UCSB vs. UMiami

semiserious
Tue, 04 Jul 2006 09:45:27 +0000

UCSB is ranked higher (not that that means anything) and is literally on the beach. However, it is about the twice the size of UM and is notorious for mazes of red-tape and little to no personal attention, even when you’ve got a problem like you can’t get the classes you need to graduate. Plus, since you’re already from California, it might be boring or disappointing to be going to school so close to where you grew up.

UM is smaller and it is in more of a cityish urban location, though it still has easy beach access. Going to UM would mean you’d have classmates from all around America, not just from California like 99% of the student body at UCSB. You’d get to expand your horizons by learning about living in a totally new place. UM also top-notch sports teams and a lot more school spirit and pride.