Should I go to UCSB (statistics and data science) or Cal Poly (software engineering)?
I’m in-state so tuition isn’t an issue. I have a good friend that will be going to UCSB who I can room with which is a big plus and I prefer UCSB’s campus. I have heard a lot of good things about Cal Poly’s engineering program but not much about UCSB’s data science.
@nerfornothing If you’re interested in engineering, Cal Poly seems like the right choice, as switching into engineering from an outside major is very challenging and unlikely. I’m a UCSB alum and although I absolutely loved my time there, a direct admit to engineering at Cal Poly is tough to pass up if that’s the career direction you’re wanting to pursue. Good luck!