UCLA vs UMD

<p>I am currently at a community college in the state of Maryland. I am deciding between UCLA and Maryland. </p>

<p>My major is Government and Politics (at MD) or Sociology (UCLA)
My minor is Public Leadership (MD) or Public Affairs (UCLA)</p>

<p>My plan is to go to graduate school (hopefully Stanford) and work towards my degrees on a joint program (MPP/JD). </p>

<p>I love student government, school spirit, and being involved. </p>

<p>I was hoping to hear any pros and cons from anyone.</p>

<p>Going to school in California has always been a dream of mine. It was postponed because I wanted to stay closer to home to my mother. In your opinion, which school provides the best academics, undergraduate research opportunities, overall college experience?</p>

<p>I am really not a drinking person, but that's hard to say because I go to a commuter school. I believe that still stands because it was not my thing in high school. </p>