<p>So I got into Berkeley as an Engineering Physics major and to UCLA and USC both as Electrical Engineering. I've only visited Berk but am planning to go to LA in a few weeks to check out the other campuses.
So far, I got the UCLA alumni scholarship (1k a year) and USC gave me a Deans (?) scholarship so I have to pay 38k/year. I applied for the Cal Leadership Scholarship but didn't hear back.
What are the pros and cons in my situation? I don't really like cut-throat competition, but am at the smart end of people who got admitted from my school (about 6 people). Also, I dig the ladies and I can't live 4 years without any cute ones. < not kidding
What kind of internship opportunities are there at each for EE or EECS majors? I will try to switch my major at Berk to EECS by the way.
Thanks!</p>
<p>“UCLA alumni scholarship (1k a year)” </p>
<p>What does this mean? You’re free to pay the tuition and you’ll receive 1k monthly stipend from UCLA? Or that amount is deducted from UCLA’s tuition? If so, how much would UCLA come out and how much would Berkeley be?</p>
<p>Well as an engineering major, those ladies you seek may be somewhat few in number. Maybe try UCLA, though I somehow don’t see the situation being different in engineering at most schools; however, if you go out into other territory, I guarantee you’ll find the situation better! </p>
<p>For engineering, and especially EECS, Berkeley is really the way to go. I know at least one guy who transferred. Be prepared to try to get very good grades at Berkeley if you want to switch to EECS though. Not everyone finds that doable.</p>
<p>From what you said, either UCLA or Cal. Don’t go to USC.</p>
<p>RML, the alumni scholarship comes with a $1k/year tuition scholarship, as well as monthly networking opportunities with alumni, free printing, etc.</p>
<p>I agree, decide between UCLA and Cal.</p>
<p>RML, I have to pay full tuition but I get 1k a year from the Alumni Association plus other stuff as GoWorld mentioned.</p>
<p>USC classes will tend toward the smaller side compared to the other two (at least from what I have heard- I have no actual experience in that matter) and our professors stress collaborative learning because they believe our peers can sometimes be our best teachers so there isn’t any type of “cut-throat” competition. </p>
<p>If it is about money then that is purely a decision you and your family must make after taking account of your personal financial situation.</p>
<p>I’m a female civil/environmental engineering student at USC (in my senior year)–> and in terms of population of females (at least in engineering), the national average is 17% and the engineering School is comprised of almost 25%… so if that is really important to you (I hope it isn’t too high on the list for you haha)</p>
<p>And in terms of internship opportunities- EEs can work almost anywhere. I had a friend from USC who interned with Goldman-Saks in New York and is graduating with an electrical engineering degree.</p>
<p>In the end, I would say go with you gut feeling when it comes to the school. All 3 are great universities and I don’t think you can go wrong choosing any of them.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>
The notion that USC provides much smaller class sizes because it is private is sort of misleading…USC is a huge private school.</p>
<p>Class size stats from USNWR: </p>
<p>Classes with under 20 students:
USC: 63.6%
Berkeley: 61.6%</p>
<p>Classes over 50 students:
USC: 11.9%
Berkeley: 14.1%</p>
<p>Not a huge difference.</p>