Which school and major? UCF, Health Sciences Major
What was few important deciding factors? First and for most was that this is a full cost of attendance scholarship. This scholarship has truly saved me from the middle class donut hole of debt; I can now exit undergrad debt free and with more options for graduate school. Fit was also very important; I love the campus culture at UCF and can see myself thriving there. I also factored in the wonderful lack of snow, the quality of their honors program, and the NM program support.
One take away? Tour the campus. Spend at least a full day on campus, if possible 2. It is so important to feel comfortable and happy with the campus culture because this is where you will be living for the next 4 years of your life. This is not something you can really feel through pictures and websites.
Was NMF a big, some, no benefit? NMF has given me the gift of no undergrad student debt. I don’t have to worry about student loans pilling up, I don’t have to burden my family, and I don’t have to worry about having to get a job while in school (although I will likely get one for healthcare experience). I am so utterly thankful for this opportunity. It still makes my head spin when I think about how a single test gave me so much. Good luck to future students!