UCLA, Davis or Berk?

mattbryan
Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:09:22 +0000

So, I got admitted to Davis and am pretty positive that I’m in at UCLA, but I’m not too sure about Berk (have to wait until Friday).
I live in LA, so I’m pretty familiar with UCLA and its campus. I like it a lot, but I’m just not sure I want to stay in LA. I feel like I should branch out and move away from home.
At the moment, Davis is kind of my first choice, because out of all of the UCs, it seems like the epitome of a college town. I like that it has a lot more relaxing atmosphere, that the city is small, that I’d be able to afford my own apartment, that I’d be branching out from home, that there’s an emphasis on bike riding, etc.
However, I’m not sure if its worth turning down the name of UCLA. Also, I think I’m going through that moment where I’m afraid of leaving a place of familiarity. I do really like the campus, already have a lot of friends there, multiple family members around, etc.
And then, there’s Berk, which some people tell me I’d be stupid to turn down in favor of Davis. I also like Berk a lot, but I’m just not sure I’d like it as much as Davis. I sort of feel like I’m trying to convince myself to go to Berk or LA instead of Davis, rather than really feeling like I should go to one of the two.
Any advice or experiences? Thanks :)