I was accepted to WashU CAS and gtown’s school of nursing and health studies. I’m uncertain about whether I REALLY want to do premed, and i’d prefer a more vibrant social scene. Also, i’d like to study abroad.
I know both schools have excellent premed programs, and from what I can gather:
Washu Pros:
-easy to switch in and out of colleges/change majors
-excellence across many departments of study (since I’m not 100% about my major)
-great dorms/facilities/dining options
-Greek life
-really really really good premed
Cons:
-lack of a “brand name”/recognition (“what’s washU? is that in seattle?”)
-rigorous weed-out classes like freshman year genchem, etc
-less chances to get to know professors and faculty personally
-somewhat isolated location (in the midwest in Missouri)
Georgetown NHS pros:
-GREAT individualized attention due to the nhs being so small
-more opportunities to get to know professors
-location
-endless employment/internship opportunities
-professors and classmates get to know you extremely well (good for recs, too)
-study abroad programs
Cons:
-less options open to me if i change my mind about premed…
-deep Jesuit foundations but i’m not religious
-no greek life, instead there are highly competitive clubs
-mostly focused on government/international careers
-school is TOO tiny… perhaps that would be limiting
I feel like washU has a better premed program overall as well as room to have a change of heart, so i am leaning towards it but i am SO indecisive.
please guys: all opinions welcome!!!