UC Santa Cruz Vs San Diego State

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<p>Hey everybody, </p>

<p>So it seems like I've finally heard back from all my colleges and I have narrowed my choices down to UCSC and SDSU. I wish to major in Psychology with the plan of possibly doing the Pre-med program to work towards a career in Psychiatry. I live in Southern CA (Torrance) and I'm looking for a school with the right balance of fun while also preparing me for a successful future in either Psychology or Psychiatry. Given my situation, what would you guys say is the better option for me?</p>

<p>(I was also considering UC Riverside but I truly don't like the area so I ruled it out but if you think it might be a better option please do say so!)</p>

<p>Thanks a lot for any opinions on this!</p>

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<p>You are considering two very different areas and schools, as I’m sure you know. I know little about UCSC, but I teach at SDSU, so I know it pretty well.
SDSU could be considered a party school, but serious students can do well there as well. Students seem to like the psych program, but I don’t know that there is a strong biological focus (I’m guessing there isn’t). The student population is diverse, and that includes intellectual ability as well as ethnicity.
Good luck to you!</p>