<p>I have to decide between U of Michigan and UCSD next year, and wanted to know if the social scene at SD is as bad as everyone says. If any current students could give some insight i would appreciate it. </p>
<p>Also, is there a business major at UCSD?</p>
<p>What I’ve heard mostly from former students and others looking into the school is that your social life will end up however way it does based on how much an effort you put into it. If you actually go out to have fun, you’ll have fun. With that in mind, UCSD is in the middle of a suburban area, so there is nothing immediately around the school that is that exciting except the beach. For everything else, people say you pretty much need a car, or a friend with a car. With that in mind, there is a lot in reach, namely Downtown San Diego (about 12 miles away), Tijuana (1 hour away), and LA for those special occasions (2 hours away). </p>
<p>As for a business major, there are Economics and Management Science majors. I have heard that their Economics major ranks highest among the UCs, and their Management Science major ranks 3rd best in the nation. However, with that said, some have stated that the Management Science major doesn’t get much hiring straight out from businesses. Others say that as long as you have an internship in tow, you should be fine. Both majors are great, solid options if you plan to take them to Business or Law School though.</p>
<p>As for the comparison to UMich, I believe they’re one of the strongest undergrads in the nation for business. So if you’re in their School of Business or however their system works, that should be a major deciding factor. However, if you currently live in California, saving that tuition money might be of more concern, since this is only undergrad and you may have aspirations for Grad School. It’s hard to pass up the deal the UCs offer to California students - $80k-100k less over the 4 years compared to privates - so that you dont end school drowning in loans. After all, it IS only undergrad. GPA and Standardized tests and work experience make everything.</p>