I’ve been admitted to UCR and I visited the campus a few days ago. But it was bad timing because it was gloomy and raining so my impression of the school was that it was depressing. The people were really nice though! I didn’t see much of the campus unfortunately, but as I went around I didn’t feel connected to the area. But then again, I’m not anticipating hs graduation and I’m extremely nervous to go into college. I know I’ll do great anywhere I go, but I’m struggling to go into that new chapter of my life.
I was waitlisted at SDSU but if I do get in to that school should I attend there instead of UCR? The only downfall is that I won’t dorm so I’ll miss that freshman year dorm experience. Plus I don’t feel like I’ll be happy there. My family is too loud for me to ever let me study or focus at home. And I want to have a new experience with new people because SDSU will just be filled with the same people from hs. And also I feel like I’ll be distracted from my studies here, like a lot. I know myself lol.
If I attend community college it will be one far from my local area. Like a 30 minute drive because there’s no way I want to go to the local ones here. But I don’t want to be stuck there for 2 years.
My plan is to stay at UCR for one year and then transfer to UCSD. But Idk. I have no idea what choice is best for me and which one will make me the happiest the most. Part of me just wants to leave this town and be out there but the location of Riverside doesn’t make me feel the same way I feel at home. Maybe if it was next to the beach I wouldn’t feel so homesick…
Other schools I was considering for transferring to was Cal Poly SLO, or UCSB. I didn’t apply in the first place there because my stats weren’t great enough so I knew I’d get rejected. Got rejected from UCI & UCSD 
All of my options are unfavorable and even my mom feels my life got ruined
First of all, you need 60 semester/90 quarters units to transfer to UCSD, so unless you have significant AP credit, 1 year at UCR may not qualify to transfer. If you plan to transfer to a UC, the better route is going to a CC for 2 years and then TAG for UCI (UCSD does not accept TAG). If you want the Freshman experience, then you should consider UCR, embrace the opportunity and give the school a chance. If after 1 year, UCR is not your choice, then consider transferring but going in with the attitude you plan to transfer will make your first year less successful.
One other option is to take a Gap year, work on your weak areas for your application, reapply to schools that you would like to attend and go through the process again. Just remember there are no guarantees the 2nd time around.
@Gumbymom I have AP credits from four courses and I’m taking 5 more tests next month. I feel prepared so far and I’ve been studying for them. Calc ab will be my main challenge. So it’s likely I might graduate early if I don’t change my major a lot. There’s a tag program within the UCs as well.
I was considering maybe save UCSD for med school? I want to live in San Diego with my parents to make the costs cheaper, but I’m just speaking about something that’s four + years away.
I refuse to take a gap year. I feel like that will just degrade myself if I have no actual problems going to college. If the guys in my class who cheated throughout high school are the ones getting into Berkeley, then I shouldn’t be sitting at home for a year feeling helpless.
I just don’t know which option would be better, SDSU but live at home, or UCR in a secluded area
I am in the same boat as you! I live in SD, but got denied from SDSU, so I have to choose between UCR and community college. If you live in the SD area, Mira Costa is a pretty good CC, as it has top transfers and is number 8 as best CC in Cali. Some have also said that they had a good experience and it truly felt as if they were going to a 4 year. If money is not a problem for you, you can try going to the best CC which is Santa Monica College up in LA, live there, and transfer to a good UC. I am leaning more towards the CC plan (mainly due to financial uncertainties and the dream to go to UCI or if I work really hard UCLA or CAL). Although many do not like this plan, you should really look into it as it will be a good money-saving option. It is not hard to make friends after you transfer (I have many friends who have gone on with this plan and have become successful in their social life and careers). To get into UCI or 5 other UC’s, you can do the TAG program which guarantees you a spot at one of those. Basically CC will be a great way to really discover yourself and figure what your passion is before you use your 30k plus every year. But I also believe UCR is an amazing, diverse and friendly campus. They have a new med school I believe, and new facilities. So really, it will be best to talk to your counselors, your parents, and know what you want before you make a decision. Good Luck! 
I’ve heard excellent things about Mira Costa and smcc indeed.
@roohafzamami98
Thank you! I heard about Mira Costa too. Sadly it’s too far of a drive from where I live in San Diego.
I eventually decided to go with UCR. I made a thorough list of pros and cons and it definitely seemed like I was leaning on to UCR. I even spoke to my teachers who know me well as a student and person, and they were helpful in my decision. I did further research on the school as well and saw more things I liked about it. And overall there were just other factors that eventually made me excited and happy to go there. Cost-wise, I’m getting good coverage. And after the first year I have a relative’s house I can live in so that can also help out with the rest of the four years. But yes, I am set on this school
I guess initially I had a bad impression because of what idiots on this site said about UCRejects. Which for the record I found was plain BS because this school is not a reject school. It’s just at a bad location and secluded which were my drawbacks but the cons of CC were much heavier than the cons at UCR. And also I can always just commute every three weeks.
The environment of the school was also comfortable for me. The people at UCR are really friendly. I was shy at first when I visited but the people here were very welcoming. They were helpful and chill.
I just hope it works out for four years. Good luck to all of you by the way!