<p>Hmm, well I just chose UCLA over Cal, to many fellow CCer's surprise, and here's why:</p>
<p>I love Cal; been a fan my whole life, it's "in my blood." The campus is amazing, the people are great, and regardless of what many rival school's students say, the people AREN'T that bad looking, and a social life DOES exist. Like yourself, I felt perfectly comfortable at Cal.</p>
<p>Then, I visited UCLA. Though the atmospheres are totally different, they share many similar qualities and passionate student bodies. UCLA's campus was much different than Cal's, but beautiful nonetheless. I would like it to be a little bigger, with a few thousand less students, but it wasn't a big enough blemish to damage my impression of the school. </p>
<p>SO, how did I choose? It was hard. Really, really hard. I loved both schools. I felt an obligation to carry on a tradition at Cal, but at the same time I was given opportunities at UCLA (scholarship and honors program) that I felt would give me a more personalized experience than anywhere else I'd been admitted to (I was considering Michigan and Virginia as well). So, I sent in my deposit for UCLA, and as of right now, couldn't be happier. </p>
<p>Some people won't have those added benefits, so it may be harder. Some things to consider: do you like warm weather all the time, or a change from rain/sun, semester or quarter system, LA or SF, intellectual or more social environment (I will definitely miss the carillon bells at Cal, they're absolutely beautiful and a great tradition at the school), and athletics (UCLA has more "prestigious" and renowned athletics, but Cal students are virtually guaranteed entrance into all sporting events, tix are cheaper, and facilities are on-campus. Both schools have tremendous pride and great recent success, just depends on what you prefer).</p>
<p>So that's my decision, hope it helped, and GOOD LUCK! you won't regret either one, I guarantee it!</p>