<p>What will scripps offer me that any other UC (public university) will not? I'm deciding between UC davis and this college. I'm majoring in neurobiology; I know the college of biological sciences for davis is supposedly top notch and offers many students various internships/opportunities at their medical center. However, something drew me towards scripps (socially and academically). I just cannot seem to get over how expensive it is :( is it really worth the money?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>One big benefit is the attention you will receive from faculty and advisors.
The advising at small liberal arts colleges is typically much better than what you would get at state u’s. The focus on undergrad teaching is a big plus, but only you can decide if these things are worth the cost to your family.</p>
<p>Ultimately, you will get out of college whatever you put into college, as far as effort goes.
At a UC, it will be up to you to reach out to resources like on-campus career counselors. At Scripps, career counselors set up meetings with all students starting the very first year, so students know what they offer and where to find them. </p>
<p>If you’re the kind of smart, motivated future-neurobiologist that can get admitted to Scripps in the first place, I’ve no doubt that you have what it takes to succeed regardless of which school you pick. </p>
<p>But you can’t go looking for resources and opportunities that you don’t even know to look for, and Scripps is really good at making sure you dont miss them, for what its worth. </p>
<p>Good luck with your choice!</p>
<p>Have you checked out the AISS program open to Scripps, Pitzer and CMK students? It’s an integrated, accelerated science stream taught by three professors and covering Physics, Biology and Chemistry, twelve credits in one year. I’ve read that it’s the only program like this in the country. You have to apply to it separately and I don’t know how hard it is to get into, but it might be worth looking at. There are a lot of details and student blogs about it. Also, as a Scripps student you can take classes at Pomona, which has an excellent Neurobiology program. As others have pointed out, I’m sure you could get an excellent education at either school, so it comes down to which college you think you’d enjoy spending four years at.</p>