Got into UCLA(Neuroscience) and Berkeley(College of Chemistry). Please help me pick

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<p>This is for undergraduate programs at those colleges. </p>

<p>UCLA pros: I am strongly passionate about neuroscience, so this seems nearly perfect
con: Very far from where I live, (8 hours at least!) </p>

<p>Berkeley pros: It has greater, however slight, prestige.
It has the number 1 (or really really close) chemistry program in the world
It is fairly close, which means i can drive home and see my family every(other) weekend</p>

<p>Please explain why I should pick your suggestion. If you pick Berkeley, do you think that going there will allow me a better career in neuroscience(because I'm assuming I'll be pretty well equipped chemistry or chemical biology-wise)
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Not going to Berkeley seems like a waste, especially because of how hard it is to get in there and get acquainted with such a prestigious environment(would provide me contacts, etc. which would be great for future careers)</p>

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<p>Honestly, go where you think you will be happier and where you will be able to follow your passion(s.) These are both world-class schools, you really can’t go wrong with either. And I say this as a Cal grad and huge fan/supporter. You say you’re passionate about neuroscience, and you got into the program at UCLA, so that tells me UCLA is probably where you should be. If you change your mind, it’s not like UCLA doesn’t have plenty of other options. But here’s something to consider: UCLA has a medical school. A (world renowned) medical school & research center which could offer exciting research/internship possibilities for a future neuroscientist.</p>