<p>Hey.</p>
<p>1) I got into Davis and SD, into Revelle. I’ve been hearing bad things about Revelle’s GEs and I’m scared to go there, especially because I don’t want to go to Med Schhol (which it’s famous for). WHICH ONE SHOULD I CHOOSE?</p>
<p>And I have a weird question that does kind of matters in my decision in choosing my school for the next 4 years.</p>
<p>2) Are there hotter (and more) brown people at UC Davis or UCSD?</p>
<p>THANKS.</p>
<p>What is your major? Davis is overall a great campus though, very friendly and probably less competitive than SD.</p>
<p>I applied for undeclared for both. I’m leaning towards biology for both campuses.</p>
<p>Biology is impacted at UCSD. Keep that in mind. Not easy to transfer into bio at SD.</p>
<p>I think you should choose after you visit the schools. I’m not 100% sure, but I’m pretty sure you can change colleges at SD. Also, check out the programs for your major at both of those schools. As far as brown people… I think going to the admit days for both those schools will help you make that decision.</p>
<p>thanks for all your help guys. I am planning on visiting both UC Davis and UCSD. Is switching into bio really that hard? because right now I’m undeclared and I was planning to switch to bio.</p>
<p>Again, Bio is impacted at UCSD which means they only accept a certain # of people into Bio majors. You may have to get some stellar grades before transferring into Bio. </p>
<p>As for UCD and UCSD choice, just visit both the schools and see which one you see yourself more at. For me, Davis didn’t seem like there was enough going on outside of the campus, plus I love the beach.</p>
<p>Ultimately, you should ask yourself if you can see yourself living in either San Diego or Davis for the next 4 years of your life.</p>
<p>You CAN change your college at UCSD, but it very rarely happens, so I wouldn’t count on it.</p>
<p>Its hard to change colleges at UCSD. Don’t make a choice assuming anything other than your current college and whether your desired major is available to you (not whether it might be tomorrow subject to achieving —X—Y—Z etc.)</p>
<p>I am having the exact same problem. I was at Decision Davis today… the campus is actually pretty nice and flat. Bikes everywhere. But… there doesn’t seem like there is much to do off campus :(</p>
<p>to me, SD is more prestigious school… but for undergrad… that doesnt really matter right? (i plan to do business…) do business schools look at where you get your diploma from as a determinant of admission?</p>
<p>as for Davis… much more convenient for me since I live in northern california >__<</p>
<p>I have been switching between SD and D every day -.- quite stupid i know XD</p>
<p>To the OP: For biology, Davis is considered to be an international leader. It is ranked within the top 10 nationally for the biological sciences. I would reccomend Bio there over bio at UCSD.</p>
<p>hermanliu320: UCSD is ranked 4 spots above Davis, according to USNWR. (Though Davis does beat it according to several other rankings) If that is more prestigious to you, fair enough - although most in academia consider all UCs to be equal except for UCLA and UCB. For undergrad, you’re correct, ranking/prestige is not a huge issue.</p>
<p>Obviously I am biased attending Davis, but I can tell you it is very fun here, and there is plenty to do off campus - you just have to go to it, it won’t find you.</p>
<p>Thanks dmission :)</p>
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<p>If you mean strictly Ecology/Evolution, then that’s somewhat believable. If you mean biological sciences in general, then that’s questionable.</p>
<p><a href=“http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/bio/search[/url]”>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/bio/search</a></p>
<p>Davis is ranked 23rd on this list for biological sciences. Where are your sources?</p>
<p>Meant to say among public schools. However, in evoution, a central part of bio, it is also ranked as #1 with little argument.</p>
<p>UCSD consistently ranks higher in biological sciences than Davis.</p>
<p>Evolution may be a central idea in biology, but it’s definitely not as practical or medically relevant as other fields. Neurobiology, biochemistry, and bioengineering are fields that UCSD excel in and can actually land people jobs outside of pure academic research in the real world.</p>
<p>It also depends a lot on what area of biology you are interested in. The UC Davis College of Biological Sciences (CBS) is one of few colleges in the country dedicated entirely to the study of basic biology. The college’s faculty, researchers and students are advancing the planet’s knowledge on many frontiers by exploring fundamental questions about life.</p>
<p>UC Davis also excels in biotechnology and biological systems engineering along with plant, animal and cell biology.</p>
<p>UCSD- “hottest school for science” nuff said</p>
<p>[UCSD</a> Named ‘Hottest for Science’ by Newsweek Guide [Jacobs School of Engineering: News & Events]](<a href=“UCSD Named 'Hottest for Science' by Newsweek Guide”>UCSD Named 'Hottest for Science' by Newsweek Guide)</p>
