UCSB Graduate Economics

themethod
Tue, 05 May 2009 10:34:53 +0000

Hi,

I have an offer from USC, UC Davis, and UCSB for MA in economics (1year).
Anyway from what I have heard UCSB sounds like a great place to spend a year at.
However just wanted to get people opinion on how “bad” / "easy"the graduate econ program at UCSB is viewed. Might try to go back to investment banking after graduating or work at NGO/government type economist role.

In terms of my background, have an undergrad from cambridge in the UK and have been working at a top bank for last 3 years. Basically want come to the US to study but also enjoy the experience. I have an offer from NYU and Michigan ann arbor, but if im coming over to the US, prefer it to be Cali)

So
1} is UCSB’s academic standing really that bad?
2}as a graduate student living in graduate housing, is there still interaction with undergrads, or is the undergrad social life totally seperate to grad students?
3} Is UC Davis a good compromise?

appreciate any replies…
thanks