UF v. FIU

[nephile]

I am between two schools and I genuinely do not know what to do. So I made a PROs and CONs list for each please let me know what you think if you can (maybe there is something I don't know about one of the schools that will help me lean towards it. For ex. a specific opportunity or something in the curriculum.)

My biggest concern is that I do not know what I want for residency and I'm scared that I would like something competitive and I would struggle to match 🙁

UF (Half-tuition scholarship)

PROs:

1. Excellent research !!
2. Hospital is right next to the school
3. Living expenses are cheaper
4. Higher ranking
5. P/F for pre-clinical years
6. I would have more debt

CONs

1. It's in Gainesville, Fl. I will be moving like a ~5 hrs drive from my family
2. Gainesville is small

FIU (Full-tuition scholarship)

PROs

1. Very low debt
2. Family is close
3. My best friend is going to med school in Miami
4. P/F for pre-clinical years

CONs

1. They have little research
2. Lower ranking school, maybe not as competitive for certain residencies
3. MIAMI IS PRICEY

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[kiwisun]

UF and don't look back. UF is still in-state and close to family, much higher and better-established program. Have read FIU horror stories on reddit.

 

[kiwisun]

also access to research is important

 

[tacosalad11]

I would choose UF tbh, UF would still be cheap with a half tuition scholarship. Miami is very expensive and there have been many negative things said about the FIU admin so thats something to think about.

 

[nephile]

UF and don't look back. UF is still in-state and close to family, much higher and better-established program. Have read FIU horror stories on reddit.

Thank you. Everything you said it's true, it's just that leaving my house is scary and new.

 

[nephile]

I would choose UF tbh, UF would still be cheap with a half tuition scholarship. Miami is very expensive and there have been many negative things said about the FIU admin so thats something to think about.

Yes, Miami prices are CRAZY. I think I am going to UF, I really liked the environment.

 

[tacosalad11]

Yes, Miami prices are CRAZY. I think I am going to UF, I really liked the environment.

Cant go wrong either way, congrats!

 

[nephile]

Cant go wrong either way, congrats!

Thank youuu!!