<p>I am as sure as can be that I want to enter the medical field; specifically, I would love to stay involved in sports in my career. IF, for some reason, med school didn’t happen, I would have no problem using an engineering degree for something else. I believe if the right thing came up (i.e. a job offer at Riddell (helmet company)) prior to med school, I would even consider not attending. Sports practically runs my life, but in a good way. i have participate in multiple ECs that are medical related.</p>
<p>As for the finances:
My parents have saved a good amount and make decent money; I sit on the line where the Notre Dame’s and Dukes of the world will give me $15k and tell me to make up the next $45k. My parents have told me they would pay for my undergraduate education, but I am on my own for graduate school. We have a 529, and I would get that to put towards medical school if my undergraduate study is paid for. I do not want to debt my parents, it just doesn’t seem right to me. And how do pre-meds at UPitt and Purdue (along with other schools mentioned above) tend to do? I know UPitt’s research is likely better (UPMC), but what about everything else?</p>
<p>And as for the sports comment, I was trying to say ho much I have followed collegiate and professional sports; I grew up around Purdue basketball among other things. I always wanted the experience of being in the Paint Crew (Purdue), the Oakland Zoo (UPitt), the general ND population, or the Cameron Crazies (Duke). I always want to be able to look back on my college years and be able to continue to follow my team even after I graduate.</p>
<p>Thank you so much everybody. This is wonderful advice, and I could not be more thankful.</p>