<p>Hello everyone! I really need some advice on choosing a school. I've narrowed down my choices to either USC or UOP, because I've been accepted into the pharmacy program at both. </p>
<p>Just last weekend, I visited both schools, and instead of helping me decide which school I liked better, it just made me more confused. And, I have less than a week to decide. </p>
<p>Based on just the feel on campus, I liked USC better. I really enjoyed my visit. USC has a good reputation from what I've heard. I got into the TAP program, so it would be 4 years of undergrad and then 4 years of pharmacy school. The only downside is that it's so expensive; it's about $60,000 a year.</p>
<p>On the other hand, UOP is the more logical choice for me. It's cheaper, and I would get my PharmD in only 5 years (2 years pre-pharm and 3 years of pharmacy school), which means I could start working earlier and pay back loans. However, I felt really depressed when I got to the campus. My guide was like, "UOP wasn't my first choice. It's a good school, I guess, but it's not the best," so that also brought down my mood. </p>
<p>One of my problems is that I'm not 100% sure I want to be a pharmacist anymore. So it would be terrible if I got my PharmD and decided not to practice and go back to school for something else. </p>
<p>If money was not involved, I would definitely go to USC. However, it is $20,000 more each year, so that's a lot of money. I still would have to get loans no matter what school I picked, but it'd be nice to be in less debt.</p>
<p>USC is closer to home for me, but location is not an issue. Both campuses are physically great, but I just had a different feel when I walked on each one. </p>
<p>I've been asking friends, family, and teachers for advice, and each person says something different. And now, I'm looking for someone else's advice. </p>
<p>Does anyone have any advice on what school to pick? Or has anyone been to either school and has advice to share?</p>