) What do you expect to get out of your grad degree? (2) What background and skills/work experience do you currently have? and (3) What is your immigration status in the US?

All of these questions are inter-related. Let's say for now that your objective is career advancement and that you would want to pursue an MBA or some other business-related masters program. Even before you start your MBA, you will have to decide what field (ex. marketing, finance, etc.) in business you would want to work in, and most likely put in a few years experience in that field. For example, if you want to work in the consumer marketing field after your MBA, you may have to work for 2 - 3 years in brand management before your MBA. Most b-schools and recruiting companies now require students/applicants to demonstrate focus and knowledge of their target field to improve their hirability. This early, you may probably want to decide what you want to do and start transitioning into that industry.

Furthermore, let's assume that you want to work in the US or sine country other than the Philippines. Almost all companies require that applicants have permanent work authorization (aka. green card) in the country they are applying to. Most companies these days are not willing to sponsor work visas. And contrary to the spin of some MBA promoters - who would love to see talented applicants from around the world flock to their campuses - this is not primarily dependent on the economy (because if the economy would improve, they would argue, then so would the hiring of foreigners). Companies like P&G, for example, would have to go to great lengths to explain to immigration authorities why they should hire foreigners for a marketing position instead of a US resident. Given these difficulties, most companies do not even bother to look at resumes of foreign students. Therefore, even if the economy were to improve, foreigners would still be at a disadvantage in terms of finding post-MBA work. There are a few exceptions. Some investment banks and consulting firms hire MBA grads regardless of their immigration status. However, these positions tend to be very competitive (they get primarily those who worked in Wall St.-type/consulting industries before their MBA) and you will have to ask yourself if these are the kind of careers you would really want to pursue (ex. What if you are the marketing tye of person?). If you have a green card, on the other hand, then the chances of you finding post-MBA work in the US increase many-fold assuming that you have the necessary work experience in the field you are targeting. If you don't have a green card and you don't plan to work in investment banking or the likes, you might want to work on your immigration status first. When I was in b-school, some of my foreign-born classmates worked on getting their green cards (in one way or another) before their MBA so they would have an easier time finding work after.

beanie

Apr 28, 2004, 10:04 PM

thank you very much rabbaddal! first, i dont really intend to work in the u.s. after grad skul though if there will be an opportunity then i would gladly grab it... but im open to working in the philippines (together with the hope that the economy will recover) or in asia... though i graduated with a marketing degree, i would want to go into investment banking also... so do you suggest that i get some work experience first before i go to b-school? i've attended few talks in manila re: u.s. grad skuls and i've noticed that many prospective applicants are new grads so is this really a significant part?
i also think that grad skul will help me not only in terms of added education but also the experience of being in grad skul. it will allow me to meet a lot of people that will be a big advantage when i deal with other people outside b-school. is that right?
thanks again!

krystle

Apr 29, 2004, 12:15 AM

housing naman, it really depends on where you live. im not sure how much places in other burroughs (queens, brooklyn, etc) cost. but you can get a enough decent place for around $900 a month. if you're a student, i suggest you apply to International House

I checked out the International House and it seems like a fun place. Did you stay there? What were your experiences with housing, like how do single dorms and shared apartments compare? I still don't have my admissions letter though so I don't want to get worked up over housing yet. I do hope I get in though.

The CFA is more applicable in fields such as investment management or equity research where credentials are displayed in public and where professionals have to understand the relationships between finance and economic theory.

Speaking of other fields within finance, how does i-banking compare to investment management and private equity? I read many posts in forums wherein people who were into i-banking are itching to get into investment management, hedge funds, or private equity. Aside from the supposed shorter hours, are these fields really better (more prestigious, more financial gains) than i-banking?

excellent program. a few buddies of mine were in the FE (headed by emanuel derman of BDT fame) and mathematical finance (karatzas teaches there) programs. although their career planning office is independent from the other programs (i.e business school), which can be both good or bad. a lot of big firms on the street as well as hedge funds recruit from those programs for their quant desks.

Cool. I'm kinda worried about passing and doing well because I don't really have the prerequisites like programming and differential equations. Would you know if your buddies were particularly good in math and programming even before the program? Did they get good jobs right after graduation?

I applied to Princeton, NYU-Courant, USC, and Columbia. Got rejected by the first three. I'm still waiting for my letter from Columbia.

rabbaddal

Apr 29, 2004, 01:57 AM

Originally posted by beanie
i would want to go into investment banking also... so do you suggest that i get some work experience first before i go to b-school? i've attended few talks in manila re: u.s. grad skuls and i've noticed that many prospective applicants are new grads so is this really a significant part?

Given that your current job is very different from i-banking, it would be helpful (to land an i-banking job after you finish your MBA) if you can get a few years pre-MBA experience first in i-banking. Since the i-banking job market in the Philippines is quite small, you could try other indutries related to capital markets such as corporate banking, investment management, venture capital private equity. Even in the Philippines, i-banking firms tend to be very selective in their recruitment (if ever they do) and they will likely expect some demonstrated capability in the field.

MBA students typically have anywhere from 3 to 5 years of work experience on average, although you can find a good number of MBA students with 7 or more years under their belts. MBA programs tend to be very collaborative where learning and contributing is a 2-way street. Your ability to get the most out of an MBA will depend a lot on how much you can contribute. The more experience you have, the more you can contribute.

Originally posted by beanie

i also think that grad skul will help me not only in terms of added education but also the experience of being in grad skul. it will allow me to meet a lot of people that will be a big advantage when i deal with other people outside b-school. is that right?
thanks again!

Yes, business education will allow you to get exposed to different people of different backgrounds, as well as knock heads with some of the best talent in the world - doctors, engineers, lawyers, entrepreneurs, etc. The experience can be very rewarding.

rabbaddal

Apr 29, 2004, 01:58 AM

Originally posted by krystle
I checked out the International House and it seems like a fun place. Did you stay there? What were your experiences with housing, like how do single dorms and shared apartments compare? I still don't have my admissions letter though so I don't want to get worked up over housing yet. I do hope I get in though.

Columbia rents out housing units to international students at very good rates. Besides I-House, there are other places on-campus that rent out very cheaply.

Originally posted by krystle

Speaking of other fields within finance, how does i-banking compare to investment management and private equity? I read many posts in forums wherein people who were into i-banking are itching to get into investment management, hedge funds, or private equity. Aside from the supposed shorter hours, are these fields really better (more prestigious, more financial gains) than i-banking?

I-management and private equity (PE)/venture capital (VC) involve making equity investments. I-management differs from PE/VC in the sense that it involves investing in public (listed) companies whereas PE/VC firms invest in private (non-listed) companies. Entering into I-management, PE or VC usually requires I-banking or management consulting experience first - either pre or post-MBA.

Working hours are not necessarily shorter than i-banking, contrary to the general perception. Perhaps working hours may be a little shorter, but there is a lot of pressure in i-management and PE/VC to get the maximum returns for investors. One difference is that you spend less time doing pitchbooks and powerpoint slides than i-banking and instead focus on making strategic investing decisions.

Prestige is relative and it's hard to say which field has more prestigious firms (assuming that by prestige, you mean fame). For example, i-banking has as many famous firms like Goldman or Morgan Stanley as does private equity with KKR and Blackstone. Hedge funds, on the other hand, tend to be very low-profile and tend to shy away from the limelight. Besides former i-bankers, hedge funds also recruit ex-traders and ex-quant analysts. Besides, Wall St. has a small world environment and people will judge you more for what you've done, something they will know about, rather than the name of the firm you were affiliated with. And firms tend to share info. w/ one another about the real accomplishments of their bankers. For example, a small boutique i-banker can have a more extensive deal history than a Goldman banker and may find himself/herself more hirable. Or, Lazard may be a smaller i-bank than Citigroup but their bankers are experts when it comes to M&A.

Originally posted by krystle

I applied to Princeton, NYU-Courant, USC, and Columbia. Got rejected by the first three. I'm still waiting for my letter from Columbia.

Any other schools you're considering in case your applications don't fall through? Other universities like MIT and UC-Berkley offer strong FE programs.

julie_d

Apr 29, 2004, 02:19 AM

(hmm... my initial post did not upload)

anyway, i study Econ (phd) at Columbia.

i took a look at the FE curriculum. it would probably help if you have some background in real analysis, probability theory, and time series econometrics/statistics. that means, if you do have that background, great -- you have a headstart. if not, no problem. you will be taught in class, you will study them like crazy, and you will be fine. i took a continuous-time finance course sems ago and we were taught concepts like ito's lemma and solving for the pricing kernel... i think you will encounter the same stuff in stochastic processes/continuous time asset pricing.

knowing some programming language is good but, personally, i think it is the easiest to learn.

hope this helps.

Saikee

Apr 30, 2004, 07:39 AM

krystle

Apr 30, 2004, 12:53 PM

Any other schools you're considering in case your applications don't fall through? Other universities like MIT and UC-Berkley offer strong FE programs.

UC Berkeley has an FE program under Haas but the application fee is $ 150 and work experience is recommended so I did not apply there anymore. I may be wrong, but I think the program in MIT is just an option for the MBA. There are other programs such as in U Mich Ann Arbor, Stanford, and Cornell. However, I've read some stories that graduates sometimes have difficulty finding jobs. Thus, I decided to apply to NYU and Columbia for the location. USC because I have family there so I can save on room and board. And Princeton, well, because I've always liked Princeton.

If I don't get in anywhere, I am considering going to California State Polytechnic University Pomona to get an MS in Economics with a Financial Economics specialization. Do you think this is a good idea? My goal is to get an analyst position at an i-bank or consulting.

rabbaddal

May 2, 2004, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by krystle
There are other programs such as in U Mich Ann Arbor, Stanford, and Cornell. However, I've read some stories that graduates sometimes have difficulty finding jobs. Thus, I decided to apply to NYU and Columbia for the location.

Better check the reasons why these UM and Stanford students are having a hard time finding work and see if it applies to your situation (also, whether attending Columbia will make a big difference in your career prospects vis-a-vis these schools). Could be that many of them are foreigners w/o US work authorization, or that they are targeting jobs that are very competitive that even Columbia and NYU FE grads might find it tough. When I brought my college friend to the FE department last year, however, the administrator told us that hiring was good in specific industries such as quant analysis for trading and hedge funds, and risk management.

Originally posted by krystle

If I don't get in anywhere, I am considering going to California State Polytechnic University Pomona to get an MS in Economics with a Financial Economics specialization. Do you think this is a good idea? My goal is to get an analyst position at an i-bank or consulting.

I stay in Montclair right next to Pomona when I'm in LA. The nearby town of Claremont where Pomona College and Harvey Mudd are located is a beautiful place to visit.

If you get good grades in your MS degree to suppliment your Philippine college degree, then an analyst position may well be within your reach. Understand, however, that big-name Wall St. i-banks recruit first from top-tier universities for their analyst programs. This is because around 90% of their hires are selected by so-called "alumni committees" of university alumni working in these firms - in Morgan Stanley, for example, there is a Harvard committee, Columbia committee, Princeton committee, Dartmouth committee, Stanford committee and so on so whether intentionally or not, there is a bias for top-tier university grads.

