<p>You can’t really place too much value on where you get your diploma from. It doesn’t matter. It certainly does to a certain degree, but this is mostly based on what your major was, what you actually took from your educational experience, and ultimately, what you actually use what you learned for. It’s just an expensive piece of paper. If you define yourself at all by where your diploma is issued then you’ve already limited yourself to a seriously low point. </p>
<p>I recently graduated from a UC and I’ve spent time around each of them. The main differences, which I would say make each UC better for the INDIVIDUAL, have to do with the surrounding areas, weather, and the environment in general. This includes the culture of the people in the surrounding area. The problem with people in the US is that they believe a diploma from one school automatically, somehow, translates into an appropriated salary or career. You can go to UC Berkeley and still come out an uncultured, weak communicator, having nothing more than an expensive piece of paper.</p>
<p>Come on.</p>
<p>BTW…does anyone know which office with the UC Regents actually processes the diplomas? I want mine wayyyyy earlier than when (they) are telling me I can get it. Thanks.</p>