<p>I'm currently undecided but I have some careers in mind. I might apply to professional school like medical, dental or veterinary school. For majors, I'm considering environmental science or policy, but I'm open to many more.</p>
<p>I live in Illinois, so I would pay in state tuition for UIUC,</p>
<p>Location is a factor. UIUC is in the middle of farmland, UCSD is in La Jolla, San Diego near the beach. Despite being in farmland, Urbana-champaign has a small city feel and is very lively with many things to do. The area near UCSD (and San Diego in general) is rather sleepy and lacks culture. UCSD has a reputation for being somewhat socially dead. San Diego is obviously warmer.</p>
<p>Anything about study abroad programs that I should consider when deciding? I'm hoping to study abroad in China, Taiwan, or South Korea.</p>
<p>I'm currently leaning heavily towards UIUC. (in state tuition, more lively campus environment) If you think UCSD would be the better choice, please explain.</p>