Hello Everyone,
Good Evening.
Please i need your advice about these schools below to make decision.
I got admitted into all the 4 schools i applied to for MS Bioinformatics as detailed below:
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond - Admitted MS Bioinformatics (No word on Funding Yet)
University of Memphis - Admitted MS Bioinformatics, Concurrently Admitted PhD Biology (No Funding, but my prospective supervisor promised i will get funding when i enroll and spend a semester)
Loyola University Chicago - Admitted MS Bioinformatics (Awarded Fellowship: Full Tuition Scholarship, Full Health Insurance Coverage, and Stipend; subject to renewal on satisfactory performance)
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis - Admitted MS Bioinformatics (Awarded Scholarship but not Full Tuition Scholarship, Travel expenses for attending conferences covered also)
I am an international student. I feel very strong and enthusiastic about accepting the Loyola offer because of the strong connection i have developed with my PI and research fit.
However, i will love to hear your suggestions and opinions about the schools above, the cities and the program robustness. Asides from Funding, What other factors should i consider before making my decision. Particularly, i will love to know advantages any of the above cities could confer.
Thank you!