<p>Hi guys, I'm having a really hard time deciding between these two schools, and would like to hear what others think.</p>
<p>A bit about me:
I don't think money will be too much of an issue, as I'm low-income and Cal has given me a generous aid package (I'm in-state). I haven't received my aid package yet from UVA, and I know their aid system has changed a bit since then, but my brother graduated from UVA a few years ago, and they were also very generous.
I don't have any specific goals in mind, but I want to work for the government on an international level (I plan on double majoring in foreign affairs/political science and East Asian studies/Asian studies). </p>
<p>I really like UVA's grounds and the culture surrounding that school. It's on the East Coast, where I'm originally from, and where I'll probably want to be working at some point later in my life.
Cal seems to have better name recognition both in Asia and in the US, and is higher than UVA in just about every ranking. It's also close to my parents (which is a good thing). </p>
<p>I know both schools are great, and I'm incredibly thankful to have gotten into either of them, but I'll have to make a decision within the next few weeks and I keep changing my mind throughout the day. I just want to know which school will be better for me in the long run.</p>
<p>Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!</p>