<p>Hi
So the deadline for admissions is approaching quickly and I was wondering what anyone thought of the difference between Miami and Florida. I hope on majoring in biochemistry with the hopes of doing premed. I know both have excellent educations but I'd like to know what you thought of your personal experiences with miami or florida concerning the atmosphere and community and culture. </p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>Gee let me think here:</p>
<p>UF = (50) and costs 3K a year</p>
<p>UM = (55) and costs 30K a year</p>
<p>Thats a really tuff decision. I would only go to UM if I couldnt get into UF.</p>
<p>I personally have never been to U of M, but I have visited U of F, and it is a really beautiful campus. Gainesville is a pretty nice college town, with a lot to do, but not a big city feel. I personally would pick UF in a heartbeat, there are just so many activities to do there, and the academics are just as good as UM, plus it is way cheaper. I guess I would also go there because I know more people there, oh and I would go there because there athletics are much better to watch since they are good in just about every sport. I have a couple of friends who go to UM too, and they say they like it too. I guess it all comes down to whether you want super cheap school (plus if you have bright futures it would basically be free), or to pay a lot. And if you want the big city with the beach right there, or a more traditional college town in relatively the middle of nowhere.</p>
<p>what if UF is costing me the same, if not a little more, than UM. Would you still pick UF?</p>
<p>You have to make this decision for yourself, don't let people on a message board do it for you.</p>
<p>I agree.
You are just making it harder; if you follow all the people here you will go insane and end not going anywhere but to an Ivy league school.</p>
<p>oh no, I already chose UF because I think they have stronger programs in which I'm interested. I was just curious what other people would do, since they brought up financial reasons.</p>
<p>I honestly would still go to UF for the following reasons:
-I know a lot of people there
-I've visited and it's a very nice campus
-Plenty of activities
-Great sports to watch
-Not too far from my home, but yet not too close</p>
<p>As you can see those are my circumstances that makes me want to go there over UM, so do what ever you think best suits you.</p>
<p>choose UF, you can build up the debt when you hit medical school. Personally I know that UF has an awesome biochemistry program. There are two tracks you can follow: the chem dept or the med school.</p>