Hello all!
Congrats to those who got in (or will get in from the waitlist). Those who did not, I wish the best in the future!
I got accepted into U of T and Western, and I have been waitlisted for Queen's. I am only considering the two that I got in. I am trying to pick between the two and I have made myself a list for each university and how it would affect me. I currently live in Richmond Hill (just North of Toronto).
U of T
· Close to home & easier + MUCH cheaper
· More emphasis on research (or so I have heard?) (not my biggest area of interest, but I would LOVE to dip my feet into research to see if it is a possible career path. I have always loved teaching, so a PhD could be a great gateway into that.)
· Clinical placements will be closer to home and may result in building connections to help with job finding in the future and close to my home
· Rent is insanely expensive should I decide that the bus/subway is too much of a hassle and I would like to move out (possibly with my gf)
· Well-known teaching hospitals
· APPARENTLY a larger focus on hospital physiotherapy (not my biggest interest)
· Larger class sizes - I do prefer the smaller sizes that Western offers, as it just seems more family-like and easier to make friends
Western
· More emphasis on sports/orthopedics and manual therapy (or so I have heard) which are my personal interests (I am not a huge fan of modalities, and strongly believe in manual therapy). Apparently Western has some of the best manual therapists
· Large area for placements… I may have to get a car or move again just to be close enough to my placement, which is even more costs (or even double rent)
· Groceries may be far, as I have heard there is only a Loblaws nearby which is a 20 min bus ride away
· College experience (I went to York and was a commuter, so I never got the dorm experience)
Thanks so much in advance for your help, I truly appreciate it! Wishing everyone health and safety in these crazy times!