In case you go to CSPU-Pomona and you find it challenging to enter an analyst program in the big firms, you can try to enter one of the regional boutique i-banks like RSM Equico or Montgomery and then shift to the larger banks as a lateral hire after a year, or go to b-school and enter a large i-bank as an associate after. Analysts from boutiques are pretty much in-demand in the larger banks as long as i-bank hiring picks up. Some of the analysts in the small i-bank I work in are now with larger firms like Lehman and BOFA.

It's also possible that some of the large firms could be hiring into their local offices where you can apply to right after you graduate. BOFA and Merrill are increasing their analyst staff in LA. When you get to Pomona, find a friend from UCLA or USC to forward you the job positings in their school career services database. You can also search for analyst postings in glocap.com and vault.com.

Whether you attend Columbia or CSPU-Pomona, you will have opportunities to work in i-banking.

rabbaddal

May 2, 2004, 02:08 AM

You can also follow the discussions in the following threats over at the newly-upgraded Atenista.net:

Best Way to Finance Grad School esp. in the US (http://www.atenista.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=142)

How soon an MBA? (http://www.atenista.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=176)

They talk about a wide range of graduate study issues such as admissions, financing, career opportunities, etc.

krystle

May 7, 2004, 08:09 PM

I just got my admissions letter so I'm pretty sure to go to Columbia this July. :)

It seems that I have to prepare a lot of stuff though. About housing, I've been looking at the options and I-house seems to be highly regarded. To people who went to Columbia, what housing would you recommend? What are the pros and cons of the different housing options. I would definitely prefer a single room because I'm not comfortable having a room mate. If I were to choose I-house, are there particular floors/rooms that are better? Is it worth it to get a room with a sink or with the park view? If I get a Columbia university housing, are there any particular good apartments/streets that you would recommend? My rent budget should be around $ 750 a month, right? It would also be good if the place is not noisy or dangerous. Better too if near Columbia, the subway, and inexpensive supermarkets and restaurants.

I'm in Manila right now so I will probably do some shopping here first since it's bound to be cheaper. What things should I make sure to purchase here because they're considerably more expensive in New York? I would probably get a haircut, and go to the dentist and optical shop before I go.

pale_pilsen

May 7, 2004, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by krystle
Cool. I'm kinda worried about passing and doing well because I don't really have the prerequisites like programming and differential equations. Would you know if your buddies were particularly good in math and programming even before the program? Did they get good jobs right after graduation?

i think knowledge of PDE is standard, you start out with an intro to math finance, then stochastic calculus.

most of my friends were from IT, so they had solid programming skills. but from what i know, the programming part shouldnt be that heavy. i guess you have some time to read up now before you start. if you have even the slightest experience in programming, im sure you can get past the learning curve easily.

the jobs part is a bit tricky. the class is pretty much spread out - you have new grads and 40yr old managing directors. one of my friends is still out of work (got an offer but was retracted later), because he has no experience at all. if you are serious about being a quant, remember, it's phd or nothing, since the industry has become much more sophisticated. if you have an ms, you'll start out as a junior quant (and you'll do the "dirty work" i.e. programming - you won't be building models yet, you're there to compile data, program, and backtest)

pale_pilsen

May 7, 2004, 10:34 PM

pale_pilsen

May 7, 2004, 10:36 PM

rabbaddal

May 8, 2004, 12:58 AM

Originally posted by krystle
I just got my admissions letter so I'm pretty sure to go to Columbia this July. :)

Congratulations!

I’m sure you’ll have a great experience studying there. Here’s a useful tip: try to use/experience ALL that the university has to offer, and not just your home department. Cross-enroll in other subjects that are offered outside your dept. if it interests you: watch university-hosted plays, attend university parties and festivals, get involved w/ campus ministry etc. – whatever may interest you. Even just studying in Butler Library can be a good experience. You’ll definitely be busy above your head with work but try to go exploring if you have the free time. One of my biggest regrets is limiting myself only to the b-school universe during my first year. By the time I was in my second year, I realized that there was only so much that I could do in my last year. Sayang. You only get to do this once in your life (or maybe twice if you decide on an MBA). BTW, I recommend that you join Liga, the Columbia Filipino club. They’ve been pretty active and successful over the past 2 years, with their events being well-attended by the Columbia community. No need to be active if you’re too busy but join the general group and help out in some events if you’re free.

Let me know when you get here so I can connect you to the Liga team for next year. I’ll also put you in the Ateneo NYC young alumni group. We’re about 120+ in membership and our events are usually well-attended. Looking forward to having you on board.

Originally posted by krystle
It seems that I have to prepare a lot of stuff though. About housing, I've been looking at the options and I-house seems to be highly regarded. To people who went to Columbia, what housing would you recommend? What are the pros and cons of the different housing options. I would definitely prefer a single room because I'm not comfortable having a room mate. If I were to choose I-house, are there particular floors/rooms that are better? Is it worth it to get a room with a sink or with the park view? If I get a Columbia university housing, are there any particular good apartments/streets that you would recommend? My rent budget should be around $ 750 a month, right? It would also be good if the place is not noisy or dangerous. Better too if near Columbia, the subway, and inexpensive supermarkets and restaurants.

I just signed up online for university housing. I got a good location right across Columbia at 113th & Broadway and paid a measly $570/month for a room w/ shared bathroom and kitchen (no sala or dining room). My apartment wing had around 7 tenants.

You can also opt for an apartment share – your own room in a 3-room university apartment w/ shared kitchen, living room and bathroom. It’s slightly more expensive than my dorm bec. You share with much fewer people.

Originally posted by krystle
What things should I make sure to purchase here because they're considerably more expensive in New York? I would probably get a haircut, and go to the dentist and optical shop before I go.

Buy in Manila whatever you can (and can carry) bec. NYC is definitely expensive. Especially OTC drugs and toiletries.

krystle

May 8, 2004, 01:54 PM

I-House is the BEST decision I ever made for New York while I was in Manila. I'd never trade that place for another.

It's not just price. It's EVERYTHING put together. It's the activities in I-House, the friends you'll make from all over the world, the international exposure you'll have - there are so much more. My learning experience at NY was really enrichedned by my I-House experience.

Saikee, I read in the I-house website that there are only 4 bathrooms for a whole floor. Is this a big problem like would there be a line if you have to take a shower and stuff? How clean are the bathrooms?

I am also planning to apply for the scholarships like the Outreach Grants, WIL, and LCU Foundation Grant. Are these relatively easy to obtain?

krystle

May 8, 2004, 02:11 PM

oh by the way, congratulations on your acceptance. is that for the FE of the math finance program? (my previous post refers to the math finance program fyi)

and by the way, are you the same krystle who posts on the wilmott board? i used to post there before, but now im just lurking.

Thanks. It's for the MS FE program. Oh and yup, I'm the same krystle who asks a lot of questions on the wilmott board.

I just signed up online for university housing. I got a good location right across Columbia at 113th & Broadway and paid a measly $570/month for a room w/ shared bathroom and kitchen (no sala or dining room). My apartment wing had around 7 tenants.

Oh wow, $ 570 is a pretty good deal. The dorms at I-house are at least $ 700. Right now, I can't seem to decide what option I want though since I'll be new in New York, I'm leaning towards I-house.

Buy in Manila whatever you can (and can carry) bec. NYC is definitely expensive. Especially OTC drugs and toiletries.

What are the clothes I would need for the fall/winter seasons? I'll probably buy some stuff here already but I'm not sure how cold it's gonna be. What type of shoes would I need for the snow?

julie_d

May 8, 2004, 06:04 PM

i agree that you should try to apply for an apartment via University Apartment Housing. you will get a good share at $750 -- share meaning you share an apartment, not a room. i pay only 600 for an apartment share but i live in a walkup (no elevator).

not to discount the firsthand testimony above regarding the ihouse but some friends do not like the ihouse because they say you can get a better room for a lower price. they do have a lot of activities, though, but looking at your curriculum i think you will be doing a lot of studying anyway (the rest of the time you will most likely spend with your classmates). i have never been to the ihouse rooms so you don't have to put much weight on this.

also mentioned above, the apartment in 113 and broadway great since it is cheap and spacious. it is like a dorm as a cleaning lady cleans the common areas like bathroom and kitchen unlike in a share.

when looking for my apartment (my 2nd), i really chose to be near broadway because it is closer to the subway, shops, and there are always people late at night. if you're on broadway, it might be noisy but new york is really noisy and you just get used to it.

aside from proximity to broadway, i also wanted a relatively spacious room since i study at home (beware: some rooms are really small), a share with only one other person (2 bedroom share), and large windows for natural light. i have these but my place has no elevator and i have to do laundry in the next building -- a real pain during winter. point is that it is hard to find a cheap and good place so you just have to settle with what is really important for your comfort and do away with what is not so important.

good luck and congratulations

Cesar17

May 8, 2004, 11:37 PM

krystle---congratulationsWhat are the clothes I would need for the fall/winter seasons? I'll probably buy some stuff here already but I'm not sure how cold it's gonna be. What type of shoes would I need for the snow?

Sometimes the weather in NYC is so unpredictable....for fall, wear at least a light jacket, sweater/sweatshirt.....but then again, if this is your first fall/winter in NYC or in a cold place...I would advice you to bundle up a little bit....Winter, the stuffs you needed are gloves, thermals pants/shirt/socks...scarf..ear muffs....boots....also since your in NYC, I would advice you to buy a decent sneaker. Your going to spend most of your time walking....so take care of your feet...
Most of the stuff you needed can be purchase in a dsicounted store....such as Century 21, Canal Street/china town, there's a lot of factory store around the tristate area....woodbury common, clinton crossing, etc.

One advice again is your buying something in china town/canal street...there's no harm haggling....just like if your buying something sa palenke...tumawad ka....most of the time you get the price you want....

Good luck with your career....hope you will like NYC....

rabbaddal

May 8, 2004, 11:58 PM

Originally posted by krystle

Oh wow, $ 570 is a pretty good deal. The dorms at I-house are at least $ 700. Right now, I can't seem to decide what option I want though since I'll be new in New York, I'm leaning towards I-house.

The rooms at the i-house are pretty small - smaller than the cheap dorm room I got at 113th. And yes, the rates are more expensive than what you can find in other u-housing buildings.

The plus side of it, like Saikee mentioned, is that there are lots of social/cultural activities going on there. Also, the i-house has in-house facilities like a deli, bar that serves alcoholic drinks and a game room to name a few. I-house is also known to be a cupid's hunting ground where residents find significant others from all over the world - and they advertise successful cross-national relationships through testimonials in the halls.

As for me, my priority was convenience and to save money so the 113th room I got was just right. There are a couple of bars anyway w/in the same block and I was already meeting people from different places simply by attending/joining campus activities when I had the free time (which won't be much if you're a grad student).

krystle

May 8, 2004, 11:59 PM

Julie-d, now that you mention it, the apartment shares sound interesting. Aside from the ones in 113 and broadway, what streets would have nice furnished apartments (2-4 bedroom)? I would want to have my own room and the apartment should preferably be bright with a reasonable amount of windows. It would also be great if the place has its own laundry room.

btw, which specific apartment shares are the ones with the cleaning lady?I'm quite picky with the bathrooms so they have to be clean.

rabbaddal, do you live in an apartment share? you mentioned that you have 7 tenants in your place but the apartment share description says that there are only 2-4 bedrooms in an apartment. what are the differences among the buildings at 113 and broadway? i noticed that there are lots of choices in that area.

rabbaddal

May 9, 2004, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by krystle

rabbaddal, do you live in an apartment share? you mentioned that you have 7 tenants in your place but the apartment share description says that there are only 2-4 bedrooms in an apartment. what are the differences among the buildings at 113 and broadway? i noticed that there are lots of choices in that area.

