I’m really debating between the two because I’m positive that UC Davis offers a better program and more opportunities for International Relations, but when I visited the campus it felt isolated, had a conservative vibe (NOT implying that everyone there is conservative.) I could see myself feeling trapped there, I felt like I had entered The Truman Show.
Overall Santa Cruz definitely fits my personality and I would be so happy living close to the beach but they don’t even offer an IR major, the closest thing is “Global Economics”. It also felt a little TOO loose, and a lot of things made sense when I later found out that the group of people I had been hanging out with were all on acid. It seemed like there was a huge party scene, and I’m not into partying at all. This could have just been a reflection of the people my friends hang around with, but aside from that I liked the environment at Santa Cruz more.
I realize that I’m there to learn, and that I’ll most likely be too busy consumed in my school work to even worry about feeling bored. In the end I am most concerned with what would be the most beneficial for me after graduating in terms of getting into graduate school, finding a job in my desired field, etc. This makes me lean towards Davis, but when I think of the vibes and personal happiness I lean towards Santa Cruz. Then again, happiness is what you make of it right?
Very confused - inputs would be greatly appreciated 
Thanks