<p>Now that I've been accepted to both Cal & UCLA, a feat I thought would be nearly impossible for myself, I find myself having to decide between the top two public schools in the country. After having visited both campuses, more than once, I know that I love both schools and can see myself enjoying it at both places. My older sister goes to UCLA (she is currently a third year) and I have a friend (a first year) at Cal and therefore have heard many great things about both schools. Being the younger sister and being involved in some of the same activities my sister was in throughout high school, I have been following in her footsteps to some extent. At the moment, I seem to be leaning towards UCLA, however, I've always felt that going to college will be my big chance to separate myself from her shadow, so for this reason I'm somewhat drawn to Cal. But I don't want to rule out UCLA for the sole reason that my sister does go there.</p>
<p>I am technically undeclared at both schools, but for now I plan on majoring in Communications at UCLA or Media Studies (the closest thing to Comm) at Berkeley. One of the main things I'm still curious about are the pro/cons of the quarter and semester systems. </p>
<p>If anyone has any advice or pro/cons to share about the quarter & semester systems, it would be greatly appreciated! :)</p>