Which to choose?

[moe_4eva]

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Hey, all, I'm posting this for my girlfriend.

She was just accepted to the WICHE program, and has received acceptances at Colorado, Washington, and Oregon (all a week ago today). So, she's trying to figure out which one she wants to go to. Washington is out (I'm applying to med schools, we're trying to go to the same state, and I didn't apply to washington). So, does anyone have any experience with either school (esp. current students), and what did you like/dislike about each one.

We've visited Colorado, and that's the one I'm pushing for, but she likes Oregon's small class size and the almost brand new teaching hospital are very appealing to her.

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[chris03333]

Hey, all, I'm posting this for my girlfriend.

She was just accepted to the WICHE program, and has received acceptances at Colorado, Washington, and Oregon (all a week ago today). So, she's trying to figure out which one she wants to go to. Washington is out (I'm applying to med schools, we're trying to go to the same state, and I didn't apply to washington). So, does anyone have any experience with either school (esp. current students), and what did you like/dislike about each one.

We've visited Colorado, and that's the one I'm pushing for, but she likes Oregon's small class size and the almost brand new teaching hospital are very appealing to her.

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated!

My only suggestion is for you...Do NOT push her decision in any way. Both schools are good schools, vet school can be EXTREMELY stressful, the last thing you will need is her to be unhappy with her decision (if you had any influence on it that is)😱

 

[PdxYOSHI]

Well, I don't know about Colorado but neither Washington or Oregon have med schools close to the vet schools. Oregon's med school (OHSU) my current place of employment is in Portland and is about 1.25 hrs from OSU in Corvallis. I hear very good things about OHSU's medical school and OSU in Corvallis is where I went for my master's degree. Corvallis is a great town, small and kind of expensive to live there but cheaper than most places in Colorado. Plus Corvallis is about 1 hr from the beach and 2 hrs from skiing if you have spare time for the outdoors. Hope that helps a little.

 

[moe_4eva]

My only suggestion is for you...Do NOT push her decision in any way. Both schools are good schools, vet school can be EXTREMELY stressful, the last thing you will need is her to be unhappy with her decision (if you had any influence on it that is)😱

haha, no, I would never really 'push' her, but they are offering her a better scholarship, and it's closer to home for us so it's the way she's leaning right now. But, I want it to be her decision, and that means helping her to explore her options.

Well, I don't know about Colorado but neither Washington or Oregon have med schools close to the vet schools. Oregon's med school (OHSU) my current place of employment is in Portland and is about 1.25 hrs from OSU in Corvallis. I hear very good things about OHSU's medical school and OSU in Corvallis is where I went for my master's degree. Corvallis is a great town, small and kind of expensive to live there but cheaper than most places in Colorado. Plus Corvallis is about 1 hr from the beach and 2 hrs from skiing if you have spare time for the outdoors. Hope that helps a little.

Thanks for that. We've driven through Corvallis on our way to Portland. 1 hour isn't a huge deal, the schools in Colorado are 1 hour apart as well, although there is a town right in the middle. We both really love Oregon, although Fort Collins is an awesome college town as well.

 

[FatPalomino]

there is not a med school in Fort Collins, Colorado the cloest one is in Denver I think which is a hellish commute.

 

[moe_4eva]

there is not a med school in Fort Collins, Colorado the cloest one is in Denver I think which is a hellish commute.

There is a med school in downton Denver, and loveland is right smack in the middle. I'm well aware of the commute, I've been there on numerous occasions (although getting out is much worse than driving in).

 

[Ranger7]

I'm currently a first-year student at Oregon State. I love it. The small class sizes are great. Your regular professors know everyone, and you do too. A new addition to the large animal hospital just broke ground. On the downside, since the new small animal hospital is so new, and in a small town in a rural area, the case load isn't as high as elsewhere.

On the flipside, the school is blooming with a lot of new faculty to help expand the program and make us one of the best. There are many innovative ideas. Senior students will have a two-week rotation at the Oregon Humane Society's Teaching Hospital being built right now in Portland, which will have dorms for vet students. The veterinary school is also involved in the university's marine center on the coast.

