Hi guys,
I was wondering if anyone could offer some insight that would help me choose between ASU and SDSU for nursing. The main problem with ASU is that it’s at the Downtown campus which is pretty small. SDSU, on the other hand, would be a more traditional campus. However, I feel like a nursing major could be more successful at ASU because of the campus’s size (nursing student community, lower class sizes, closer relationships with professors). I do want to join a sorority, however, and taking the light rail down to Tempe every time I want to go to a party seems like a lot of work. Sorry this post is kind of all over the place… Really any information you could offer about either campus would be appreciated!
Fwiw, the ASU nursing program is downtown for a reason–fairly mature students, focused on developing their skills and in a place with a lot of career opportunities. Yes, you can take the light light rail to Tempe for sorority parties, but you might want to go to a traditional campus environment if the sorority opportunity is really what you want. The ASU nursing program downtown is composed of a very focused cohort in a challenging program, not necessarily Tempe sorority girls. Not impossible of course, and there are some who do what you are exploring. Perhaps come to PHX and meet the students in the program, before making a decision.
That was very helpful, thanks!!
@ConcertoinD is totally right.
Downtown is a really nice campus, but it’s not for everyone. With that said, I do know of lots of people who have gone greek but live downtown… Perhaps not ideal, but it’s definitely do-able.
Not to discourage your nursing aspirations – I think nursing is a fantastic field – but why not get a different bachelor degree? There are so many great 1-year BSN programs, and effectually you could:
a) spend 4 years and thousands of dollars to graduate with only a BSN
b) spend 5 years, thousands of dollars, and graduate with two degrees
If you went with the latter, you’d be able to get everything you want from college at ASU Tempe (or SDSU) and then get your BSN afterwards. Moreover, you could major in something like Business, then get your BSN, and you’d always be on the short list to go into Administration or Charge Nurse if your priorities/goals change… Plus, you’ll always have not one, but two degrees to fall back on. Food for thought.