UCSD or SDSU?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - San Diego
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<p>Hey guys. Most of you probably think this topic is a joke. For many of you, SDSU shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence as UCSD. I understand that... </p>

<p>However... </p>

<p>I plan to major in English/Communications. From what I've heard and read, UC San Diego is a strong school in the maths and sciences. I also heard that many people have bland personalities and are all about studying, studying, studying. Don't get me wrong, I'm an academic student and I know studying is important. Nevertheless, I've heard that San Diego State has a more friendly atmosphere and, even though it is a "party school," it all depends on what you make of the situation. I've also been told that San Diego State is just as strong in the humanities/communications, which makes me learn toward that school. </p>

<p>One final factor that I'm considering is the fact that UCSD doesn't have an "English major." Instead, they have a similar "Literature" major. But, I'm not really interested in literature per se, I like to focus on language and writing. For that reason, I feel like SDSU may be better for me because I can major in Communications and minor in English. That way, I won't have to focus so much on comparative literature. </p>

<p>So, what advice can you guys give me? What school would probably fit me best for an English and Communications major?</p>

<p>Thanks!
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<p>You obviously like SDSU better. So go there.</p>

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<p>I wouldn't say I "like" it more. It's just that UCSD is automatically assumed to be better, so I provided examples where, in my case, SDSU might be better. That doesn't mean I wouldn't appreciate other opinions and outlooks.</p>

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<p>i would go to SDSU, mainly because UCSD does not have the major you want</p>

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<p>Have you considered other UC campuses besides UCSD?</p>

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<p>Go to UCSD.</p>

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<p>As adzuki mentioned, you should be looking at the other UCs too. But if you for whatever reason must choose between UCSD and SDSU, then it sounds like SDSU would be your better fit. 9/10 of my suitemates are biology or engineering majors, and the last one is a communications major, and he really wishes he went to SDSU.</p>