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Hello!
I was accepted to Tufts, UMN, and AVC UPEI, but decided to drop PEI because of the new immigration rules. However, I'm really struggling with choosing between UMN and Tufts. I'm interested in specializing, but I'm not sure in what yet.
Tufts:
Cons:
IS, but tuition is still $61k
Worried about huge jump in class size (108 to 130)
Grafton, MA is in the middle of nowhere
COL in MA is stupid high, making COA higher
Feels like the "safe" option to pick
Haven't really loved living in Boston and worried that feeling will continue through school
Pros:
Near my entire family/fiance's family
IS means no moving costs/stress
I already know people at Tufts
Wildlife clinic and Tufts at Tech
UMN:
Cons:
Moving costs/stress is significant. Concerned about moving my cats there
No safety net (no family, no friends there; my parents are older and I'm worried about being away from them)
OOS tuition is $62k
Generally anxious about big change
Pros:
Gave me a $15k first year scholarship
COL is lower than MA
Fiance and I are looking for a change
Love the program, especially raptor center, SIRVS, and VeTOUCH
I think I could really find my own place there based on the student ambassadors I got to meet
Super LGBTQ+ inclusive city
I keep telling myself I want to go to Minnesota, and then I keep coming up with reasons not to accept my seat yet. I feel like the pros and cons of each balance each other out, and I'm looking for something to tip the scales.
I was accepted to Tufts, UMN, and AVC UPEI, but decided to drop PEI because of the new immigration rules. However, I'm really struggling with choosing between UMN and Tufts. I'm interested in specializing, but I'm not sure in what yet.
Tufts:
Cons:
IS, but tuition is still $61k
Worried about huge jump in class size (108 to 130)
Grafton, MA is in the middle of nowhere
COL in MA is stupid high, making COA higher
Feels like the "safe" option to pick
Haven't really loved living in Boston and worried that feeling will continue through school
Pros:
Near my entire family/fiance's family
IS means no moving costs/stress
I already know people at Tufts
Wildlife clinic and Tufts at Tech
UMN:
Cons:
Moving costs/stress is significant. Concerned about moving my cats there
No safety net (no family, no friends there; my parents are older and I'm worried about being away from them)
OOS tuition is $62k
Generally anxious about big change
Pros:
Gave me a $15k first year scholarship
COL is lower than MA
Fiance and I are looking for a change
Love the program, especially raptor center, SIRVS, and VeTOUCH
I think I could really find my own place there based on the student ambassadors I got to meet
Super LGBTQ+ inclusive city
I keep telling myself I want to go to Minnesota, and then I keep coming up with reasons not to accept my seat yet. I feel like the pros and cons of each balance each other out, and I'm looking for something to tip the scales.