I didn't get an appartment share. I stayed in the dorm. Besides the price, dorms are different from apartment shares in that:

1. Dorms have more people sharing in a wing. I mentioned that I had 7 tenants to share with. Appartment shares, at least for single people, on the other hand, have only 3 people at most (1 for each room).

2. Dorms for grad stduents don't have living rooms and dining rooms. Appartment shares have both.

I'm not sure if apartment shares include cleaning ladies, though. Yup, there are lots of choices in the 113th area, not to mention the proximity of 3 well-stocked groceries, bars, cafes, St. Paul's chapel and Riverside Park. It is also a short walking distance from both 110 and 116 Sts. subway stations. For the price I paid, it was well worth it given my priorities.

krystle

May 9, 2004, 01:33 AM

I've been doing some research and from what I read, the Riverside Drive vicinity seems to be an attractive place to stay. I went to the housing website and 610 W 115th is described as spacious with large windows. I also like the fact that it's near Broadway, Columbia, and Riverside Drive. I also found another apartment description in 434 W 120th and they said it had an elegant lobby so I'm thinking perhaps the rest of the building is pretty ok too. The picture of the building at 423 W 118th seems good. Unfortunately, most of the apartments in the housing site do not have descriptions and pictures.

Saikee

May 9, 2004, 08:14 AM

hey krystle, CONGRATS! Welcome to the group!

Shopping:::
Yes, definitely shop in Manila. It's much cheaper. Get your winter clothes there. I got mine in Greenhills.

Computer:::
I'd suggest you get a pc with wi-fi (wireless internet). Columbia is wired with wi-fi. NYC is full of wi-fi hotspots. I've hardly ever hooked up my laptop to the ethernet or cable; it's almost always through wi-fi. And, its FREE!

Misc:
BTW, I suggest you buy some OPMs (original philippine music) and bring VCDs of pinoy movies. It sounds cheesy, I know, but trust me - you'll be glad you had them with you once you're here in NY =)

lastly, kyrstle, i sent you a PM. check mo nalang dun. Congrats ulit!

pAoPaOpAoPaO

May 9, 2004, 01:01 PM

does the topic refer only to New York City or New York State?

Anyway, I'll be attending graduate school in SUNY-Buffalo (MS/PhD Computer Science) starting this Fall, and probably would be migrating after (probably not in Buffalo... ahaha).

Anyone from the Buffalo/Niagara-Western New York area?

Ira

May 9, 2004, 02:47 PM

Buffalo? Crazy weather there. I don't think there are a lot of Filipinos there--I met a lot of Polish and Russian doctors in Buffalo, but not Asians. Ikain mo na lang ako ng buffalo wings at Anchor Bar at North St., just a couple of blocks away from the SUNY-Buffalo hospital. It's where Buffalo wings was invented. Best buffalo wings I've ever tasted. I'm still dreaming of it.

pAoPaOpAoPaO

May 9, 2004, 03:40 PM

Ira: I Know! I don't know if I should be more scared of the academics.... or the weather! EVERYONE (and i mean EVERYONE) who I have talked with regarding Buffalo always warn me to brace for snow storms, blizzards and the like. But i guess its a blessing rin since I dont have any other choice but to concentrate on my studies/research.... stuck in the lab! hahaha.

I have heard about Anchor Bar, I'll make sure I go there when I go to Buffalo... even though I'm not a fan of Buffalo wings here, but it should be a good thing to do.

SUNY-Buffalo hospital is in the south (city) campus, I'll be in the north (amherst) campus so I won't get to go there too often. Or at least that's what I read. Besides, I dont think Id go more than a few miles during winter. hahaha

Saikee

May 10, 2004, 12:16 AM

hi pAoPaOpAoPaO

krystle was referring to new york city - manhattan. but hey, if ever you're in NYC, just drop us a message and we'll have coffee and stuff :)

DigitalDNA

May 10, 2004, 09:30 AM

pAoPaOpAoPaO... i've been in Buffalo for work for sometime now.. coming back and forth NYC...you got the weather right for sure.. only two weather there.. winter and july 4th.. hehehe...

definetly try anchor's bar... if brave enough, try the sucidal wings...

welcome krystel, hope you have fun here in NY... you too pAoPaOpAoPaO, have fun in NY state!

krystle

May 11, 2004, 12:35 PM

To those who lived in Columbia UAH, how hard was it to get housing? Someone told me that my chances of getting housing were quite low. The website indicates that someone from at least 250 miles away would be given priority. Do you think that someone from the Philippines would have a significantly better chance than someone from the U.S.? The thing is, though, I would be putting a U.S. address as my permanent address.

rabbaddal

May 11, 2004, 01:31 PM

originally posted by krystle
To those who lived in Columbia UAH, how hard was it to get housing? Someone told me that my chances of getting housing were quite low. The website indicates that someone from at least 250 miles away would be given priority. Do you think that someone from the Philippines would have a significantly better chance than someone from the U.S.? The thing is, though, I would be putting a U.S. address as my permanent address.

It was very easy for me to secure UAH housing. I haven't heard of the distance requirement before. BTW, why not report your Philippine address? My Filipino b-school classmate who had a green card reported his Philippine address.

krystle

May 11, 2004, 05:16 PM

BTW, why not report your Philippine address? My Filipino b-school classmate who had a green card reported his Philippine address.

Hmm, I guess I could do that. I just thought that maybe I would need to put the U.S. address as the permanent one because of the green card. Is there a risk of getting penalized though since I'm supposed to already live in the U.S.?

rabbaddal

May 11, 2004, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by krystle
Hmm, I guess I could do that. I just thought that maybe I would need to put the U.S. address as the permanent one because of the green card. Is there a risk of getting penalized though since I'm supposed to already live in the U.S.?

Since you graduated from Ateneo only recently, you can argue that your residence for the past 4 - 5 years has always been in Manila. If you want to play it safe, you can declare your relatives' address in the West Coast.

adonis24

May 12, 2004, 01:36 AM

Hey peeps!

Been working here in New York for the past year, and I so miss Max's Fried Chicken! Buti pa sa west coast, there are a few restaurants...Would be great if you could share tips/secrets how to do it...could not find anything on the net at all (unlike KFC, pwedeng ma-duplicate based on internet recipes). Chicken looks very simple to prepare but easier said than done. A friend told me to use patis and pepper, and to steam it first before deep frying but I don't know about that...

I have tons of Jufran at home but no Max's chicken to enjoy it with...

Help!

Cesar17

May 12, 2004, 03:53 AM

there this restaurant in woodside near st sebastian church....yung chicken lasang andoks/baliwag......sarap yung chicken dun....dami pang umuorder lagi....

julie_d

May 12, 2004, 04:32 AM

as long as you apply early, i believe you will be assigned an apartment.

pros and cons of apartment sharing... cons, 1. no cleaning lady (you and your share mates clean your bathroom and kitchen); 2. you pay utilities over and above the rent -- 1 bill for gas and electricity; 3. you usually cannot choose who you are sharing with. from other people's experiences, the person you are sharing with can really make a lot of difference to your happiness in your apartment, more so than in a dorm. pros, 1. more space since you have a living room... you can even throw a party; 2. you share with only 1 or 2 other people unlike in a dorm.

adonis24

May 12, 2004, 10:43 AM

Are you talking about Krystal's or Ihawan? Or is it another restaurant? :)

cupcake

May 12, 2004, 08:19 PM

alam ko nilalaga sha, tapos super-deep fried.....as in deep......:D

krystle

May 12, 2004, 11:25 PM

Since you graduated from Ateneo only recently, you can argue that your residence for the past 4 - 5 years has always been in Manila. If you want to play it safe, you can declare your relatives' address in the West Coast

Do you think there will be a discrepance if I use my Philippine address as my permanent housing? The thing is, I will be using the US address for other documents like registration, financial aid, etc. Speaking of financial aid, I looked at the site and it is difficult to determine which private loan packages are the best. Aside from the Federal financial aid, which bank or private loan should I get?

Cesar17

May 13, 2004, 02:01 AM

you have an option if you dont want to apply for a loan and pay your tuition in installments. I did it last semester. go to their website www.tuitionpay.com

Cesar17

May 13, 2004, 02:04 AM

it's a different restaurant...yung krystal and ihawan sa may 69th st sya...yung resto na sinasabi ko malapit sa 61st st

rabbaddal

May 13, 2004, 02:30 AM

Originally posted by krystle
Do you think there will be a discrepance if I use my Philippine address as my permanent housing? The thing is, I will be using the US address for other documents like registration, financial aid, etc.

I see. Yup, in my case, all my correspondencies w/ Columbia were sent to my home in Manila and my dorm at 113th. If you want to be sure, at least declare your West Coast address. If neither of these are options for you, call UAH at 212-854-9313 and inquire w/ Ms. Marge Jordan.

Originally posted by krystle
Speaking of financial aid, I looked at the site and it is difficult to determine which private loan packages are the best. Aside from the Federal financial aid, which bank or private loan should I get?

Aside from Federal financial aid like Stafford loans, Citibank also provides private loans through the Citiassist program. Check the website at:

http://www.studentloan.com/

Cesar17

May 13, 2004, 03:27 AM

you could also visit this site regarding information about student loan, financial aid, tuition assistance.

www.hesc.state.ny.us

adonis24

May 13, 2004, 07:23 AM

thanks for the andok's / baliwag tip also...61st and which cross street?

krystle

May 14, 2004, 08:53 PM

I just submitted my application for UAH. Thanks for all your suggestions. I indicated that I preferred a dorm style single room in a suite, similar to 600 W. 113th St, with budget of $570-600. I also mentioned that I would like to stay within the 112th-115th streets near Broadway. Also wrote that having an ethernet jack in room and laundry facility in the basement is important. And if possible, a corner room at a high floor. Although it is highly unlikely that all these would be approved, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I met a current MS FE student at the Wilmott forums though, and he told me that almost no one in his class got UAH and I should look for apartments at craigslist now. Even if he was from Shanghai, he wasn't given housing. I'm feeling worried about this. I checked the graduate engineering website and it mentions that "Graduate housing through UAH is processed for the fall and spring terms only. Summer sublets are also available through individual referrals. The UAH Office maintains an active listing for those interested." Does this mean that I will not be granted housing since my classes begin in July? However, the UAH website says that there will be limited housing available for those beginning in June or July.

Considering that the school/department has to approve my housing application first before the UAH can assign me housing, do you think I can do anything to increase my chances of getting UAH by July? I already emailed the person in charge of housing for school of engineering, and I asked about the housing approval process. I still haven't received a reply though.

rabbaddal

May 14, 2004, 10:53 PM

Originally posted by krystle

I met a current MS FE student at the Wilmott forums though, and he told me that almost no one in his class got UAH and I should look for apartments at craigslist now. Even if he was from Shanghai, he wasn't given housing. I'm feeling worried about this. I checked the graduate engineering website and it mentions that "Graduate housing through UAH is processed for the fall and spring terms only. Summer sublets are also available through individual referrals. The UAH Office maintains an active listing for those interested." Does this mean that I will not be granted housing since my classes begin in July? However, the UAH website says that there will be limited housing available for those beginning in June or July.

