<p>so i want to do premed...and i want to stay in maryland
should i go to umbc or umdcp?
im kinda apprehensive about umbc because someone i really have a deep dislike for goes to school there....</p>
<p>Go to the one that is the best fit for you. Chances are you won't see this person, so don't worry about it.</p>
<p>Most kids from my high school ended up going to one of these two schools (or Towson).
The schools seem very different from one another, at least based on what I hear from my high school friends. College park seems to have much more of a campus feel, with more school spirit. Sports are obviously pretty big there, along with partying. I thought the campus was relatively nice, but not my favorite..Although I did like its proximity to DC. It's also a big school, where you might be considered something of a number a certain points, so you should be okay with that if you want to attend college park.
UMBC seems a bit more like a commuter school, and less fun in general if you ask me. It should really just come down to which school you like more, and where you think you'll have a better chance of succeeding. Also, I've heard the premed courses at UMBC can be pretty intense, with some harsh grading.</p>