<p>I am posting for my D who is finishing up her FY as a pre-med student at a small private Liberal Arts college. She wants to do a study abroad in Fall of her Junior year and has two choices for Physics. Take it this summer at a local Jr. College or local State University or take it during her semester abroad in England. We have heard that Medical school admissions frown upon taking any of the pre-reqs away from the home school. Her school does not offer any Summer courses for Physics...or really any major science courses.
Any advise would be appreciated.</p>
<p>It’s usually best to spend the summer demonstrating things she can do besides being a student, like research, volunteering, working, etc.</p>
<p>I’m not sure how it would be viewed to take physics during a semester abroad. I imagine it wouldn’t be viewed the same as taking it at a CC or something, but I’m just speculating. Perhaps a more knowledgeable member can shed some light.</p>
<p>Thanks for the response, Goldshadow.<br>
I think she is going to have to pick between a semester abroad or possibly doing a summer abroad so that she can still get the experience but won’t have to sacrifice Physics.<br>
Anyone else have any advise or experience with this dilemma? Thanks.</p>
<p>Right, and what are people who decided to do pre-med late have to do? If the difference is between possibly getting into med school one year later than your peers and possibly getting there two years later, isn’t it worth the risk to spend one summer catching up?</p>
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<p>Why does it have to be a game of catch-up? The average age of a matriculating medical student is 23 or 24, so it seems that a significant number of people take time off or do something that delays directly entering medical school after graduation from college.</p>