Please Help a Newly Admitted Psych Major - Transfer.

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>Hey guys! I'm having a difficult time selecting where I want to pursue my last two years of college. I'm transferring from my CCC. I was admitted to both UCLA and UCB. I'm trying to be as logical as possible about everything, so I'm wondering what you guys think of UCLA's undergraduate psych program. I've heard both (UCB and UCLA) have top-notch programs, and the difference is fairly negligible. </p>

<p>If anyone has any advice, tips, knowledge, insight, or could help in any way with my decision, that would be fantastic!</p>

<p>Major: Psych
Intended Minor: Philosophy</p>

<p>UCLA - fall admit
UCB - spring admit :/</p>

<p>I've Lived in the Bay Area all my life, and I love it here. Socal would, however, be quite the new experience for me. I'm open and embracing of both environments.</p>

<p>UCLA - longer summer and wouldn't have to take summer school
UCB - would need 2 classes over summer (or in fall); shorter summer</p>

<p>The only thing preventing me from SIR-ing to UCLA has been my impression that Berkeley has a stronger psych program. The have their undergraduate journal in psych, the APU, and an extremely strong clinical concentration. From what I understand, UCLA's psych program is a bit broader....I think. What do you guys think? How about for philosophy?</p>

<p>Berkeley is also closer to my home and friends. I definitely have a "norcal style", and feel like Berkeley is more similar to my personality.</p>

<p>UCLA would be a completely new and challenging experience (as I have always lived just south of SF), I've only visited it once (Berkeley ~6 times), and I think the campus is absolutely stellar.</p>

<p>If you guys could please help me out, that would be great! I'm really torn right now....and I only have 8 more days to figure this out.</p>

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<p>Go wherever you feel more comfortable. Nothing worse than going to a school that you feel is more “prestigious” but end up feeling miserable. You seem like both schools a lot, so it depends on whether you like a more comfortable setting (UCB), or if you looking more for something new (UCLA)</p>

<p>I don’t know that much about psych programs, but I’ve said this to others deciding between the two schools: the difference in the marketability of your degree is not a huge as most people think it is. Sure, some companies may recruit more at one place, and one may have more opportunities, but it’s really a case by case situation. Again, go somewhere you feel happier (so you can concentrate on getting a high gpa)</p>

<p>But be aware: I know that at UCLA (and have heard about UCB) psych classes are huge because the major is popular. Youll be lucky to find a upper div with less than 50 students.</p>