What are your thoughts? I guess location is one of the big differences. I like sunny weather AND big cities, heh. Thanks!
NYU vs. UCSD?
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Also you should list out the pros and cons of some important categories of each school and then read them over. (Curriculum, Clinical training, location, how you felt when you were there, research, students, facilities, financial aid, etc.)
I asked where you were from because you are not from New York, then it is a great opportunity to live in one of America's most historical cities.
I asked where you were from because you are not from New York, then it is a great opportunity to live in one of America's most historical cities.
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Life is short, Bikinis and surfing sounds way better than "acess[sic] to the world's greatest cultural center"
Your quality of life will be MUCH better in San Diego. NYC is great, but it's better to visit than actually live there.
Isn't the cost difference like $100K (or more if you include interest)? For that kind of money, you can rent an apartment and fly almost every weekend from SD to NYC for four years...
Seriously, go to UCSD.
Isn't the cost difference like $100K (or more if you include interest)? For that kind of money, you can rent an apartment and fly almost every weekend from SD to NYC for four years...
Seriously, go to UCSD.
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Have you ever actually lived in NYC?? Regarding cost of living, most med students in NYC live in subsidized student housing which dramatically reduces the cost. The cost of using the subway is much less than the cost of owning a car in San Diego, insurance, gas, repairs, parking meters, etc. Also, there are many low cost and free cultural events in NYC. Beer is probably more expensive in NYC and San Diego certainly has better weather.
Personally, I would choose NYC (and I am from the West Coast but go to med school on the East Coast) for a more interesting overall experience. But UCSD is a fine school.
Yes, I actually lived in Manhattan for two years. And I'm from SoCal, so I know what I'm talking about. Plus I interviewed at both schools.
For cost, I'm talking about cost of attendance, not cost of living. Cost of living is dollars and cents compared to the tuition difference and is not worth arguing. UCSD will be much, much cheaper. Period.
UCSD is a top tier program with a great educational environment, faculty and administration. It's right across the street from the beach. The weather is fantastic. You'll have arguably the best quality of life out of any medical school in the country.
Honestly, if you still feel compelled to move to NYC, sublet an apartment there for the summer, have fun, and get over it.
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I've always found that californians place a lot of value on the sun and the fun. I see why that is valuable to a lot of people, but quite frankly some of us don't think going to the beach every weekend ogling bikinis is the ideal lifestyle. I'm sure that sounds ridiculous to a lot of people, but I know I'm not alone when I say that I prefer the urban sprawl to California living. I lived in AZ for four years, that was enough sun for me. Quality of life is relative. Having to sweat it out while I carry my books around in SD would, for me, be a crappy lifestyle. Just like someone mentioned that they felt like NYC was a place for a good vacation, I feel like California is best reserved for a good vacation.
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It is not clear from the OP's post whether or not he or she is a California resident which would affect the cost of tuition. Nor is there any information in the OP's post about financial aid packages - so you are making assumptions about the cost of attendance that may or may not be true.
For example, I attend a private med school on the East Coast and I receive a grant that pays for my entire tuition. So it is much cheaper for me to attend med school on the East Coast than to attend school at the public med school in my home state where I also was accepted.
If UCSD is significantly less expensive than NYU, then certainly UCSD makes more sense. If the cost of attendance is comparable, then I would go to NYU. I am unable to determine the OP's financial situation because of lack of financial detail in his or her post.
Calm down. Many people would prefer NYC to the sunny blandness of San Diego. It is a matter of personal preference. You Cali people are very parochial about your home state, and defensive, I might add.
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In one of the OPs later posts he or she says they are from Cali and that UCSD is cheaper. In my opinion, seeing as the OP is so gridlocked he or she might as well go for the money.
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Is it true that you can become a New York resident after one year and pay in-state tuition?
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Seeing as NYU is private I'm not sure how much that would matter. I do believe that you can change residency, but I'm not sure if schools in NY allow you to switch your price tag.
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Agreed. I enjoy an occasional weekend in San Francisco and visiting relatives who live in the Big Sur area, but frankly, I have no desire to live anywhere in California. It is a matter of personal preference but Cali is not everyone's cup of tea.
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Oh, sorry, I missed that post by the OP. Yeah, go for the money, definitely choose UCSD, given the cost differential. I would choose NYU if the cost was approximately the same, but in this case, USCD makes more sense.
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ucsd for sure. cmon, your a cali resident and I'd say UCSD is a better school. San Diego itself sux (in my opinion) when it comes to nightlife/fun but im assuming you won't have much time for that anyways.
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Another pointless thread. OP, why did you actually ask this question? You like sunshine and big cities, and you are a California resident, and apparently, you really like California, and sunshine, and lollipops. USCD is a great school, in a big city, San Diego, with lots of sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows, and it is cheaper than any school in NYC for you, which has much less sunshine and lollipops, so why are you wasting anyone's time with your question. Jesus. Just to get off? Did you get off?
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LOL, searun. I don't really consider San Diego to be a big city, but I guess many people would. I really, really loved NYU when I visited, but there are a number of other considerations that I need to keep in mind, foremost of which the preschool system in NYC has a nutty admissions process, and I have two young kids who would have to navigate it while I was in med school. I'm not even sure whether NYU has family housing, I only saw the individual studios when I was there. . . I guess I never looked into it once I found out I was waistlisted since I wasn't expecting to get off.
NYC vs. San Diego - to each his own. I'm not defensive about San Diego or California at all. In fact, I agree that San Diego is much more bland than NYC and I do miss many of the things NYC has to offer. But life is much more comfortable in San Diego. It's cleaner, safer (though Manhattan is relatively safe), sunnier, and less polluted. I seldom sweat here, because the heat is dry and comfortable rather than humid and oppressive. There's some arts, culture and night life - you have to look for it but there's enough to keep me happy. Being able to afford a car and having the freedom to drive is great, and I don't miss having to lug my groceries from the market back to my tiny apartment.
OP - I have to agree with searun. You want trade a top tier school for a mid tier school and pay $80K + interest more? Are you absolutely insane? I've seen both programs and NYU doesn't have all that much to get excited about... actually many things that concerned me. In my opinion, UCSD is a stronger program in nearly all respects and, since you're a parent, it even has a greater number of non-trads.
Congrats for getting in off the NYU waitlist. Be excited. Feel good about yourself. Let the feeling pass. Then politely decline.
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OP,
New York is a wonderful place for young adults in their twenties and early thirties. It is not a great place to raise small children unless you are wealthy, and even then, I would not want to be a little kid in NYC.
UCSD is a much better place to raise children. They will enjoy the sun and beach. Forget NYC.
New York is a wonderful place for young adults in their twenties and early thirties. It is not a great place to raise small children unless you are wealthy, and even then, I would not want to be a little kid in NYC.
UCSD is a much better place to raise children. They will enjoy the sun and beach. Forget NYC.
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