<p>@hairypotter: It sounds like you should go to a school where you have the option of transferring out of the nursing major if it is not for you. Of the schools you applied to, I would say Georgetown will likely give you the strongest education for a career in global health, as they actually have an undergraduate degree program in global health. If you are admitted as a nursing major, please be sure that you want to go into nursing. A nursing degree is NOT a pre-med degree, and you cannot just take the MCAT afterwards and apply to med school. You would likely need to apply as a second degree student, attend a university from 1.5 to 2 years, and complete all the prereqs for medicine.</p>
<p>Since you have already applied to nursing schools, you could change your major when you enroll so that someone on the waiting list can take your nursing spot if you are not interested in nursing. Otherwise, it would likely be good for you to take a semester of nursing classes so you have a good idea of the opportunities for global health positions within the profession. </p>
<p>Which of these schools have you heard back from? And have you applied for financial aid?</p>