<p>Hey guys, I just want to know what your opinions are about getting a degree from both of these schools. I told my mom I may most likely go to SD if I get into both schools, and she was arguing about how LA holds my clout when applying to jobs and how it's more well known. She claimed she was just playing devil's advocate...but I don't know.
BTW: reason i may go to SD if I get accepted by both is because I have friends who go to SD, and I would already be coming in with a support group. On a side note, I heard it's actually kind of hard to make friends coming in as a transfer, if you don't live in the dorms at LA.
Yea, so if you could give me your opinions that would be great. Thank you. :-)</p>
<p>I'm in the same boat as you, but sorta opposite. All of my friends live in LA, but I absolute HATE Los Angeles =( Plus, I'm 29 years old (gonna be the old dude on campus) and yeah...I'm concerned about being isolated if I go to a school like UCSD.</p>
<p>This topic can start alot of argument but in the end its YOUR choice, YOU should go and visit both schools if you haven't and see where you would feel most comfortable.... Ignore the whole what schools sounds better to say and really follow what you want not what others want for you...</p>
<p>sistahgurl2006 - I would recommend to you... to take away all the factors such as friends from the decision. To be cynical, you probably won't talk to the majority of them when you're out of college. It's not that hard to make friends at any university as long as you're not locking yourself in the closet.</p>
<p>1) Go where you think you can get the best education possible.
2) Which school gives you a better vibe?</p>
<p>I always feel that in general one should follow the path that feels right to them. Based on the info you gave us, you are leaning towards LA since it might give you a slight edge in a future job interview, or SD because your friends go there and a support group is very important to you, which I agree with because going anywhere new with no friends is not fun. I don't know the distance your home is from each school, but if you've never been away from home before you'd probably get much more homesick at LA than SD.</p>
<p>You can always do a Ben Franklin and just make a two column list of the pros and cons of each. A lot of times it really helps to see it on paper. And I really think the difference in an interview between UCLA and UCSD is negligible. It's not like we're comparing Berkeley to CSUN here, or even UCSB and UCM (no offense to anyone).</p>
<p>I'm of the thought that you should swim with the current and not against it. Only you know what that really means to you.</p>
<p>Good luck in whatever you decide. :)</p>
<p>I totally agree. Pick what ever school you like best and will feel more comfortable going to. You will most likely end up being more successful at the school you feel most comfortable at.</p>
<p>good luck choosing on the school that you are "best fit" into!</p>
<p>What everyone is trying to say is that you should go to UCSD and we can hang out next year and ride a two-seater bike.</p>
<p>thank you so much, for all of your opinions so far!
Edward04- I live about 20 mins from LA, but an hour with traffic lol
Currently go to UCSB</p>
<p>kevinc121- lmao....that would be fun!</p>
<p>I have a feeling this thread is going to go on for a while......</p>
<p>sistahgurl, </p>
<p>Same here on the distance to LA! And it looks very likely I'll be staying put and making the commute to Westwood (argh!) so my fiance can keep her current job teaching where she is now, what with the budget cuts and all. We'd both prefer something different, like Cal if I'm accepted, but I am very grateful to be able to attend LA.</p>
<p>"sistahgurl2006 - I would recommend to you... to take away all the factors such as friends from the decision. To be cynical, you probably won't talk to the majority of them when you're out of college. It's not that hard to make friends at any university as long as you're not locking yourself in the closet."</p>
<p>I'd have to disagree with that statement. Some people might not talk to their after college, but some people form lifelong friendships during their teens. My best friend lives near UCLA, and he's been my best friend for over a decade. We even spent 5 years away from each other and still spoke on the phone almost every day during that time. Anyways, I think it's important to take into consideration the support system you'll have, especially when so many things will be new to you. Just my 2 cents :)</p>
<p>provided la rejects me, id feel better at san diego</p>
<p>whats your major?</p>
<p>go to UCLA. It’s a better school w/ cooler people.</p>