FSU or UCF for Premed undergrad

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<p>should I got to FSU or UCF for premed undergrad?</p>

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<p>UCF was my choice. I like the campus and the professors.</p>

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<p>yea i’ve been reviewing the courses and it seems as if UCF has more variety than FSU… what are you majoring in?</p>

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<p>Really, premed is premed based on the tier of the school in addition to whether its an ivy or not.</p>

<p>UCF: Tier 3 University Commuter campus, non-traditional university, nightlife pretty much clubs/bars, <em>NEED CAR</em> </p>

<p>FSU: Tier 1 University, Traditional campus (walking distances), nightlife involves a heavy house party scene, in addition to clubs and bars, football that actually matters (ACC vs Conference USA)</p>

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<p>As father of a med student I think you’d be ill-advised to attend UCF for premedical studies. For one thing, the faculty-student ratio at UCF is terrible compared to FSU and the undergraduate research opportunities are, well, suspect at UCF.</p>

<p>This is not to say a UCF grad cannot get into med school, they can. I am saying it is harder, in an intensely competitive process where a student needs every advantage.</p>

<p>Go to FSU.</p>

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<p>The premed advising at FSU is very good. Of course, premed is NOT a major. But between your major adviser and the premed advising office, and the opportunities in the honors program and honors in the major, there is plenty to offer at FSU.</p>

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<p>UCF is the largest community college in the nation. There is nothing wrong with community college. This will give you a feel for UCF’s size and its reputation.</p>

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<p>^ Uhh… I don’t know if you’re trying to insult your school or if you just really don’t know the difference between community and commuter.</p>

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<p>wow florid… that is an extremely biased opinion… or just a bad statement… i live in orlando and i’m aware that UCF is not a giant community college… lol funny statement</p>

<p>thanks everyone, I loved the campus at both places, but my issue with FSU Biological Science program is that it seemed like they didnt’ have many options as far as courses offered compared to UCF. I realize that FSU has an established Pre-med program, but i wasn’t disappointed with the experience i had meeting with the advising at UCF. Unfortunately I live in Orlando and have quick access to UCF so i feel biased.
I visited FSU and loved the campus, but was a little disappointed with the surrounding area. Unfortunately I’m taking classes at VCC M-F and its a little difficult to take another trip to Tallahassee while classes are actually in session.<br>
Parent2noles— do you know accessible the volunteering opportunites are at hospitals around FSU are? I still need a bit of clinical volunteering hours need on my resume. Here in Orlando, there are over tons of hospitals to choose from and they haven’t been that hard to volunteer for.</p>

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<p>oh btw i’m interested in MicroBiology Major</p>

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<p>Volunteering at Tallahassee hospitals is as workable as at any medical facility. Additionally, you have surrounding areas where you could volunteer. </p>

<p>Volunteering at a hospital is not essential to getting into med school. Your first priority should be earning the grades through the essential courses and preparing for the MCAT. Secondly, you need to thoroughly prepare yourself academically for the burdens of this path, which are considerable. My D1 elected to become an EMT as an avenue to experience with the med system, but that required considerable time and effort including a few night shifts.</p>

<p>I posted a few of her experiences (through my eyes) [url=&lt;a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/florida-state-university/686848-sneak-peek-inside-fsu-college-medicine-1st-year-student.html?highlight=fsu+med]here[/url”&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/florida-state-university/686848-sneak-peek-inside-fsu-college-medicine-1st-year-student.html?highlight=fsu+med]here[/url</a>].</p>

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<p>What are your stats? Will you have your AA when you transfer? If you are at VCC you might be better just staying put in Orlando.</p>

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<p>parent2noles - I’ve heard that volunteer and research are very important to get into med school… of course my GPA and MCAT scores bear the heaviest weight, but i want to be as well rounded as possible. I did 6 year in the Air Force working with the Rescue Helicopters, pretty much a Combat EMT. But none of this time seems to be transferable as volunteer or clinical experience… :frowning: I’m sure it will help a little… :-/</p>

<p>sunnyflorida- I have a 3.9 and will have my AA from VCC. I did the whole direct connect from UCF, but I haven’t heard the best things for getting into medical school from UCF.</p>

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<p>FSU honors its vets all the time. Being a veteran at FSU is a big deal. There is a vet on the football team. There are flyovers at the stadium every game. Members of the military past and present are honors at games all the time, Six years in the AF and you will be a bit of a celebrity at FSU. Not kidding. FSU likes to say thanks. </p>

<p>While your combat EMT type experience may not count as hours put in while in school, IT VERY MUCH MATTERS. AND IT WILL COUNT. You will have an opportunity to show that experience on your application and discuss it in interviews. DO NOT DISCOUNT IT. IT IS HUGE.</p>

<p>You are a competitive candidate for med school. I think that FSU would be a great experience for you. While attending a commuter school might seem easier as an older undergrad at UCF, you would do just fine at FSU. </p>

<p>When you review class selection at FSU, sometimes course lookup is confusing, and you have to search in different places for classes. There may be more variety than you know. And at FSU, there are a large number of premed students who do not major in bio. They major in one of the majors in the College of Human Sciences: Exercise Science, and Nutrition. And to give you an idea of class variety, there is Anatomy and Physiology in the College of Nursing, in the Bio Dept in College of Arts and Sciences, and in the College of Human Sciences. </p>

<p>Don’t discount FSU. You are a competitive student, and FSU has been placing students in med schools since way before UCF was even conceived. GOOD LUCK!!</p>

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<p>First of all, thank you for your service to the United States. I agree with Sunny. You have a HUGE experience advantage and the kind of maturity med schools want in students. Go visit FSU again and especially visit the med school - take the tour and meet with the faculty. </p>

<p>Interestingly, of all the universities in Florida FSU is the only school that displays a [battle</a> streamer<a href=“from%20the%20Civil%20War,%20where%20the%20students%20fought%20as%20an%20organized%20unit%20of%20the%20school”>/url</a>. While this is not material to your goal, it does say something of the recognition and honor FSU pays to vets. For another example, the tennis courts are named for [url=&lt;a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Speicher]Navy”&gt;Scott Speicher - Wikipedia]Navy</a> LCDR Scott Speicher](<a href=“Florida State University - Wikipedia”>Florida State University - Wikipedia), an FSU grad who was lost during the first Gulf War.</p>

<p>Join the [Tribe[/url</a>]. You will be welcome.</p>

<p>If you want, PM me and I’ll see if I can get D1 to give you a tour of the school, especially the med school.</p>

<p>The research opportunities at FSU for undergrads are outstanding. D1 presented her undergrad research at a national symposium - and was the only undergrad she knew who presented. She used [url=&lt;a href=“http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/]Mag”&gt;http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/]Mag</a> Lab](<a href=“Florida State University - Wikipedia”>Florida State University - Wikipedia) resources to conduct research, which was a fantastic opportunity for an undergrad.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Hey parent2noles i know this isn’t the right topic but i have been looking to get outside experience (in other words out of the classroom) in the medical field and the first thing i thought was becoming an EMT.</p>

<p>Where did your child find out about becoming an EMT or volunteering at one of the local hospitals?</p>

<p>Thank you so much!</p>

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<p>We suggested it to her. She volunteered at TMH but there was little exposure to actual medical situations as a volunteer and she wanted more experience.</p>

<p>Getting an EMT training slot is also competitive. If Leon County doesn’t have a timely slot you may have to go to a nearby county. Meet some great folks that way.</p>

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<p>thanks :slight_smile: yea you 2 might of just sold me, lol. I’ve always loved Nole sports, so it almost seems as if it meant for me to go to FSU.</p>

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