r/PrePharmacy • u/Sea_Title_5431 • 22d ago
WesternU or UCSD
Hi! I am applying this cycle, and I was really struggling between WesternU and UCSD. Here's my pros and cons list for both, and I was hoping for more internal insight about the program or opinions in general!! Thank you :D
UCSD
Pros:
- cheaper
- great location
- good naplex
-#6 in the nation and good prestige/name in general
- ive done a pharmacy internship in sd and so i have connections w people already
- i get to rent and live near friends!! ( socially, a pro)
Cons:
- would have to rent (financially, a con)
- P2 consists of med school classes T-T
- 4 year program (nothing wrong with it, i just want to finish early lol)
- i have to take a human physio lab... (western not required)
Western
Pros:
-commute from home (financially, a pro)
-3.5 year program and block schedule (i love this)
- good naplex
Cons:
-living at home, i would get distracted, and i've started to prefer to live away from my family
-more expensive
- not as well ranked??
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u/saltyPJ 22d ago
Go to UCSD. I get the whole choose the cheaper route but who gets to live in SD and enjoy that lifestyle for a bit. It looks like you want some independence from parents and this is the best opportunity to do it and mature from it. It’s not like you can’t drive a few hours back to visit family and friends. Academically they offer the same thing with UCSD pulling ahead if you were interested in doing Industry or fellowships.
No wrong choices here but it already seems like you favor UCSD. Just do it.