<p>So I am currently trying to decide between these three schools
I want to major in Chemical Engineering and either minor or double major in International Relations
So just hoping i can get some feedback (based on what i found out UCLA is near impossible to get research, UCSB doesn't have IR but has a minor that's close to IR, and then USC is not AS high as UCSB but still a good school)</p>
<p>What exactly do you mean USC is not as high as UCSB?</p>
<p>USC’s chemical engineering is not ranked as high as UCSB’s program
but let me clarify what i basically want to do
basically i want a main degree in chemical engineering and either a minor or major in international relations
then i want to have research opportunities and be able to get involved in student activities around campus
eventually i want to go to grad school and get a masters in chemical engineering and a masters in science, technology, and international affairs
so my questions is in pursuit of these goals, which of the three schools would probably best for me?
trust me i know regardless of where i go im gonna have to work overtime to make this happen and i am willing to do that
but i just want to know what place would be best for these goals</p>
<p>I’m probably going to be biased but I will say UCSB. The chemical engineering program here is phenomenal. There are plenty of research opportunities here. As long as you are a go-getter, they are very easy to obtain. I was able to get one as a freshman. My friend who is a chemE freshman nabbed a research position as well. Many people who are in my chemE class are also currently doing research too. The professors here are very helpful and are always willing to offer students opportunities to do research. As long as you are assertive and try to get your foot out the door, you should have no problem. I’m not too sure about the minor though.</p>
<p>i was making a decision between ucla and ucsb for chem e and chose ucsb. I met with a few of the professors, and they are really kind and open and seem to highly value collaboration, something that didn’t seem to be as emphasized at ucla or cal. additionally, the chem e department and materials department at ucsb get a lot more private sector funding than ucla, which shows you the prestige of their program. You can also do a 5 year program and get your bs in chem e and ms in materials. ucsb is the number 1 school for materials, according to the nrc. the engineering buildings are the newest on campus too.</p>