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I’ve been forunate enough to receive generous aid packages from both BU and Iowa (similar COA), I’m having a hard time picking between the two. I’m particularly interested in Psychiatry/ mental health (both research and community service opportunities), and am trying to consider what both schools can offer in that realm. I’d love everyone’s thoughts:
Iowa
Pros:
- Affordable area, very quiet
- Very much enjoyed the people and area during the in-person visit
- Lectures are recorded and a lot of the work can be viewed online, which is conductive to my learning style.
- Seems quite easy to obtain research, including summer research program which covers expenses during the period
- Student run mental health clinic
Cons:
-H/HP/P/F system for prelims
-Somewhat remote area
Boston
Pros:
- Offered subsidized housing, bringing rent in-line with Iowa
- No need to drive, saving on insurance, etc.
- Slightly higher ranked in research (though lower on PD rankings)
- P/F prelims
- Psych ER
Cons:
- I somewhat prefer quiet areas, it looks like the offered housing is next to an ER, so I’m concerned I’ll be hearing ambulances all day
- Not super sure on research available at Boston
Overall I’m pretty split, what are everyone’s thoughts?
Iowa
Pros:
- Affordable area, very quiet
- Very much enjoyed the people and area during the in-person visit
- Lectures are recorded and a lot of the work can be viewed online, which is conductive to my learning style.
- Seems quite easy to obtain research, including summer research program which covers expenses during the period
- Student run mental health clinic
Cons:
-H/HP/P/F system for prelims
-Somewhat remote area
Boston
Pros:
- Offered subsidized housing, bringing rent in-line with Iowa
- No need to drive, saving on insurance, etc.
- Slightly higher ranked in research (though lower on PD rankings)
- P/F prelims
- Psych ER
Cons:
- I somewhat prefer quiet areas, it looks like the offered housing is next to an ER, so I’m concerned I’ll be hearing ambulances all day
- Not super sure on research available at Boston
Overall I’m pretty split, what are everyone’s thoughts?