At least you've done the first step - apply online.

Yes, there is a lot of subletting activity going around for the summer. The problem is that the process is very inefficient. People either post flyers around the campus or send out e-mail. There's no way to get a complete list of everyone subletting their appartments online.

Try calling the UAH office and tell them your predicament. My sense is that they will either tell you not to worry because they may have some vacancies, or they can refer you to somebody subletting. But it's hard to say; at least you can get some advice from them. Do this simultaneously while you wait for the school of engineering to get back to you. Subletting, if you pursue this option, is between the tenant and the sublettee so there may be no need to get approval from the school of engineering.

krystle

May 17, 2004, 12:49 PM

I've been asking around more and I've been told that there were some people who were offered housing, but it was only for the start of fall term in september. I guess it is highly likely then that I would have to look for a sublet for July 1 - August 31. However, I am still not sure since UAH still has to inform if I will get housing or not. I think UAH will inform me in the middle of June. Will this be too late already to look for a sublet? Speaking of sublets, does anyone know of a sublet fulfilling my preferences?

Also, I was just wondering, are there any other entrances/exits to Columbia aside from the gate at 116th and Broadway? What are the days and times the other gates are open?

rabbaddal

May 17, 2004, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by krystle
I've been asking around more and I've been told that there were some people who were offered housing, but it was only for the start of fall term in september. I guess it is highly likely then that I would have to look for a sublet for July 1 - August 31. However, I am still not sure since UAH still has to inform if I will get housing or not. I think UAH will inform me in the middle of June. Will this be too late already to look for a sublet? Speaking of sublets, does anyone know of a sublet fulfilling my preferences?

Best of luck in trying to find housing. While UAH will get back to you around June, do try to give them a call to ask for advice. Who knows? The person you speak to may know of an available sublet. Besides asking around, you can also try going to NY earlier and go to the buildings and bulletting boards yourself since these sublets are usually posted in flyers by the tenants.

Originally posted by krystle

Also, I was just wondering, are there any other entrances/exits to Columbia aside from the gate at 116th and Broadway? What are the days and times the other gates are open?

Columbia has multiple entrances around the entire campus. The main gates (around 4 of them) are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

krystle

May 17, 2004, 06:18 PM

Columbia has multiple entrances around the entire campus. The main gates (around 4 of them) are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

May I know where these 4 gates are? I'm kinda using the location of the entrances as a factor in my housing search.

rabbaddal

May 17, 2004, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by krystle
May I know where these 4 gates are? I'm kinda using the location of the entrances as a factor in my housing search.

2 main entrances are at opposite ends - 116th & Broadway and 116th & Amsterdam. Theoretically, 116th cuts across Columbia but this portion (in Columbia) is closed to motor vehicle traffic so it's generally a pedestrian avenue.

Another gate is located along 115th St. between Broadway and Amsterdam beside Butler Library.

The fourth gate is located near the Law School at 116th between Amserdam and Morningside. Chances are you won't be using this gate since if you're coming from/going to the engineering building, you'll probably be exiting/entering either the Amsterdam or Broadway gates.

rabbaddal

May 18, 2004, 11:11 PM

I forgot one more 24-hour gate - the one along Broadway bet. 116th & 115th right beside Lerner Hall.

And there are two 24-hour gates along 115th bet. Broadway and Amesterdam - one near John Jay and another near Lerner Hall (the 115th side). Both are beside Butler Library at opposite ends.

julie_d

May 23, 2004, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by krystle
I've been asking around more and I've been told that there were some people who were offered housing, but it was only for the start of fall term in september. I guess it is highly likely then that I would have to look for a sublet for July 1 - August 31. However, I am still not sure since UAH still has to inform if I will get housing or not. I think UAH will inform me in the middle of June. Will this be too late already to look for a sublet? Speaking of sublets, does anyone know of a sublet fulfilling my preferences?

Columbia has an off campus housing website where you can search for apartments in the neighborhood. If someone is subletting her apartment, this is where he/she will list her place.

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ire/ocha/

However, you need to have a Columbia username to access it. Since you already have an acceptance letter, you should be able to get one (from which department, I do not know).

DigitalDNA

May 23, 2004, 10:54 AM

maybe you can try craigslist for house shares or room shares... :)

krystle

May 24, 2004, 10:10 PM

I've been looking at Craigslist but the problem is when I inquire, the owners/tenants invite me to come over and look at the place. Same with the subletting registry. Since I will only go to NY about a week before classes start, there doesn't seem to be a way for me to find housing beforehand.

I already asked for a username and password from the off campus housing website a couple of weeks ago. But they still haven't replied.

I also asked former students and the problem really does seem to be with the IEOR department. I think they use their allocated slots mostly for undergrads and PhDs. Is there anything I can tell the department to increase my chances? Or would emailing them and being "makulit" just ruin my chances? Maybe I can bring them a gift from the Philippines when classes begin in July.

Saikee

May 25, 2004, 01:13 AM

Honestly, I don't suggest looking for housing in craigslist. You'd never know who that person you're dealing with. It's really sketchy if you do that.

Stick to Columbia endorsed housing. Get in touch with the admissions office of columbia, or the international students office of columbia and ask for leads.

rabbaddal

May 26, 2004, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by krystle
I've been looking at Craigslist but the problem is when I inquire, the owners/tenants invite me to come over and look at the place. Same with the subletting registry. Since I will only go to NY about a week before classes start, there doesn't seem to be a way for me to find housing beforehand.

I already asked for a username and password from the off campus housing website a couple of weeks ago. But they still haven't replied.

I also asked former students and the problem really does seem to be with the IEOR department. I think they use their allocated slots mostly for undergrads and PhDs. Is there anything I can tell the department to increase my chances? Or would emailing them and being "makulit" just ruin my chances? Maybe I can bring them a gift from the Philippines when classes begin in July.

What's the problem w/ the IEOR dept.? Do they just approve housing eligibility or do they also allocate housing to their students? If it's the former, then there should be no reason why they can't approve your housing request, leaving it to supply-and-demand to determine whether or not you should get housing. On the other hand, if they have to allocate your housing, then your concern about them prioritizing PHD students is plausible, albeit unfair. When I applied for housing, I didn't need to defer to the b-school to get my application is approved.

Regardless, there's nothing wrong with giving them a phone call to follow-up. Tell them you're an int'l student w/ nowhere to stay when you get to NYC.

Also, I'll include your e-mail to the Ateneo NYC Young Alumni group so you can send an e-mail and try to rent a room or bedspace in case worse comes to worst and you can't find a room on campus.

krystle

May 29, 2004, 12:39 AM

I emailed the IEOR department. I wrote:

"I am an incoming MS Financial Engineering student and I would like to ask about the housing approval process. I was able to talk with some current students and they informed me that even if I applied for UAH, it is unlikely that I will be given housing by July or even September. Considering I will be coming from the Philippines, would this also be applicable to my situation?

I already contacted Lisa and she informed me that housing decisions would only be made in the middle of June. As I will be coming from the Philippines and would only arrive in New York on July 1 at the earliest though, it would already be too late for me to find a place to stay if I am not assigned university housing.

May I know if I can do anything to help the IOER department or the SEAS process my housing application?I look forward to your favorable response. Thank you."

The only reply I got was:

"Unfortunately, the IEOR department does not get involved in housing until Lisa contacts us. I have CC'd Lisa Horelick and Peter Fisher on this email. Perhaps they have other suggestions."

_LoRrAiN3_

May 29, 2004, 01:46 AM

hi :wave: am new here sa thread nyo..sali ko ha...:D am lookin for a job ryt now...baka naman meron sa inyo may alam na openning...mas ok kung around midtown manhattan lang po...kase i live in Jersey City...mas madali...for me:)
PM me nlang po.thanks.:lily:

rabbaddal

May 29, 2004, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by krystle
I emailed the IEOR department. I wrote:

"I am an incoming MS Financial Engineering student and I would like to ask about the housing approval process. I was able to talk with some current students and they informed me that even if I applied for UAH, it is unlikely that I will be given housing by July or even September. Considering I will be coming from the Philippines, would this also be applicable to my situation?

I already contacted Lisa and she informed me that housing decisions would only be made in the middle of June. As I will be coming from the Philippines and would only arrive in New York on July 1 at the earliest though, it would already be too late for me to find a place to stay if I am not assigned university housing.

May I know if I can do anything to help the IOER department or the SEAS process my housing application?I look forward to your favorable response. Thank you."

The only reply I got was:

"Unfortunately, the IEOR department does not get involved in housing until Lisa contacts us. I have CC'd Lisa Horelick and Peter Fisher on this email. Perhaps they have other suggestions."

What's the role of Lisa and Peter? With what office are they affiliated with?

Which begs the earlier question - What precisely is the role of the IEOR department in the student housing process? Are they the ones who allocate housing or do they merely approve housing requests?

krystle

May 30, 2004, 12:09 AM

What's the role of Lisa and Peter? With what office are they affiliated with?

Which begs the earlier question - What precisely is the role of the IEOR department in the student housing process? Are they the ones who allocate housing or do they merely approve housing requests?

The one who replied to the letter above is the academic and career advisor at IEOR. Peter is also a coordinator for the IEOR. Lisa is the housing liaison for SEAS student affairs.

I'm not sure exactly what is the precise role of the IEOR department. I've been getting my information mostly from a guy from the Wilmott forums:

Wilmott thread (http://www.wilmott.com/messageview.cfm?catid=16&threadid=14490&STARTPAGE=5)

julie_d

May 30, 2004, 01:39 PM

krystle, i sent you a PM.

rabbaddal

Jun 12, 2004, 05:02 AM

"Mahiwagang Pagbabasa" (Magical Reading)

From: [CORE] Collaborative Opportunities for Raising Empowerment
Location: Philippine Consulate General
556 Fifth Ave., New York, NY View Map
When: Wednesday, June 16, 6:30pm
Phone: 212.764.1330

CORE, Inc. (Collaborative Opportunities for Raising Empowerment) cordially invites you to attend "Mahiwagang Pagbabasa" (Magical Reading) - an evening of performances highlighting various aspects of Filipino culture - dance, martial arts, music and literature.

Participating performers include:

* Kinding Sindaw (performing indigenous dances of the Philippines)
* Kuntaw Kali Kruzada (demonstrating Filipino martial arts)
* Aida and Cristine Gamboa (performing traditional Filipino folk songs)
* Venancio Cabel (reading poetry)
* Zorinah Juan (reading poetry)

Each performance will be introduced by a short reading related to that particular presentation.

At the event, CORE will announce the donation of a READ Philippines book collection to three branches of the New York Public Library (Mid-Manhattan, Donnell, Performing Arts at Lincoln Center).

Suggested donation is $5. All proceeds will go towards the CORE-READ Philippines program.

For more information, please contact the CORE-READ Philippines Project Directors: Jamie Tuazon (jamietuazon@yahoo.com) and Jay Santiago (jay_j2000@hotmail.com).

Please spread the word and invite your friends and family.

We look forward to seeing you on June 16th!