Also, you will never be short of things to do, since there are so many neat places to visit. Salem is 30 minutes, Eugene 45 minutes, and Portland is 1.5 hours away. A friend visited me one weekend, and we were watching whales and seals on Saturday and hiked to the top of a volcano over 10,000 feet on Sunday.

If you have any specific questions, just PM me.

 

[moe_4eva]

I'm currently a first-year student at Oregon State. I love it. The small class sizes are great. Your regular professors know everyone, and you do too. A new addition to the large animal hospital just broke ground. On the downside, since the new small animal hospital is so new, and in a small town in a rural area, the case load isn't as high as elsewhere.

On the flipside, the school is blooming with a lot of new faculty to help expand the program and make us one of the best. There are many innovative ideas. Senior students will have a two-week rotation at the Oregon Humane Society's Teaching Hospital being built right now in Portland, which will have dorms for vet students. The veterinary school is also involved in the university's marine center on the coast.

Also, you will never be short of things to do, since there are so many neat places to visit. Salem is 30 minutes, Eugene 45 minutes, and Portland is 1.5 hours away. A friend visited me one weekend, and we were watching whales and seals on Saturday and hiked to the top of a volcano over 10,000 feet on Sunday.

If you have any specific questions, just PM me.

Thanks for the (first) helpful reply. She hadn't even thought of client volume, so that's good to know.

 

[Ranger7]

Thanks for the (first) helpful reply. She hadn't even thought of client volume, so that's good to know.

The large animal facility is comparable to any other large animal hospital in the state and is situated in the center of Oregon's most important agricultural region.

The small animal facility opened in the Spring of 2005 and the caseload was growing twice as fast as anticipated in 2006. Although, the vet school is not in a large city, keep in mind that Oregon's population is concentrated in the Willamette valley. Eugene, Salem, and Portland's metro areas add up to more than 2.5 million people as a source of referrals!

 

[hoodle]

There is a med school in downton Denver, and loveland is right smack in the middle. I'm well aware of the commute, I've been there on numerous occasions (although getting out is much worse than driving in).

I totally understand what you're trying to balance - I'll be in a similar position. I want to go to a DVM/PhD program, and my sig. other wants to get a PhD in materials chemistry/nano stuff, and then get an MBA. She needs a really solid university with a good academic rep, and other business/science options in the area. We are also very committed to living together, and will both make sacrifices to make that happen! Currently, we're thinking about the fort collins/boulder commute, as well as a few others (NC-State to Duke/UNC, Davis to Davis (easy) or Berkelely/UCSF (harder), Tufts to Boston, then also Cornell, Penn, Madison-Wisconsin, Illinois. It's hard!

I don't have any words of wisdom, but if it helps, I totally understand your situation and admire your commitment to her and your helpfulness. Med school is no less time/life-consuming than vet school - such tough decisions. Congratulations for so many wonderful acceptances, though!

 

[moe_4eva]

I totally understand what you're trying to balance - I'll be in a similar position. I want to go to a DVM/PhD program, and my sig. other wants to get a PhD in materials chemistry/nano stuff, and then get an MBA. She needs a really solid university with a good academic rep, and other business/science options in the area. We are also very committed to living together, and will both make sacrifices to make that happen! Currently, we're thinking about the fort collins/boulder commute, as well as a few others (NC-State to Duke/UNC, Davis to Davis (easy) or Berkelely/UCSF (harder), Tufts to Boston, then also Cornell, Penn, Madison-Wisconsin, Illinois. It's hard!

I don't have any words of wisdom, but if it helps, I totally understand your situation and admire your commitment to her and your helpfulness. Med school is no less time/life-consuming than vet school - such tough decisions. Congratulations for so many wonderful acceptances, though!

Good to know that there are others out there in the same position. We're just hoping that we end up in the same state, else it'll be one heck of a hard decision. Good luck to you as well though!