USC, UCI, UCSB, or UCSD for engineering

oatmealraisins
Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:48:35 +0000

Hi, I am going to transfer from a cc soon for environmental/civil engineering (mechanical for UCSB) and i want to know which schools would be better for me. Money is not a huge issue for me.

Im scared of competition and not keeping up with the material (i always doubt myself). I want to maintain a good GPA, but also maintain somewhat of a social life. The party scene is not really for me and dont plan to join a sorority.

I want a somewhat diverse school. I would probably describe myself as a “hipster.” (at least ive been called that before lol). I live near the beach so the people are preppy/beachy types so I dont have many friends with the same interests as me. So i was wondering what the student body is like at each school.

How is the faculty at each school? I know USC has smaller classrooms which I like.

please give me reasons why i should choose one school over another.

thank you!