SUNY or UHCO? please help!

[Jude_it]

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I need some help...i have to decide which school (SUNY or UHCO) to go to by May 27th (that's when my deposit is due.) I am a Texas resident ...but I have compared the cost of living and tuition with both schools, and NY is more expensive by about $25,000. So cost is not the greatest factor.

My greatest concerns, however, are:
1) When someone goes to school in that state, do they tend to stay there? Is it easy to relocate to a different state? Harder to network? (just in case i want to relocate)
2) Is important to go to a school with a strong research background?
3) SUNY is on a quarter system. Are their loads more taxing because it goes by faster?

From what I heard, (correct me if I am wrong) UHCO has a strong research background, but it is not SUNY's strength. But SUNY has a strong clinical and so does UHCO. Therefore UHCO ranks higher than SUNY. 😕

But here's the kicker...as for city, I have always wanted to live in NY some point of my life. But, sorry to say UHCO ppl, I am not too fond of Houston.

All in all, what criterias are important to choosing the right school? Is it more important to chose a school based on reputation or city? Thanks for your input!!!

 

[r_salis]

When you figured cost for SUNY, did you figure in that you can become in-state after one year? That lowers tuition by half. 🙂

SUNY and UHCO are both great schools, you won't go wrong with either choice. If you have always wanted to live in NYC, going to school here is a fabulous opportunity to try it out for 4 years. Living here is great. 🙂

 

[cpw]

For the counter-point: I went to UHCO, I'm also not the biggest fan of Houston, and I'm in the process of moving to another state right now. (post-graduation) Yes, most students at UHCO are from Texas and stay in Texas, but there are many who don't. I know three or four going back to Lousianna, one or two in kansas, one classmate is going to Alaska (he got a great job offer), I'm going to Florida, one is going to TN, and two are military bound. Just cuz you go to school in TX doesn't mean you're stuck here for life. 😉

Good luck with your decision. PM me if you have more UHCO questions.

OH! One more thing about research. yes, UHCO does have a fabulous research program, but they don't push it on you. many students use the summer between first and second year to do research upstairs at school and get onto a few posters for AOA and ARVO. You definitely don't have to...

 

[Jude_it]

When you figured cost for SUNY, did you figure in that you can become in-state after one year? That lowers tuition by half. 🙂

SUNY and UHCO are both great schools, you won't go wrong with either choice. If you have always wanted to live in NYC, going to school here is a fabulous opportunity to try it out for 4 years. Living here is great. 🙂

r_salis: Yes, I did take account that after one year I will become in-state. It is very nice. 🙂 But as far as load, was it challenging being on the quarter system instead of a semester system?

cpw: Congratulations getting a new job in Florida! Was it hard trying to get out of Texas? What made you decide to go UHCO?

Lastly, do you both have obvious pros/cons about going to SUNY/UHCO? Thanks for your help!

 

[r_salis]

r_salis: Yes, I did take account that after one year I will become in-state. It is very nice. 🙂 But as far as load, was it challenging being on the quarter system instead of a semester system?

The quarter system was new to me, but I'm used to it now. The main difference is that it feels like you're being tested almost constantly, but that's not necessarily a bad thing because it forces you to keep up on course topics. The good thing is that 10 weeks goes by quickly, so you don't get the chance to be bored by anything. 😉 It does get a little intense at the end of 2nd year (where I am now) when you're taking 9 classes during 3rd quarter, but I suspect that would be true with a semester system as well.