I too need help with decision making

[Orchid]

Thanks in advance for reading and for keeping the thread on track.


I am trying to decide between Yeshiva University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, both for a clinical PsyD.

The biggest advantage Yeshiva has is the location, but it's expensive. Indiana, on the other hand, has a great funding but it's rural and I don't think it has the same opportunities Yeshiva has to offer. As far as I know, both universities have a good reputation.

I want to get involved with research, but not as a main career path. But still, I want to get a good research training (just in case I change my mind or hate therapy).

From people who go to either program, I would like to hear your insights. I'll also be happy to hear anyone's advice on how to choose.

Thank you.

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[mewantphd]

I have heard that Yeshiva has a really questionable reputation - but that's all I know...

 

[kr862313]

Just wondering, what opportunities do you feel that IUP lacks as opposed to Yeshiva?

I interviewed at IUP as well and it seemed like there were opportunities for research. The only downside for me really was the location.

 

[sicologia]

I am trying to decide ..

Sometimes your cingulate can use a little push (a little insider's joke). Good luck! They both appear to be quality programs.

 

[Orchid]

Just wondering, what opportunities do you feel that IUP lacks as opposed to Yeshiva?

Here I was actually referring to externships, just because it's a smaller place. In terms of research, I believe that IUP offers much more.

Will you be going there in the fall?

 

[kr862313]

Here I was actually referring to externships, just because it's a smaller place. In terms of research, I believe that IUP offers much more.

Will you be going there in the fall?

I'm not sure yet... I'm still waiting to hear back from one other school that I interviewed at, but if that falls through I'd be happy going to IUP. I wasn't sure about it when I first applied, but the interview day really won me over. Let me know when you end up making your decision. Maybe we'll be classmates

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

I've heard good things about IUofP. I'm not sure how they place for internship, but I remember considering there....though it wasn't a good fit for what I wanted.

 

[Jon4PsyD]

IUP has a much better reputation. A lot of people on this forum have had some bad experiences with Yeshiva. BUT, are you a New Yorker? If so I am sure it would be very tough to leave. I'd go with IUP but you're lucky you have a decision to even make! Congrats!

Jon

 

[deleted176373]

IMHO, Take the one with funding. You don't need the debt hanging over your head!

Mark

 

[Orchid]

Thanks everybody for your feedbacks.