Albany VS. Purdue

[deleted390966]

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Hi,
I've been accepted to Albany (in state) and got an interview from Purdue.
I'm contemplating whether I should go or just put the deposit in for Albany...
I'm leaning toward clinical pharmacy.

It would be very helpful if some of you could lend some insights on either or both schools regarding:
- Curriculum: is it up-to-date and preparing you well for practice?
- Cost of living
- Professors/ teaching quality
- Class notes, handouts (are they available?)
- Cut-offs for P/F
- License: do you think it's an advantage to go to in-state school?
- Your experience if you are attending or are an alum
- anything else

Thanks in advance!!!!!

 

[Indypharm]

Go to the purdue interview see if you like it. Then make your decision based on what feels right to you. Purdue is starting a new curriculum so it will be hard for current student to help. I am in state and anxiously waiting to hear from purdue. Good luck what ever you decide

 

[deleted390966]

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[Indypharm]

Purdue's emphasis is on creating pharmacists who will benefit the profession. They want well-rounded individuals with good moral values. I have worked in retail and at a hospital for the last 4.5 years, and I haven't noticed any graduates that were unprepared. I don't think Purdue puts an emphasis on any specific type of pharmacy. Though, I personally am interested in their nuclear program. Purdue has an extensive network of alumni throughout the state. Because there are only two schools in the state (I'm not counting Manchester until they have any accredidation), all the main hospitals have representatives from both Purdue and Butler during rotations. I would assume the cost of living will be reasonable to you. Indiana overall has a low cost of living. Lafayette is even lower than Indianapolis. An issue you will run into will be when it comes time to do IPPE or APPE you may have to come to Indianapolis. The drive can range from 45 min-1.5 hours. It's doable, and if I get in, I plan on remaining in Indianapolis and commuting to Lafayette everyday. If you decide to come here, look at living somewhere on Highway 65 in between both Indy and Lafayette. Lebanon is a very small town but about halfway in between. PM me if you have any other questions. I can't tell you much about the curriculum its self, but I do have friends that are P1 students, and close friends that are alumni. I could ask them.