Cal EECS vs. UCLA EE

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I got admitted to both and I'm having a tough time choosing between the 2. I've always wanted to go to UCLA because Cal is the stereotype of the asian engineer nerd and I want to break away from that, and UCLA is the next best thing. However, the prestige of Cal is something I really don't want to give up, and my parents and relatives all want me to go. If I go to Cal, will I be able to have a social life? I know some people doing EECS there, and they seem fine and they aren't complete nerds, contrary to many accounts of what I've heard.</p>

<p>Anyone have any insight on the social life, prestige, difficulty, campus environment, or general happiness in both campuses, good and bad?</p>

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<p>If you want to do EECS, I would highly recommend Cal's. Our EECS is amazing, and it's ranked at the top with schools like MIT. As long as you want a social life, you'll definitely have one if you come here. I can guarantee that there's more than enough to keep you busy.</p>

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<p>bump 10char</p>

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<p>Dude, Cal EECS is heads and shoulders over UCLA EECS. I know what you're thinking, and I'm also an Asian male prospective freshman wary of the stereotype. But don't worry so much about turning into a .. loser. It's a huge school. Regardless of whether the dept's full of em, you can always make friends outside of EECS, and the job prospects are fantastic.</p>