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Hi!! I’m hoping to take calculus down the road, and im a little scared for the aleks assessment lol. I’ve taken precalc but I as a junior and finished with like a 93 I believe, then this year I took ap stat (I really regret not taking ap calc but I thought id be going down a different path). I’m worried I won’t remember much of the content on the assessment since it’s been a minute. Ik you get 3 attempts I just really don’t want to have to do more than 2 lol

Hello! I'm currently trying to decide between Boston University and the University of Pittsburgh for an MPH in Epidemiology with a MCH Certificate, and I'm honestly stuck.

Academically, I like both programs. The faculty, research opportunities, and overall fit seem strong at both schools, which is making this decision way harder than I expected. At BU, there are way more faculty doing research in my research area of interests, while there are some at BU, but not as much. 

A little context: I'm interested in maternal and child health, epidemiology, and research, and I'm hoping to eventually attend medical school. My goal is to use the MPH to build a strong foundation in epidemiologic methods and population health so that I can integrate public health perspectives into clinical practice. I hope to pursue a career where I can combine patient care, research, and public health initiatives particularly in areas related to maternal and child health and continue conducting research that informs evidence-based interventions and health policy.

Right now, some of the things I'm weighing are:

• Research opportunities and mentorship (I strongly want to go into research, and would love an environment that would be filled with resources and people who are helping me grow)
• Strength of the epidemiology training and the practical transferable public health and research skills I can carry forward throughout my career
• Networking and career opportunities
• Student culture and overall quality of life
• Graduate Outcomes
• Access to hospitals, research institutes, and public health organizations

Boston seems to have an incredible concentration of research institutions and opportunities, but the cost of living is honestly intimidating. Pitt seems more affordable and I've had really positive interactions with faculty and staff there, but I don't know as much about the long-term opportunities compared to Boston.

For anyone who attended either program (or considered both), what ultimately made you choose one over the other? Looking back, would you make the same decision again? Would especially love to hear from MPH students, alumni, or anyone who has worked in public health research after graduating.

Sorry for the long message, I am just hoping this helps get answers with context. Thanks!!!!

Hey everyone,

I’m an incoming transfer student at University of Pittsburgh and I recently got screwed over with my housing situation after arriving in Pittsburgh.

I’m now trying to find a better short-term living arrangement ASAP, ideally within the next week or two.

I’m looking for:

• furnished sublets
• short-term leases
• student-friendly apartments
• private room preferred
• near Pitt/CMU

Price honestly isn’t the biggest concern right now. I mainly care about finding something comfortable and reliable.

If anyone knows of:

• available sublets
• lease takeovers
• good apartment buildings
• housing groups/resources
• or anyone trying to fill a room

please let me know. I’d really appreciate it.

Hey everyone,

I’m considering applying to the University of Pittsburgh’s Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medicine program. I’m really interested in emergency medicine/paramedicine and Pitt’s program seems pretty unique, so I’m trying to learn more before I apply.

I wanted to ask:

• How is the Emergency Medicine program overall?
• Would you recommend it?
• How are the professors, workload, clinical experiences, and opportunities?
• Is Pitt good for making friends and meeting people?
• What’s the social life like there? Parties, college culture, student atmosphere, etc.?
• How is Pittsburgh itself for students?

I’d really appreciate honest opinions from current students or anyone familiar with the program. Thanks!

Basicallt the title, I'm dietrich as a microbio major and got in with 4 bs both semesters of junior year and bs in the first semester of senior year

I’m a freshman in the national guard went IU for spring semester and I wanted go to Pitt submitted my official transcript 5/14, with 3.49 gpa just want getting in first so I picked art school. I studied business at IU with 14.5 credits hours + army transfer credits total 24.5 and high school gpa 3.78 with couple dual credits classes no APs what is my chances to getting in Pitt and when will I most likely hear back from them?

Hi, currently I am a high school student, I was planning on going to pitt for 4 years but some personal issues came up and I have decided to transfer from CCAC to Pitt due to concerns about money. Over the past few years I've taken around 40 credits worth of ap classes, and by my calculation, I should be able to transfer to pitt after 1 year of ccac. Could anyone help look through my plan/help me out or advise me if this is a good idea.

