<p>So my last threat was on usc vs michigan and everyone was SO incredibly helpful. i decieded michigan would be my choice over sc. Thanks everyone for such helpful input. Let me explain my situation though: Im currently at ucsd. i applied at the very begining to michigan for winter 2005. i dont really like san diego for a couple of reasons. Im very undecided interms of my major (science vs non science) and im worried that if i end up in something like communications/econ at ucsd, its not going to be a very strong diploma. i also dont really like the laid back atmosphere (im from la and i sorta of like the busy action packed lifestyle). Lastly, i feel like im sort of missing out on college. Its more of a continuum of highschool... (we dont have anything college-esqe: no quads, no teams, no school spirit, nothing that unites us. etc. Plus, there are alot of commuters so the weekends are dead.) Besides all of that the school is great and im lucky to be here. it was my desicion to come here and try it out. Im just realizing these things are alittle more important to me than i thought they were. For these reasons im looking into transfering. Ive only been at ucsd one quarter. Its also very difficult to get impressive grades bc its so competitive. Im just wondering what everyone would do: Would you transfer now to umich, or would u wait it out until the end of the year and tranfer/re-apply to other schools for fall 05 as a sophmore? Or, would u suggest i just suck it up and stay at ucsd? ahh, im so conflicted....Thanks again for everyones help... i REALLY appreciate it..</p>
<p>Grades at U/Mich will be no easier, I don't think.</p>
<p>Personally, I'm of the "go away to school" philosophy but virtually every point you raise is so subjective that 500 people will have 800 opinions. Good luck.</p>
<p>Both are good schools, so academically I don't think you can lose. In that case, it does make sense to look at all the subjective stuff.</p>
<p>oh, i know classes at umich will be just as hard. what i meant by saying that it's hard to get impressive grades at ucsd, was just that transfering as a sophmore might be more difficult.. thats all. Do you think ALL degree's from ucsd are respected?..</p>
<p>Fact is that unless your diploma is from an ultra-elite college that everyone can name, its not going to turn any heads. Companies making that college hire know good from bad, so they can diferentiate SDSU from UCSD. But nobody's going to say "wow" unless you are at a top name brand. </p>
<p>And the real truth is that 3 years out of college nobody is going to care where you went to college. Drop college names in casual conversation and people think you haven't grown up yet. Employers once you're out in the workforce care what you've done the last 3 years, not what name is stamped on the diploma. This "respected" stuff you mention puzzles me; why are you concerned?</p>
<p>I'm not saying this to discourage you, I'm saying it so that you realize that the college experience you should get is the one that satisfies you. And you've already realized UCSD isn't a fit. Some people love the San Diego area and its colleges. Apparently you're not one of them. Fine. And its good you realized it early on when there's plenty of time in front of you. Maybe U of M is a better fit.</p>
<p>The bigger question, though, is why do you think U of M will be better? You chose wrong once; how do you know you're not making another mistake? I'm not saying you are making one, but you should seriously think about how you ended up at UCSD and what you're doing differently this time. Have you visited U of M? Have friends who go there?</p>
<p>"And the real truth is that 3 years out of college nobody is going to care where you went to college. Drop college names in casual conversation and people think you haven't grown up yet. Employers once you're out in the workforce care what you've done the last 3 years, not what name is stamped on the diploma"</p>
<p>mikemac, thanks alot. i think that helped the most. You're right, the school itself doesnt matter. What you do there and after your graduation is whats important. I think i just needed to hear that. Thanks!</p>
<p>Besides, UCSD is a very good school anyway.</p>