<p>look, i have multiple friends that ended up going to a university that they werent really excited about… they stayed for a year, ended up with a 2.5 gpa or something ****ty, and ended up coming home to go to CCC so that they can transfer into the school that they really wanted. </p>
<p>1 friend left cal because she wanted to go to haas but got in for psychology…2 years later she is now going to sac state for business because thats what she really wanted to do. </p>
<p>1 friend went to cal poly because she didnt get into UCSD…now working on a TAG for next year so that she can go where she really wanted.</p>
<p>the academics arent lacking at UCSC so you arent taking a hit to the books. if you are going to be happier there then go there. you weighed your pros and cons, you are being smart about it. dont worry about what other people will think, after all its you that has to live there for four years, not anyone else!</p>
<p>ps UCD is a really nice place… Davis is probably one of the best cities ive ever been to. everyone is so nice and its really clean. everyone bikes there (not mountain, but street) and everything is nice. but, i wouldnt go there because for some reason i just dont feel comfortable there. its all about personal preference, if UCSC is for you than do it!</p>