<p>Hi everyone. I’m a freshman at La Sorbonne in Paris, economics major, and I’d like to transfer to a UC after I graduate in 3 years, so I’ll be a junior again when I transfer. I do NOT want to go to UCLA because, well, I’m more an USC guy and I couldn’t get in anyway. </p>
<p>I’d like to know what UCs are easy to get in if I don’t do as good in college as expected, although I studied in the US already. What UCs have the best econ and history programs? I’d like to double major but I don’t know if that’s possible. I know this is not the Cal State thread, but I was wondering if you could have a good chance to go to grad school after graduating from there, plus I know it’s cheaper for International Students, and I’ll have no trouble getting in if the admission process is easier. What is the best Cal State out there for my major?</p>
<p>Also, what UCs are pretty good party schools, with the most international students? So far, I noticed UCSD, UCSB and UCI (I don’t think I’ll get into Berkeley although I’ll try) but you guys might have a better idea for me.</p>
<p>Of the three you mentioned, UCSB is the only one that is a "pretty good partyy school." Otherwise, UCSD is in San Diego which has some pretty good bars/clubs.</p>
<p>CSU schools are cheaper and easier to get in, for the most part. However, I think the UC system has more valuable resources, better facilities and better teachers... which ultimately leads to a better education.</p>
<p>SO you need to prioritize
1. Is it worth the extra $ for the education?
2. Are you coming here just to party?
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<p>well, I'm definitely not going there for the parties. They're a factor, of course, but not a determining one. The most determining factor is the reputation, which college has the best econ. program, and which one will allow me to go to grad school and get me a good job. I spent my senior year in Missouri and I can get in University of Missouri - Columbia easily, but a degree from there won't get me a job in Northern California.</p>
<p>The UCs with the best business degrees are UCLA and Berkeley. UCSD is known for it's bioengineering, UCSB is known for marine biology, and UCI is known for medical. The university that you go to doesn't necessiarily determine what graduate school you can get into. It's more about the GPA you earn in college, and any entrance tests that your graduate school requires ie MCAT, GRE, LSAT.</p>
<p>I would wait until a year before you want to transfer, to have this conversation. Some of the schools are growing quickly (in size and programs). For example, UCI just announced the International House in its theme housing and they also plan on adding an undergraduate business degree (the third only, besides UCR and UCB).</p>
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<p>Somewhat, but 1) it's not going to be easy from anywhere :), 2) some schools, such as Berkeley and UCLA, will have more ease further from the school, Berkeley probably having the most around the globe but maybe roughly equal to UCLA in the state.</p>
<p>Berkeley has a good number of international students, and the econ and history programs are supposed to be great. I'd put my money on all of the UCs having at least decent programs in both fields (as theyr'e popular and established).</p>
<p>my cousin got only a 3.8 gpa at a CCC (community college) and got into berkeleys econ... as a junior. and if youre at paris right now, aiming to come here for education.. i would atleast make it worth it. aim higher, work harder</p>
<p>Dude you ought to consider UCD. They have one of the largest internship programs in the country. This would be extremely helpful in securing future employment. They offer undergrad degress in managerial economics and have a strong history program as well. A minor you might be interested in is contemporary leadership. They also have a top MBA program with a brand new facility. (an MBA is a must for business these days) UCD has 26 D1 sports teams and is a fun and spirited school.</p>
<p>Being from France you might also like to know that UCD has an amazing winemaking school. A GE you can take is winemaking/tasting. There is also a class for beermaking, and tractor driving.</p>
<p>lol, I might consider the winetasting class since wine industry is one of the businesses I'm considering. But I'm definitely going to consider UCD, thanks a lot guys. What do you think I'll need to transfer as a junior? Like a 3.5 GPA + good TOEFL + good ecs? Or is there something special the admission officers like at Davis? Thanks again.</p>
<p>zules01 dude if you are interested in the wine industry consider majoring in this:
Vi•ti•cul•ture - n. : the cultivation or culture of grapes
and
Enol•o•gy - n. :a science that deals with wine and wine making
Then go to graduate school to earn your MBA when you are finished with undergrad. Northern California has many wineries that UCD can help you with.
check it out:
<a href="http://wineserver.ucdavis.edu/%5B/url%5D">http://wineserver.ucdavis.edu/</a></p>