uci vs ucsc?

i need some input guys. would you prefer ucsc or uci? i like ucsc’s location because it’s on the beach and it’s only an hour from home and i also hear it’s got a good social life. my parents are pushing me towards uci because it is better academically, but i don’t like the fact that it’s a commuter school. i have no idea what i want to major in. what do you guys think i shoul do?

<p>yeah academically uci is a better school what major do you want to do? uci is right next to the beach almost too.</p>

<p>SC has a lot of strong departments and is just as good as Irvine. Plus it's not a commuter school and is a more beautiful, more fun campus.</p>