<p>A UC engineering program is going to be inherently more theoritcal than its CSU couterpart. However, at a UC there are going to be more opportunities to work in a lab as an undergraduate and also work on a competition project. These are great ways to get experience and standout in the application process for internships/jobs. I’ve had numerous internship interviews and can I definitely say that having the experience of working on a project (Micromouse) has given me great answers to the questions all hiring managers will ask. i.e. Give me an example of you overcoming an obstacle, What do you think is important in problem-solving, Tell me about a time you had to work in a group to accomplish a goal…</p>