Cesar17

Jun 12, 2004, 06:17 AM

June 23-24, PHILIPPINE FLAG colors LIGHT up the
Empire State Building

Message: June 23 - 24 Philippine flag colors
LIGHT up the
Empire State Building

Message: Collaborative Opportunities for Raising
Empowerment, Inc.
www.core-nyc.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2004
Press Release No. 2004-015

Contact: Lara M.B. Manjares
Email: core_vcmember@yahoo.com
Phone: 917-951-7287

New York, NY - For the very first time on June
23rd and 24th, the
Empire State Building will dazzle the Manhattan
skyline with the colors of the
Philippine flag. Yellow, blue and red lights will
brightly illuminate the tower
of the Empire State Building in honor of the
Filipino community.

According to the 2000 U.S. Census, there are 2.3
million Americans
of Filipino heritage, nearly 200,000 of whom
reside in the New York Tri-State
area, an increase of 55% since 1990. This
incredible growth makes the
Filipino community the second largest Asian
American group in this country.

Spearheaded by Collaborative Opportunities for
Raising Empowerment,
Inc. (CORE), a New York City-based not-for-profit
organization of young Filipino
professionals, this year' s lighting will be the
beginning of
an annual event on the evenings of June 23rd and
24th that will celebrate the
contributions and accomplishments of the Filipino
community. Although June 12th, the official
Philippine Independence Day, had already been
reserved, CORE
successfully vied for the two dates to continue
the celebration of this important day.

To mark the inception of this momentous occasion,
a special lighting
ceremony will be held on June 23rd, 6:30 p.m., at
the Philippine Consulate,
Kalayaan Hall, 556 Fifth Avenue (between 45th &
46th Street). Leaders and
prominent members of the community, including the
officials of the Philippine
Consulate General in New York, led by the
Honorable Cecilia B. Rebong,
Philippine Consul General, will participate at
this groundbreaking event.

Consul General Rebong says, "We congratulate the
members of
CORE for effecting this historical and
significant endeavor. This will be a monumental
event and should make all Filipinos proud. This
is a great tribute to the
whole Filipino American community. We also
express our appreciation to the
management of the Empire State Building for their
recognition of the Filipino
community in New York through the holding of this
annual event."

Lydia A. Ruth, Director of Public
Relations/Special Events
Coordinator for the Empire State Building,
sharing the same sentiment, proclaims, "The
Empire State Building is honored to recognize the
Filipino American
community with our world famous tower lighting."

Yellow, blue and red were chosen to represent the
various components
of the Philippine flag. Yellow, as the top light,
symbolizes the eight rays
of the sun, representing the first eight
Philippine provinces that revolted
against Spanish rule. The middle light
corresponds to the top blue field on the
Philippine flag representing peace, truth and
justice, and the bottom light stands
for the red field signifying patriotism and valor.

DigitalDNA

Jun 12, 2004, 11:28 PM

looking forward to the empire state building lights!!!

anyways, dlsu chorale would be having a concert at the phil. consulate on june 18 as well.... pm me if you are interested to watch. June 18, friday, 7pm.

krystle

Jun 16, 2004, 04:46 AM

I just got an email informing me that I did NOT get UAH!

Dear Graduate Student:

Your request for housing accommodations in University Apartment Housing
(UAH) cannot be approved at this time. Due to the high demand for
housing and the limited number of housing units available, your name was
placed on the UAH wait list. To find out more about the UAH wait list,
please visit www.columbia.edu/cu/ire/. The Fall 2004 wait list begin to
run on August 8th. Please familiarize yourself with the wait list
process.

....

I am still waiting to hear from International House, although my application is currently on hold because I still haven't received my financial aid / loan confirmation. and classes begin July 6 already!

Saikee

Jun 16, 2004, 05:05 AM

Ayos lang yan. Remember, always have backup =) Search, search, search, and always pull strings to get what's needed. You're leaving for NY soon, right? Good luck with housing. I'm sure you'll find something sooner or later.

Originally posted by krystle
I just got an email informing me that I did NOT get UAH!

I am still waiting to hear from International House, although my application is currently on hold because I still haven't received my financial aid / loan confirmation. and classes begin July 6 already!

rabbaddal

Jun 16, 2004, 06:57 AM

PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP DAY/ Grand Parade & Festival (incl. Filipino Idol)
JUNE 27, 2004: Downtown Jersey City

The event includes a parade of floats, marching bands and participants from various community organizations. The Parade will begin at Plaza Rizal located at the corner of Brunswick Street and Columbus Drive and will end in Exchange Place, site of the street fair.

8:30am Mass at St. Bridget's Church (372 Montgomery cor. Brunswick)

9am- 10 am Start assembly at Plaza Rizal @ corner of Columbus Dr @ Brunswick (near St. Bridgets)

proceed thru Columbus Drright on Grove St.

left on Montgomery

end at reviewing stand on Montgomery corner Green St.

At around 1 pm, the Street Fair will have:

Entertainment: grand stage where performers, dancers, singers, and speakers will entertain the participants and audience- the Filipino Idol competition finals, cultural/ rondalla and dance troupes, comedian Rex Navarrete, and surprise entertainers

A Food Court where various Filipino-American food and delicacies will be served and sold and a trade fair where various vendors and exhibitors can promote their products/services to the public.

The event drew an estimated 10,000 people and more than 100 Filipino American community organizations last year.

Rottie

Jun 23, 2004, 03:22 AM

anyone here knows iya tadeo, just asking, thanks!

endangered_sp.

Jun 25, 2004, 02:32 AM

hi, anybody here live near newburgh area or cornwall or monroe or harriman?
i live around highland falls towards bear mountain bridge.
i know its kinda secluded and more upstate over here but heck i just work here so i live here.
i'd rather be in georgia or florida,its too cold here.i freeze during the wintertime

rocknrepublic

Jun 27, 2004, 12:16 AM

krystle, are you going to be studying at Columbia? Why don't you try living off-campus. It's much cheaper than dorming. There are a lot of cheap studios in the Morningside Heights area. As long as you look for an apartment above 96th Street on the Upper West Side, the rates get lower. :)

If you want to interact with more CU students, sign up with LiveJournal (http://www.livejournal.com) and head to the http://stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif (http://www.livejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=columbia_u)columbia_u (http://www.livejournal.com/community/columbia_u) community.

beanie

Jun 30, 2004, 02:15 AM

what do you guys think of berkeley college? comments? reactions? quality school?

krystle

Jun 30, 2004, 03:44 AM

I just received my acceptance letter from I-House so I think I will be staying there. I'm not sure yet though when I can move in since I just sent in my room reservation fee. Since I'm already going to NY tonight, hopefully, I can move in within the week. At least I have a place to stay now. Yey!

rabbaddal

Jun 30, 2004, 03:50 AM

Originally posted by krystle
I just received my acceptance letter from I-House so I think I will be staying there. I'm not sure yet though when I can move in since I just sent in my room reservation fee. Since I'm already going to NY tonight, hopefully, I can move in within the week. At least I have a place to stay now. Yey!

Good luck and congrats again. Hope you enjoy it over here. If you have the time, check on Liga Filipina when the Fall Term begins.

littlehorn969

Jul 3, 2004, 01:28 PM

hi.....anybody here who recently hired an immigration lawyer to take care of their h-1b petition?.....can somebody recommend a lawyer who charges a reasonable fee (around $1000 or less) for the petition process.......please give me the details......thank you.

rabbaddal

Jul 3, 2004, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by littlehorn969
hi.....anybody here who recently hired an immigration lawyer to take care of their h-1b petition?.....can somebody recommend a lawyer who charges a reasonable fee (around $1000 or less) for the petition process.......please give me the details......thank you.

de Leon Law Office
43 West 46th St., 5th Flr.
NYC, NY 10036
Tel. - (212) 391-9090
Fax. -(212) 391-4656

rabbaddal

Jul 3, 2004, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by littlehorn969
charges a reasonable fee (around $1000 or less) for the petition process

BTW, the offices are near St. Patrick's, 5th Ave.

littlehorn969

Jul 6, 2004, 07:15 AM

thanks rabbaddal. did you hire their services? how much specifically did they charge? how is their service? thanks again.

rabbaddal

Jul 6, 2004, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by littlehorn969
thanks rabbaddal. did you hire their services? how much specifically did they charge? how is their service? thanks again.

I got them for my H1 visa petition. They were very good. I haven't kept a tab yet on how much I paid them so far though. BTW, don't scrimp on the lawyer because a really good one will styick and follow-up on your case like a bloodhound to a fox.

rocknrepublic

Jul 8, 2004, 03:33 AM

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v309/rocknrepublic/2004-0707fashionlg.png

DigitalDNA

Jul 8, 2004, 04:19 AM

how is everybody doing in this great summer weather? :)

rabbaddal

Jul 12, 2004, 10:42 PM

Please refer to the attached letter:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Mga Kababayan,

We are currently seeking people who could provide advice about organizing a not-for-profit foundation. Our mission is to create opportunities through technology education to underprivileged youths in the Philippines.

As our first project, we will install computer classrooms in selected public high schools, develop course materials and train educators. We have already identified institutional and individual donors here in the U.S. to help fund the project. There is also a brewing interest from a sector in the RP government to support the program.

Currently, we are looking for lawyers and accountants to assist us in the formation stage. Soon, we will be needing your help to promote our cause and develop other projects. There will be many different opportunities to help.

Please send an email to juliusg@yahoo.com if you share our interest to help fellow Filipinos back home.

Best regards,

Julius Gorospe

Saikee

Jul 13, 2004, 02:41 AM

FOR FILIPINO GRADUATE STUDENTS IN NEW YORK

just bumping this up.

any pinoy new york graduate students entering/returning for Fall 2004, join our mailing list.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fil-ny-gradschool/

Cesar17

Jul 26, 2004, 02:56 AM

What's up guys.....musta ang summer nyo....i guess most of us are busy since walang masyado nag po-post sa thread???:)

beanie

Aug 9, 2004, 11:17 AM

hi! pinoys in brooklyn... a new filipino restaurant to go to! if you ever have time... try eating don! sarap! also for pick-up... this was the former lutong bahay resto but under new management... address: 766 80th street cor flatlands! =)

beanie

Aug 9, 2004, 11:17 AM

beanie

Aug 9, 2004, 11:17 AM

DigitalDNA

Aug 12, 2004, 11:42 AM

are you guys enjoying what the city is offering during these summer months? movies at the park? free concerts? i hope you do.

hope you are enjoying summer!

kyutfeys

Aug 15, 2004, 08:52 AM

...kamusta na kayong lahat!

...fyi lang! dito na ko nakatira sa jersey :glee:

...eto ko! buhay estudyante :D

Saikee

Aug 15, 2004, 11:21 AM

masarap talaga maging "estudyante agen", especially after several years of work. there's always "the perfect time to be a student again". luckily, i found my perfect time. and in new york pa :)

Originally posted by kyutfeys
...kamusta na kayong lahat!

...fyi lang! dito na ko nakatira sa jersey :glee:

...eto ko! buhay estudyante :D

Cesar17

Aug 15, 2004, 12:37 PM

san ka na sa jersey kyutfeys??? tuloy na ba yung nursing mo and sang skul??

kyutfeys

Aug 16, 2004, 07:24 AM

...hi! saikee..in my case, parang i feel like, i've been there, aral na naman! but it's ok! i'm feeling mixed emotions :shy: :D ...and yes! we're lucky that we are going to a new york school, kahit community college lang sa kin :glee:

...hello! cesar..i'm in bayonne now, i'm staying with a good friend of mine, walang bayad, hehe! since i'm not working and just going to school..somehow my mom was able to finance my tuition, kaya i don't wanna disappoint her, so i'm studying my a*s off like never before :lol: ...i go to bmcc, i got the resident rate though since i lived in ny for sometime...& yes i'm taking up nursing :)

...eagle and digital! what's goin' on :)

...i hope everyone's doing well!

rabbaddal

Aug 16, 2004, 11:00 PM

Please refer to the attached message below:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I am the executive producer of Ginoong Pilipinas-USA (Mr. Philippines-USA) here in San Francisco and the pageant (now on its 2nd year) will be held in November at the SF Palace of Fine Arts.

