UCSD vs. CPSLO (and essentially, UC vs. CSU)

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - San Diego
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<p>Got into both. However, got in under different majors: Cognitive Science for UCSD and Chemistry/Biochemistry for CPSLO. Long story short, my interests changed b/w the time I submitted the CSU app and the time I submitted the UC app.</p>

<p>However, my parents are basically forcing me into UCs all the way cuz they're stuck in their one-sided Asian minds that UCs are way above CSUs. But I feel different in the sense that Cal Poly rivals, and may even surpass, some UCs. Even my current teachers who are parents of kids in both CSUs and UCs agree w/ me but no matter what I say, my parents just don't listen. Granted, I'm still trying to make a decision b/w both, but I want my parents to be more open-minded and welcome to reality if I may choose Cal Poly instead.</p>

<p>What do you guys think of CP vs. UCs? I may not even get the chance to visit CP during their Open House so I don't think I'll have the chance to show my parents what CP is like. I suggested the idea of visiting both UCSD and CPSLO during Spring Break and my mom basically said, "Sure, we'll visit SD but not SLO - we just don't wanna go there." Plus, my dad has said that if I "...go to CPSLO, I may as well just save money and go to community college instead.</p>

<p>As repetitive as I've been, basically dealing w/ a major case of UC vs. CSUs amongst my stubborn Asian parents. Help.</p>

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<p>I really respect Cal Poly and do believe that it surpasses many of the other UCs depending on the discipline.</p>

<p>This is a tough call since we’re not going to change your parents’ minds. The thing is if your parents are your benefactor, they really have a lot of leverage as to where you go; it’s your life, but it sounds like they exercise their right to stifle your autonomy quite a bit.</p>

<p>You can’t go wrong with either school. Both are research-heavy schools, but completely different environments.</p>

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<p>I find it funny that your parents are pushing you to a more expensive school. Obviously it seems they will support you all the way so go to the school you feel like you would enjoy the most because they are both great schools.</p>

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<p>Yes, Asian parents again.</p>

<p>They are all the same. No stereotyping here. </p>

<p>They get blamed for everything.</p>