<p>Assuming you guys are correct about the URSA-UCLA acceptance theory, then I got into UCLA, which believe it or not, might not be that great for moi. Taking that into consideration, I just wanted to know if undergraduate education is really important since I'm feeling a bit more inclined on going to UCSD right now. I just love the beach, weather, and laid-back environment down there in La Jolla as opposed to the more fast-paced lifestyle typical of most Bruins I know. I realize the social scene isn't quite there for UCSD, but I'm over that drugs/alcohol/party phase and UCLA might get me back in trouble in that sense (and I don't think Triton Eye isn't that much of an issue...I hope). I'm majoring in economics and I know there will be more internship opportunities available in the City of Angels so that in addition to the prestige of UCLA makes me question my preference for UCSD. Anyways, what do you guys think?</p>
<p>I’m a San Diegan native and you’re right. We have more of that laid-back personality going on and UCSD social scene is pretty much dead. I used to go there to study a few days a week and frankly, the loudest it ever gets is at the Price Center. If you are over the partying scene and don’t intend to make new friends on campus, go here. </p>
<p>However, outside of UCSD is a different story. UCSD is only a few blocks away from La Jolla Shores, one of the richest neighborhoods in SD. Our downtown is nicer, cleaner and have more things to do in LA. [Actually, San Diego is just more of a cleaner city than Los Angeles with some shady neighborhoods also, but still prettier and less traffic by long yards.]</p>
<p>i’m sure you’ve heard it before, but loads of people say “undergrad isn’t important” but i really don’t think so. it really depends on what you want to do with your education.
also, i don’t have the intention on degrading other colleges by saying this, but many employers in the LA area have a saying that goes something like “if you don’t have usc or ucla on your resume don’t bother to apply” i’m sure it’s not literal but you know what i mean.
my source? i’m a receptionist for a construction company that’s building the high speed rail train in CA, and i sort the resumes so i hear a lot about fellow companies hiring people.</p>
<p>anyway, i had a best friend who was in your situation when she was a senior in highschool. she LOVED ucsd because she did a summer program there, but she got into all her choice uc’s, and she picked ucla :)</p>
<p>i honestly dont think it matters too much if you’re going on to graduate school. i plan on going to UCSD for undergrad, and then transfer (hopefully) to anderson or haas.</p>
<p>I definitely intend on making friends on campus, but I’m not planning to have like an entourage of like 50 people or anything like that (that’s so high school for me), but I don’t think it’ll be that difficult to make new friends at UCSD (unless the kids are really that bad -_-). Anyways, I’m planning on going to go to graduate school since a bachelor’s in econ doesn’t say much these days. So yarr, that’s a little more input to help you guys guide me to make my choice. On a side note, I also applied to Cal and awaiting their decision just like the rest of ya’ll, but I’ve pretty much given up the idea of going there because of perrrrrrrrsonal issues and the fact that I just want to get away from NorCal (been living here my whole life).</p>
<p>I had a friend from San Jose, who was admitted to Stanford, Berkeley, UCLA and UCSD. She turned all the schools down for UCSD and regretted it. UCSD is a great school, no doubt about its education, but with my honest opinion… You’ll regret it also, but if you turn into a ‘square’ you’ll definitely blend in. </p>
<p>I love San Diego more than Los Angeles; however, since I’m sure that UCLA has accepted me, I will go there instead. Regardless of the pretty beach and weather San Diego is spoiled with, I solely cannot stand the nerds at UCSD. They seriously all have their heads up their asses. The same goes for my so-called friends. </p>
<p>(If you were attending SDSU, I’ll root for you to come to San Diego instead.)</p>
<p>P.S. I am in the same situation with you. I have lived in San Diego in my life and is ready for a change… somewhere else.</p>