<p>my top two choices right now that i've gotten into are these two schools. I know that berkeley is ranked much higher for engineering (which is what i'm going to be doing), but am leaning towards columbia right now. i'm going to visit berkeley soon, as there isn't much time left before may 1, and have already visited columbia. i was kind of curious about berkeley's large school style and its reputation with political activism and drugs. does know how true they are? your opinion would be great appreciated. thanks</p>
<p>btw, i'm thinking of maybe doing mechanical or electrical engineering, although not entirely sure
(i hope this post doesn't get lost in the masses)</p>
<p>Drugs are going to be at any school, but it's not like people are doing heroin on the streets here. Political activism is still a big part of Berkeley, but engineers have better things to do usually. If you're sure you want to be an engineer, it's one of the top programs in the country.</p>