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Hello there,
I have run into a dilemma of choosing between the two schools and I just wanted some opinions on what I should do.
I was recently taken off the waitlist and admitted to West Coast University for Fall 2020. I have until next Wednesday for West Coast's deposit deadline. Before that, I was only accepted to St. Augustine's San Marcos location and have already put in the deposit for Summer 2020.
I do not know much about West Coast other than that they were accredited back in 2017 and that they do not have cadavers for anatomy labs. I have heard some negative things about the other programs at West Coast but I have not heard anything in regards to the PT program. That being said, I do live about 8-10 minutes away from the campus and so I would save a lot of money for housing, WiFi, food, gas, and other utilities. However, I am not sitting right with the fact that they're still a new program and do not have cadavers.
On the other hand, I would have to move out of home but I actually know a couple of people who attend St. Augustine. They told me they were willing to help me with anything if I needed it. They also would provide the textbooks for free too. Another thing is that I could potentially move in together with my girlfriend since she got into a nursing program at CSU San Marcos and we would be each other's emotional support system. We have been a long-distance relationship ever since after undergrad and this would be a good time to see each other for a prolonged period of time too. I know that the program also emphasizes a lot on manual therapy and cadavers are readily available. I would be able to study in peace since it's difficult to concentrate at home due to my loud family and not having my own room. The only gripe I have with choosing San Marcos is the cost of living as now I would have to worry about rent, WiFi, utilities, and basically any other potential stressors. It could be an additional $25,000 to $30,000 (just from housing) to the loans I'm already going to take out. Another thing is that the program is shorter, which could mean it's a bit more intense.
Can anyone chime in what they know of one program or the other? What would you do in my situation? Is cost a huge factor? Tuition is roughly the same between the two schools.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post and I appreciate any input.
I have run into a dilemma of choosing between the two schools and I just wanted some opinions on what I should do.
I was recently taken off the waitlist and admitted to West Coast University for Fall 2020. I have until next Wednesday for West Coast's deposit deadline. Before that, I was only accepted to St. Augustine's San Marcos location and have already put in the deposit for Summer 2020.
I do not know much about West Coast other than that they were accredited back in 2017 and that they do not have cadavers for anatomy labs. I have heard some negative things about the other programs at West Coast but I have not heard anything in regards to the PT program. That being said, I do live about 8-10 minutes away from the campus and so I would save a lot of money for housing, WiFi, food, gas, and other utilities. However, I am not sitting right with the fact that they're still a new program and do not have cadavers.
On the other hand, I would have to move out of home but I actually know a couple of people who attend St. Augustine. They told me they were willing to help me with anything if I needed it. They also would provide the textbooks for free too. Another thing is that I could potentially move in together with my girlfriend since she got into a nursing program at CSU San Marcos and we would be each other's emotional support system. We have been a long-distance relationship ever since after undergrad and this would be a good time to see each other for a prolonged period of time too. I know that the program also emphasizes a lot on manual therapy and cadavers are readily available. I would be able to study in peace since it's difficult to concentrate at home due to my loud family and not having my own room. The only gripe I have with choosing San Marcos is the cost of living as now I would have to worry about rent, WiFi, utilities, and basically any other potential stressors. It could be an additional $25,000 to $30,000 (just from housing) to the loans I'm already going to take out. Another thing is that the program is shorter, which could mean it's a bit more intense.
Can anyone chime in what they know of one program or the other? What would you do in my situation? Is cost a huge factor? Tuition is roughly the same between the two schools.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post and I appreciate any input.