<p>I started going to jhu in the fall and left halfway for medical reasons. I did not complete the hole semester. In all honesty, despite the amazing academics, I thought Hopkins was way too intense - students only ever talked about work etc.</p>
<p>I didn't apply for finaid at the time because I was international but I now have a green card and I am a MD resident. I am planning on doing biology/psychology premed an then going on to medical school.</p>
<p>I was wondering, if jhu was 60000 a year (and I did apply for admission to UMD) what should I consider? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Here are some points to consider:
-umd ill cost 20000 vs Hopkins costing 60000
-Hopkins is highly ranked and recognized so I have a very hard time giving up this status and I must admit I like people assuming I'm smart etc because I go there (superficial, yes, but I am facing a difficult period)
-Hopkins was small and I hated the location, I thought the students were annoying and egocentric
-umds size seems overwhelming but I guess since I live close to do it'll be comforting?
-rec letters will be harder to get from teachers at umd for med school, as well as research opps
-I think umd is less competitive, which could give me a confidence boost if I feel like I am doing well in my classes </p>
<p>I may be highly mistaken with a lot of what I said. So by all means, call me out. I am so stuck. I just don't know what to do.</p>
<p>I also have a further option of studying in at the u of toronto for 15000 a year or so, (world bank pays 75 percent college tuition abroad) but I don't know if I'll get accepted nor do I know if I want to go to to toronto and do premed and bio there....</p>