UGGGGHHHH! I HAVE to get an iPhone

[kabuk1]

If they REQUIRE you to have a specific device, they should SUPPLY it. I can understand requiring a certain kind of laptop, but I think its absurd to require an iPhone with a data plan & expect you to pay for it, especially if they don't allow you to work. They should at least allow you to charge the bill to your student loan or something.

I'd find a different school, but that's just me...

[DaveTN]

Originally Posted by kabuk1

If they REQUIRE you to have a specific device, they should SUPPLY it. I can understand requiring a certain kind of laptop, but I think its absurd to require an iPhone with a data plan & expect you to pay for it, especially if they don't allow you to work. They should at least allow you to charge the bill to your student loan or something.

I'd find a different school, but that's just me...

Correct, they require it and both are included in my tuition (with the exception of the AT&T plan).

I went for my interview today and asked about it today and it is correct that it is an IT decision to standardize on one platform. I didn't get into the nitty gritty of it but Apples were ruled out due to their cost. The iphone (to them) is considered a stable and reliable device with a good support repuatation (unlike my WM phone that I am flashing new ROMS to on a weekly- if not more - basis).

As for tethering, I didn't get to ask that question.

As far as the school goes, its a very well respected school and has an excellent PA program. The interview was pretty greuling though. Looks like I'll be taking a second semester of organic chemistry. I'd rather have my fingernails extracted....


David