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    UT vs. UCLA . Help me!

    in Social Workers Forum

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    Ok y'all.. Maybe you guys can help me out here because I am stumped. I have narrowed my choices of schools down to UT vs. UCLA.  I am planning on doing micro.I am leaning towards UT but I am going to visit UCLA this week.. here are my pros and cons. My parent's have a education fund saved up for me, so while price is definitely a factor.. it does not weigh heavily on my decision.

     

     

    UT- Austin

    Pros

    - In state tuition

    - Ranked #7 for Social Work

    - In a city I am familiar with (I went to undergrad here)

    - Close to current bf of 3 years in Houston (not entirely sure if I want to settle down or marry him, soo trying to not let this weigh heavily on my decision) 

    - great non-profit opportunities

    - support system of friends

    - great research opportunities

    - I have always wanted to be a longhorn

    - Close to parents

    - I can see myself living here long term

     

    Cons

    - Not pushing myself out of my comfort zone

    - Not as exciting

     

    UCLA

    - Great program

    - More specializations for their micro program

    - A new and exciting city to explore

    - An opportunity to get out of my comfort zone and grow

    - Close to my sister in San Diego

    - Great placement opportunities/ non profit opportunities

    - I can possibly see myself living here in the future

     

    Cons

    - Out of state tuition

    - Higher cost of living

    - Scary, new city.. far away from friends, family, and bf

     

    I just want to make the right choice and not just go to Austin because it is the safe choice. Sorry this is so long. Hopefully you guys can give me some good input. I really respect everyone on this board's opinion.

    UCLA MSW 2013

    in Social Workers Forum

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    What made you decide on UCLA instead of BU?

     

    I got accepted to both BU and UCLA as well, and was at first very determined to go to BU. However I wanted to meet with both programs before making a final desicion so I set up meetings with admissions and the field education office at BU and with Lance at UCLA. After my meetings I had a completely different view of the two programs and I decided to go to with UCLA. The BU program seems great but I felt that UCLA was a much better fit with my expectations and interests. So you if you have the opportunity then take the time and spend the money on visiting both schools. Its definitely worth it. Graduate school is a huge investment and you will thank yourself later if you do everything you can now to make the best choice.

    Good luck and maybe I will see you at UCLA this fall :)

    UCLA MSW 2013

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted

    I am also currently deciding between UCLA and UT. UT is a lot cheaper for me since I am a Texas resident... but UCLA's program seems amazing and a change of scenery seems like it would be a good thing. Just not sure if I would enjoy living in LA. What about the program interests you? What other schools are you seriously considering?

    Current BC/Boston students

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted

    Wow, thank you so much for all the info! I am very excited for my visit! Winter sports and social activities do seem like great ideas to beat the winter blues. I definitely have a lot to consider! I went to a private catholic university in Austin, so I definitely understand what you mean by "patterns of oppression and marginalization that you see in society at large are replicated on campus." Thanks again!

    Current BC/Boston students

    in Social Workers Forum

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    Thanks a lot! I appreciate it. One question I do have is.. Does the winter weather really get you down? I live in Texas right now and if it gets grey for longer than a week, i tend to start feeling kind of blue. Maybe I am just not used to it? Also, how was your BC experience overall ( I know undergrad would be different from grad) but I am just curious on your opinion of the school overall.

    Current BC/Boston students

    in Social Workers Forum

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    Not sure how many current social work students still follow this forum.. but... I will be in Boston from the 16th-21st and I was curious if any current Boston College students would want to meet up over coffee and discuss the school/living in Boston with me. It would be great to be able to talk to someone who has some experience with the school, but I mean.. if any of grad cafe people who are currently living in Boston want to meet up, I would be down with that as well! It would be nice to hear first hand from someone what it is like to live there as a student! I will be staying the medford area, but I would be down to meet up wherever!

    Did anyone choose BC?

    in Social Workers Forum

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    Yeah, right now I am. If you find anything out about their new hispanic-latino track let me know. There is this new option to take some classes in spanish if you pass a spanish exam and I'm trying to get more info from admissions.

     

    Ya I will definitely ask about it for you! Are there any other specific questions about the program you have? I would be more than happy to ask for you when I go to visit. I will be sitting in on a class as well. I think it is going to be a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy class. Are you looking to do a macro or micro track? I am very interested in the school, but the price is just so high!

    Applications for Fall 2013!

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted

    Anyone else having a hard time deciding? I got into UT, BC, and SDSU.. Still waiting on UCLA... I love Austin as a city and I love their program, but part of me wants to pick up and move somewhere completely new. However,  I would be leaving a longterm boyfriend and many friends behind in Texas. Having a very hard time with this.

    Applications for Fall 2013!

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted

    Congrats, everyone!! So far I have been accepted to UT Austin and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I've lived in Chicago my whole life so I think I'm ready to try something new - anyone accepted to/strongly considering Austin's program?

     

    I am about 90% sure im going to UT's program. I did my undergrad in Austin at a private university there, and it is an amazing city. If you have any questions about Austin, feel free to PM me!

    Applications for Fall 2013!

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted

    I am still waiting to hear back from SDSU (those of you that did, how were you informed? Snail mail? Email? And how much longer after you had a completed application?), but I've been accepted to both CSULB and CSUF. I'm trying to decide between at least the two of those and I'm having a hard time. What have you guys heard about their programs from people in the field/ students? Who has a better reputation, better professors, better field placement support, stronger for clinical focus, etc? Any insight you guys have gathered would be greatly appreciated!

     

    My application was complete December 3rd for SDSU and I heard back on Monday via letter in the mail

    Applications for Fall 2013!

    in Social Workers Forum

    Posted

    @MaggieC

     

    I was worried about this too and had already sent my letter as SDSU was the first school to accept me. However, I called them to ask if it was a "permanent" decision

    because asking someone to make a decision about the next major step of their lives in 10 days is ridiculous! The girl I spoke to, Angela Albert, said that once those letters

    are received, SDSU will send an OFFICIAL admission letter with a $250 deposit sometime late March/April. THAT will be the official permanent deal for them!

     

    As is with most schools in CA, nothing is official without payment. -__-

     

     Thanks for this info! I was wondering the same thing.

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