I haven't been this happy in 5 years.

[Pamlico]

Originally Posted by Corey Bit Spank

That's so good to hear. I love the campus. I think the school has a lot to offer. With that said, I think any school has a lot to offer if the student is willing. "Chance favors the prepared mind," I suppose.

I need to visit one last time before I make a decision.

Even though my daughter was accepted to UR, she decided to go to UB. However during her first semester there she realized that UB was not the place for her (too big and impersonal). She was able to reactivate her UR admission and transferred there at the end of her first year. She was much happier and had a better experience at UR.

Yes, any school has a lot to offer the willing student, but if the experiences outside the classroom are continously negative the willingness may decline.

Good luck with your decision.

[Scottwax]

Thanks Corey, I'll pass that along to my son.

[Corey Bit Spank]

Hm. I can't really fathom a way to pay for this. I'd love to go there, but the price premium is too high. Especially considering that I don't want to just end at my bachelors. My parents really can't afford it, and they're scared I'm going to end up in too much debt. Decisions.

[Accumulator]

Corey- That's great news

Despite the expense, I'd go for all the education you can get now, especially since you're in "student mindset mode". IMO it'll be a lot better to do your undergrad/grad work now rather than trying to go back part-time once you're working. Yeah, it'll cost real money, but it'll also open the doors to the careers that *pay* real money. Just my $0.02...

[Corey Bit Spank]

Well, I'd do it all at a cheaper school. There's no question that I want to get a professor or graduate degree. I'm going to go on. I don't know, this is a huge decision. I'm not used to making huge decisions. I guess that's why they're huge. :P

[themightytimmah]

Good to hear that someone got into UR, I got rejected by them about a year ago this time. I ended up going to a fairly pricey private college (Florida Tech), and I don't regret the decision at all. It's going to cost me an extra 60-100,000 over state school, but in my major I'm looking at a possible 10-15,000 a year premium for having gone to the "better name" school. Over the course of your lifetime, the connections that you'll make at a more prestigous school will almost certianly cover the cost.

[Corey Bit Spank]

What are you going for? I'm not so certain that Rochester has better sciences than UB.

[daveb]

The choice is up to you in the end. UR is growing here, they are the number 1 Rochester employee. They surpassed Eastman Kodak. (I believe it was announced the first of the year or so..)

I went to St. John Fisher for one year. I commuted, and was in the pre-pharmacy program. I absolutely hated it. All because I commuted. I didn't feel like part of the college community. I did make friends on campus, but still felt..out of place. I found it much harder to study at home as well. I transferred to Niagara from SJFC and didn't regret one minute of it. I graduated with a CIS degree, now I have my own house (with my fiancee) and dog. I don't work in my graduated field, in part because the computer industry is sort of declining.

A little more into the detail of the UR area. UR is right next to Strong Hospital (internship?!) and we also offer Rochester General which is on the north side of the city, which is renowned for its heart program.

Social life, is...so-so. Its not exactly the best. There are clubs/social things to do in the area, but not the best. UR is located just south of Rochester on the border of Henrietta and Brighton. There is a ton of shopping in the area. Restaurants are a plenty. Not sure what type of shopping you're into, but all electronic stores are about 5 minutes away. For more upscale shopping, you can always jump on the Thruway to Eastview Mall in Victor.

Anyway, enough jabbering...PM if you want more details regarding the area.

[Corey Bit Spank]

I actually like UR because it is smaller, which would be a huge reason to go there. I guess it's a matter of having a name behind me, or having to make a name for myself. I'm willing to work hard to establish myself wherever I go.

They both have their positives and negatives. It's a big decision, but I'm leaning on saving money for pharmacy/med school. It's the difference between having some debt and having a huge amount of debt. I always said that I would go to Rochester if they named the right price, but they didn't name the right price.

I'm going to talk to a few more people and then make a decision whether or not to send my tuition deposit. I guess I could be squandering an opportunity, but I think I can afford myself many others.

[Corey Bit Spank]

lol UB didn't accept me for my major. This blows. UR is looking better and better.

[daveb]

doh.

But..yay..at the same time...hehe

[PrinzII]

Congrats, Corey. :