<p>Hi everyone I'm planning to attend either CSULB or UCR for an undergraduate business program with concentration in management, and I'm still undecided on which college to attend even after talking with my family,counselor, and teachers. I'm here in hope of finding some more insight as to which college is better in terms of their business program, over satisfaction, and future job prospect in the business field. Basically my entire family is against going to UCR including my brother who is currently attending UCI so he knows more about this process. I also have CSUF and community college (OCC/GWC) as choices too but I have never really paid much attention to these colleges. I'll list some of my pros and cons for everyone along with some facts that I have found from research. Any help would greatly be appreciated :)</p>
<p>My Stats if needed: Graduating HS with likely a ~3.95 GPA, 1820 SAT, 7 AP Credits </p>
<p>CSULB
Pros: Cheaper Cost, No burden of loans, Nice campus & weather, Good business program, Offers archery, Better campus atmosphere I believe<br>
Cons: Commuting, Loosing the dorm experience, Living with parents (Not fond of my Dad), Trouble getting classes</p>
<p>UCR
Pros: Nice financial aid for a UC (~5k/Year), Graduating with UC title, Higher Chance of transfer if needed, Dorm experience, Also good business program,
Cons: Heat, Loans Required, No archery, Lack of things to do around/outside of campus</p>
<p>It sounds like CSULB is a better fit for you but I have one big issue. Housing. If you go to CSULB I think you should live in the dorms. In fact CSULB requires frosh to live on campus unless they are over 21 or living at home
Located</a> in a place where many kids can commute to campus, that they went to the expense of building dorms tells you something about how important they think it is. </p>
<p>College is much more than just the classes you take. The fundamental determinant of your future is going to be what you do and experience, not the name of the college where you do it. That’s why when you list as a positive “Graduating with UC title” that is something that in the working world carries essentially no meaning. A kid with the “UC title” that does nothing more than earn a diploma is going to be at quite a disadvantage compared to one at a CSU that made the most of it. </p>
<p>What might those things be? If you are thinking grad school someday you need to take the initiative to get to know a few profs so you get strong and personal recs. For business it is crucial that you take part in internships while in college, and they aren’t going to just hand them to you. The career center can help, but the onus is on you to do the work to land them. Having positions of leadership in campus orgs is a plus. </p>
<p>I don’t think the “UC title” really applies to Riverside or Merced. Long Beach is one of the best CSU’s. I have teachers who went there & they loved it. The campus environment + the city are great. Just my 2 cents.</p>
<p>I agree with Mikemac: if you can dorm at CSULB, it’d be the best choice for you.</p>