<p>Right now, I'm trying to decide where I will go for my undergrad. Money is not an issue; I get about the same amount (give or take a few hundred) from each school in their estimates. I generally like all 3 campuses so that is not a problem either.</p>
<p>I understand that I should pick the school where I will (if I want to go to med school) be able to get a well-rounded education that includes a plethora of research, internships, and volunteering while still maintaining a high GPA.</p>
<p>As a result, my main concerns are about my peers, the environment, the opportunities. I would just like some input from current/former students to help me with my decision.</p>
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<li>How competitive is the pre-med program in each school? Which school has the most collaborative, helpful students? I heard that UCLA has the most aggressively competitive students which, honestly, kind of frightens me. I don't mind working hard to get ahead of the competition (and I understand that pre-med programs at UC's are relatively the same in difficulty with students just as bright); I'm just afraid of students that are willing to sabotage others just to get ahead, which I have heard UCLA students do all the time. On the other hand, UCSD seems to have very relaxed (and friendly!) students.</li>
<li>Where is it easiest to get research and internship opportunities? I know UCLA has the largest pre-med population so I assume it would be harder to find a spot. Plus, I have also heard the professors at UCSD are more willing to help.</li>
<li>Which school has the best professors and why?</li>
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<p>Sorry for the long-winded message. I just wanted to make sure I got everything down. If you read all of that and decide to answer, thank you so much!</p>
<p>Also, sorry for making UCLA pre-meds seem bad. That wasn't my intention. It's simply what I've heard, and it kind of scares me. If this is wrong, PLEASE tell me that my assumptions are wrong.</p>