<p>ok, im a community college transfer student. now i have two choice
one, is UCSB as biochem major, one is UCI as psychology major then change major to biology
but i heard UCI extremely hard, but i really like the location which close to my house, UCSB is a nice school, but UCI is more known, but UCSB has less competitive.
so please help me! which one should i go! thanks!!~</p>
<p>I personally think, as a transfer, you'd be happier at UCI. You already have sort of a network close to home, and with only two years to go, you won't have to worry so much about acclimating to a new environment and can get into your studies more. You already know you like the area ( and could never replace Fashion Island, or Balboa!)
and you'll be surrounded by really bright and ambitious students who will help you stay focused. Both bio and psych depts. are excellent at Irvine. Go Anteaters!</p>
<p>but see, im not an extremely smart student, im mediocore
im afraid i wont pass bio classes at UCI, i mean thats just consideration. but i guess, i mean, i GUESS, UCSB 's bio program is a lil easier.
anyone. please!~</p>
<p>They would not have accepted you if they didn't think you could do the work.</p>
<p>no, UCI accepted me as psych major., im planning to change major to Bio which means taking more bio classes.
but since this major is highly competitive, how would i know i can handle it cuz SB already accpeted me as bio major. but i think SB is a party school. but i dont know
im so headache now. i dont know where should i go..</p>
<p>It's so much easier to study and learn in a non-party school environment. The really competitve kids at Irvine are all trying to get A's to get into med/grad school. If you work really hard, you should be able to get Bs even in the most competitive classes. It's not that different than school anywhere else - there's material to learn, and the better you learn it, the better you do. I think the atmosphere at UCI is more conducive to learning, especially for someone older as a new student. Fewer social issues will make the schoolwork easier.</p>
<p>UCSB is easier than UCI?</p>
<p>Which UCSB and UCI are we talking about? UCSB isn't some walk in the park, fantasy05.</p>
<p>By the way, don't EVER transfer based on the notion that you'll change majors. Odds are you can't and you won't.</p>
<p>thanks..
but see, im not a crazy smart kid. well all i worry is how can i make med school with B grades..
i mean, even i got all A at UCSB is better than getting C at UCI right?
.omgosh, i dont know what to do now..</p>
<p>UCLAri,. please explain in detail. how come people cant change majors at UC, is it a hard thing? what are the chance? thanks.</p>
<p>fantasy05,</p>
<p>Many popular majors are impacted at UCs, which means that the need far outstrips availability. So, don't bet on changing majors, especially when you are a transfer and have already established a major for yourself.</p>
<p>fantasy05,</p>
<p>If you think that you're going to get As at UCSB but Cs at UCI, you need to reevaluate your notions of both schools. UCSB is not an easy party school, and UCI isn't MIT.</p>
<p>right.. but i asked them (uci) they told me if i finish the requirements for biology then i would change the major.so i dont know the chance for ppl to transfer
do you have any friends at UCLA successfully changed major?</p>
<p>what you think of UCI, is it a for "smart kids" or for mediocore ppl?
you know im a common guy, all i want is girls and good gpa. so i dont know UCI be the choice for me.</p>
<p>just curious, whats your native language?</p>
<p>english my second language..hehehe
but hopefully lets get to the point where i started</p>
<p>"you know im a common guy, all i want is girls and good gpa"</p>
<p>hahaha I love this quote! But seriously, UCI is not an easy school. It will challenge your intellect which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I think you will be better off at UCI because of this. Good luck with your decision! Maybe I'll see you at UCI.</p>
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right.. but i asked them (uci) they told me if i finish the requirements for biology then i would change the major.so i dont know the chance for ppl to transfer
do you have any friends at UCLA successfully changed major?</p>
<p>what you think of UCI, is it a for "smart kids" or for mediocore ppl?
you know im a common guy, all i want is girls and good gpa. so i dont know UCI be the choice for me.
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<p>Hm, if UCI told you that you can do it, then I'd worry less. I don't know many people who changed into impacted majors at UCLA, but again UCI might be different.</p>
<p>What's not different, however, is the fact that when you transfer in you transfer as an upperclassman, making a major change more difficult.</p>
<p>I had friends at UCLA change major, but only as underclassmen.</p>
<p>In any case, I think that UCI is a fine institution, and don't think you should worry about whether or not UCI or UCSD are for "smart kids." Think about which will offer you the opportunities you want and deserve.</p>
<p>"In any case, I think that UCI is a fine institution, and don't think you should worry about whether or not UCI or UCSD are for "smart kids." Think about which will offer you the opportunities you want and deserve."</p>
<p>yeah, thats what im thinking now..
well see the thing is, I like UCI, but im worry about if I get low GPA at UCI..
chances are limited , thats correct, but is it worth a try to change major in UCI rather than straight forward going for UCSB? cuz SB accepted me already in their bio program</p>
<p>by nikkei325i "hahaha I love this quote! But seriously, UCI is not an easy school. It will challenge your intellect which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I think you will be better off at UCI because of this. Good luck with your decision! Maybe I'll see you at UCI."</p>
<p>so are you in UCI now? how you feel about their organic chem? i heard it's one of the hardest UC ever.
is it worth a try?</p>
<p>Fantasy,</p>
<p>Call me crazy, but I sincerely doubt that UCI is going to be that much more or less difficult than UCSB. Again, you're not going to fail out of UCI. I think you're worrying way too much about the difficulty factor, and not enough about resources and fit. Keep in mind that UCSB is an incredible research institution as well, and has several top researchers in most fields, including bio.</p>