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Hi!
I’m still waiting on a financial aid package from another school, but I’ve pretty much narrowed down my decision to UGA and Cornell. (My in state is Tufts so I don’t have a cheap option)
According to VIN, cost of living in both is about the same, which is odd to me because I hear UGA rent and cost of living is muuuuch cheaper. I have received a need based grant from Cornell making tuition ~42-44k, whereas UGA will be ~49k. I am a little nervous about the financial aid at Cornell due to the anticipated recession and the possibility of them not renewing that grant next year... does this fear hold any water?
I’m interested in research and considering lab animal medicine as a path. Cornell’s program for lab animal is older than Georgia’s, should that hold any bearing on my decision? I’m also interested in ophthalmology— anyone know if there are ways to get involved and explore that specialty before clinical year? I hear at Cornell people can get jobs at the hospital, but some require you to commit your summer which I don’t want to do (since I may want to do research programs over the summer)
Other considerations: the weather in Georgia is nicer, but Cornell is closer to home (MA). I’ve heard great things about the UGA community and it has a brand new hospital. The Cornell renovations are also very nice.
I haven’t been able to visit UGA due to coronavirus, so I haven’t gotten an in person vibe myself.
Thank you to anyone who has any thoughts or advice!
I’m still waiting on a financial aid package from another school, but I’ve pretty much narrowed down my decision to UGA and Cornell. (My in state is Tufts so I don’t have a cheap option)
According to VIN, cost of living in both is about the same, which is odd to me because I hear UGA rent and cost of living is muuuuch cheaper. I have received a need based grant from Cornell making tuition ~42-44k, whereas UGA will be ~49k. I am a little nervous about the financial aid at Cornell due to the anticipated recession and the possibility of them not renewing that grant next year... does this fear hold any water?
I’m interested in research and considering lab animal medicine as a path. Cornell’s program for lab animal is older than Georgia’s, should that hold any bearing on my decision? I’m also interested in ophthalmology— anyone know if there are ways to get involved and explore that specialty before clinical year? I hear at Cornell people can get jobs at the hospital, but some require you to commit your summer which I don’t want to do (since I may want to do research programs over the summer)
Other considerations: the weather in Georgia is nicer, but Cornell is closer to home (MA). I’ve heard great things about the UGA community and it has a brand new hospital. The Cornell renovations are also very nice.
I haven’t been able to visit UGA due to coronavirus, so I haven’t gotten an in person vibe myself.
Thank you to anyone who has any thoughts or advice!