justdoingmybesttogetin
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Can’t speak to U of A but I spoke to a Cornell student recently and they said there is not a great work/life balance. It’s Cornell so you will get an amazing education but anecdotally I was told many of the students are stressed/depressed. I know that’s “normal” for vet school but it seems like that experience may be amplified at Cornell. I hear Ithaca is a cool place though.I would really appreciate any advice/insight! U of A is in state for me, and is a three year program, which are two great benefits. However, Cornell is a really good program too and well, it’s Cornell. It also has a teaching hospital on campus which is nice. I would have to get housing either way because I live far away from U of A. Also, cost wise it’s maybe a 70,000 difference. I haven’t gotten any financial aid packages but I’m gonna assume it’ll be very little if nothing since we mostly pay for school through loans. Any advice/thoughts are appreciated! I’m visiting Cornell and already went and saw U of A
Second year Cornell student here - can confirm, the courses are horribly stressful compared to what I've heard from fellow vet students at other vet schools (I don't know anything about U of A specifically though). There are plenty of upsides to Cornell, but significant downsides too, and the upsides definitely aren't worth the 70k difference plus the mental health sacrifices, IMO. I came to Cornell because it was my cheapest option!Can’t speak to U of A but I spoke to a Cornell student recently and they said there is not a great work/life balance. It’s Cornell so you will get an amazing education but anecdotally I was told many of the students are stressed/depressed. I know that’s “normal” for vet school but it seems like that experience may be amplified at Cornell. I hear Ithaca is a cool place though.