Do you think I would fit in at UCSD???

Forti
Thu, 21 May 2009 13:23:00 +0000

Bump! I think I’m going to UCSD, but it seems like I need a final kicker as I am still in doubt. So I found out a few days ago that I can pay in-state all 4 years at UCSD because of the resident transfer process. At the privates, I will have to take out around $3500-5000 in loans each year.

I honestly don’t think that the community feeling/school pride is an issue at all at colleges. I mean, as long as you have some really caring friends and connections… I think $17500 for community/school pride and a private education is not worth it (especially when I want to go to graduate school).

Can anyone describe to my why many people (especially engineering) don’t graduate within 4 years? There’s obviously the socio-economic factors, but I heard that it’s hard nonetheless. I don’t think dropping classes is a problem as long as I’m motivated, positive, and around the top 15% to begin with. What do you think about this?