<p>I'm in between UC Berkeley and UCLA and I'm leaning more toward UCLA since I'm an LA girl, but I just want to know out of curiosity does anyone regret their decision to attend UCLA?</p>
<p>Why would they? UCLA is awesome
This coming from someone who loves USC</p>
<p>Have you been to both schools? The really couldn’t be more different in style (sun versus not so much, Berkeley v. Westwood, etc), they are distinctly different in feel. But they are similar in that they are both big schools in the UC system so you would many similarities at each one as well (big spirit, crowds, getting classes, etc). I would think you must prefer one over the other, so is the problem a certain major at one or the other? Is this the “UCB is ranked higher in xyz major so I should want that one more” conflict? Or something else like that?</p>
<p>@CADREAMIN I have toured both schools and I I liked UCLA more it’s just the fact that my sister’s a Berkley grad and so is my older brother and it all started with my Dad so I would be breaking tradition, so I’m just trying to weigh UCLA opinions with Berkley opinions. My Dad and my older brother loved Berkley, my sister not so much. I like Berkley don’t get me wrong I’m just trying to make sure I’m making the right decision and not going to regret it. I’m hearing the negatives of UCB from my Sister so I want to hear the negatives about UCLA as well just to make sure I know both sides of the spectrum.</p>
<p>For what it’s worth, I have 2 sons, one at UCLA and one at Berkeley. Both love where they are. I don’t think you can go wrong either way. Both have a lot of school spirit and great Alumni. UCLA: Pros: the housing is together in one area, the campus is beautiful, the food is great and there are lots of options (consistently rated one of the top dorm dining in the US) and the weather is great; The things I like about Berkeley: lots of tradition, the football stadium is right on campus (which makes Game Day very fun), the Campanile, Decal courses, public transportation is easy. Another thing to consider is the quarter system vs. the semester system. WIth the quarter system, the good part is that if you have a class you don’t like, it is over in 10 weeks. But you start late, get out late and it moves very quickly, you can not procrastinate, and you have to go through finals three times a year. </p>
<p>I personally love UCLA. I visited and was considering both but my gut feeling told me I’d be happier at UCLA, and I definitely could not be happier! It is sunny 95% of the time, there is so many fun things going on on campus, sports are so much fun, and the school is more spirited. People overall are less cutthroat than at Berkeley. Some majors are better than at Berkeley and some are worse. Also UCLA’s largest class is approx 450 people whereas at Berkeley it’s 800. The one (big) con about UCLA is the quarter system-- the midterms/finals cycle never seems to end! However I have many good friends who go to Berkeley and none of them truly love their experience at Berkeley but of course that might just be them. It really depends on the people you meet and the experiences you have and the chance you take at any university!</p>
<p>One thing regarding football in response to the above post: UCLA football is about to make a national championship caliber run versus Cal which unfortunately just finished a one-win season. So I’d take the trek to a winning game at the Rose Bowl over the walk to Memorial Stadium. Hope Cal does better this season though!</p>
<p>Well you certainly have a lot of data - maybe too much! And then there is the family thing on top of all that information. I agree with what was said above - you can’t go wrong with those two great choices. Sounds like you want to go to UCLA over the pressure of family tradition - hopefully you can follow your heart whichever you end up choosing after deciphering all the input you have! Good luck!</p>
<p>Clearly there are going to be people for whom UCLA was not a good fit. But since your other choice is also a large public, many of the factors that can contribute to it will probably be present at either. Large classes, lack of personal attention and advising, etc. No matter which you choose, making connections among fellow students and with your profs & getting advice on how to best pursue your career goals is going to depend a lot on your initiative. </p>
<p>I would say, based on admittedly a small sample size, that Cal kids tend to be a bit more cynical in a smart-cynical sort of way.</p>