<p>help guys! I can't figure it out. I'm told by hella people that McGill is a way better school than UBC- that it's more recognized by grad schools, employers in the US, and that its just a better school. Other people are saying theres not much of a difference.</p>
<p>Vancouver and Montreal are both chill cities that I wouldn't mind living in, so that's not really a factor for me. My parents are worried about me going to Montreal because I'm from Stanford, California so it'd cost hella money to come back home- but i dont think going to college is about coming home, so i dont factor that in either. </p>
<p>Is Mcgill really more recognized in the US? I'm gunna study psychology, and want to go into grad school for psych and such, so yeah. I've heard McGill has a renowned psych program, whereas UBC just has a good one. help me help me!</p>
<p>Theyre both excellent schools. Either way, it doesnt matter. McGill might have a bigger US presence, but UBC has plenty (a friend of mine is at UBC). UBC has a much larger class size though. I've been to the areas right next to both--both are gorgeous.</p>
<p>My vote goes to McGill.
I personally hate UBC, probably because I live 30 minutes away from it and 90% of kids from our school choose to go there.
And for psych, McGill definitely has a stronger program than UBC. UBC's psychology program is not even comparable to McGill's.</p>
<p>will a good grade at mcgill look better to US grad schools than a good grade at ubc, though? thats what i'm really wondering about.</p>
<p>Well considering McGill has insanely deflated grades, im sure it looks a bit better. Also, let your parents know that McGill is extremely cheap compared to Privates, so flying home during breaks should not be a financial problem when compared to going to more expensive california schools. And dont use hella or hecka. I think here in california we need to get new vocabularies. You know that hella and hecka are only used in california right? Or at least for the most part.
I went on a cruise last summer, and nobody knew what it meant because none of them had ever been to or lived in california. It's actually quite funny.</p>
<p>haha yeah i try not to, but once in a while i just have to keep true to my heritage, you know? but i know what you mean. it does not add to the 'i sound intelligent' vibe that we californians give off so profusely..haha</p>