Trying to Decide: Seeking Opinions

<p>I'm currently indecisive about which college I should transfer into and would appreciate other people's opinions. I got accepted into all of the UCs that I applied to, which were UCR, UCI, UCSD, and UCLA, with varying majors. UCI was always my backup school so I'm not really considering that one since I got into the other three. The three I'm contemplating are UCR, UCSD, and UCLA. </p>

<p>Some information about myself:
1. Social life somewhat matters to me. I'm not the type to go out clubbing and get hammered every night or anything, nor do I need to be surrounded by people all the time, in fact I usually prefer to be alone, but I do like to go out and have fun every now and then.</p>

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<li><p>I am starting a business with a friend, an online game of sorts, and I am determined to make it a success. My main job is to take care of the art side of the production, which is quite the workload since the game is art heavy. This project will take a lot of time and dedication especially since there's only two us working on it to minimize costs.</p></li>
<li><p>I am considering getting an MBA in the future.</p></li>
<li><p>I pretty much am going to get the same amount of financial aid in all the UCs I got into. My UC costs are covered, the only thing I would have to pay for is living expenses (food, housing, etc.)</p></li>
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<p>UCR
Major: Business Economics (I intend to specialize in Accounting)</p>

<p>Pros:
-I come from a poor family and UCR is close enough for me to reasonably commute there. If I go to UCR, it would be almost like receiving a free education since I could just stay at my parents and not have to get an apartment or dorm.
-I would be able to graduate with a decent education and virtually no debt.
-It would also probably be easier to take electives in subjects I'm interested in such as Art.</p>

<p>Cons:
-I would stay with my parents for another two years.
-It might not look as impressive on a grad school app.</p>

<p>UCSD
Major: Economics
Minor: Accounting and/or Computer Science</p>

<p>Pros:
-I have friends attending UCSD.
-Economics is a pretty decent degree to have and would probably lead to decent job opportunities.
-Live away from parents.
-Might look good on a grad school app.
-They have a higher maximum unit cap than UCLA, so it might be easier to double major there.</p>

<p>Cons:
-I hear there's not much happening in UCSD
-Debt due to student loans.</p>

<p>UCLA
Major: Psychology (Would go for the emphasis in computing option)
Minor: Accounting (Hopefully)</p>

<p>Pros:
-I've always had an interest in psychology.
-It's an easy major and would allow me to dedicate more time in my business project.
-It's UCLA.
-It's close enough to a lot of concert venues. I'm a big music fan and many of the bands that I listen to tend to go to LA when they're on tour. Usually in the smaller venues.
-Live away from parents.
-Have some friends there.
-Would easily be able to maintain a high GPA.
-Would probably look good in a grad school app.</p>

<p>Cons:
-It's an easy and extremely overpopulated major. It would not lead to many good job opportunities.
-Student debt. </p>

<p>Sorry if this post is too long, but I would really appreciate opinions.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>If cost is a factor in your choice of schools you should go to the school where you will incur the least amount of debt. I don’t think getting into grad school for an MBA with UCR undergrad will hurt you. If you are determined to continue working on your business it might be less stressful attending UCR compared the other two UC. I believe your work in your business will look really impressive on a Business school application wherever you choose to attend.</p>

<p>Looking at your circumstances i believe UCR would be your best choice.
Going to UCR won’t hurt your admission to grad school! It is all determined by your performance in undergrad… UCR isn’t a bad school either, although it may be ranked lower than the other UC’s, UCR is still highly ranked and respected.</p>