<p>Hi all,
So I have quite a dillema. I've been accepted into honors at UCSB and Honors at UCSD (erc college), but every day i go back and forth between which school I'd like to attend. I am a very social and outgoing person, and definetly want to have a good social atmosphere but I also grew up in San Francisco so I like having the amenities of a city so close by.
Pros for UCSB:
-Honors allows me to register for classes before everyone else, making sure I can graduate in 4 years no problems
-I've been to UCSB before and I know the parties are fun, the students seem to be pretty chill and accepting and also like to have fun. Campus is pretty nice as well. And you don't need a car since IV is right next to campus
-More of a liberal arts college than UCSD, which is more science focused. This means that more students have same interests as me (I am an international relations/ poli sci major). Also might effect general atmosphere of the school.
-Academics are amazing like any UC. Maybe a little easier to get good grades because curve won't be as high as at UCSD
-students seem to be happy at this school. a lot of school spirit</p>
<p>Cons:
-In a town vs a city. Takes longer to get home because I can't really use the airport (too expensive). Also fewer things to do in a town
-Partying might be too much of a focus of the student body and get old fast. Technically lower rated than SD/
-Slightly colder weather than San Diego.</p>
<p>Pros for UCSD:
-Great school academically. Well renowned. Honors also looks great, but i don't think there is priority registration.
-Elanor Roosevelt College (i was admitted to) is all focussed towards IR majors. GEs are perfect for my major and they have an international house as well. Very nice dorms.
-SAN DIEGO! I love San Diego. Beautiful beaches, city with a good night life (once I turn 21), beautiful weather alll year long. Has it's own airport so I can get home faster. Things to do on the weekends.
-More internship opprotunities in San Diego.
-SDSU for partying? At least before I'm 21</p>
<p>Cons:
-Social life seems harder to come by. I know there are tons of clubs and campus events, but the lack of D1 sports and the general attitude of the student body seems to be nerdier and less inclined to throw parties. etc.
-La Jolla+No Car= Shittier life
-EXTREMELY COMPETITIVE. Harder to get As, but it's good student body focussed on class. I hear the profs care more about research than teaching.
-More graduate/research focussed than UCSB?
-Campus is so large and not so pretty.</p>
<p>Honestly I will probably go to law school so I just want to make sure I choose an undergrad school where I will be the happiest, meet the most people similar to me who share my values, and have the best overall experience. My biggest thing about UCSD is that it seems that people on average tend to have less spirit for their school and throw fewer parties than UCSB. Also that it's a huge science school. </p>
<h2>THOUGHTS FROM CURRENT STUDENTS OF EITHER SCHOOLS GREATLY APPRECIATED :)</h2>