UCR vs CSU LONG BEACH

<p>These are the only two colleges I got accepted into. I got in for chemical engineering. I am aware that UC Riverside has more prestige than CSULB simply because it is a UC. The buildings seem very new compared to CSULB, and the dorms are better. Im not a racist, but the higher percentage of asians at UCR is also a plus.
Also, I read an article that ranked UCR as #6 for the most unsatisfied college students. And CSULB actually has a smaller acceptance rate than UCR.
Also CSULB seems to have better weather and location.</p>

<p>Im really torn between the two schools, what do you guys recommend?</p>

<p>Well, I might be a bit biased (since I go to UCR) in my response to this question. </p>

<p>I would say first go to both schools and take campus and residence hall tours from both campuses and see which one you like the most. Talk to students who are walking around there and ask for their experience. </p>

<p>I didn’t apply to any CSUs, let alone CSULB, but I can say that my friends who applied and now go there are having the time of their lives. They always tell me it’s a waste that I didn’t apply there, since they said everything there is so much fun. (being near the beach is a big plus haha)</p>

<p>I chose UCR because I loved the environment here on campus, the diverse community, and that it was close to home. When I started my school year here, I thought everybody I met was so nice. They were all so eager to help me out on things I didn’t understand. Although the dorm food isn’t the best, it’s still decent. The area around it at night might not be the best place for girls to be walking around alone, but there’s always campus escort services available. It might be a tad inconvenient for a person to go to places, since the mall is about an hour away by bus (RTA); it would be best if you or a friend had a car. Nonetheless, UCR is still a very nice school to go to. Its business programs are top notch and rival with Berkeley’s business programs. I’m sure our Engineering majors are also the same. (I’m not too sure on that aspect, since I’m not an Engineering major) Orange juice here is very yummy. Count that you will get your daily Vitamin C if you get the homemade orange juice every time you go to the dining halls. haha (It’s really yummy :P)</p>

<p>But it really depends on what you plan to do in your future career, what your major is, and what classes you can or want to take in your college careerl. Even if you’re an undeclared major, look at what both schools have to offer, the classes and the requirements for your major and/or GEs you are required to take. See what kinds of classes you don’t have to take because you passed it from an AP exam you did in high school or a college course you took at a community college.</p>

<p>Just remember, college isn’t about where you go. It’s about what you can do for yourself in terms of your future career. That’s what matters. :]</p>

<p>So in my opinion, just do what I said above. Go to both schools and see their requirements and what they have to offer. If you’re still torn between the two, just choose one that you like (environment-wise, distance between classes, etc) and work from there. You can always do two years doing General Education classes and then deciding whether or not you would like to stay. Transferring to another may be a bit hard now, but it’s not impossible. </p>

<p>I would say go to UCR, even if it is a commute school, but aren’t most colleges/universities commute schools anyways? There’s quite a lot of things you can do here, as long as you put in an effort for it! >W<!</p>

<p>This is just my input. =D</p>

<p>I agree with the posting above…UCR > CSULB</p>

<p>If you attended the CNAS/BCOE open house yesterday, you’ll undoubtedly agree that our sciences are top notched along with our Professors! It isn’t a matter of prestige, its how you learn the material and what you do with it. With the connections you make at UCR, you can do a heck of a lot! :] </p>

<p>(plus, the engr students are UCR are bomb! no joke, these guys put my crazy studying schedule to shame haha! plus they get easier access to more neat labs and equipment than a lot of the cnas students) </p>

<p>Big kudos to Forevermore!</p>

<p>If you are looking to go graduate school I would say UCR</p>

<p>but if you are just going to get a job after ba/BS degree csulb would be a better choice</p>

<p>well CSULB was my dream school, but I have no regrets of coming to UCR, except annoying poser asians.</p>

<p>It really depends on what you want in a school.</p>

<p>I would choose UCR over CSULB. At UCR, you can get the true experience of a first year college student. It’s has a traditional college campus, which is a big plus to me.</p>

<p>I also heard that UCs and CSUs have different teaching styles. UCs is more researched based and CSUs are more hands on experimenting. Don’t quote me. I do remember my senior year teachers telling me that though.</p>

<p>BUT not matter where you choose to go, to find satisfaction at any college, you must take advantage of everything that has to offer to you. (:</p>