Studying a semester in Alaska

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>I know this is insane, but I really (REALLY) want to study a semester in Alaska–Fall 2012. I was considering taking a semester or maybe even a full year off due to the number of credits I brought in this year, but I think studying at the University of Alaska for a semester would be an excellent experience for me. </p>

<p>There’s just something about it–I feel like it would be life changing for me to live in those conditions . Is it possible though? I attend a highly ranked university, and I’m not sure if they’d accept credit from a university in Alaska. This is in a way, my version of study abroad. I don’t want to to England, Ireland, France, Africa, Australia, etc.; I want to go to Alaska.</p>

<p>Would medical schools “look down” at the fact that I’m leaving a prestigious university to study at a university that’s not even a tier 1? Any advice?</p>

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<p>I can’t answer your question, but would suggest that you consider AK-Fairbanks if you want to get out in the wilderness. AK-Anchorage is located in the middle of a large city. Thus, it is just an urban campus with breathtaking views.</p>

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<p>D1 has friend in her MS1 class who graduated from UAlaska. The friend said that her interview/acceptance track record at med schools was spotty despite her excellent GPA and MCAT mostly because med school weren’t familiar with her school (not many applicants from UAlaska) and didn’t know how to interpret her grades when compared to other applicants.</p>

<p>So go to UAlaska if you want to, but maybe postpone taking any core pre-reqs until you come back to your home school.</p>

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<p>That wouldn’t be possible for me being a science major. :confused: I’ve already taken all of my general education courses with dual-enrollment, so all that’s left is my major. Wouldn’t it be the same as studying abroad though? If I studied a semester at University of Australia, could it really be less confusing to adcoms than studying at UAlaska?</p>

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<p>i lived in fairbanks for over 10 years. i can tell you that unless you take the weekends to drive out into the wilderness to go backpacking or hiking, it’s just like living in a small city. if you end up going to anchorage, it’ll be even more urban.</p>