[TheFrontline]

If you are interested in attending a conference held by Stanford University on Asian American health, please apply! We are interested in spreading awareness of the Asian health issues in the United States and the global community. PLUS, it is not super expensive like other conferences held in the summer.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

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I will be one of the group leaders, so that's another reason to apply!

http://liver.stanford.edu/YLC/
or CLICK HERE

[Avex]

Thanks man, I'd really love to get involved in this.
I'll look into more of this. if there are others who are in this, it'd be great to have their feedback.

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there are some confusing parts on the application, based on what i read.

for example, you must turn in the $250 check as well as your application FIRST (not the check after you figure out you are accepted?).

[maydai3333]

im def. intererested in the program. is this first come first serve? or a selective process?

[TheFrontline]

Thanks man, I'd really love to get involved in this.
I'll look into more of this. if there are others who are in this, it'd be great to have their feedback.

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there are some confusing parts on the application, based on what i read.

for example, you must turn in the $250 check as well as your application FIRST (not the check after you figure out you are accepted?).

As stated in the application, "Your check will be returned if you are not accepted." It just makes the process much easier for you and us. For example, if we did not ask for the check with the application, you would get your acceptance letter and then you would send us your check. By doing this, we reduce the costs for you and make it easier to keep track of the money. On a final note, we tend to accept more than reject.

im def. intererested in the program. is this first come first serve? or a selective process?

This conference is moderately selective.

[maydai3333]

how many people usually get in. btw are you in charge of this?

[TheFrontline]

how many people usually get in. btw are you in charge of this?

Last year, we accepted approximately 125 high school students.
I am going to be one of the group leaders, but I am not in charge of it.

[july-eighth]

Wow, I would like to do this, but I believe my 08-09 school year starts on August 14th...
If it doesn't, I might be asked to help out at school the week earlier as well.
Would you recommend still applying even though I'm not sure if I could attend?

[maydai3333]

Wow, I would like to do this, but I believe my 08-09 school year starts on August 14th...
If it doesn't, I might be asked to help out at school the week earlier as well.
Would you recommend still applying even though I'm not sure if I could attend?

yea thats the same problem with me. my school starts on the 18th of August. All the flights that we looked at leave at like 12 or 1 that actually get back to florida before 3 in the morning. Do you know if we can leave like an hour or so earlier?

[xm1chelle]

sounds interesting...what are some of the issues that are going to be discussed?

[TheFrontline]

Wow, I would like to do this, but I believe my 08-09 school year starts on August 14th...
If it doesn't, I might be asked to help out at school the week earlier as well.
Would you recommend still applying even though I'm not sure if I could attend?

Yes, feel free to apply. If you are not able to attend, we will send you the check.

yea thats the same problem with me. my school starts on the 18th of August. All the flights that we looked at leave at like 12 or 1 that actually get back to florida before 3 in the morning. Do you know if we can leave like an hour or so earlier?

Yes, you will be able to leave early for your flight.

sounds interesting...what are some of the issues that are going to be discussed?

The main issues that we will be focusing on are Hepatitis B, liver disease, Asian-American health disparities and so forth.

[liz.yi]

hey im interested in this
but if i go.. and take a plane
hwo would i get to the place?
like by taxi?

[babygrace]

Traveling and staying there will be at our expense correct?
If I apply and get accepted, will I be able to be a group leader as well? I'm really interested in this.

It'd be great if you could PM me~

[hesaid143]

Darn, I live nearby too =\ too bad I found out too late. It's due tomorrow ><

[StealthGnome]

I'm applying now. LOL It sounds very informative. Thanks for posting, TheFrontline!

Edit: Sending in today (12:30AM). Wish me luck =D

Edit2: Getting to stay at Stanford is already worth it. =D

[maydai3333]

question...what do they look for in the applicant?
i already applied and everything, but Im curious. I wish we could find out sooner if we got in or not because of the plane tickets...

[asianami]

Aw man I miss application deadlines! I was really looking forward to it, even though I'm like an hour or two away from CT. :(

[StealthGnome]

maydai, If we both get in, I'd want to meet a fellow Soompier. That goes for you too, TheFrontLine!

Edit: Is there a lot of free time? I want to play tennis. =D

[StealthGnome]

Whoa. The application deadline has been extended to July 3rd. Does that mean there wasn't enough applicants? Are we in? LOL Rationalizing too much.
asianami, apply!

[StealthGnome]

Who applied? They send out letters in less then 3 weeks. If we get in, party in my room. LOL

[StealthGnome]

I received my acceptance letter. Yay! 4 days of fun. There's also a FB group. Join it! We have our own little Soompi club here. =D