I was wondering if any of your male members would be interested to participate. There is no registration fee and all the clothes during the fashion show will be provided by our pageant partners in NY and LA.

Prizes include cash, plane tickets, scholarships and promo items from sponsors. Requirements: 18-30 years of age, 5'7 in height with proportionate weight, of Filipino heritage, pleasing personality among others.

Please visit www.ginooUSA for more info. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Elton Lugay

Ginoong Pilipinas-USA Productions
33 Rae Avenue
San Francisco CA 94112
Telephones: (650) 922-5185/ (415) 336-7539
Email: ginoong@comcast.net
Website: www.GinooUSA.com

Don't forget to mark your calendars and watch the 2nd annual Ginoong Pilipinas-USA pageant on Nov 27, 2004 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts. Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE at www.cityboxoffice.com and www.tickets.com or by calling (415) 392-4400 and (415) 478-2277. Tickets are at $20, $30, $50.

rabbaddal

Aug 17, 2004, 05:02 AM

a Vue to Remember

From: [CORE] Collaborative Opportunities for Raising Empowerment
Location: "Vue" 151 East 50th Street, New York, NY
When: Friday, August 27, 5:30pm

~ A Vue to Remember ~

Come Out and Join another fun-filled summer evening with CORE, Inc. (Collaborative Opportunities for Raising Empowerment) in one of NYC's hottest spots...

VUE
151 East 50th
(btw. Lexington and 3rd Ave.)
5:30 - 10:00 PM
www.core-nyc.org/vue.html

Early bird gets the tequila worm!
Happy Hour specials until 7pm.

Hors d'oeuvers will be served.

Drink..dance..mingle and help raise funds for a good cause. Proceeds will benefit CORE, Inc. programs and other community projects.

Advanced tickets: $20
A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door for $25

FOR ADVANCE TICKETS TO A VUE TO REMEMBER
PLEASE CONTACT:
Mark Arevalo - 847.858.2434 or mark.arevalo@gmail.com

TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE CLICK HERE
*If this link doesn't work please goto www.core-nyc.org/vue.html or you can contact and purchase tickets from Mark Arevalo

CORE, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization composed of a volunteer group of young Filipino professionals in the New York Tri-State area. CORE’s primary vision is to empower young Filipino professionals as a collective body in the United States. CORE also seeks to provide an avenue for socio-economic involvement to build a stronger Filipino American professional community. To find out more about CORE, please visit www.core-nyc.org.

eagle_eye

Aug 17, 2004, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by kyutfeys

...eagle and digital! what's goin' on :)

whoa! been a long time since i last visited this thread.

kyutfeys.... nothin' much here. just work... work... work

asa bayonne ka na pala, drop by my area sometime.

kamusta sa lahat.

dorkgrace

Aug 18, 2004, 07:07 AM

anyone has some GMAT review materials? or is taking the GMAT anytime soon?

rabbaddal

Aug 19, 2004, 03:45 AM

PRESS RELEASE

Ateneo Alumni Northeast, Inc. & De La Salle Alumni Association

Please refer to:
Bombots Inocentes/Frank Cruz
917.306 5757 / 973.342 3183

BANDAFEST 2004 (Rivalry for Charity)
TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 25

Ateneo Alumni Northeast, Inc. (AAANI) and De La Salle Alumni Association of the East Coast are working together with Letran, Assumption, Maryknoll, San Beda, Holy Spirit, St. Theresa & St. Scholastica to produce the Coalition of Philippine Schools’ BandaFest 2004. This FUNdraiser is for beneficiaries in the Philippines like The Bro. Benedict Foundation, the Gawad-Kalinga & adopt-a-classroom projects.

Geared as a coalition competition that is achieved through collaboration, BandaFest 2004 is an evening of musical extravaganza and family entertainment. Five bands from Ateneo, La Salle, Letran, St. Theresa & St. Scholastica will perform dance music from the 50's to the present at St. Paul's Auditorium at 59th Street on 9th Avenue, Manhattan from 6pm-midnite. Tickets are US$20 which includes meal & soda. Children below 6 yrs are free. Donations are accepted by writing out tax-deductible donations to Ayala Foundation USA for Bandafest 2004.

For additional information, please send email to: bandafest04@yahoo.com.

Or visit our website: http://www.bandafest.com/

rabbaddal

Aug 19, 2004, 04:19 AM

Young Professionals to hold event highlighting Filipinos in Politics and Public Service

New York - Filipino Americans have twice the opportunity for political excitement this election year. With Philippine and United States Presidential elections in 2004, the role of politics in our lives and community has received unusual attention. To tackle some of the day's issues, Collaborative Opportunities for Raising Empowerment, Inc. (CORE) will be hosting a speaker panel at Lighthouse International (111 East 59th Street, NYC) on October 8th highlighting professionals who have made an impact through public service. CORE will focus attention on harnessing the individual successes of these professionals toward collective empowerment.

Politics affect us, whether we like it, hate it, or are simply apathetic toward it. Historically, political recognition has eluded Asian American groups despite their noteworthy academic, entrepreneurial, and professional achievements. Organizations like the Asian Pacific American Voters Alliance (APAVA) and its member organizations are changing that. These organizations are trying to promote "an informed and active Asian America that is involved in the civic life of this country."

Involvement is important, indeed. "When Filipino Americans are active in politics - learn about issues, become citizens, exercise their right to vote, write and call our policymakers about important issues - we are sending the message that Filipino Americans are an important part of the American society and that our views and concerns deserve to be considered by our policymakers and community," says Irene B. Bueno, Co-founder and Principal of the Nueva Vista Group LLC. "When we are not active in politics, we are sending the message that we are not important and that what we say and what we care about does not matter. We want to have our voices heard particularly on issues of great concern to our community - civil rights, Filipino World War II veterans equity, immigration fairness, and many other issues. Until we are engaged in politics on a larger scale it will be difficult for our voices to be heard by policymakers and American society." Irene is one of the featured panelists at CORE's third Speaker Series event on October 8th. She will be joined by Jean Lobell, and Glenn D. Magpantay. Tristan Loanzon will moderate.

Through the experiences shared by the panel, CORE hopes to emphasize the importance of community involvement and the power that one can have to make a difference, especially during this election year. "This [event] is a great opportunity for the Young Professionals to get inspired and motivated," says Jess Villarina, Chair of CORE. "Sharing success stories by great leaders in the civil and public services will help achieve self-empowerment. CORE is excited to be kicking off these types of high impact events, such as the Speaker Series. This is one of many ways to give back to our community."

For more information regarding this upcoming event, or other CORE programs, please contact Abigail Christine Veneracion at abbycv@yahoo.com or Janette Lechica at lechic1011@aol.com.

###

CORE, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization composed of a volunteer group of young Filipino professionals in the New York Tri-State area. CORE's primary vision is to empower young Filipino professionals as a collective body in the United States. CORE also seeks to provide an avenue for socio-economic involvement to build a stronger Filipino American professional community. To find out more about CORE, please visit www.core-nyc.org.Panelist Bios:

Irene Bueno is Co-founder and Principal of the Nueva Vista Group LLC, a government relations, policy and political consulting firm in Washington, DC. A former official in the Clinton Administration and a politically active member of the Asian Pacific American community, Ms. Bueno is an advocate and veteran of numerous legislative battles involving coalition building and working with key Congressional members and staff. Ms. Bueno was a Coro Foundation fellow and
graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Hastings College of the Law.

Jean Lobell started at CRE in January 2002. She brings with her over 15 years of experience in human resources and organizational development. Jean has consulted mostly with Fortune 500 companies, and has worked with governmental and nonprofit organizations as well, at times on a pro-bono basis. Before her independent consulting practice, she was Human Resources Manager for an international line of business at Chase (now JPMorganChase) and Vice
President for Training and Executive Development at Bankers Trust (now Deutsche Bank). Jean was integral to the development and launch of CRE's leadership practice. Jean sits on several boards. She has a master's degree in social psychology from the University of Minnesota and a doctorate in organizational psychology from Columbia University.

Glenn D. Magpantay, Esq. is a Staff Attorney at the Asian-American Legal Defense and Education Fund, where he coordinates AALDEF's census and voting rights programs. He is a recognized authority on Asian-Americans and federal Voting Rights Act enforcement, redistricting, bilingual ballots, electoral reform, anti-Asian voter discrimination, and multi-lingual exit polling of Asian American voters. His article, "Asian-American Voting Rights: A Perspective from the Northeast," has been published in 28 Fordham Urban Law Review 739 (2001). He has also co-authored numerous AALDEF's reports. Mr. Magpantay is a cum laude graduate of New England School of Law. He has been honored by the National Lawyers Guild, Massachusetts Chapter, Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts, and United States Student Association.

rabbaddal

Aug 20, 2004, 12:35 AM

Below is the announcement:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Dear Friends,

I am writing to invite you to attend a presentation by ANCOP Foundation (USA) Inc., which is supporting the work of Gawad Kalinga (GK) in the Philippines and other Third World countries. Gawad Kalinga is a multisectoral partnership initiative that is transforming poverty-stricken areas in the Philippines into vibrant, empowered communities. GK has built up an impressive record in the Philippines by employing an integrated, holistic and sustainable approach to poverty alleviation encompassing shelter and site development, health, education, livelihood and community empowerment.

The ANCOP/Gawad Kalinga presentation will take place at the UNIDO Office in New York (1 UN Plaza, DC1-1110) on 30 August 20 04 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. to be presented by ANCOP Directors, Sonny Aguiling and Roly Balanza.

Those of you who have long wanted to do something about the poverty in our country now have a chance to learn more about an initiative that has been working well. I can say this without any qualification because I have seen a GK project in Payatas, Quezon City and was quite impressed with what volunteerism, caring and sharing have managed to do for a poverty-stricken community in our country.

If you are attending, it would be appreciated if you could please get in touch with Joy Genio (963-6887; Genio@un.org) so that proper arrangements can be done accordingly.

I look forward to seeing you all there.

Eric Lacanlale

littlehorn969

Aug 20, 2004, 09:44 AM

hello guys......i'm curently looking for an apartment......this is my first time to look for an apartment in NY which I find very difficult......any tips or sugggestions kung saan maganda tumira ang isang pinoy sa NY?.......my work is at 36th and 8th and I'm hoping to find a place close to work but not necessarily in the city.......I want a studio apartment or a 1 bedroom apartment that is in the $500-$1000/month range.......maraming salamat. =)

dorkgrace

Aug 20, 2004, 10:15 PM

astoria, woodside, long island city in queens are all pretty close to the city. I don't know brooklyn and nj that well.

anyway, you can check out http://www.rent-direct.com.
it's a great site.

