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So I'm pretty much exclusively interested in Academic Medicine, not sure of specialty yet. I was accepted to NYU and recently informed that I'm on the high waitlist with a good chance of getting in before May 1 for Northwestern. Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on what its like actually being a student at either school--community, culture, study groups, etc. I'm ultimately hoping to go back to CA for residency, but I don't feel like either school will really help/hurt in that regard.
Tuition isn't a concern.
NYU
Pros
Cons
Northwestern
Pros
Cons
Summary: Academically, they seem very similar. Hoping someone can shed some light on the culture and community differences.
Tuition isn't a concern.
NYU
Pros
- More research in relevant fields
- Clinical training opportunities with Bellevue and the VA
- Student body seemed more diverse
Cons
- Student body seemed more stressed (?)
- Higher cost of living
Northwestern
Pros
- High student funding rate for research
- Lower cost of living
- Students seemed more laid-back
Cons
- Chicago is SO COLD
- SO COLD
Summary: Academically, they seem very similar. Hoping someone can shed some light on the culture and community differences.
