U of A vs UBC Physiotherapy
Got into both but really stuck deciding between the two.
For context, would have to move away for both but U of A would be same province/driving distance from my hometown and I’m OOP for UBC.
Pros for UBC:
\- Vancouver matches my lifestyle (more hustle + bustle, heavy on active lifestyles + outdoor and food)
\- Incredible faculty connections and TAs are great
\- No electives means you get to touch every subject matter
\- Have heard good things about UBC grads
\- Would be nice to experience a different region for a short time
\- Multiple cohorts, can “switch” accommodations during placement
\- More placement opportunities
\- Guaranteed on-campus housing for first year
Cons for UBC:
\- More expensive cost of living/general Vancouver housing crisis
\- Further from home
\- It’s dark!
\- Might be harder to move home and find a job there if I decide to go back to Alberta
Pros for U of A:
\- Can visit home more often/closer to family
\- Cheaper cost of living
\- Has cool electives incl. sports/business/massage
\- Could possibly stay with different family for placements as I have more flexibility/family across the province
Cons for U of A:
\- Not the biggest fan of Edmonton as a city nor its climate.
\- Would have to bring my car (\~$800/month factoring in car payments, insurance and gas)
\- More expensive tuition
\- It’s Alberta
Would appreciate any advice before the deadline on Friday 🥲