<p>This is a question for any out of state current students. I'm from the midwest area and I've always loved California. So naturally I considered Berkeley as an option for college. I got admitted but now I dont know if I should go because it's very FAR from home.<br>
Any current students that were in a similar situation? What pushed you to go? Was it worth the distance and money???
Thanks!!!</p>
<p>oh and to add to that i am a little worried about feeling comfortable and fitting in since I'm from the midwest and well the cali lifestyle is a very different from the midwest</p>
<p>Some peopel fit in and seem incredibly natural. i know someone from Gerogia who I wouldn't know was from Gerogia if she didn't tell me. I know someone from Delaware who also fits in fine. And someone from New Mexico who does the same. I think many people have little problem, but I could imagine some do. </p>
<p>How far away are you from? Just curious, what's your major? Any plans after you graduate?</p>
<p>im from chicago and i wanna major in business</p>
<p>I had someone from Chicago in my seminar last semester. She seemed fine. As does my graduate student friend, also a Chicagoan (went to Harvard for undergrad). If you think you'll be fine, you'll probably be fine. You may have to adjust to a lack of snow, wind, and deep dish pizza, but there is Zachry's nearby. :)</p>
<p>i'm from new york and loved the change. but may i ask how are you still deciding at this point?</p>
<p>Hi Sandy-
I'm a student here at Cal and I'm actually from Texas, as you can imagine it was quite different to leave the south and go >1700 miles away to California. True, it was very difficult and strange at first, so very different in so many ways, but on the whole I have found the change to be a good one, and leaving home to have been a great decision. And there is certainly no dearth of opportunity here in California if you are thinking ahead in terms of job placement after graduation. As for the money, this is probably a key factor, and I came because of the strength of the English department, but with ap credits and summer I am graduating in 2.5 rather than 4 years so that I can afford it. Most people would advise against this and want to go to college the normal route for 4 years and enjoy it all they can, but obviously it's really up to you and your financial situation and your wishes for what you want from your undergraduate education. Think about your particular program of interest and assess the strength of that program at Cal and compare them with the other schools you are deciding from at this point, paying special consideration to your financial packages at each! Pm me if you'd like to talk more. :D</p>
<p>In case you haven't visited campus, or if your visit wasn't very thorough, I've posted a long set of pictures here (two posts, pg 1 &2)</p>