<p>So I got accepted into Harvard and Berkeley, and although many see this decision as one easy to make, I beg to differ. My dilemma here is that Berkeley offers the major I wish to study (Nutrition), while Harvard does not. But the thing is, Harvard offers its students the ability to form their own majors. So what should I do? No doubt it would take more work to form my own major, but is that really a reason to turn down Harvard? If it makes any difference, I live about half an hour away from Berkeley, so going to the east will be a huge (and welcomed) experience. What are your thoughts? Thank you!</p>
<p>I am a Harvard mom and almost-Berkeley-mom. I vote for Harvard unless as in-state student Berkeley can give you something Harvard can not (except major). Forming your own major is an adventure that you would not get at Berkeley, also, 4 years is a long time, you may change mind too.</p>
<p>People get annoyed by saying “Its Harvard, go there,” and I agree. But with the kind of budget cuts California is going to make to their Public schools, make your own major, and go to Harvard. I don’t know what your other choices are, but if it were me, I would be running away from Berkeley as fast as I could.</p>
<p>That’s what I’ve been getting: that people tend to change majors many times. I think I’m pretty sure that I’ll head east come fall. Thanks for your inputs!</p>
<p>You might want to look up Richard Wrangham once you get to Harvard (if you end up deciding to go to Harvard!). He’s a HEB professor who’s big theory is that cooking is the key driver in the evolution of humans. To this end, he does a lot of research on the nutrition of apes and humans.</p>