Is it worth it?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Davis
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<p>So I’m now deciding whether I want to go to UCs or not… The cost of going to UCs (for non-resident students) is around 55,000 dollars each year. Indeed the cost is more than other public schools and more than some of the private schools I was originally going to apply. But my parents are willing to spit out the money if I really want to go…</p>

<p>The thing is, I have been hearing rumors from different people that if you go to UCs, there will be times when you can’t take the course you need and the classes are super huge. I also been hearing this interesting rumor that UCs might be starting online courses. Correct me if I’m wrong but not being able to graduate in four years and having to pay 50K each year doesn’t appeal to me that much.</p>

<p>So my question… is it really worth going? I may have gotten some information wrong and please do correct me! I want to stay in California but if I’m not able to get a good education in UCs (while having to pay so much), I will need to consider other public schools in other state.</p>

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<p>bump anyone?</p>

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<p>The UC schools are very good, but so are lots of other schools, too. I personally would
not pay $55000 non-resident to go there. Are there no decent publics in your own state? Or are you in Calif, just not a resident? The privates cost this much, but you might get
better merit aid from them.</p>

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<p>you might have the whole class size thing misconstrued with CSU’s.</p>

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<p>For calculus, chem, and physics - the main teaching class would have around
200 students. The lab class has 24. There is also another hour per week
of small group discussion (led by the teachers assistant). While its been
tricky getting all my classes, I have been able to so far.</p>

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<p>@jbourne: I’m studying at an international school and was born in Cali but not consider as a resident anymore…</p>