u/Little-Beginning2722

Right now I’m choosing between transferring to Berkeley or UCSD for Urban Studies. My ultimate goal is to get a Master’s in City Planning at Berkeley, but I know it’s a competitive grad program to get into.

Part of me feels like staying in San Diego and going to UCSD might be the smarter option since it would basically be free, I wouldn’t constantly be in survival mode financially, and I could focus more on academics, internships, and maintaining a high GPA. I’m also guessing the academics may be a bit easier to manage there. My only concern is the quarter system: classes move so fast, and I’m not sure how well I’d absorb all the material in such a short amount of time.

At the same time, going to Berkeley for undergrad could have its own advantages since I’d already be connected to the campus, professors, research opportunities, planning-related organizations, and internship networks tied to the Bay Area. I’d also already be familiar with the department and academic environment by the time I apply for grad school, which feels like it could help with admissions and networking opportunities later on.

What school should I choose?

Right now I’m choosing between transferring to Berkeley or UCSD for Urban Studies. My ultimate goal is to get a Master’s in City Planning at Berkeley, but I know it’s a competitive grad program to get into.

Part of me feels like staying in San Diego and going to UCSD might be the smarter option since it would basically be free, I wouldn’t constantly be in survival mode financially, and I could focus more on academics, internships, and maintaining a high GPA. I’m also guessing the academics may be a bit easier to manage there. My only concern is the quarter system: classes move so fast, and I’m not sure how well I’d absorb all the material in such a short amount of time.

At the same time, going to Berkeley for undergrad could have its own advantages since I’d already be connected to the campus, professors, research opportunities, planning-related organizations, and internship networks tied to the Bay Area. I’d also already be familiar with the department and academic environment by the time I apply for grad school, which feels like it could help with admissions and networking opportunities later on.

What school should I choose?

I got accepted to UCSD (I currently live in San Diego), UC Berkeley, and Cal Poly SLO for City/Urban Planning and Urban Studies. I was wondering what the differences are between each school and what the pros and cons are for getting a bachelor’s degree at eac

I got accepted to UCSD (I currently live in San Diego), UC Berkeley, and Cal Poly SLO for City/Urban Planning and Urban Studies. I was wondering what the differences are between each school and what the pros and cons are for getting a bachelor’s degree at each.

I got accepted to UCSD (I currently live in San Diego), UC Berkeley, and Cal Poly SLO for City/Urban Planning and Urban Studies. I was wondering what the differences are between each school and what the pros and cons are for getting a bachelor’s degree at each.

I got accepted to UCSD (I currently live in San Diego), UC Berkeley, and Cal Poly SLO for City/Urban Planning and Urban Studies. I was wondering what the differences are between each school and what the pros and cons are for getting a bachelor’s degree at each.