Chance me at the UCs. Specifically UCD, UCSC, UCSD

aunt_bea
Sat, 13 May 2023 03:44:52 +0000

Out of your choices, I would pick Davis. You will love Davis!
Although the other schools are good choices, my bias is for the following reasons:
UCSC and UCSD have housing issues with Santa Cruz being a significant issue.

UCSD has some issues with competitiveness, especially in engineering and complaints of being less social than the other 2 campuses.

Davis is a green campus with 40K bikes on campus and in town. You will bike to Target, Safeway, Trader Joes, etc.
The students work collaboratively, and free tutoring occurs nightly. Everyone helps each other to succeed.
You need to visit each campus because only you will know if it is the right fit.

If you decide to visit the three schools, look at the faces of the students. You’ll see that the Davis students just seem to look more carefree and happy. When you are happy at your college, you will tend to perform better.
Students and staff are very helpful.
If you have a “fender bender” with your bike, people will stop to help you.
Our daughter loved being there!
Good Luck!