I intend on pursuing a biochem and business major with the hopes of getting an md.mba eventually. I got into Northeastern’s honors program and University of Florida’s Honors Program. Northeastern seems to be the perfect school due to the co-opps and opportunities present but Northeastern would cost be 33k per year just tuition vs 3k a year for Univeristy of Florida which is a little over 100k more after 4 years. Which school would be the better option?
This is easy, UF has a far better undergraduate business program (and MBA program). UF is also stronger in Biological And Biomedical Sciences; and Physical Sciences (Chemistry). It’s hard to justify spending $100K more for Northeastern.
While Northeastern has a great career resource center, UF is also a top 10 program., so with hard work, you should not have any issues with landing an internship/co-op.
Agreed with Gator88NE, basically.
Anyway, I just wanted to say… WELCOME TO THE UF HONORS FAM!
We have an excellent Honors program that’s pretty involved around campus. You get out of it what you put into it, which makes it pretty flexible yet provides you with many additional opportunities to get involved. Also, our advisors are practically the best on campus! They get to know you on a more personal level than most advisors, and have broad knowledge on majors. (But you’ll also have advisors in the respective colleges for those majors, in case you have some super specific questions!)
By the way, UF is definitely the better deal financially. We have excellent biochem AND business programs - some of the best in the country! There’s Career Fairs held annually (possibly even semi-annually, but I don’t really keep track since they’re not relevant for my major lol) and recruiters from many top companies are always present at those.
I know of someone graduating the MBA program this year, who already has a job set up in New York City. And our pre-med program is great, IF you REALLY want to become an MD… this track will really test you!
As a sidenote - if you didn’t get a 4 or a 5 on AP Chemistry (or didn’t even take it), take Intro to Chem your first semester - DO NOT JUMP STRAIGHT INTO CHM2045. Trust me on this one. EVEN if you think you’re the exception.
Unless you literally live and breathe chemistry, truly have a passion for the subject (NOT “I think it’s mildly interesting” or “I think it’s just alright”), can recite formulas in your sleep, and are willing to devote a LOT of time to practicing, jumping straight into CHM2045 is a BAD idea. Most of the people who will suggest you to take it right away either fall into the description I just gave, or never actually took CHM2045 before (hint: most advisors at Preview).