<p>So to make this quick. I was accepted to UCD off the waitlist. I've already SIRd to UCSB. I plan to major in accounting (at SB this would be a biz econ w/ emphasis in accounting). I'm pretty sure that for my choice of major UCSB is better (UCD has no major for accounting, only a certificate extension program thing).</p>
<p>However, my biggest dilemma would be that I love the UCD campus a lot :P
I visited both, and at UCSB I was kinda eh about it all. The buildings are pretty old and everything is compact. Plus I'm not a particular fan of the beach. It's a plus, but a small plus. I think atmosphere wise, I would love UCD better also (less of a "party" rep). Asian male btw :]</p>
<p>So if anyone could give me an opinion or some advice? I don't mean to hate on UCSB fyi, in case any current SBers get mad. Thanks a bunch.</p>
<p>It sounds like you’ve already made up your mind. If you think UCD will make you happier, then go there.</p>
<p>Our beach is cool, but plenty of kids rarely ever go there. The party reputation fools plenty of people; it’s exaggerated. I think you can’t go wrong with either choice. I’m sure you’d find a place in SB if you chose to come here.</p>
<p>Don’t party at all here too and I’m doing accounting. I thought I’d fit better at the UCD campus too, and was iffy UCSB at first but I’m really enjoying it here(don’t go to the beach often too, but I do visit state st. and the wharf plenty-you should check it out if you get the chance). I realized that if I wanted to be a successful CPA then I’d have to take advantage of UCSB’s economics and accounting major(was bizecon) which UCD does not have. The new E&A major now is more demanding of accounting core courses than bizecon and every class prepares ya for the CPA exam. The professors who teach these classes have experience for over a decade too(for example, my current professor Anderson was an auditor for KPMG for a decade). UCD’s closest is managerial economics which does almost nothing for you if you want to be an accountant. And take into account that UCSB requires a pre-req major of 2.85 to get into any economics major, while Davis requires only a 2.0. Its much easier to get into the economics major at Davis, so if you’re unsure about being completely concentrated then there’s a pointer too. Honestly, if you want to be an accountant and you’re for sure set on your decision then your best choice is UCSB. If you’re unsure, however, it does seem that you’re set on Davis. If you’re content with manangerial economics or just regular economics, I say you go to Davis. Enjoy your college experience!</p>
<p>WOW IM in the same situation as you except im planning on majoring in engineering. i heard good things about engineering from both schools though and it seems like some people think davis’ engineering is better and some think ucsb’s engineering is better. … im asian too…is there really an asian hall?</p>
<p>Hakyo, there’s an API floor in San Nicolas.</p>
<p>Joshyclavat, normally I’d say that if you like the campus better at Davis, then you should go there, since you’ll be there for the next four or so years. On the other hand, UCSB’s accounting program easily bests UCD’s (as far as I know), and you know that you’d be able to satisfy academic requirements for the CPA exam here. </p>
<p>If it’s really up in the air for you, consider whether the accounting profession is something you’re really set on. Also, the major is somewhat competitive … getting the required 2.85 GPA in pre-major classes is by no means impossible, but a significant misstep (or two) could make that path pretty challenging. I’m not trying to instill doubt or anything, but just consider what your best- and worst-case scenarios are for each school. </p>
<p>Are the things you see yourself doing in the future with a BA in Managerial Econ from UCD and a BA in Econ and Accounting from UCSB substantially different? Truth be told, I think Accounting degrees open more doors than just general Econ degrees, and that’s coming from a Business Econ major here. It’s definitely difficult when academics pull you one way and atmosphere pulls you another. </p>
<p>Wow, this post may have been completely useless. I just realized that.</p>
<p>@tjdabeast: thanks, and yea, im pretty set on the accountant thing. I have a question. How are the roommates like over at sb? is it easy to get along with people? -_- i’m kinda socially awkward (not in a creepy way tho). Also, you say you thought you’d fit into Davis better, but that you’re enjoying SB anyways? In what ways make SB enjoyable over what you thought would make you fit in at Davis? lol sorry if that was confusing ><</p>
<p>@hakyo: which school are you leaning towards?</p>
