Hey guys I’m having a difficult time choosing a school. I’ve been admitted to ucla and Uci. I’m choosing between UCLA with a major in Linguistics and Psychology or UCI with a major in Psychology. I’m trying to do medical school after graduating. I want to pick something that will help me find a job after graduating so I can study for mcat and work at the same time. Thanks for you help. I appreciate it.
Have you visited both? Does one feel better than the other?
@luckie1367 yes I have and I like both. I just wonder what degree I should go after. What would be worth it more in the long run?
Ah, I can’t speak to that since I have 0 experience in either departments. Sorry!
You still have time to decide, so don’t rush into anything. Really try to see yourself on campus, in class, and imagine things about the respective campuses. Can you speak to current students about their workloads?
@luckie1367 yeah I’ve spoken to the students and it seems the workload at Uci is easier but I’m just worried about being able to find a job as a psych major out of Uci as compared to ucla which is a top notch school
Are you looking to be a psychologist or a MD?
If psychology is your goal, UCLA’s department is hard to beat. However, it is difficult and you want a high GPA for med school. If the workload at UCI is better compared to UCLA (meaning higher grades, time for meaninful ECs, research, and MCAT study), I’d go UCI.
Yeah I want to be a MD. Thanks a bunch! I really appreciate it! Looks like UCI might be the way to go.
Sure thing! Good luck, please come back with updates!!!
Either major should be equally fine.