<p>Okay... in order to make UCLA look better, is it really necessary to rag on Cal?</p>
<p>UCLA is a great school and I think everyone knows that. However, I have found in my experience, that if you are from SoCal area, you regard UCLA with higher prestige than Cal, whereas the folks from NorCal generally feel Berkeley is the better school. So let's just recognize our biases and move on. </p>
<p>And yes, Berkeley has its faults; i'll be the first to admit. The other day, I got a parking ticket for being 2 minutes late to the meter. The evil meter maid was writing the ticket as I approached and refused to reconsider. Regarding food, we all know Berkeley is home to all these little cafes and ethnic foods. And while we think 'oh that must be great...' my dad who is in the restaurant business specifically warned me to not eat at those little hole-in-the-wall places because Berkeley's health inspection standards are pretty lax. Gross! </p>
<p>...but still, go Bears!</p>