<p>You got a hard decision, but the best part is both are really really good schools. So you can’t go wrong. </p>
<p>I went to UCSD, and to be truthfully, UCSD has a ton of people from Northern California that want to leave Nor Cal and south for a bit. </p>
<p>UCSD has great medical and engineering. I think the biggest difference is Berkeley has full developed sports program so the school gets nation wide coverage. There academics is top notch in California. </p>
<p>If you like San Francisco, and its vibe hands down go there. You want more of a relaxed college atmosphere then head to UCSD. </p>
<p>My advice and visit both school, walk around the campus, and talk to the current students to see what like about it. If you feel like your going to fit in at one better than the other then go with that one. Your going to end up being more productive and successful at a school you love being at then one you end of not caring for.</p>
<p>If worst come to worst you can always transfer out your Junior year to another UC.</p>
<p>-Mike</p>