Hello everybody
I just need some thoughts on this, feel free to comment.
I accepted and enrolled into the Bachelor of Pharmacy at USYD and got accommodation at St Johns on campus College for 2010 at The University of Sydney. HOWEVER I also got offered pharmacy at UNE in Armidale as well with great accommodation. THE CATCH IS THIS - UNE offered me a $6 000 A YEAR scholarship to go there instead of USYD.
The thing is, being a first year course at UNE, I have my doubts on its quality or organization. UNE plans to build a STATE of the ART pharmacy building to be completed for 2013, however in the mean time, pharmacy students must attend normal science lectures with science teachers until they hire proper pharmacy lecturers.
Knowing that the accommodation is $7 000 cheaper at UNE, and that you would receive a $6 000 scholarship AS WELL, what would you decide?
I had a tour of UNE, there isn't much to do AT ALL, however I would have plenty of money to save towards going overseas during my 3 month uni break, and after one or two years, I could transfer to another university.
However I do like the city, and it is an exciting change (considering I already come from a rural area).
ALSO UNE people seem to be heavy drinkers, whereas I don't drink AT ALL. I know it is the same at USYD colleges as well, however with so many other people, it is easy to find someone very similar to you. Also, I have cousins (in their late 20's) who live 10 minutes away from USYD.
THOUGHTS?
Both places have their pros and cons, however I can't seem to see clearly on which would be the best option. Sydney is affordable, but I will have to be very tight. Whereas UNE in Armidale, I can buy whatever I want.
Employment wise, I have a group interview for the Apple Store in Sydney. However I do part management/supervision work at Woolworth's as well. I know the manager at Armidale and I have a guaranteed job there.
, any suggestions appreciated.
I just need some thoughts on this, feel free to comment.
I accepted and enrolled into the Bachelor of Pharmacy at USYD and got accommodation at St Johns on campus College for 2010 at The University of Sydney. HOWEVER I also got offered pharmacy at UNE in Armidale as well with great accommodation. THE CATCH IS THIS - UNE offered me a $6 000 A YEAR scholarship to go there instead of USYD.
The thing is, being a first year course at UNE, I have my doubts on its quality or organization. UNE plans to build a STATE of the ART pharmacy building to be completed for 2013, however in the mean time, pharmacy students must attend normal science lectures with science teachers until they hire proper pharmacy lecturers.
Knowing that the accommodation is $7 000 cheaper at UNE, and that you would receive a $6 000 scholarship AS WELL, what would you decide?
I had a tour of UNE, there isn't much to do AT ALL, however I would have plenty of money to save towards going overseas during my 3 month uni break, and after one or two years, I could transfer to another university.
However I do like the city, and it is an exciting change (considering I already come from a rural area).
ALSO UNE people seem to be heavy drinkers, whereas I don't drink AT ALL. I know it is the same at USYD colleges as well, however with so many other people, it is easy to find someone very similar to you. Also, I have cousins (in their late 20's) who live 10 minutes away from USYD.
THOUGHTS?
Both places have their pros and cons, however I can't seem to see clearly on which would be the best option. Sydney is affordable, but I will have to be very tight. Whereas UNE in Armidale, I can buy whatever I want.
Employment wise, I have a group interview for the Apple Store in Sydney. However I do part management/supervision work at Woolworth's as well. I know the manager at Armidale and I have a guaranteed job there.
, any suggestions appreciated.
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