Pre-Med BioChem Major? I am in a little bit of a dilemma, but before i ask questions i would like to give you some background. I will be a Junior in college in Fall of 2011, and I am thinking about 2 -3 universities. I am married, but 22 years old. I have my first baby on the way with my beautiful wife of 2 years. I have also been through cancer, when i was 20. Although Health insurance is somewhat of a factor, i dont think i should let it control which school i should go to if one school offers better health insurance than the other. What do you think about this?
I am striving to be a doctor, i want to major in BioChem- But i want to have the freedom to change my major to engineering if i wish.
I am really deciding between these 2 universities and possibly UIC.
Info about NIU-
Us college news ranking -Tier 2 school.
- Full health insurance without any pre-existing condition clause.
- I have to pay for off campus housing, and because i have a part time job and would not meet there 3x monthly income of the rent, i have to pay for the entire year all at once. So it runs 8051.00 for the year. + 695 security deposit. Only thing i have to pay for is Electric. I can move into the married couple dorm after 1 year for 839.00 a month VS 695 + electric. After 1 year of NIU i dont have enough saved up to pay for another ENTIRE year of rent.
- 2 shootings within a 5 year period
- No Medical school
- Nearest hospital is FAR away for volunteer opportunities.
- Somewhat of a depressing town.
- OLD chem buildings
- 2k more than SIUC for tuition.
- A little better rated on Studentsreview.com
- a review on College prowler says it has alot of diversity
- Studentsreview.com gives the academics a rating of 7.3 which is a B vs 7.0 SIUC which is a B-.
Heres some info about SIUC-
US COLLEGE NEWS Ranking #183 in National Universities
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/southern-illinois-carbondale-1758
-First of all, i dont have to pay for housing for the entire year out of my pocket, its billed through the bursars office.
- Medical School
- Research opportunities as undergrad
- Near Hospital volunteer opportunities
- WAY cheaper housing 2 bedroom for 576 with electric stove vs Gas.
- Campus is WAY nicer, doesnt feel depressing.
- Less Diverse (im not caucasian)
- Cheaper tuition.
- a review on College prowler says that SIUC distinguishes itself from other colleges by Faculty office hours.
- 7.0 in academics on studentsreview.com
I have a list. Its important for my wife to be safe @ home while im at school, and for crime to be less prevalent. WIth a baby on the way id like to have a nice clean apartment which SIUC offers vs Northerns OLD apartments.
UIC was a no because i cant find housing under 600 bucks. Even though it ranked #143 in the country. I could live at home, but it would be tooooo crowded with a new baby. I need to move out of my parents apartment.
If you have any information that can make my decision easier or think which school i should go to, let me know. NO BS ANSWERS PLEASE!
I am striving to be a doctor, i want to major in BioChem- But i want to have the freedom to change my major to engineering if i wish.
I am really deciding between these 2 universities and possibly UIC.
Info about NIU-
Us college news ranking -Tier 2 school.
- Full health insurance without any pre-existing condition clause.
- I have to pay for off campus housing, and because i have a part time job and would not meet there 3x monthly income of the rent, i have to pay for the entire year all at once. So it runs 8051.00 for the year. + 695 security deposit. Only thing i have to pay for is Electric. I can move into the married couple dorm after 1 year for 839.00 a month VS 695 + electric. After 1 year of NIU i dont have enough saved up to pay for another ENTIRE year of rent.
- 2 shootings within a 5 year period
- No Medical school
- Nearest hospital is FAR away for volunteer opportunities.
- Somewhat of a depressing town.
- OLD chem buildings
- 2k more than SIUC for tuition.
- A little better rated on Studentsreview.com
- a review on College prowler says it has alot of diversity
- Studentsreview.com gives the academics a rating of 7.3 which is a B vs 7.0 SIUC which is a B-.
Heres some info about SIUC-
US COLLEGE NEWS Ranking #183 in National Universities
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/southern-illinois-carbondale-1758
-First of all, i dont have to pay for housing for the entire year out of my pocket, its billed through the bursars office.
- Medical School
- Research opportunities as undergrad
- Near Hospital volunteer opportunities
- WAY cheaper housing 2 bedroom for 576 with electric stove vs Gas.
- Campus is WAY nicer, doesnt feel depressing.
- Less Diverse (im not caucasian)
- Cheaper tuition.
- a review on College prowler says that SIUC distinguishes itself from other colleges by Faculty office hours.
- 7.0 in academics on studentsreview.com
I have a list. Its important for my wife to be safe @ home while im at school, and for crime to be less prevalent. WIth a baby on the way id like to have a nice clean apartment which SIUC offers vs Northerns OLD apartments.
UIC was a no because i cant find housing under 600 bucks. Even though it ranked #143 in the country. I could live at home, but it would be tooooo crowded with a new baby. I need to move out of my parents apartment.
If you have any information that can make my decision easier or think which school i should go to, let me know. NO BS ANSWERS PLEASE!