So I know at least one other person is dealing with this one! What are you guys weighing to decide assuming your in both? Below are my pro/cons lists--please add to them.
Tufts:
Pros--case based study at Tufts in addition to didactic learning
small classes 80
have a strong small animal case load and behavior
2nd yrs in hosp observing third and fourth years
nice facilities
selectives first two years
Cons
not much else in North Grafton
weak equine/food animal program
lowish case load--although students said there are enough cases for everyone 28,000
Penn:
Pros--strong case load
diversity of students
can work in hosp first two years
new lecture halls
reputations? don't know if matters to employers for small animal my interest
Cons
in Philly--don't like cities
bigger class size 110
NBC 1 hr away
professors didn't seem excited about selecting new class---Anyone else feel this way or was it just my interviewers?
Thanks and I hope this helps others decide as well!
Tufts:
Pros--case based study at Tufts in addition to didactic learning
small classes 80
have a strong small animal case load and behavior
2nd yrs in hosp observing third and fourth years
nice facilities
selectives first two years
Cons
not much else in North Grafton
weak equine/food animal program
lowish case load--although students said there are enough cases for everyone 28,000
Penn:
Pros--strong case load
diversity of students
can work in hosp first two years
new lecture halls
reputations? don't know if matters to employers for small animal my interest
Cons
in Philly--don't like cities
bigger class size 110
NBC 1 hr away
professors didn't seem excited about selecting new class---Anyone else feel this way or was it just my interviewers?
Thanks and I hope this helps others decide as well!