Originally posted by littlehorn969
hello guys......i'm curently looking for an apartment......this is my first time to look for an apartment in NY which I find very difficult......any tips or sugggestions kung saan maganda tumira ang isang pinoy sa NY?.......my work is at 36th and 8th and I'm hoping to find a place close to work but not necessarily in the city.......I want a studio apartment or a 1 bedroom apartment that is in the $500-$1000/month range.......maraming salamat. =)

kyutfeys

Aug 21, 2004, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by eagle_eye
whoa! been a long time since i last visited this thread.

kyutfeys.... nothin' much here. just work... work... work

asa bayonne ka na pala, drop by my area sometime.

kamusta sa lahat.

...hey! eagle..saan ka ba sa jersey? :)

...how's *** MA mo?

Cesar17

Aug 21, 2004, 08:59 PM

littlehorn-------a studio apartmnet in kew gardens is around $750 to $800

littlehorn969

Aug 22, 2004, 12:51 AM

thanks.....kew gardens is actually on the top of my list pero di ko pa alam kung tahimik at safe yung lugar....di ko pa kasi napasyalan e.....ang list ko e ito

1. Kew Gardens
2. Rego Park
3. Springfield Gardens
4. Woodhaven
5. Whitestone
6. Woodside
7. Sunnyside

tapos pag studio ba may kitchen? o parang kwarto lang talaga with a bathroom? Maraming salamat.

shoegalny

Aug 22, 2004, 06:27 AM

Hi guys! I'm kinda new here in pex.. Just wanna say hi hehe :D

Cesar17

Aug 22, 2004, 11:23 AM

shoegalny-------welcome sa thread.....san ka sa ny shoegal??

littlehorn969------kew gardens, rego park, forest hills are one of the nice neighborhoods in queens.....tahimik sya and accessible sa lahat....

eagleye-----musta na pre...haven't heard from you for awhile....

sa lahat enjoy your weekend....:)

Vger

Aug 26, 2004, 02:37 AM

Hi!

Does anyone here know a decent/reasonably priced mover for our move back to the Philippines. We have about a full roomfull of stuff (maybe 20-25 balikbayan boxes), that we'd like to ship home.

Is it cheaper to ship Balikbayan boxes through Forex, etc. and then find a mover for the other stuff (as there are some items that will not fit balikbayan boxes)? Or use one general US-based shipper for all? No large furniture or cabinets.

thanks in advance...

eagle_eye

Aug 28, 2004, 10:22 AM

dork,
any particular B school in mind?
I am also planning on getting an MBA.
Maybe next year, haven't got a chance to look at any GMAT materials yet.

Cesar, same sh!t different day!

Hecky, exit 12 off the turnpike, let me know if ur around that area.

anyone here works in lower manhattan? maybe we can grab somethin to eat sometime.

Cesar17

Aug 29, 2004, 04:57 AM

eagle-----i work at 20th st between 2nd and 3rd ave. san ka sa city nagwo-work?

Saikee

Aug 29, 2004, 10:03 AM

hey everyone,

keep safe in the RNC!

Have a great last few days of summer (especially the students)
:)

dorkgrace

Sep 1, 2004, 12:05 AM

Originally posted by eagle_eye
dork,
any particular B school in mind?
I am also planning on getting an MBA.
Maybe next year, haven't got a chance to look at any GMAT materials yet.

Cesar, same sh!t different day!

Hecky, exit 12 off the turnpike, let me know if ur around that area.

anyone here works in lower manhattan? maybe we can grab somethin to eat sometime.

eagle,
so far i've only looked at nyu and baruch's programs. i'm taking the GMAT this december (hopefully). i work in lower manhattan, where do u work?

eagle_eye

Sep 2, 2004, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by dorkgrace
eagle,
so far i've only looked at nyu and baruch's programs. i'm taking the GMAT this december (hopefully). i work in lower manhattan, where do u work?

SWEET!
i work at the FED, how about you?

Cesar,
way lower than that! LOL.
liberty street, check out the building with more than a dozen cops

dorkgrace

Sep 2, 2004, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by eagle_eye
SWEET!
i work at the FED, how about you?

Cesar,
way lower than that! LOL.
liberty street, check out the building with more than a dozen cops

eagle, i dont work too far from you (i think). i PMed you my email address.

rabbaddal

Sep 4, 2004, 04:06 AM

On December 4, 2004 Filipinos and Filipino Americans of New Jersey (from the North to the Jersey Shore) and surrounding states along with their family and friends will once again gather at Saint Joseph Catholic Church (376 Maple Place, Keyport, New Jersey) for the ANNUAL FEAST OF NUESTRA SENORA DE GUADALUPE.

This year a flavorful twist is added - A PASKO NG NAYON (Philippine Christmas) will be part of the celebration. This event is arranged by the Our Lady of Guadalupe Apostolate and several Filipino Community Associations of New Jersey. Fr. Francis Tam serves as the spiritual guidance director.

This dual celebration aims to: Promote the mission of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Apostolate, Share and Celebrate Philippine Christmas within the Filipino Community and with our American brothers and sisters. Showcase the richness and diversity of Philippine Culture, Heritage and our Strong Faith in God.

In this light, we would like to invite your groups' participation by performing traditional dance(s) or musical number(s) that showcases the richness and diversity of our Philippine Culture and Heritage. Or if you know of any organization willing to perform at this event for free, please invite them to come and join us or please email me or call with a contact name of the organization. This event is for all ages (from 0 to 99+ years old). There will be a significant number of Filipino children and young adults.

This is the first ever Pasko Ng Nayon Celebration at St. Joseph Church. Your performance will mean so much to our Filipino Youth and will help stir appreciation of our Philippine Heritage in the hearts of all our attendees. Food and entertainment is free for all attendees.

We need you!!! Please say yes!!!

This is arranged as an all-volunteer endeavor and not-for-profit. We won't be able to offer you any honorarium or expense reimbursement for your participation. We can offer you food, fun & refreshments and the opportunity to share your God-given talents in performing arts. We will acknowledge your performance in our Keepsake Program Book and press releases.

If you have any questions, please call me at 732 500 5002 or send me an email OurLadyOfGuadalupe2004@yahoo.com or OurLadyOfGuadalupe2004@hotmail.com.

We will be eternally grateful if you can extend your help and participation at this event. Your presence will help make this event a marvelous success.

Respectfully,

Carlee

Vger

Sep 7, 2004, 10:11 PM

Hello to everyone.

My H1-B visa is due to expire next year. I read that we have to go out of the country to have it renewed. Does anyone know the details? And do we have to really leave before it expires? Ang hirap kase uuwi ka tapos doon mo ipapasked yung interview, e based on the US embassy website, December na yung earliest interviews.

Thanks in advance if anyone knows the details...

rabbaddal

Sep 8, 2004, 04:32 AM

From: Christina Corcuera
Location: Cunningham Park
Francis Lewis Blvd and Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY View Map
When: Saturday, September 18, 10:00am
Phone: 646-322-0236

The Philippine-New York Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees,Inc.) invites you to ALOHA TO SUMMER PICNIC 2004.

This event will take place at the green picnic area at Cunningham Park (near tennis courts & park house). Come in your best hawaiian
outfits and enjoy a summer day with the Jaycees. Games will be played. This event is open to all members, family, and friends.

The Jaycees will sponsor hamburgers and hotdogs. Food is potluck to share with others. Please include in your reply what you might bring to share. Roast pig (lechon) will also be served but you have to get there early!!!

RAIN DATE: Sunday, Sept 19

For Driving Directions, please call George Daco at 917-548-9299 or
Tom Panzone at 917-418-6319.

Subway/Bus Directions:
Take Eor F train to Union Tpke then transfer to Q46 bus to Cunningham
Park.

The Phil-NY Jaycees, is an affiliate of the US Junior Chamber & JCI. It is the largest worldwide leadership organization for young
professional 21-39 years of age. Its mission is to develop leaders who will create positive change in the local and global community and
their own lives through training and networking opportunities

rabbaddal

Sep 8, 2004, 02:32 PM

FAHSI launches conversational Tagalog course

Young professionals, students reclaim culture via language

NEW YORK --- Beginning on Sept. 14, the Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI) will offer a 12-week conversational Tagalog
course at the Philippine Center in Manhattan. The class will meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday nights, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30
p.m.

The course will provide college students, recent graduates, and young professionals lessons on conversational Tagalog, covering the basic rules of grammar, verbs, and common vocabulary. In addition, there will be discussions on the history, culture, and business practices of Filipinos.

Isang magandang proyekto ito ng FAHSI. Matagal nang sabik ang publikong Pilipino, Amerikano at iba pang lahi dito sa New York na
matuto ng Tagalog, stated Consul General Cecilia B. Rebong. Learning our language is a key to better understanding and appreciating Filipino culture, mindset, and way of life. Our
commendations to FAHSI and Mr. Luis Francia. We hope that many will take advantage of this opportunity.

Former Tagalog student, Lara Manjares, said: I still use what I have learned from that class today. We learned a lot about the Filipino language, culture and each other's experiences as a Filipino American.

NYU professor and author, Luis H. Francia, will teach the conversational Tagalog course using both Tagalog textbooks and multimedia presentations.

Luis is author of the semi-autobiographical Eye of the Fish: A Personal Archipelago (Kaya Press, 2001), and co-editor of Vestiges
of War: The Philippine-American War and the Aftermath of an Imperial Dream 1899-1999 (New York University Press, 2002).

His latest poetry collection Museum of Absences is due out this October. Currently, Luis teaches Pilipino Language and Culture at
New York University's Asian Pacific American (APA) Studies Program.

Classes will meet at the Philippine Center located at 556 Fifth Avenue (between 45th and 46th streets). Registration is $400/adults
and $300/students, with valid student ID. Enrollment is limited, and applicants are encouraged to sign up early. Registration will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.

FAHSI is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established to meet the social service needs of the Filipino American community in New
York. FAHSI currently offers after-school and summer youth programs, seniors programs, basic computer skills training, immigration seminars, weekly discussion groups, and other cultural and educational programs.

For more information or to register, contact Julman Tolentino at (718) 883-1295, or visit our website at http://www.fahsi.org.

Saikee

Sep 8, 2004, 04:05 PM

Just to remind everyone, Filipino graduate students in New York are welcome to join our mailing list.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fil-ny-gradschool/

Krakista

Sep 10, 2004, 02:50 AM

Originally posted by Vger
My H1-B visa is due to expire next year. I read that we have to go out of the country to have it renewed. Does anyone know the details? http://travel.state.gov/visa/tempvisitors_types_renewal.html

Vger

Sep 13, 2004, 09:40 PM

Thanks. But as their advisory says they have stopped processing visa revalidations here in the US already. So is there any website for how to do it in Manila (e.g. how to apply, how to submit docs, forms, etc.)? but thanks for the help.

Krakista

Sep 14, 2004, 12:10 AM

http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/rp1/wwwhni11.html

rabbaddal

Sep 14, 2004, 12:46 PM

...WRMN Radio Pinoy in Bloomfield, NJ, is having a singing contest (pa-American Idol) live on the air... we need at minimum, 48 contestants from the NY/NJ/CT area to take enter immediately. And, I do mean immediately!

(If you do not live in the tri-state area, you must supply your own accommodations. )

The first show will start on Oct. 3, 2004 (Sunday 2pm EST ... in the second half of "Pinoy Rock with Jason Baquilod" radio show.

