Hello people!
I got accepted into GT and UCSD (John Muir) for Mechanical Engineering for Fall 2017 and am having an extremely tough time deciding between these two. I’m exactly 50 50 right now. Also, I’m an international student and have never been to the states but studying there has always been my dream.
These are the 3 main criteria that I’m looking for:
-Strong academics
-Nice location
-Vibrant social scene (not necessarily wild parties but I want to be involved on campus)
UCSD
Pros
-Awesome location! I lovelovelove the beach!
-Got into my first choice college, Muir
-It’s in SoCal (always wanted to go to california)
-Much more diverse
Cons
-Ranked significantly lower than GT for MechEng
-Many people say its lacking in school spirit since many students live off campus
-Less internship opportunities?
Georgia Tech
Pros
-One of the best colleges for MechEng (ranked 12th world wide according to QS)
-I heard they have awesome lecturers
-Many internship opportunities since companies from Silicon Valley recruit here
Cons
-Location wise (not exactly a fan of big cities)
Basically, I love UCSD’s location so much more but but GT apparently has a better academic reputation and prestige. Sadly, I am unable to visit either school since I live half way across the globe. Tuition fees and living cost are not a big issue.
Ps: I also applied to UC Berkeley but am not counting on an acceptance.
Does anyone know how UCSD’s ME program compares to GT’s?
I would really appreciate it if you guys could weigh in on this. Any input whatsoever is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!! 