<p>[University</a> of California - UC Newsroom | San Diego named ‘Hottest For Science’ by Newsweek guide](<a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/7402]University”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/article/7402)</p>
<p>[UCSD</a> Division of Physical Sciences](<a href=“http://physicalsciences.ucsd.edu/news/releases/release_detail.php?release_id=128]UCSD”>http://physicalsciences.ucsd.edu/news/releases/release_detail.php?release_id=128)</p>
<p>Available programs based on your area of interest are what is important. Here is just a snippet from UC Davis, but you need to do your research and find out which school has programs to meet your personal interests.</p>
<p>UC Biotechnology Research and Education Program
The University of California’s Biotechnology Research and Education Program is based at UC Davis under the leadership of Martina Newell-McGloughlin. The program supports research, teaching and outreach efforts related to biotechnology. It awards ‘seed money’ grants to UC faculty and the three UC-affiliated national laboratories in areas including biomedicine, agriculture, environmental sciences, law and economics. A major objective is to promote training in new technologies such as genomics, bioinformatics and molecular biology to supply workers for the biotech industry. Newell-McGloughlin is an internationally recognized expert who has testified before the U.S. Congress and the United Nations on biotechnology issues. Contact: Martina Newell-McGloughlin, UCBREP, (530) 752-8237, <a href=“mailto:mmmcgloughlin@ucdavis.edu”>mmmcgloughlin@ucdavis.edu</a>.</p>
<p>UC Davis Biotechnology Program
UC Davis’ own Biotechnology Program promotes research, teaching and public education in biotechnology and fosters collaborations between faculty and the biotech industry. It administers the NIH Training Program in Biomolecular Technology, the Designated Emphasis in Biotechnology graduate program and the Advanced Degree Program for corporate employees. The program organizes summer courses in topics such as bioinformatics, proteomics and molecular biology for biologists and non-specialists, including a program to train community college lecturers in bioinformatics – using computers to analyze DNA and other biological data. The program is run by Acting Director Judith Kjelstrom. Contact: Judith Kjelstrom, Biotechnology Program, (530) 752-8228, <a href=“mailto:jakjelstrom@ucdavis.edu”>jakjelstrom@ucdavis.edu</a>.</p>
<p>Avian influenza:
[UC</a> Davis News & Information :: News Services : Avian flu](<a href=“News, Magazine, Experts and Media Resources | UC Davis”>News, Magazine, Experts and Media Resources | UC Davis)</p>
<p>West Nile virus:
[UC</a> Davis News & Information :: News Services : West Nile sources](<a href=“News, Magazine, Experts and Media Resources | UC Davis”>News, Magazine, Experts and Media Resources | UC Davis)</p>
<p>E Coli:
[UC</a> Davis News & Information :: News Services : Pearl Harbor attack](<a href=“News, Magazine, Experts and Media Resources | UC Davis”>News, Magazine, Experts and Media Resources | UC Davis)</p>
<p>DNA research:
[UC</a> Davis News & Information :: News Services : Basic DNA research](<a href=“News, Magazine, Experts and Media Resources | UC Davis”>News, Magazine, Experts and Media Resources | UC Davis)</p>
<p>Genomics:
[UC</a> Davis News & Information :: News Services : Genomics](<a href=“News, Magazine, Experts and Media Resources | UC Davis”>News, Magazine, Experts and Media Resources | UC Davis)</p>
<p>A research giant
UC Davis received $586 million in research awards in 2007-08, an increase of 10 percent over the previous year. The campus ranks first in the UC system and fifth in the nation in non-federal research expenditures, reflecting the “real-world” applicability of its research. </p>
<p>Super in science
UC Davis leads the nation in graduate and undergraduate education in the biological sciences. year after year, UC Davis tops the charts in numbers of doctoral and bachelor degrees conferred in biological sciences.</p>
<p>Epidemics experts: UC Davis experts in human health, veterinary medicine and agriculture are shaping the debate surrounding critical human health issues, such as avian flu and West Nile virus.</p>
<p>Big in engineering: UC Davis has the largest engineering undergraduate student population in the UC system, offering the most accredited majors. </p>
<p>Stem cell research: UC Davis is on the leading edge of stem cell research, as one of only two centers in the country funded by the National Institutes of Health to translate human stem cell research into therapies.</p>
<p>Prestigious National Position Awarded to UC Davis Geneticist
<a href=“News, Magazine, Experts and Media Resources | UC Davis”>News, Magazine, Experts and Media Resources | UC Davis;
<p>UCSD!</p>
<p>My brother goes to UCSD and he’s in Revelle.
Revelle is known to be the hardest college with the most GE’s, but if you work hard then you should be fine.</p>
<p>Also, the location is nice and the area around it is nice and wealthy.</p>
<p>I heard UC Davis smells like cow poop when it rains.</p>
<p>I’ve been to Davis dozens of times in all kinds of weather and all I ever smell are flowers and trees. It is a gorgeous campus set in a bucolic college town.</p>