Nice congrats! Same here on BU and NEU. Got degrees from both of them so hopefully one of them wants me back
Congratulations! I was also just accepted with a scholarship. I’m waiting to hear back from NEU before making my final decision
Yeah, I got a scholarship too, but the remaining tuition fee is still super scary. Are you attending BU?
Same here, congrats! All it takes is one acceptance. I’m waiting on NEU to make my decision, but probs between NEU and MGH for me
So far Ive liked what MGH has to offer, both in terms of academics and clinical experiences. With it being a part of the largest hospital chain in MA it also has a multitude of connections in the different areas of PT (neuro, sports, peds etc). I know of an OT who graduated from their program and she has nothing but good things to say, and stayed in the MGH network afterwards as well.
Congrats on both! Im an MA native and lived in Boston for 8 years. The city is diverse in a sense, lots of different areas with multitude of cultures. Majority of the culture though is in the suburbs of the city, not in the center etc. Very easy to travel around Boston due to its transit system so a car wouldn't be necessary unless youre planning on living far outside of the city. Otherwise Boston is a very fun place, moving back there from SD because of how much I miss it.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Is there any recommendations on choosing neighborhoods?
Thank you.
Yes it can get very humid in Boston, honestly starts around Mayish and can last until mid Sept or so. About 4-5 months, definitely need a place that has AC or able to put in your own wall unit, a fan does not cut it. You will get used to it, not that bad when walking around or taking the transit. Just make sure to stay hydrated
Winters ARE brutal here, make sure to buy a thick winter coat and some good boots.
Congrats! Yeah NEU doesnt come out until right after the new year I think, so its a big waiting game for me now.
Depends on the school you are trying to attend! In terms of locality:
You’re awesome.
Congrats, especially on that scholarship! Im currently living in San Diego and am originally from MA, been in Boston for 8 years. The public transportation in Boston is great, one of the best in the country I believe. MGH is close to a main branch of the subway (the T) and there should be a ton of buses that run through the streets of the school. Either way, should be easy to commute to and from campus. Im most likely going to MGH myself so hope we can connect if we both attend!
Congrats on your decision.
You asked a similar question before, so a question I have for you. What has you between MGH and NEU? What are their pros and cons that have you considering them in the first place?
I am currently living in San Diego, but from MA. Mentioned the names of both schools to PTs I have shadowed and even other medical professionals, most will know MGH over NEU but NEU is still known. Just depends on who you are asking and where you are looking. I agree with what a lot of people say though, you get your PT degree and pass the test you're a PT. The name of the school can of course help, but depends if that is a big factor for you.
Huh? What do you mean? If you are asking if there are athletes associated with MGH IHP that you could work with, I have no idea. I would presume so as you would be working in the hospital and could find something that way. I myself just have a connection with a department that works with athletes, so after I graduate I can jump over there if I wish to.
Driving. I drove here to SD and will drive back as well.
Apologies for the miscommunication. I meant to say that a lot of athletes go to the hospitals in the MGH network, thats what I meant by having access to them and potentially the opportunity tow work with them. The school is also associated with Harvard, so there may be opportunities to work with the Harvard athletes (im hoping haha). NEU does have athletes as well of course, but I dont know if the DPT program interacts with them.
