Tufts vs. CSU?

[exoticsvet]

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Hey All!

I was accepted at Tufts and CSU, both out of state, and I am so torn between both.

I attended Tufts vet camp in high school so it has always been #goals, but of course the application cycle opened my eyes to how many fantastic schools are out there. I need help making a decision!

I want to do zoo/exotics/wildlife but I also really open to a lot of specialties

Both: Family close by, same overall price (tuition+Cost of living), both fantastic programs with One Health initiatives

CSU:
Pros: Life style and better location and weather, fantastic research in translational medicine
Cons: No wildlife clinic (but maybe current Tufts students can speak to how critical this is? I've working in rehab for over 4 years now so I'd be looking for more than basic exposure), no paid work in the hospital as a technician

Tufts:
Pros: wildlife clinic and working farm on campus, feels like home, ADORE the head of wildlife
Cons: Weather is awful (thumbs down for seasonal affective disorder), doesn't seem to be much to do in or around town, high living costs

I'm really leaning toward CSU but as I said, Tufts feels like home and I would love to hear from some current students about what it is really like in terms of student-faculty interaction, student-student interaction and work-life balance at each place!

 

[MAD MIKE O7]

Hey All!

I was accepted at Tufts and CSU, both out of state, and I am so torn between both.

I attended Tufts vet camp in high school so it has always been #goals, but of course the application cycle opened my eyes to how many fantastic schools are out there. I need help making a decision!

I want to do zoo/exotics/wildlife but I also really open to a lot of specialties

Both: Family close by, same overall price (tuition+Cost of living), both fantastic programs with One Health initiatives

CSU:
Pros: Life style and better location and weather, fantastic research in translational medicine
Cons: No wildlife clinic (but maybe current Tufts students can speak to how critical this is? I've working in rehab for over 4 years now so I'd be looking for more than basic exposure), no paid work in the hospital as a technician

Tufts:
Pros: wildlife clinic and working farm on campus, feels like home, ADORE the head of wildlife
Cons: Weather is awful (thumbs down for seasonal affective disorder), doesn't seem to be much to do in or around town, high living costs

I'm really leaning toward CSU but as I said, Tufts feels like home and I would love to hear from some current students about what it is really like in terms of student-faculty interaction, student-student interaction and work-life balance at each place!

First of all, congratulations!!! You will get a fantastic education from either school so from my experience people normally choose based upon finances and happiness. You're going to spend four years of your life at the institution you choose so it should be somewhere that you can see yourself living.

I am not a student at either of these schools so I can't give you the specific input you're looking for but just from reading how you speak about the schools you seem to be more excited about Tufts even though you say you're leaning toward Colorado.

Hopefully some more knowledgeable people on here can give you a better answer. Best of luck!

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[exoticsvet]

Yeah I am really drawn to Tufts for sentimental reasons, and as you said, both schools are fantastic.

However I really feel like CSU is going to provide me with a WAY better lifestyle so I'm glad to hear you verify how important that is!

 

[CoffeeQuestionMark]

What a lucky duck you are! CSU was my dream for the longest time. In the end, remember you have plenty of opportunities to explore your interest during rotations and residencies.

Base your decision on where you see yourself living for the next 4 years. The people around you can totally make or break your experience, as told by my friends either in school or practicing vets

 

[yellowappy]

no paid work in the hospital as a technician

I'm not quite a current CSU vet student (will be in the fall!) but I did my undergrad and master's at CSU and can speak to at least this point. There are opportunities for vet students to work in the hospital (paid) as technicians.