UC Berkeley vs. Boston College

mikemac
Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:52:17 +0000

This is one of those choices with two schools that are probably opposites in about every way you can imagine. 4 years at Cal are not like 4 years at BC. Location, where students are from, class size, advising system, sports, etc, etc. The most important thing, I’d say, is know oneself. A student is going to get all the opportunities they want at a large public like Cal, but that’s just what they are. Opportunities. A self-starter or goal-driven student is going to thrive, but someone who might benefit from a bit more direction could flounder. There was an article comparing Cal and that other school down the road that is worth reading thru – http://www.sfgate.com/education/article/UC-Berkeley-s-lack-of-services-leaves-many-2923526.php I’m not saying BC is the same as that school, but I think you’ll find a similar emphasis on guidance and more personal attention.

Finances should play a big part in your decision, but if either is possible financially then I’d say make a list and write down the attributes of each side-by-side. One should seem preferable to the other overall.