<p>I'm from California and think I stand a pretty decent chance of getting into Berkeley. Even so, I really want to go to Cornell. Am I being retarded? I feel like, I'd be "settling" for Berkeley?</p>
<p>They are both great schools. You won’t be “settling” by going to either. But, you should choose the one that you like best.</p>
<p>Well, I think Cornell is definitely a better fit for me. (minus the cold) I’ve heard the dorms/food/atmosphere and campus are just generally better?</p>
<p>LOL. It’s hard for me to imagine either school taking a student that uses “■■■■■■■■” in that context.</p>
<p>malan, the way someone talks on the internet is rarely a good indicator of their true personality.</p>
<p>well, thank you for having my back ananya. And as for you malan, you can take your “lol’s” and shove it :)</p>
<p>If you’re from cali and think you have a good shot at Berkeley, I would just do that, unless something about Cornell compels you enough to spend that extra 30k or however much it is.</p>
<p>well, my parents made less then 60,000 last year. Which, from what I understand… means I’d be going basically for free?</p>
<p>well in that case Cornell’s got you covered.</p>
<p>Have you actually visited Cornell? The parent in me says you should not select a school based on the dorms and food. You can get good food at either place and will most likely live off campus after 1st yr. (at Cornell at least).</p>
<p>More importantly are the academics. Both schools are excellent. If you think you might like to stay on the east coast for awhile, Cornell might be better.</p>
<p>And then there is the life experience. Since you are from California, going to Cornell is a great chance to experience the east weather, maybe get an internship in NYC and overall have a “new” life experience.</p>
<p>It was a joke (a bad one). Note to self: Don’t forget the “/sarc” tags. I understand that in today’s slang “■■■■■■■■” is simply a homonym and not actually meant to diss the people that are actually ■■■■■■■■… I do it myself sometimes too.</p>
<p>Well, consider your intended area of study, and weigh the strengths and weaknesses of the programs at Cornell and Berkeley. I think that could be a major factor to consider in your decision.</p>
<p>Just for the record, Berkeley’s not too badly affected by the California budget crisis I hope?</p>
<p>morrismm- Yeah, I feel that living on the east coast would be something I need to do in my life. What do you mean about the off campus thing though? I thought Cornell guarantees you housing all four years?</p>
<p>ontario- that’s another issue. California is serious in the ****. All my friends have gotten there classes canceled, summer sessions have been cut, as with winter. I don’t trust the UC’s anymore.</p>
<p>You are only guaranteed housing your first 2 years. Not really a problem though because most students tend to move off campus anyways (considering that collegetown is RIGHT THERE)</p>
<p>If you want housing all four years, you get preference in the West Campus housing system, and there is always the option of becoming an RA.</p>