Which School?? Theory vs Application???

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<p>Hi....im going to be a mechanical engineer....so far i have been accepted too:
Cal State Fullerton
Cal Poly Pomona</p>

<p>Applied to:
UCI
UCD
UCSD
UCSB
University of Arizona</p>

<p>A big question i have is about the schools teaching practices (theoretical vs practical). I know Fullerton is big on application based and its real hands on. I have heard Pomona is a mix of both. And i have heard UCs are theory. No idea about Arizona.
I fear that if i decide to go to a UC or somewhere that is very theoretical i will be bored. A reason why i want to be an engineer is for the practicality and hands on work.
Can you guys outline the teaching philosophies of each please? And some pros and cons? Thanks...</p>

<p>Also...looking at corse outlines, Arizona seems by far a lot easier of the programs. But i have heard degrees from california are more prestigious than those from arizona...nevada...etc...any truth to this claim?</p>

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<p>anyone????? someone must have some input...it will be highly appreciated.</p>

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<p>You didn't apply Cal Poly SLO?</p>

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<p>Nope...i wasnt aware that SLO was the better cal poly, after i already got into pomona someone told me SLO is a better school. I figured it would be a waste to apply there after i already got into pomona.</p>