Got into UCI and CPSLO for EE, but haven’t really visited the colleges or anything, which program is better, and which college has a more active social scene as well as nice campus? Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
Neither school is known to have an active social life but it really depends upon each individual to take advantage of the opportunities that are available.
SLO is in a small town slightly isolated so no large city nearby, while UCI is surrounded by many Orange County cities. Both schools have great academics, near beaches but definitely a different “vibe” to them. I would really make an effort to visit or if not, try to watch some YouTube videos about student life on the campuses.
Your best fit will be where you will be a happy student, so consider academics, finances and social scene should all be considered.
Best of luck.