<p>^rant?
I may be ridiculous but I want to live in an environment that Iactually enjoy. I grew up by Berkeley and I HATE it. No, rather, I LOATHE that area and the constant smugness that suffocates the area along with the stench of human excrement floating in the nearby creeks and drainage systems. I am tired of the elitist arguments that people who don’t go to U.S. News and Report subjectively ranked top schools are worthless. Lets be frank then, If we judge on that measure than Berkeley, which ranks 20 or 21 would be beyond the pale. Maybe some of us don’t want to go to Stanford’s CS grad school? Have the elitists thought of that? I think the people who are stuck on rankings and such are some of the most boring on this forum. </p>
<p>BTW if we just “wanted a degree” wouldn’t that be confusing us with University of Phoenix and Devry students? We will be challenged at Davis in a nice park like setting. I personally like that there is a healthy and fit vibe at Davis. I see people exercising, moving, and relaxing outside. Berkeley? Students were rushing to get home to their dorms. I guess that is “academically stimulating”. . .hating the area so bad you have to stay holed up in your room all day. I guess that is your definition of “integrity”.</p>
<p>And I’m off^^</p>