Elon Honors Program or Furman for pre-med

davidcollege525
Wed, 26 Mar 2014 03:58:55 +0000

I have recently been awarded a spot in the Honors Fellows program at Elon University. This will bring the price of Elon down to $13,000 less than Furman. Also, I will be required to complete an undergraduate research requirement that I hear is very demanding. But, (I’m pretty sure I’m right) I heard Furman was either 2nd in the nation in undergraduate research, or very highly ranked. So, i have good opportunity to complete research at both if that is what i wish to do. I have visited both and liked Furman more than Elon. I liked the social scene at Furman more and had almost decided on going there until i found out I got into the honors program at Elon. I want to be an endocrinologist, and i know Furman has a strong pre-med program. I am afraid Elon’s is not so strong. I know one can get into med school from any college, but is it worth 13000 more to go to Furman with their stronger program? Or, in my case, is Elon’s honors program enough to pull me away from Furman and towards Elon? Thanks to anyone who may reply.