<p>I'm having a hard time deciding between UC Irvine and Cal State Long Beach. I will be a Chicano Studies major with a minor in Film. I know CSULB is actually harder to get into than UCI, but one of the things that attracts me is the fact that its a UC and a "public ivy". I am very excited about the extracurriculars at both schools because they both have a lot to offer. I am planning on visiting both schools. UCI will have its open house in 3 weeks, and CSULB in 4. I know I'll probably make up my mind once I visit, but can someone please help me??? Also, does anyone know which school has a better social environment?</p>
<p>UCI is a good humanities school but not superbly known for it.</p>
<p>CSULB is pretty darn good school for practical majors…ummm, I can tell u that UCI has awesome extracurriculars and both are pretty liberal</p>
<p>Oh that’s great to know. I assumed UCI would be conservative because the OC has that reputation. But great to know it’s liberal.</p>
<p>^ what do u want to know about UCI?
I can tell u I’ve been accepted to both UCI and CSULB and I’m chosing UCI for their drama program.</p>
<p>But there are certain departments of CSULB where they beat UCI like music.</p>
<p>CSULB is also cheaper, but if money isn’t an issue, UCI is the way to go.</p>
<p>Visit both, ask about the areas/field of studies u want to attend from each school. Learn about their social scene and activities, and when ur at UCI visit the ARC… it’s a super bomb sports center which in my opinion is better than CSULB’s pyramid thing</p>
<p>I say UCI.</p>