<p>Between UCSD and UCSB. I'm pretty sure i'm going to SD but i just wanted to make sure that it is the right decision. I honestly don't know much about either college. Anyone have any input, maybe some positives/negatives about each? Anyone else in my shoes? My major is Chemistry</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Oh and screw UCLA haha</p>
<p>don’t really know much about SB but I do know that the area around SD is really nice and I hear lots of nice things about the school. I was perfectly happy with going to SD in case I didn’t get into UCLA and I think most people should too, it’s a good school.</p>
<p>^ Exactly. If I didn’t get in to UCLA, I would have loved going to UCSD. I LOVE the campus, it’s really clean, and very nice. It’s an amazing school, too. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Thanks for the input. I’m 90% sure im heading to UCSD now</p>
<p>you should prolly look into UCSB’s chem program, I know that their chemical engineering is one of the best in the nation, so it would make me think that they would have a pretty legit chem program as well.</p>
<p>Sorry for intruding into your post but help me choose too! lol</p>
<p>LA or SD? thing is, my major at sd is communication and la is asian american studies (i was scared i wouldnt get in anywhere and picked the easiest, semi-interesting major)</p>
<p>I’m actually in the UCSB camp. It’s a beautiful school on the beach. The students there are social and fun. Parties there are great. On the other hand, I hear a number of complaints about UCSD’s social life. </p>
<p>A lot of people on here will mention the prestige difference between UCSB and UCSD as a factor, but I really don’t think the difference is significant enough to warrant serious consideration. Hardly anyone realizes that UCSD is higher ranked than UCSB, for example. I would expect job opportunities to be the same graduating from either school.</p>
<p>Have you visited both schools?</p>
<p>UCSD! 10char</p>
<p>@arrowheadd: go with whichever major, you truly want to be in, remember ull be spending the next 2+yrs studying it, so make sure it’s something u want.</p>
<p>@arrowhead, jump right in haha</p>
<p>@arcade, no i havent visited either but i have been around UCSD campus and the area is ridiculously nice. The one thing i’m worrying about is UCSD’s social life. I know if i go to UCSD i am passing up the very best in partying schools hah</p>
<p>if u think UCSD is nice, ull be blown away by UCSB hahaha</p>
<p>What even draws you to UCSD? I’ve never visited. You really ought to go check out UCSB before making a decision. I’ve had only extremely positive experiences there. I have a few friends up there, and have spent several weekends hanging out. I’ve NEVER not had fun, haha.</p>
<p>Maybe i should try and visit both campuses</p>
<p>I guess the reason i’m thinking UCSD > UCSB right now is because UCSD is a better all around school, and i would like to be in the San Diego area? And i’m thinking UCSB might be a little too fake for me. I’m cool with all the partying but i’m not sure i want to be around a bunch of wannabe pretty boys with popped collars hah. I’m stereotyping hardcore i know…</p>
<p>^ lol good ****. idk i BRIEFLY visited both campuses, and in terms of looks i personally think SD looks better. but yea i dont know much about the social scene</p>
<p>Ugh I’m in the same situation right now, but with SD and LA. Go to SD. Great for engineering.</p>
<p>“I guess the reason i’m thinking UCSD > UCSB right now is because UCSD is a better all around school”</p>
<p>well I’m not sure what you mean by that. The way I’d see it is this:</p>
<p>Academics: UCSD (I don’t necessarily agree with this, but it’s slightly higher ranked. Really, it’s just probably more stressful.)
Social life: UCSB
Environment: UCSB (it’s a beach!)
Student intelligence: No difference
Hotter chicks/guys/whatever you’re into: this one’s just obvious</p>
<p>Anyways, just giving the other side of the coin. Go check it out, then make a decision!</p>
<p>^ i agree with arcadefire1027</p>
<p>UCSD is also on the beach. But i agree with everything you’re saying. I definitely need to check both out</p>