UOP or UCSF?

[Druggie]

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I know! This might seem like a no-brainer for most people, with UCSF being the top school in the nation! But, I dunno. The UOP students seem really really happy. And I happen to think that Stockton is beautiful (I'm from LA). And the faculties and staff that I've met so far were so nice and friendly, just like the students said! And the cost of living is cheaper and it is an accelerated program, so I can start with my residency a year earlier. But I just don't know! It's really hard to even think of dropping UCSF. BUT I heard that it is a high stress environment, since they take so many classes per qtr and they still have to do externships, work, and clubs. Plus the cost of living is so high. I'm not sure if it's worth it sometimes. But they're really good when it comes to clinical pharmacy and that's the direction I would eventually want to go to, not retail. And UOP focuses on community pharmacy, although the students I've talked to said they're just as prepared in pharmaceutical care. I guess I'm worried that the decision I make now as to which school to attend will greatly influence residency competitiveness later on and possibly job opportunities opening. Plus, I think I'll be better able to maintain good grades at UOP than UCSF where everyone is super-smart and where the curriculum is more demanding (qtr system). Could someone help me out in this decision? My heart and gut tell me go for UOP, you'll probably be happier there. but then my brain and everyone else I know tell me to go to UCSF, it's more challenging and it would really help me out later when I get out of school. Plus, it would better prepare me to be a good clinical pharmacist. Help! I would really appreciate what you guys' advice.

Thanks!

 

[ZpackSux]

I know! This might seem like a no-brainer for most people, with UCSF being the top school in the nation! But, I dunno. The UOP students seem really really happy. And I happen to think that Stockton is beautiful (I'm from LA). And the faculties and staff that I've met so far were so nice and friendly, just like the students said! And the cost of living is cheaper and it is an accelerated program, so I can start with my residency a year earlier. But I just don't know! It's really hard to even think of dropping UCSF. BUT I heard that it is a high stress environment, since they take so many classes per qtr and they still have to do externships, work, and clubs. Plus the cost of living is so high. I'm not sure if it's worth it sometimes. But they're really good when it comes to clinical pharmacy and that's the direction I would eventually want to go to, not retail. And UOP focuses on community pharmacy, although the students I've talked to said they're just as prepared in pharmaceutical care. I guess I'm worried that the decision I make now as to which school to attend will greatly influence residency competitiveness later on and possibly job opportunities opening. Plus, I think I'll be better able to maintain good grades at UOP than UCSF where everyone is super-smart and where the curriculum is more demanding (qtr system). Could someone help me out in this decision? My heart and gut tell me go for UOP, you'll probably be happier there. but then my brain and everyone else I know tell me to go to UCSF, it's more challenging and it would really help me out later when I get out of school. Plus, it would better prepare me to be a good clinical pharmacist. Help! I would really appreciate what you guys' advice.

Thanks!

Instate tuition vs Private school tuition. Hmm....I just don't know.

I think I'll pay more money, get a lesser education, live in a lesser town(stockton vs SF) and pay longer on the student loan... cuz I'll be happier and maintain good grades(for 3 to 4 years) which don't mean chit..

Please note the sarcasm.

 

[young skywalker]

UCSF really isn't all that high stress. I think actually UOP would be even more high stress because it's an accelerated program. You need to cram in all the classes of a 4 year program into 3. That means no summers off, I'd think that would mean a higher course load density. I know no one who goes to UCSF that regrets having gone to UCSF. No one, zero...