<p>Unfortunately, all people aren’t born with the same socioeconomic status. $40k in student loans to pay off for 2 years is quite the sizable amount for some people. Depending on your future occupation it could take many years to fully pay off (or maybe even more should you desire to pursue higher education). Taking 2 years cc and then transferring to UCLA is not an impossible task as long as you get the required gpa. To be honest, yes, you do get quite the experience your first two years of uni, but after that it’s pretty much the same at every other university. students begin to prepare for the next step whether it’s higher education or prepping for jobs. Depending on your major, the jump in difficulty can be quite different. I’ve seen countless transfers try take chem 30CL and get mercilessly crushed by Bacher’s regimen, while some friends who transferred into humanities said they found it quite manageable. You’ll have to decide on whether you think the price tag of $40k is worth 2 years at UCSB.</p>
<p>Trying to experience all you can in life is great, but don’t dig a hole so deep that you can’t get out of it. (Just a personal thought)</p>