Ap Classes ive taken

CHEM

BIO

CALCBC

STATS

COMPSCI PRINCIPLES

COMPSCI A

PHYSICS 1

PHYSICS 2

PHYSICS C MECHANICS

PHYSICS C E & M

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

US HISTORY

I’m an incoming freshman at Pitt. I just filled out my housing application and put tower C as my first choice because I love my privacy and need my own space. How hard is it to get? Do more freshman choose doubles or single? Should I still look for a roommate just incase?

Hi everyone!

I’ve already committed to Bing but I am now having second thoughts and thinking about decomitting. I’m from upstate NY but also grew up in the city, and have definitely been missing an urban atmosphere. I did not get to tour either campus :(

The difference in cost is roughly $8k/year, but is manageable as I also have some outside scholarships.

I’m also admitted as a chemistry major and am looking to do research. I am not sure if I’m headed down the pre-med route or any other route. How easy is research to come by here?

Thanks!

Hey folks,

I just graduated from Pitt and have to get rid of a bunch of furniture ASAP. Here's a list of what I'm trying to get rid of:

dresser
desk
chair
bed (mattress+frame)
side table
floor lamp

I normally wouldn't post on here but I'm getting zero bites on FBM. I'll give everything for free, except for probably the mattress but even that price is up for negotiation. You'd have to be able to pick up the pieces, but I'm located in central oakland so if you're living on/ close to campus it's pretty convenient. Let me know if you're interested!

I’m an incoming freshman. Currently pre-med and I didn’t know that DE classes would count toward the med school application gpa. I currently have 2 B’s in calc 1 and intro to chem. I thought I could try them out in HS first, then take it for real in college and do well. It’s totally my fault, I wanted to relax in my last quarter and didn’t put in the work. It’s too late now to change it. I would like to “save” the B’s for harder classes. Does anyone know if Pitt will rescind my acceptance if I take them Pass/No Pass?

Is it worth having a car if you live off campus and live a mile from most of the buildings you go to? Do most people walk or is it easier to drive? How hard is it to find parking near the bio/chem buildings for classes?

My sister is graduating from high school soon, and she received great offers at the University of Missouri and the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. She wants to study biology in undergrad with the ultimate goal of becoming a doctor, but she is also interested in exploring nursing. Which school would be best for her?

Edit: Both are offering her the same amount of financial aid

Hello!! I’m an incoming freshman currently undeclared in dietrich. I’m going to wait one or two terms to declare but the majors I mentioned are the ones im interested in as of right now. I’ve taken 7 aps so im going to enter with a few gen ed reqs and I’ll probably have some space to take a few other classes pertaining to my interests. How bad is say physics 1, or I guess the more intermediate classes since I already have a 5 on ap bio? I’m worried the difficulty of some of the science classes will scare me off from my interests 😭

Hi all,
I recently posted about my car getting stolen from outside of my apartment (it has since been found). Just today, I have seen a notification for anther stolen car right by the same area. Then, I get back from work and find a makeshift lockpick on my porch. I live on bates.

What is even going on? Is it always like this? I feel like anytime I walk around men are staring more than before, there’s more crime, and I did not notice all of these issues until it warmed up. I was here last summer and it didn’t seem so bad. Anyone else having problems? It’s hard to feel safe here anymore, and I committed anther apartment in south Oakland for next semester which I’m feeling regretful of );

im a korean american from southern california seeking a BSN, and recently got into pitt at the johnstown campus. My family is not very well off, and tuition is a huge concern, and fortunately i got a full ride. im a huge extrovert and believe college is what you make out of it , but im just still a little concerned just like everyone else.
something im really scared of however is the social life and just living conditions in UPJ however. So im wondering if anyone has any thoughts of advice for me as an upcoming freshmen.
some questions i have are
-are there fun activities to do outside of campus? Malls, events, downtown areas, etc
- are there cultural clubs that are actually fun?
- hows the food?
- is the winter THAT bad
- what are some specific things I should bring since traveling back and forth isn't going to be an option for me since i live in california?