A Difficult Quandary...Any Parents Available?

citrusbelt
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:37:58 +0000

PS: I just noticed you were admitted to the U of A Honors College. There’s your answer right there. You will get the extra attention you get at a private in the honors programs at most Universities. The negatives of attending a large public are usually negated in the Honors programs. For example, many give the Honors students priority registration so you don’t have to fight everyone else for classes. That’s a big perk. Does U of A do that? U of A isn’t chopped liver, you know. It is a good school!

I know attending your in state public, not far from home, isn’t nearly as exciting as going far away. If you weren’t thinking of medical school then the other schools would be a no brainer to choose. I feel for you in this decision. It is only four years, but then again, it is four years. Try to plan some study abroad or domestic exchange or summer opportunities that are neat if you decide to go to U of A. Maybe you could investigate what opportunities would be available to you other then just free tuition. You should know by the end of Sophomore year if you still want to be a doctor.

To play devils advocate: You don’t know for absolute sure that your parents will be able to pay for medical school in four years. Anything could happen- a job loss, a health issue, a house fire, anything! Don’t just choose U of A for the money. You need to be happy, too. If you are happy, you will do well. Could you be happy at U of A?