<p>Whatever extra work you’d be doing here is well worth it, and I would suggest shedding that attitude because regardless of which school you attend, a company won’t give you a job unless it’s clear that you’re willing to do hard work. And going to an “easier” school with fewer resources is a double whammy because the only way to overcome having fewer resources is with a stronger work ethic.</p>
<p>Is there free time here? Yes. I’m a CS major, I do well, and I generally have lots of free time. That’s not to say that classes are easy and there are times that I can feel the load, but that’s definitely not all the time.</p>
<p>Why attend UCLA as a CS/CSE major? Well-supported research labs like CENS, recruiting events from practically all major tech companies, and high-quality faculty who not only do interesting research, but are generally good at teaching.</p>