<p>First I’ll respond to you, JStew: UR is a need-blind school, meaning that they will review your admission without looking at your financial need. Once you are accepted, they guarantee to meet 100% of your need. They cap the loans you can take out at $4000 (though they will offer you a self-help loan if you are eligible for it). Thus, it doesn’t really matter where you come from–only your credentials to get in.</p>
<p>The science building, Gottwald, was renovated about two years ago, and it is beautiful. We have an extremely strong pre-med program (see my response to URdefect for a note on that) and a lot of undergraduate research opportunties–meaning that you get to work one-on-one with a professor, researching a topic you’re interested in, anytime during your four years here.</p>
<p>Now, to Ms. Bitter: To the contrary, URdefect, most of the kids I know have amazing jobs. 25 of the 26 students who applied to medical school were accepted. My best friend is going to grad school at the University of Texas-Austin with everything paid for, and one of the girls from my a cappella is at NYU Publishing Institute. Another guy I know is at Harvard for music composition. Here’s a short list of the places that a few of my friends work:</p>
<p>Beers and Cutler, Washington DC
Department of Labor, US Government, Washington DC
Macy’s (as a copywriter, not a retail associate), NYC
Pricewater House Cooper, Richmond
The Martin Agency, Richmond
Pfiizer, San Diego</p>
<p>That’s enough for a thread about financial aid and not where people end up working.</p>