Physics: Cal Poly Slo vs. University of California Santa Barbara

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<p>I am having a tough decision deciding between physics at both these colleges. Can someone give me some pros and cons for both?</p>

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<p>Nobel Prizes = UCSB</p>

<p><a href=“Public Affairs & Communications | Institutional Advancement”>Public Affairs & Communications | Institutional Advancement;

<p><a href=“http://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/”>http://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“http://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/members/PM/zee/”>http://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/members/PM/zee/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>On the other hand, the smallness of Cal Poly’s program means it is more intimate, with smaller classes.</p>

<p>They have very different settings as well. Have you visited them?</p>

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<p>If your goal is to do research and eventually get a Phd in physics, then definitely UCSB. </p>