<p>I got admitted to both schools as an international student. I'm planning to double major in Mathematics and Economics. I'm more of a quiet and introverted person, so in this way, I believe UNC suits me better. However, LA is in a great location and there're a lot more opportunities after I graduated, such as getting an internship. However, I also got into UNC's Honors program, which I really don't to give up. </p>
<p>What do you guys think? Some advice will be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Are you instate for either?</p>
<p>Do you like basketball?</p>
<p>I’m from China and I don’t like basketball at all :)</p>
<p>Whoops, didn’t read your original post. Do you have the opportunity to visit either campus?</p>
<p>Not really, it’ll take me 16 hours just to arrive at the UNC campus. The only information souce I have for both school is their websites.</p>
<p>Hey, I am in the same situation- out of state and choosing between the two schools. I too worry that I might miss opportunities by not going to los angeles, especially bc my current interests are computer science and also mathematics. I know both schools are big public schools with great sports but I get the feeling that the atmospheres are not very similar. I visited unc last april and it was great. Tons of happy people outside who also seemed to have good heads on their shoulders. Can anyone comment on the major differences between being at ucla vs unc??</p>
<p>I’m having the exact same problem. International student here (China). Accepted to Chemistry (but still thinking abt a double major in math or CS).
Just visited UCLA last week - excellent experience. Their management system structured so well that you fit right in. Went to UNC today as well. They, too, have an amazing research opportunities. I guest they both stand out in their academics, but for us Asians we might not wanna be in a community like UCLA where 40% of the population are Asians. Any advice from you guys?</p>
<p>@SuperbGarfield - I don’t understand why you have that mentality; it’s quite disappointing. Just because you are Chinese, does not mean you should flock to where the majority of Chinese are. I find that quite narrow minded.</p>
<p>redwings, SuperbGarfield said the exact opposite: “but for us Asians we might not wanna be in a community like UCLA where 40% of the population are Asians.”</p>
<p>I can’t comment on academics, but obviously in LA the social scene is going to be much different than in Chapel Hill. I have a friend at UCLA who is always going to fancy clubs and release parties and whatnot while Chapel Hill is much more laid back in that aspect. Chapel Hill is kind of the quintessential college town in my opinion. LA is…well it’s LA. Very different atmospheres.</p>
<p>Yes, the schools are night and day in feeling. Both are vibrant, smart communities but have very different flavors.</p>
<p>UCLA is in a very affluent neighborhood, with a cute college town adjaent (Westwood). It’s beautiful and safe. But it is still in a big city and a part of Los Angeles. It has a very diverse student body, but yes, 40% Asian. It is extremely difficult to get into – even if you are from California. There is a lot of hustle and bustle on campus. People with things to do, places to go. California has always been a trend-setting state and UCLA is a part of that – full of intellectuals. It is an amazing opportunity and would open many career doors.</p>
<p>I think Chapel Hill provides more of that quintessential college experience: gorgeous old buildings, charming town, tons of school spirit, preppy in style. Chapel Hill, the town, is affluent and very nice, but it’s not Bel Aire or Beverly Hills. It also is a great school, smaller class sizes than UCLA, professors filled with wisdom to pass on, rich in tradition. Academic, yet a true college experience!</p>
<p>Both are in the U.S. Top 10 Public Schools in the Country. But UCLA isn’t really a state school like UNC is. The OOS students is a large percentage and it is truly international. I think UNC is more of a traditional American college experience. So… just depends on what you are looking for.</p>
<p>Well I’m a math major at UNC, and I have quite a few friends who are double-majoring in that as well as computer science or economics. So far, I’ve loved the programs and campus, and so have my friends who are double-majoring. The atmosphere here is great, and I’m sure you’ll find your niche on campus.</p>
<p>@SuperbGarfield - My apologies. Completely misread your post.</p>
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<p>This is simply not accurate. UNC currently has a greater percentage of OOS students than UCLA. In fact, UCLA is presently attempting to raise its percentage to the same level as UNC, presumably to generate more tuition dollars.</p>
<p>Looking at California’s budget situation, I would go for UNC. We’ve definitely cut back on our education budget, but we’re not nearly in the dire straights the UCs are in.</p>
<p>UCLA. No brainer. More cosmopolitan and sophisticated. Way easier to travel to and an excellent school.</p>
<p>UNC. No brainer. More laid back for an introverted person. Way cheaper to pay for and an excellent school.</p>
I know this is an old thread, but UCLA currently had 30% oos and international students and UNC is only allowed to have 18% by law. And a lot of oos students transfer out of UNC because they say they are treated as outsiders
Old thread. FYI - UNC is 25% OOS if you count transfers. OOS do not transfer out and are not treated as outsiders. That is false.