I’m having trouble deciding between Biology at UCSB or BU. I am planning on attending medical school, so I am scared that my GPA will be in jeopardy at BU because it’s known for its grade deflation. I also realize that UCSB might not have many opportunities for shadowing or research, so I am really torn between the two!! I live in the bay area, so I am only a 5 hr car ride to UCSB and the tuition is 8,000 dollars cheaper than BU, but I also love how Boston is a major college town. Please help!!!
BU is a great place for pre-med and you can do well there. If $8k isnt a big deal you can enjoy Boston otherwise SB is an excellent place
But add airfare to the $8k price difference, too.
Have you visited BU?
Yes Boston is a college town … more like a college city. BU’s campus is not exactly beautiful. Winters can be long and skies can stay gray. I’ve never visited SB but hear it’s pretty close to paradise.