<p>UCSD Pros
I used to live in California and I would absolutely love to go back
I got accepted into ERC Public Health. After looking into the college and major, I was extremely content with the programs.
Weather and close to the beach!
May be able to see old California buddies.
UNC-CH Pros
Considered the better ranked school (#5 public school compared to UCSD which is #9)
In-state tuition
The major that I signed up for (biostatistics under the Public Health program) is supposed to be very useful for basically any field of studies.
Close to family (this is a pro for me although it may not be for many people)
UCSD Cons
Far from home
Still unsure if I qualify for in-state tuition (my dad still pays taxes to the California government and he is technically noted to be a California employee). We filed some kind of an appeal form.
UNC-CH Cons
Many people from my school will be attending UNC-CH and I'm trying to avoid them as much as possible in school right now. I don't think I can deal with seeing them for another four years. Bad memories in current high school.
Major isn't exactly what I'm looking for. I like the sound of the public health major in UCSD. Apparently the biostatistics major I signed up for in UNC-CH is under the public health department but I would like a whole general study instead of focusing on one specific aspect.
NC weather isn't always the best...</p>
<p>I'm just extremely conflicted right now. I think the decision will be clear once I find out if I can receive in-state tuition. I just wanted a general opinion on this. Thank you very much. </p>