<p>I guess you can sum my problem up in this way: doing what I'd feel comfortable with, or doing what is better for my major.</p>
<p>I've come to known UCI over the past few years by visiting the campus to see my brother every month or so while he was in college. I personally felt that the atmosphere was just awesome and that I could really picture myself being at UCI and being happy because of it. I did get accepted at UCI, and I was very excited about it. The 2 years of gauranteed on campus housing seems wonderful as, being a transfer student from a JC, I've not had the college dorm experience.</p>
<p>Then a couple weeks later, I found out that I had been accepted to UCSD with my desired major, and was placed into ERC. After visiting the campus, I felt that while it did seem somewhat boring, my studies would be of far more importance than how lively I considered the school to be. But most importantly, going to UCSD would be, what I feel, a better choice for my major and getting into grad school. However, transfer students practically have no chance of getting on campus housing. I would have to find room mates in an off campus appartment and hope things go well. </p>
<p>I know at both schools I'll find things to do in my free time that will enhance my overall well-being. My true problem is, though, that while I am leaning towards UCSD over UCI, I feel like I might not be as happy at UCSD than I would be at UCI. At the same time, I feel that if I were to go to UCI that while I might get a better college experience (just socialising in the dorms) I would regret not going to UCSD for what could've been a better decision for my major.</p>
<p>I'm trying to double major in psychology and biochem, so I know I'll be spending a few years at either school (maybe more at ucsd due to ERC's MMW required coursework). UCI truly feels like it's a home away from home for me, and yet I know I can grow on UCSD if I find the right room mates and just chill.</p>
<p>Any insight would be of great help.</p>