Refer to my first question pls

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<p>Hey guys, how are you doing?</p>

<p>This is my very first post here. I have been roaming in this site for weeks and then I finally signed up.</p>

<p>So I am a cc student in washington state and looking to transfer to a uni. Although this is still my first quarter, I have to think about what my next steps are. I'm still don't know what major will suit me the best.</p>

<p>I'm thinking of going into one of these programs:
1.Atmospheric science (U of Washington/Berkeley/Davis)
2.Bioresource engineering (only in UW) /Chemical Engineering (UW/Berkeley/Davis)
3.Earth space science, geology or geophysics emphasis (UW/Berkeley/maybe Davis)
4.Environmental science(UW/Berkeley/Davis)
5.Biological system engineering/Biotech?(Davis)</p>

<p>Those five majors appeal to me the most. So I would be happy to major in one of those. However, I also consider the workload of the major and the job prospect. Obviously, all of them have a huge workload except the environmental science one where you only need to complete 2 quarters of calculus and chemistry, and 3 quarters of biology. The chemical engineering will have the best job outlook. That's what I know. So what do you guys think?</p>

<p>Also I heard that it is very hard to transfer to top UC from out of state. I looked at Berkeley website, it said around 3500 transfer students were accepted this year, and just 52 students from OOS community college. So from the statistics, I conclude that my chances will still be very low even if I have a 3.9 or 4 GPA and a good personal statement?</p>

<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>OOS students pay full fee for the UCs. Can you afford $55K per year? Berkeley is tough from anywhere, even instate students have a rough time in getting in. </p>

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<p>That I know. I’m an international student. It doesn’t matter everywhere I will get the same expensive fee. You don’t really answer my question. </p>

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<p>Jeez I wrote a long question with details and people just abandoned it and told me the super basic facts that everyone knows. Oh C’mon</p>

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The only one who can answer your question is you. No one on this forum knows you, so why would anyone suggest a major for you who doesn’t know you, other than your wanting to avoid an increased school work load?

Siince you are an international, assume that your job prospects are in your own country. It is very difficult to be employed by an American company now, because immigration laws have become stricter. The employer has to indicate, to the government, that there are no available US citizens applying for the same position. The employer also has to be willing to fill out sponsorship forms and pay fees. If there are other US applicants, you are out of luck.