UCLA or UMich (MCDBio major)?

ChrisGanity
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:19:59 +0000

I have been accepted into both schools. As an out of state resident for both, I will be paying around the same tuition. My concern lies in the opportunities each one provides as well as the academic climate. From what I’ve gathered, UCLA goes by the quarter system (3-4 classes each Q) which makes classes more fast pace and harder to keep up with (with midterms every 3-4 weeks or so). UMich on the other hand follows the traditional semester (4-5 classes each S). While they are both very academically similar, Ucla’s yearly schedule freaks me out a little.

TLDR version: Is UCLA a bigger gpa killer than Michigan? How does the stress/workload compare between the schools (quarter vs semester)? Which school has better Job opportunities?

While I greatly prefer UCLA’s environment and opportunities on the west coast over Michigan’s, I like Michigan for its opportunities/major flexibility outside of Bio (like Ross and CS if I change my mind) as well as a stronger alumni network across the US.

What are your opinions on the matter?