<p>uhm so the premise for my parents wanting me to goto a UC is that:
-because the endowments are higher at UC’s the education is better…
-all of their friends children goto UC, and it would be an embarrassment if i was capable of attending, and chose not to…
-employers are more likely to offer a job to a UC grad then a CSU grad.
-i will not get the “real college experience” at a CSU
-UC’s have much more tenured faculty, and profs. with PHDs</p>
<p>can someone please help me find flaw in those?</p>
<p>and to answer some questions… i am a junior in high school, and my parents wouldn’t be paying for my apartment… I’ve been working ever since freshman year, it started out as being a bus boy at some local restaurants, but now i have paid internships with some nonprofits as well as my school district headquarters. I can afford an apartment on my own, but that means nothing w/out the support of my parents. And, i have also considered rooming with some friends who are going to CSU for their own personal reasons… as for majors, i was thinking about doing a double in history and social work. Right now i really like SFSU, i like the area and i’m hoping to go visit again (and get a real tour) this summer, with my friends. I also like the idea of lobbying in Sacramento, my mentors in college have told me much about their protesting and demonstrations in Sac. it’s so meaningful to me, and i can’t wait to get my share of civil disobedience and community organizing. </p>
<p>yesterday i heard an interesting quote from an admin at SMC, when she came to present at my school… i asked her what she believed the biggest difference between a UC and a CSU was… she looked at me and smiled… and said the BIGGEST difference between a CSU and UC is one letter… what do you guys think about that?</p>
<p>Once again thanks for the help CC members, i can’t stress that enough! I’m learning alot about myself, through your advice and questions!!</p>