<p>@flushmaverick: thanks :] when you said [it’s definitely difficult when academics pull you one way and atmosphere pulls you another], thats pretty much how i feel about it >< what do you like in particular about SB? since i’m not really a student there yet, I can only say what I thought about it from my visit</p>
<p>For roommates, there are over 20,000 students at ucsb and around 30,000 for davis I
believe so the people attending both schools will relatively be the same(GPA/study habits, etc). I have two somewhat introverted roommates, but my personality is that if I’m with people for too long I get very annoyed. As for my floormates, they’re awesome. I met the nicest people ever here and the SB town itself, and just how diverse everyone is really makes everything better than high school. The town is very small and people attending usually isn’t from Goleta/SB so everyone here is just here to learn and enjoy the four years we’ve all got here. And if you want to study, you got your study friends and if you just want to hang out you’ll find a group for that too. As for Davis, I grew up in Sacramento with an Asian family(don’t want bring up any stereotypes but somewhat true) so its always going to be go to a UC, and especially Davis since its only 20 minutes from home. I did go to Davis and partied/hang out with friends during many weekends of my high school year and I felt right there. Unfortunately if I did want to do accounting, I had to pick the right school for that. I had to choose between ucsb’s bizecon vs. Cal poly’s school of business. Obviously my parents said go to UCsb, and I was fine with it really just wanted to get away from Sacramento. Santa Barbara really is a nice place, but its actually ~10 miles away from campus(we get free bus rides as students that operate from 6am to around 10/12 night-time). It hosts state st which is miles long and its just a massive shopping center and hang out spot for friends. At the end of state st is a wharf where you can find many enjoyable activities. The county hosts many events downtown thats really enjoyable and works very closely with ucsb. The school is very big around these parts, and people I’ve met downtown really respects the students from my experiences. The campus provides everything I really needed such as study places and there are events all over campus every single day. Free movie screenings, comedy shows on campus/in IV, countless concerts, and many others. The goleta pier is about a five minute bike ride from campus so if you enjoy fishing as much as I do, its free and requires no fishing license/keep what you catch. For accounting, there will be so many opportunities. Business and accounting clubs have had many repersentatives from the big4 come talk to students. Just last saturday I believe we had a speaker from Deloitte and Touche come give a presentation. There’s also a co-ed business frat called Alpha Kappa Psi if you’re interested in being connected. Some professors here hold CPA title so what you learn in accounting will help you study/prepare you for the CPA exam too. My current professor has his own consultant service company and he speaks about how to properly manage it which is pretty sweet. When something new is required in accounting, such as a new federal law, the professors will adapt and teach the class on the latest practices. As for schedule, I’ll provide you with my advices since I messed up a bit coming into the first quarter last year. I didn’t take econ1 so now I have to take one of my pre-req econ classes during winter of next quarter which is really holding me back. This was my schedule
Fall 09 NO ECON CLASSES -.-, math 34a
Winter 10 ECON 1, math 34b
Spring 11 ECON 2, ECON 3a, pstats 5e <- econ3a recommends you to take econ1 and econ2 first but I’m taking econ2 with econ3a, and actually aced both my midterms in both class so far
If I had the chance I’d go this way:
Fall 10 ECON 1, math 34a/math 3a
Winter 11 ECON 2, ECON 3a, math 34b/math 3b
Spring 11 ECON 3b, Pstats 5E
and then you’ll be able to take your upperdivisions following sophomore year. And I suggest signing up for CLAS for econ1,econ2, and econ 3a, and math classes… CLAS is an on-campus free tutoring for students. I suggest doing pre-reqs first because some of these classes will handle GEs for you already and generally juniors and seniors will get priority into these classes. You can also take them in summer school. If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask me. And if ya do choose ucsb, I can help ya out next year. And bear in mind UCSB requires a 2.85 so that’s straight Bs in all classes I’ve mentioned above. Please don’t base your decision solely on what I’m telling you, we all have different preferences.</p>