The contest is open to all Filipinos, ages 13 and up. You must supply us with a working (minus one)CD or cassette tape that you will sing-along to. You must have your song memorized as reading the lyrics will not be allowed. All songs must be radio-friendly (nothing bastos hehehe). No dancing routines are allowed...it's radio, and no one will see it.

If your are scheduled, you must be at the radio station (554
Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield, NJ) on Sunday afternoon by 1:00pm
sharp...Filipino time will not be tolerated. You must schedule an
appointment and show up for that appointment...no chickens, or
scaredy-cats hehehe. You are allowed to bring your family and friends for moral support. There should be at least 4 - 6 contestants scheduled every Sunday. If you are scheduled and do not get a chance to perform, you will be carried over on the next week and you will be first up. All contestants must supply home number, cell number, email address, and home address to enter. If you are a kid...then you must have your parents enter your name.

You must have a thick skin for this contest, because if you
suck...you will get gonged and we will make fun of you! And, I mean
that!

Listeners will be allowed to call in their opinions live on the air at 973-743-0200.

Every person that enters the contest will receive a prize from our sponsors and advertisers...even if you get gonged! Nobody will go away empty handed.

The 12 week event will be live on the air on our Radio Pinoy units that can be purchased at lokal Filipino stores in the Tri-State area and also simulcast can be heard on our free websites at:

http://www.radiopinoyusa.com/ and http://www.pinoyradio.net/

The event will also be covered every week in the Filipino Times
Newspaper (a weekly national publication) complete with pix and
updates.

During the contest, we will have celebrity guest judges (a different one each week)!!!

Btw, the Grandprize Winner will receive round-trip tickets to the Philippines and a guest appearance singing on Channel 5 in the Philippines! So, if you are TNT, maybe you should'nt try out for this contest hehehe...there is no substitute prize for the Grandprize Winner.

Every week, one winner from each show will move on to the big finale show that will be held in a live concert at Westminster Hall at Bloomfield College. There will be 12 finalists competing on that night in December. There will be special guest stars that will perform on that night as well. One contestant will walk away winning the Grandprize!

More details to follow as they are open to the public...

Please pass this on to every Filipino that you know...

Contact me to enter at pinoyradio@aol.com

Good Luck,
Jason Baquilod

DigitalDNA

Sep 14, 2004, 09:12 PM

hello... been a long time since i came here...

musta na? ako same same pa rin...

kita kits naman ulit...

rabbaddal

Sep 23, 2004, 03:41 PM

From: [CORE] Collaborative Opportunities for Raising Empowerment
Location: Union Square Park
When: Saturday, October 2, 10:00am
CORE is excited to announce the first ever READ Philippines Scavenger Hunt!

This is a great opportunity to have fun with your friends while discovering new places around New York City.

Teams will explore New York City in search of clues and take pictures as 'proof'. Each clue is worth a certain number of points, depending on the difficulty of finding it.

The team with the most points wins the GRAND PRIZE!!!

* Teams must be made up of four people.

* The list of clues will be distributed at 10:00am at Union Square Park.

* Finishing point is Krystal's Cafe (171 1st ave.) at 7:00pm where pictures (digital or polaroid) will be evaluated and points tallied.

* Registration fee for the Scavenger Hunt is $10 per person ($40 per team).

* You may register via this evite. Please provide the names, email addresses and phone numbers of all team members as well as a Team Name.

* Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 29th

* All proceeds will go towards the CORE-READ Philippines program.

If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Tuazon, CORE-READ Philippines Program Director, at jamietuazon@yahoo.com

rabbaddal

Sep 24, 2004, 04:14 PM

Filipino mass for San Lorenzo Ruiz

Sunday, September 26, 2pm

St. Patrick's Cathedral

sponsored by the Filipino Apostolate of NY

AbsoluteAnarchy

Sep 26, 2004, 08:31 AM

^might hear mass tomorrow. :)

do you guys know where you can play badminton around queens? any badminton fanatics here?

Saikee

Sep 27, 2004, 02:57 AM

anyone went to the BANDAFEST?

it was awesome. seems like everyone had a lot of fun.

dekadence

Oct 12, 2004, 08:34 PM

meron na bang nag-take ng kahit anong workshop sa NYFA? kahit saang branch (new york, california, etc.). feedback naman, papasok kasi ako dun this coming november, thanks!

Strawberri

Oct 18, 2004, 10:28 AM

Hi there,

Just wondering if anyone could be of help. I am looking to move to New York in the next year or so, for a change of scenery. How is the job market there right now? And anyone out there who can help me?

The catch is that I need to find an employer who will be able to continue the immigration process my current employer is working through for me. I know that complicates things, but I'm still hoping that there would still be options for me out there.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

rabbaddal

Oct 18, 2004, 02:17 PM

Ayala Foundation USA
Filipino-American Youth Leaders Fellowship Program

Are you ready to spend your summer in the Philippines?

Join the ...

The Filipino American Leaders Fellowship Program
June 24-August 19, 2005

The Filipino American Youth Leaders Fellowship Program is an 8-week summer work program for Filipino Americans who want to contribute to social development in the Philippines through firsthand exposure, experience, and action.

Program:

Fifteen to twenty fellows will be chosen to participate in the
program in the Philippines, including:

* A series of workshops on Filipino culture and history, with visits
to selected sites of historical and cultural interest

* A meaningful, relevant work program with a host educational
institution, a non-government organization, or a government agency.

Fellows will be housed with a Filipino host family in their areas of
assignment.

* Documentation by the fellow to enable him/her to impart the
experience to other Fil Ams in the U.S.

* Fellows, upon their return to the U.S., are expected to extend their fellowship by engaging in activities benefiting the program and the host organizations.

Program Cost: The total cost for the program is $1,200, excluding airfare and related expenses. Full and partial scholarships will be available for a selected number of deserving applicants.

Timeline:
Application Deadline: January 14, 2005
Selection Interviews: February 7 to March 7, 2005
Notification of Fellows: March 31, 2005
Program Dates: June 24 to August 19, 2005

Application Information: The fellowship program seeks bright, self-motivated individuals of Filipino heritage, who are proven and
emerging leaders committed to ethical and effective leadership.

* Preferably 18 to 25 years of age
* Strong academic performance
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong personal initiative and motivation
* Desire to make an active contribution to the social
development of the Philippines
* Evidence of leadership experience or potential, and
meaningful involvement in their community
* Ability to work well independently and within a
diverse group
* Willingness to do fellow work anywhere in the
Philippines for an 8-week term.
* Willingness to participate in all of the program
activities for the specified 8-week term.
* Commitment to post fellow program activities

The application form may be downloaded from the AF-USA website at www.ayalafoundation.org <file://www.ayalafoundation.org> or requested
from <tricia@teamlbc.com>. Applications must be mailed to the
secretariat office by January 14, 2005.

Information: For more information please contact the secretariat
office: Tricia Garcia c/o LBC Foundation
362 East Grand Avenue,
South San Francisco, CA 94080
1-800-338-5424 extension 3024
tricia@teamlbc.com

Or visit the program website at www.ayalafdnusa.org

<file://www.ayalafdnusa.org>

Sponsored by LBC Foundation, Ayala Foundation USA, with support from Chevron Texaco.

Strawberri

Oct 20, 2004, 06:40 AM

Hey there! I don't live in NY, but I am looking to move there in the next year or so. How is the job market there?

Cesar17

Oct 20, 2004, 02:01 PM

Strawberri-----if you work for the medical fields, your chances are very high. The same thing if you have a teaching background. The City of New York plan's to hire more teachers in the near future. Goodluck:)

DigitalDNA

Oct 22, 2004, 10:40 PM

ang lamig!!

Strawberri

Oct 23, 2004, 04:32 AM

Thanks for the info, Cesar17! Unfortunately, I am in neither field. I actually studied IT in college, and have about 6 years' experience. I've actually been looking in craigslist.org just to get an idea of how things are there. Am I right to assume that the IT field is pretty much saturated right now?

Cesar17

Oct 23, 2004, 01:55 PM

Strawberri ------you could check the city's website for any IT job. www.nyc.gov. Under City Agencies, click IT job info or check any of one of the city agencies. The NYPD is also looking for IT professionals, here's the site http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/misc/employment.html

goodluck:)

Cesar17

Oct 30, 2004, 11:23 AM

Any of you guys going to the Halloween parade this Sunday???:confused:

AbsoluteAnarchy

Nov 13, 2004, 12:27 AM

^sayang di ko nabasa itong post earlier... was planning to see the parade kaso wala akong makasama. :(

iheart17

Nov 17, 2004, 09:00 PM

hi!!! can you send me your email addresses?! i badly need it for a school project! thanks a lot!!!! email ad is sevhunteen@yahoo.com

i'll send out a survey..it's about online shopping..quick lang!!! please..thanks!!!

AbsoluteAnarchy

Nov 28, 2004, 11:43 PM

:wave: how's thanksgiving?

burberrys

Dec 3, 2004, 03:00 AM

please for those filipino people in usa sana matulungan ninyo akong makajanap ng parttime .. m planning to move in US next year so i nee some poeple to help me there .. anything partime job thanks email me at r24miranda@hotmail.com

zzzodiac

Dec 4, 2004, 09:50 AM

Sobrang lamig at mahangin dito sa Jamaica, NY.

rabbaddal

Dec 11, 2004, 05:31 PM

Simbang Gabi in Manhattan

Masses start at 6:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday and 3:00 p.m. on
Saturday and Sunday.

The Phil. Consulate General and the following Filipino American
organizations serve as hosts of this year's annual "Simbang
Gabi":

DATE % HOST ORGANIZATIONS

Tuesday, 14 December

United Nations Philippine Cultural Group and
Coalition of Alumni Associations: Assumption College Alumnae
Association Abroad; De La Salle University Alumni Association of the
East Coast; San Beda Alumni Association; St. Scholastica's
College Alumnae Association of the East Coast; Ateneo Alumni Association;
St. Theresa's College Alumnae Association; College of the Holy
Spirit Alumnae Association, Colegio De San Juan De Letran Alumni
Association ; Maryknoll College Alumni Association

Wednesday, 15 December

Philippine American Communities Executive
Council (PACEC)

Thursday, 16 December

Philippine Women's University Alumni
Association; SOP Empire State Medical Lions Club, Philippine
National Bank, Filipino Dietetic Assn. of N.Y.

Friday, 17 December

The Philippine-New York Junior Chamber of
Commerce (Jaycees), Inc. and Filipino-American Human Services, Inc.
(FAHSI)

Saturday, 18 December Philippine American Association of
Connecticut, Inc.; National Association of Filipino Americans –
NY
(NAFA) and Eastern Taguidinians Association, Inc.

Sunday, 19 December San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila Manhattan Group
and Filipino Apostolate of St. Patrick Community of Long Island
City, Astoria

Monday, 20 December

Philippine American Friendship Committee
(PAFCOM); Federation of Philippine Societies of New Jersey, Garden
State Filipino-American Association, Inc. UERMMMC Nursing Alumni
Association; Our Lady of Penafrancia and
Bicolandia

Tuesday, 21 December

Association of Filipino Teachers in America;
Philippine Nurses Association – NY; University of the Philippines
Alumni Association - New York; Paaralan sa Konsulado; and Paaralan
sa Konsulado Parents Auxiliary

Wednesday, 22 December

Philippine Consulate General, National
Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) Eastern
Region, Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI); La
Comunidad de Zamboanga, Filipino American Society of St. Joan of Arc