How to choose between UCLA and UC Berkely?

Worst time of my life I got in everywhere and so now it boils down. Do I go to UCLA or do I go to UC Berkley? I live near Ucla(probably 30 minutes away max. and I’ve been there a bunch cause my sister was a Bruin). Part of me wants to be close to LA because of friends, but the other part wants to go away to somewhere new and explore. Im just stressing out so much because I can’t bloody decide what to do!

Berkeley, experience new things…assuming the cost is about the same.

@TomSrOfBoston Im living on campus on either so its a non issue. Its that classic dilemma over nostalgia and history over experiencing the new and what not.

flip a coin. You’ll have an indication on where you want to go while the coin is in midair and you find yourself hoping it lands on one side.

@Orangered123 You know thats the method I always use(and I had already done that). I was hoping UCLA but even knowing all that Im not like 100% ready to hit that Confirm button. Im like 90%-95% at it, I just need to know a little bit more about the campuses and maybe try again

What’s your major? I think you should also take into account which school is better for your major. But trust me, I know how you feel. I was so set on leaving for SoCal (I live in NorCal) and I applied only to UCD & UCR. I’ve heard back from UCD but nothing from UCR and I was more set on UCR and UCD. But after thinking about it realistically, UCD is better for my major (I’m a Poli Sci major) and as much as I wana live in SoCal, I’ll end up coming home after graduating anyways. It’s only 2yrs. LOL. Good luck and congrats on your acceptances :slight_smile:

@dianeuh96 Philosophy. I said id do pre law but I don’t know if i could do it without blowing my head off

@shadelz What sort of philosophy are you into? I can tell you quite a bit about the programs at both schools.