Study Abroad as Junior?

[acarroll16]

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I really really want to study abroad this summer, but I was planning on taking physics over the summer. Most of the programs I'm applying to don't require being done with pre-reqs by application time, but having only 1 or less left by spring semester before matriculation. What is your opinion on studying abroad over the summer and leaving physics for my last two semesters of college?

 

[SuzDPTapplicant]

I waited to take physics until my senior year and did not have any issues getting into PT school. As long as those are the only two courses left to take, I say study abroad. However, be aware that you will not have time to retake the classes if you would need to!

 

[DesertPT]

If the two semesters of physics are the only two pre-reqs you have left, I doubt it will be an issue. How is your pre-req GPA looking at this point?

If it's >3.6 I'd say you have absolutely nothing to worry about. And the study abroad is at least something you can put on your app as an EC activity. Won't make a big difference in admissions either way I'd say. And if it's something you really want to do badly, then you will regret it if you don't.