<p>Hello, i am currently a senior and i need advice from here because I dont know where else to turn. I got into Cal State Fullerton, UCR, and UCSC but rejected from UCI, UCSB, UCSD, UCLA. I am torn between what I want from what is the most logical; Im going to the spring spot light at UCSC and if I like it the college, I would want to go there since I always wanted to have the freshman experience. My parents state that I should not go to a UC simply because they dont wanna spend thousands of dollars if im just getting my GEs and if I dont know what I want to study. I have narrowed it down to business, genetics, or healthcare. Everyone I have talked to said doesnt go to CC you will regret it, and they stated that CC doesnt really have good education. My parents make earn 70 grand a year so idk how much financial aid I will get. To me, I feel like if I dont take the freshman experience, I will always wonder what if. So, have come down to the conclusion of couple options for my future next year.
1) Go to UCSC for 2 years and try to transfer out to another UC if I dont like it there. (can you do this?)
2) Go to UCSC for the first year and go to CC for the 2nd year and then transfer out (once again, can you do this?)
3) Go to Orange Coast College and play college tennis and after two years transfer out.
4) Live with my friends in Berkley since they are getting an apartment next yaer, they attend UCB, and go to CC there. What are good CC next to UCB? They said it would cost around 600 a month but I believe it will be fun since I will be living with my best friends, live on my own, and live in a different city.
Sorry for making this long, but im just scared for what my future might be.</p>
<p>You are <em>not</em> just getting your GEs your first two years! In fact, it’s necessary to start on your major ASAP if you’re in Science/Engineering! The majority of students disperse their GE requirements between their major requirements to pad things out a bit, makes it less difficult. </p>
<p>Transferring out to a different UC is difficult, though. Really difficult. CC transfers are prioritized, leaving little room for other transfers. So UCSC for a year, dropping back to CC, would be an alright option if you decide you don’t like things. Living with your friends by Berkley probably isn’t a good option though. Maybe I sound too much like a parent, but good friends to do not make good housemates, and if something goes sour it’s going to be hard to pick yourself up.</p>
<p>Sorry for taking such a long time to replay back! I’m not even sure if I want to enter science/engineering; it was just an option. This is such a hard decision since I dont know what my major is. i just hope that if i decide to back down from UCSC it would kinda like ruin my chances of transferring for my junior year. My best friends and I live in the same neighborhood and been friends for 6 years and never got into a fight but i see your point of view.
thanks for the reply! it really means alot.</p>
<p>See what your aid looks like before you turn down UCSC. My daughter also got into UCLA but she hasn’t ruled out Santa Cruz because #1 she loves the campus and #2 it looks like UCSC may give higher aid. Check it out before you go the familiar and comfortable route. Good luck.</p>
<p>I’m saying good friends don’t make good housemates out of my own experience, actually. I’m living with some of my best friends now, and well…I’d almost rather go back to living with strangers. </p>
<p>The degrees that work for healthcare/genetics all start with the same bio and chem classes, so you could easily start on those and then decide later. If you’re interested in business, you can easily take an econ class some time in your first year. Especially because not everyone who tries gets into a chem class their first quarter. Just make sure to prioritize bio, because it’s the more intense major if you’re trying to graduate in 4 years.</p>
<p>Most important though is that you’d get your math done during all of this, because that carries over between all the subjects you’re interested in. It will be easier to change your mind on your major if you have that out of the way. So honestly, I think if you want to go to UCSC, you’ll have plenty of time to figure out your major!</p>
So honestly, I think if you want to go to UCSC, you’ll have plenty of time to figure out your major!</p>