I have received offers from both UCL for Medicine and Warwick for Computer Science, and I am stuck on where to attend. I initially had a lot of passion for medicine, but I think the draining application process and the state of the NHS, as well as a new rule that graduates post 2024 cant work in America (?), has meant that it is something I don’t want to pursue anymore.
My second passion is computer science - I love how technology allows for creative expression whilst also being a tool used to develop an all round smarter society. I want to enter computer science as the money is good and it is something I have enjoyed during work experience and reading, but I also want to attend UCL, due to the internship opportunities in London, and just London student life in general.
I have actually asked UCL to switch, but they’ve said I can only be considered for 2024 entry. Do you think I should take up my Warwick offer or enter medicine at UCL and try to switch. UCL is a lot more globally recognised (correct me if I'm wrong), and since I could technically enter tech with a medicine degree, is it better to go to UCL for medicine whilst building my CV and portfolio outside of lectures? I could also intercalate in Computer Science during my medicine course, but the course would take 6 years.
I feel like I wouldn't completely hate learning medicine, as it’s something I wanted to do before, but I fear that spending 6 years doing something I don’t extremely love may not be the best move.
Anyone currently doing computer science at Warwick or UCL, I’d love to hear about your experiences.
Thanks in advance.