USC Leventhal VS Berkeley?

<p>Yeah, I know. One of those threads. Haha. But I'm stuck in a dilemma: I was pretty set on Berkeley until USC contacted me recently telling me I got the International Academic Scholarship which covers half-tuition. I'm in Leventhal for USC (and might double major in business at Marshall) and Pre-Haas for Berkeley, although if I don't get in I will probably do econ/applied math double major.</p>

<p>I'm an international student so that actually makes USC cheaper than Berkeley, but I might be planning to work abroad after uni so my main concern is that,
a) US system of accounting really only applies to US, so I might have trouble finding a job (hence the double major... just in case.)
b) The USC name is definitely not as powerful as Berkeley overseas - how much is it going to affect me?</p>

<p>Nevertheless, Leventhal is still a top notch program, so I guess my primary question is: Is it worth paying like, 60-80k more for Haas in your opinion? Especially with the budget cuts and everything going on.</p>

<p>I'm not taking into account factors like school environment because I'm neutral towards both North Cal and SoCal - it's going to be exciting no matter where I go.</p>

<p>I'm going to be asking this in the USC thread as well, so hopefully the biases balance each other out. Haha! Thanks everyone.</p>

<p>USC~ if i were you…</p>

<p>Why? :slight_smile: Haha. Anyone else willing to give their input on this matter? :)</p>

<p>Berkeley is worth the price if cost isn’t really a problem for you and your parnts.
If your parents would allow you to, then by all means, go for Berkeley. Its brand name is much superior to USC’s especially internationally. It’s not even close.</p>

<p>Berkeley! Go bears!</p>