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So I passed the UPCAT and the 100% scholarship for SWU and I'm having trouble deciding which school/course is better. I also passed BS OT in Velez and am applying for the same course in CDU.

My mother prefers OT as a course because of high employability (niche field) and opportunities abroad. Meanwhile, my father thinks that rejecting UP would be a waste.

Here are the conditions for each school:

UP (BA Psych)

- I live with my aunt in her nearby condo

- My parents pay her 1.5k a month to cover me

- Full scholarship

- No allowance

SWU (BS OT)

- I live in a dorm/apt near the school (usually 6-8k/month not including water and electricity)

- Full scholarship

- 3k allowance / month

- 90 hours of service work per serm

Now for my opinion on these choices: UP is obviously the dream, like it is for every student, but I'm unsure of what my career would look like with BA Psych as the course. I think would love studying in the UP environment as I also come from a science high school. SWU has a... questionable reputation, or so I've heard, but the BS OT course offers structure and a fixed career path in the future. One thing of note: I DO NOT have a passion for healthcare.

If you ask me my priority aspect it would be the money gained once I work a job lol. So if anyone has any advice to give or thoughts to share please feel free. Thanks.

Which course is better in terms of employability and practicality? I don't have a specific "passion" for caring for chidlren, which is what OTs do. I feel more inclined towards Psychology, but maybe I'm only drawn to its flexibility.

Hi! Is SWU Phinma really that bad? I have heard from many posts and from some people that the scholarships are a scam and that SWU is a bad school with good marketing. I applied for the 100% scholarship and am planning to enroll soon. Please share your honest opinions on this. Thanks.