Berkeley vs. UCLA

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I got into both Berkeley and UCLA and am trying to decide between the two. I know that both are great schools, so it is a difficult choice.</p>

<p>If you guys would like to share major upsides, downsides, or overall differences about the schools, I would really appreciate it! On a more personal level, I am admitted to Berkeley for spring 2009, so feel free to comment on that situation as well. </p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>i am in the same boat as u but i already chose berkeley! its just a better atmosphere for me personally… but academic wise u cant go wrong with either of these…</p>

<p>unlike u though i was admitted to the falll… i would go to berkeley and take some community college courses in the fall</p>

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<p>Can you comment more specifically on the atmosphere? At least where I am, Berkeley has a kind of absurd reputation for being composed entirely of leftist wingnuts and nerdy asians.</p>

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<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-berkeley/481577-ucla-vs-berkeley-social-scene.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-berkeley/481577-ucla-vs-berkeley-social-scene.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>well from what ive heard berkely is more quirky/cooky/and odd while ucla is more “socal” and physically concerned. weather is something u should consider.. its cooler in the bay area than in la. and yes cal is a very liberal school but u find everything there so im sure u wont have truouble fitting in. ive been at both universities and i liked the cal atmosphere better despite ucla being i a much better area (westwood).</p>

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<p>Hahaha, vc08, that is probably the most inconclusive discussion I have ever read… thanks though. I’m going to visit this weekend and I guess I’ll see what I see.</p>

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<p>haha sorry i never really read all the way through it, but my fave part was:</p>

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<p>Like WOW.</p>

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<p>im glad you like my post</p>