CSU Chico with honors vs. UCD

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<p>Hi, I am a transfer student deciding on schools, and I'm unsure which school would be best for me. I am searching for an outside opinion for perspective.</p>

<p>I am currently in my second year of school at Butte College in Chico, CA. I have a 3.5 gpa and have the possibility of reaching my AA-T in communication studies, and TAG for UC Davis if I continue to study one more semester, and wait for the next application cycle.</p>

<p>My situation is that I have been accepted to the Chico State program with the intention of doing the honors program this fall. I have lived here, have a job, and rooted my life here, but I'm uncertain that Chico state will make me seem lazy, or give people the perception that I am a partier for the rest of my life. I know I will probably do much better academically at Chico, but if its perceived to be a "get-by" school, will that make a difference?</p>

<p>I have friends here, and a great social life (without partying) here, and I also fear I will not have any time to enjoy my college years at university if I attend a prestigious university because I am only a slightly above average student, and will need to take extra time to study.</p>

<p>Opinions welcome.</p>

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<p>I have a good friend whose daughter recently graduated from Chico State. She is an amazing, accomplished young woman and she recently landed her first job. So I don’t think of Chico as a “get-by” school. I think Chico is what you make of it.
Sounds like you want to go to Chico but are afraid you will be labeled. If you have a strong work ethic, you will not be labeled a slacker. </p>