<p>it doesn’t have to be black or white</p>
<p>Go to Dartmouth. Enjoy the environment. After a year or so, it will be easy for you to know whether or not you need the academics of Berkley, and will be able to transfer there (or elsewhere).</p>
<p>Bear in mind that Dartmouth has outstanding travel abroad programs, as well as alum connections for getting post-grad jobs.</p>