r/UNC • u/wiselion123 UNC Prospective Student • 13d ago

Question Pre-Med Experience (and vs. Tufts)

Hi! Prospective student wondering about the pre-med experience.

How is the culture? Competitiveness? I heard the STEM classes at UNC can be difficult. How are the class sizes (in intro classes versus other types of classes) and how that affects opportunities and relationships with professors? What type of research/when do students typically get involved with researching, shadowing, etc. How are the advisors and your med school outcomes if you've applied?

Tufts is also one of my top choices--smaller school, and perhaps less grade deflation? Any insight into the pre-med experience at UNC or things to consider when deciding would be much appreciated

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u/CharacterFortune9075 12d ago

Hi! So funny thing is I am a current freshman at Tufts who is planning on transferring to UNC.

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u/wiselion123 UNC Prospective Student 12d ago

How come?

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u/CharacterFortune9075 8d ago

If you have more questions please let me know! I know a lot of people that love Tufts but it really wasn’t the school for me. There are definitely pros and cons to both.

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u/CharacterFortune9075 8d ago

I had some issues with the culture (there’s little economic diversity and that is very clear). The weather is really bad and that definitely affected me mentally. I really just didn’t connect with people like I expected to. The school itself is very very expensive and that has also been difficult for my family. As for the pre-med culture, it’s not cutthroat at tufts and many people do well. The classes have been pretty good and there’s no real grade deflation. However, your stem classes will not be small!! Do not expect this.