<p>I am really split on this. I live in NORCAL and I would love to go to Irvine because the school is awesome. But, since it is higher ranked than Santa Cruz does that mean that the classes are more difficult? I was thinking since smarter people go to Irvine then it would be much more diffcult to get a good grade. Please help me out!!</p>
<p>Well if you are able to get into UCI, that must mean the UCI personnel thought you would be able to handle the school.</p>
<p>UC Irvine is a MUCH better school than UC Santa Cruz. What is your major? You seem really worried about the workload, just try your best and be motivated and you'll be fine. The more academic atmosphere of Irvine vs SC (due to the more selective process) will encourage you to work harder hopefully. :)</p>
<p>My planned major is bio, but i heard its really difficult at Irvine. I don't know how it is at santa cruz, but its probably easier right?</p>