Manchester vs Salford

midwifemissy · #11 (**permalink**) 27-Mar-2008, 20:04

It must make it a difficult decision when faced with more than one offer, unless you already have a definate preferred choice.

I suppose I was lucky I didn't have that choice to make as I am not 100% certain which I would have gone for to be honest. travel and finances would have been a factor for me lol

coffeebean · #12 (**permalink**) 27-Mar-2008, 20:09

Originally Posted by midwifemissy

It must make it a difficult decision when faced with more than one offer, unless you already have a definate preferred choice.

I suppose I was lucky I didn't have that choice to make as I am not 100% certain which I would have gone for to be honest. travel and finances would have been a factor for me lol

When I first started my access and went to the open days so many people banged on and on about how difficult it was to get in so I never thought that I would get into both. Salford has always been the front runner for me and still is by a long way. I just feel that I need to make the right choice for the right reason.

The costs in travelling to the two are about the same because from Sept 08 Manchester send you to all the hospitals in the Trust to gain varied experiences.

You'll be my buddy no matter what Paulie!!

Lol

Coffebean

midwifemissy · #13 (**permalink**) 27-Mar-2008, 20:15

That would rule Manchester out for me then, as there is no way I could get to some of the hospitals on public transport in time for the shifts, It would also make it a really long day.

I understand and agree wholeheartedly that it has to be the right decision for the right reasons. Three years is a long time to live with the wrong choice, the course is challenging enough without wishing you were somewhere else throught the whole time. Good luck in deciding hun.

Buddies??? But of course lol.

Freefall · #14 (**permalink**) 27-Mar-2008, 20:33

Sounds like you have already made your decision. But from someone who is at a uni that rotates us between trusts, you really need your own transport and the continuity of mentorship is obviously not possible, which can be a good thing, but would be nicer to have the same mentor on each placement.

peppa · #15 (**permalink**) 27-Mar-2008, 21:08

I met you at the salford open day, i had my interview at manchester last week still not heard but i have a better feel about salford don't know why they just came across as really friendly. Good luck with your choice, but come to salford cos we all seemed lovely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

peppax

tracyb · #16 (**permalink**) 27-Mar-2008, 21:12

I had an interview at Salford (oh so long ago mind you!!) and I loved the place but I didn't like the Problem Based Learning, but thats just me, I imagine a lot of unis do the same though. I know someone who has recently qualified from Manchester and she has loved her trainig, that said there are always good study days at Salford and some inspirational speakers there mmmm...

midwifemissy · #17 (**permalink**) 27-Mar-2008, 21:13

Glad you liked Salford Peppa.

midwifemissy · #18 (**permalink**) 27-Mar-2008, 21:13

It's the old swings and roundabouts me thinks.

Originally Posted by tracyb

I had an interview at Salford (oh so long ago mind you!!) and I loved the place but I didn't like the Problem Based Learning, but thats just me, I imagine a lot of unis do the same though. I know someone who has recently qualified from Manchester and she has loved her trainig, that said there are always good study days at Salford and some inspirational speakers there mmmm...

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