I need some personal advice for UCI / UCSD

<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>

<p>I am in the EXACT same situation as you except different major. I am confident I would have a better time at UCI, where 3 of my best friends are attending, yet it is difficult to turn down SD... I have also been admitted to ERC at SD for my major, but am missing a requirement to get into the major I want at UCI (I could make it up in the summer). I havn't yet finished my GE's at my current UC so I would be behind in both, probably more at SD. I've put in a college change request at SD which will probably have some bearing on my decision. I'm leaning towards SD at the moment mainly because of the academic prestige. If you decide to go to SD, please PM me as I'm looking for a roommate next year as well. Good luck to you on your decision, please keep us updated.</p>

<p>Where did you get the college change request?</p>

<p>I just emailed the admissions department. I guess you can request a college change before you send in your SIR, otherwise you would have to wait 2 quarters.</p>

<p>Personally, I'd probably take UCSD over UCI as it is a better school. You're always bound to make new friends and just take the risk.</p>