UCLA vs. UCSD -- Aerospace Engineering (Junior Level Transfer)

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<p>For the last 2 weeks, I have had an internal battle regarding which school to attend. While at my CC, my goal was UCLA; however, I had never seen nor researched UCSD. </p>

<p>After visiting UCLA a couple times, I reasoned that I could see myself attending college there and that I would have a decent time. However, I never had a, "Holy ****, I would love to go here!" moment.</p>

<p>Two days ago, I had the chance to briefly, from about 7PM to 9PM, visit UCSD. I was only able to see the engineering buildings and Price Center, but I fell in love with the buildings and area immediately.</p>

<p>My concerns are as follows:</p>

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<li>UCLA is more well known, does this matter?</li>
<li>Will my decision significantly affect job prospects?</li>
<li>I've heard rumors that UCSD is quite boring, true? (Watching collegiate sports really isn't a big deal for me.)</li>
<li>UCLA is giving me a $5,000 scholarship and I am eligible to apply for a special scholarships of $10,000; should I pass that up?</li>
<li>The Rec Center at UCLA is better, but UCSD offers "Outdoor adventures" (I plan on taking lots of noncredit classes, i.e. jui jitsu, archery, etc, and using the rec center a lot)</li>
<li>My girlfriend is going to UCLA, and I would like to stay with her.</li>
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<p>Currently, here is my breakdown:</p>

<p>Engineering Program: UCLA = UCSD
Prestige: UCLA >> UCSD
Campus: UCLA << UCSD
Affordability: UCLA > UCSD (UCLA is giving me a $5,000 scholarship)
Social Aspect: UCLA ?? UCSD (UCLA has the college social atmosphere and D1 sports, but UCSD is ON the beach and has super cool “Outdoor Adventure” programs)
Job Resources: UCLA ?? UCSD (Both have a fairly good alumni network, but Im not entirely sure which would be better in the long run)
On-Campus Resources: UCLA ?? UCSD (UCLA has more money than UCSD, so shouldn’t they be able to provide better resources?)</p>