<p>Hey,
I payed the enrollment deposit in both UC San Diego & GeorgiaTech[major:mechanical engineering].However, I'm leaning towards UCSD coz my family & I are moving to the U.S. (CA) for the first time(I've visited before but never resided).So my parents & I are little apprehensive about me going to GTech since I have relatives only in CA.My question was : Is GTech thaaaaat much better(prestigious) than UCSD (well in undergrad engineering rankings its way better) that i should consider going n living in a place where I dont have ne support for miles(if not states)....and i get to visit family once a year.If anybody here thinks its that much more prestigious (and its worth it) than UCSD then I dont mind going to GTech at all.Also financially both schools work out almost the same,I pay $8000 more in GTech at the end of 4 years.Any input would be really appreciated.</p>
<p>cooladu,
This is the wrong forum to ask about prestige. Most of us don't care and those who do will not admit it because they will be flamed. Both colleges are good choices. My opinion has nothing to do with ranks or prestige - I think the transition to the states will be stressful enough, I would choose UCSD where you already have family. </p>
<p>You should have chosen one college by now and not sent in enrollment deposits to both. Most colleges mention that when they ask for those deposits. Good luck.</p>
<p>cooladu,</p>
<p>Both are very good schools. UCSD's engineering school is highly ranked and is moving up in rankings quickly. </p>
<p>There's more to the college experience than its ranking. Don't forget that you'll be living there for the next 4-5 years so other factors such as the living environment and proximity to family are important. </p>
<p>The weather, beaches, mountains, access to skiing, deserts, etc. in San Diego are hard to beat but I'm biased since I live in SD although I've been to Georgia many times. I'm sure many people in Georgia will have a different opinion.</p>
<p>Gtech has an amazing co-op program where you can work at one of the many big companies near it every other semester and still graduate in 5 years that the majority of those apply for get into. I would go there if you want to get some serious work experience while still in college.</p>
<p>Btw, sending two deposits is very unethical, risky, and definitely against the rules. I don't know how you would correct it, but if either of the colleges find out, you could get your admissions rescinded from both.</p>