<p>Well, I guess you are right about that being a dubious opinion. Since most of my CC friends, who have in part made up the academic environment I experience here, are going to either Berkeley, LA or SD, I assume I would be less likely to experience a comparable academic environment in UCM, if I was ever going to there.</p>
<p>That being said, I believe it won’t matter so much if a person knows clearly what he’s going for in college and after college. I sure understand that some people including the OP wish that the difference between UCSD and UCM could be nullified, but I really suggest thinking twice before making the final decision.</p>