So I have been admitted to both of these schools and I am in a situation where I do not know where I would like to go and need input from others. I heard great things about UCSB’s social aspect, but I am afraid that I may get tired from the party atmosphere. Both school’s have given me around the same financial aid, so that would not be a determining factor. My main objective is to be able to secure an internship in college and possibly find work, if I decide to not pursue graduate.
I also have my own car, so really anything off campus wouldn’t be too much of a problem.
I’ve visited both schools, but am pretty sure am going to visit again to help me decide.
UCI Pros:
Nice newer looking buildings/campus (major)
Near LA (medium)
Has their own cs school (medium)
Further from home (minor)
UCI Cons:
Experience and stories from others that UCI is a very boring school (major)
UCSB Pros:
Next to beach (medium)
Vibrant social environment (major)
Hotter girls? (medium)
UCSB Cons:
Engineering campus buildings are not as nice (medium)