Davis or Cal?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Davis
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<p>I have been successfully admitted into both UC Davis and UC Berkeley and am having a great deal of trouble deciding between both. Both have their pros and cons. I really enjoy Davis because of the community atmosphere, nice campus, safety, nice people, and just a happy environment. Everyone there seems to love and enjoy attending there. I went to Decision Day at Davis and it seemed like they really wanted me there. Although I haven’t checked out Cal in such depth, the vibe I get from them is a place full of unnecessary competition, and hobos everywhere. Prestige seems to be the only thing that is making me hold onto Cal. I just don’t want to regret turning down the #1 Public University in the nation. I have also been admitted as a Spring Admit at Cal which is also in the con pile for me. I registered for their FPF program just in case I decide to attend, but I’m not very well informed on this program. I went to go check out the FPF campus and it’s right next to People’s Park which seems like a popular homeless people attraction, and the FPF campus does not seem close to the actual Cal campus and Sproul where everything is happening. In addition, I would be a Pre-Business major at Cal and I’m curious on how competitive it truly is to get into the Haas Business School for Undergraduate. I would also be a Managerial Economics at Davis. Here are my concerns for both schools:
-happy atmosphere
-workload/stress
-job opportunities after graduating (seems like a degree from Cal would get me a better job in a hypothetical situation? although Davis seems to have great internship opportunities, and the state capitol is close by, somewhere where I do see myself possibly working)
-safety on campus
-FPF Program at Cal
-What would I do if I wasn’t accepted into the Haas Business School?</p>

<p>I just want to make the right decision and not regret anything, what should I do?</p>

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<p>Go to Cal. Yes, it’s more stressful, maybe not as nice, and the environment may not be as good, but the prestige overpowers all of it. A degree from Cal (especially for business) will have employers all over you! And it’s not like people don’t enjoy Berkeley. I know people that absolutely love it there! You’ve worked hard all high school, go to the best school available. That’s just my opinion though.</p>

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<p>what about all of my other concerns?</p>

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<p>I am a Cal graduate and my brother is a Davis graduate I know both campus.</p>

<p>Here is the link for Haas admission stats. About half of the applicants get into Haas. It is competitive.
[Class</a> Profile, Undergraduate Program, Berkeley-Haas](<a href=“Class Profile - Undergraduate Program - Berkeley Haas”>Class Profile - Undergraduate Program - Berkeley Haas)</p>

<p>I have been a hiring manager for years also. Of course, I pay attention to where the applicants graduated but just as important are the GPA, work experience, etc.</p>

<p>My thoughts on your concerns,
-happy atmosphere
Follow your heart.
-workload/stress
Berkeley is known for harsh curves.
-job opportunities after graduating
In addition to the college, your gpa, work experience, interviewing skills also will affect job opportunities. My cousin’s son graduated from Davis Managerial Economics a few years ago and got a good job. But a top student from a top college will always have good job opportunities.
-safety on campus
I don’t know for sure but Davis seems safer.
-FPF Program at Cal
My friend’s son just did FPF, lived in the dorm during FPF and has no complains.
-What would I do if I wasn’t accepted into the Haas Business School?
Most students switch majors. Econ can be a backup but it is also an impacted major. A few transfer to other schools.</p>

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<p>Thank you very much!</p>