Yesss this is exactly how I feel. I’d rather finish medicine in 7-8 years if I know that’s what I truly want, rather than be stuck in the 6-year program.
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Well - my suggestion was NYU. I don’t think you responded to my thoughts about it in the earlier post. (It may not be “elite” but it is higher ranked (for what rankings are worth) and better known internationally than some of the other names mentioned here.)
Oh yes, I’m so sorry it must’ve slipped my mind to respond. The main reason why NYU isn’t on my list is because they’re really stingy with their aid, even for domestic students. That’s what I heard but I could be wrong. I’ll definitely add it to my list though, it wouldn’t hurt to try
That used to be the case, but they have changed it in the past few years. For domestic students they now meet need (they made this up by admitting fewer students though). I don’t know if they promise to meet need for internationals, but I do know that even when they were “stingy” (my daughter graduated from there earlier this year so talking about her contemporaries ) there were some internationals there on very generous aid packages, including one who was almost a full ride. I don’t know that the chances of getting generous aid from them as an international are much different than getting into an ivy, but of course it’s your decision as to how to spend your application time.
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LACs don’t just offer “arts” (as in"arts&letters") they offer everything except professional subjects such as Nursingor Engineering, but are undergraduate-focused and thus more flexible. They would have Math, Physics, CS, Chemistry, Biology, Cognitive Science/neuroscience, Environmental science, etc.
You’re typically admitted to the whole LAC and aren’t pigeonholed into any major or department, you can add a major or minor as your academic interests develop.
But everything has an exception 
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Flexible universities are Case Western and URochester, and Lafayette or Trinity CT offer Engineering. Or you may even enjoy Brandeis’ new approach (now, Saudi Arabia → Brandeis would be unusual but they have a mix of religions and the college isn’t religious.)
Premed pre-reqs include 5 high octane chemistry classes vs. 2 biology classes. Chemistry, especially organic chemistry, is THE weed out subject.
Engineering is mostly Math&Physics, with some chemistry thrown in, plus biology in some cases. Based on what you said, you want a curriculum where you have hands-on applications right off the bat.
It’s fine to “do math&deal” even if you don’t like it but hopefully your curriculum would include subjects you like, such as writing. Engineering in the US is the least flexible option, with little leeway for minors compared to other subjects&majors
This was exactly my thought process. That is why I said LAC for OP.
However, the OP has schools on her list with notably flexible curricula, such as Amherst and Hamilton, at which she could concentrate on a few academic fields of her own choosing. Alternatively, she could explore broadly at these schools with similarly few restrictions.
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