<p>i have the same decision to make. one thing is that the only way to have a social life (parties etc…) at berkeley is to join a frat. i stayed in one a couple nights ago when they were throwing a party and it just wasn’t that appealing. there were a ton of dudes trying to get on the 2 or 3 hot girls at the whole party, and it seemed more like a competition for who could get laid the fastest rather than a real party. granted that was only one night, but i feel like the sb party scene is just way chiller and more appealing. frat life could be fun, but i the way i saw it was that once you’re in one, your entire life outside of academics is devoted to just the people in your frat and what’s going on in your own frat. </p>
<p>ucsb has always been my dream school, and then i got into berkeley and i am completely torn. so if anyone else has anything to add, it would be very helpful.</p>