UCSD vs. SDSU vs. UCSB vs. UCI for History Major (San Diego: best city, sale)

[iskray917]

All UCs are better than any CSUs reputation-wise. That said SDSU is a good school as well and I know a couple history majors who go there. being from Illinois is going to be very tough to get in to UCLA obviously, but UCI, UCSD, and UCSB won't be a piece of cake to get in to either from out of state. But if you're an above average student you should probably get in to at least one of those UCs + SDSU.

I can't answer which one you should go to but if it were me: 1) UCSD 2) UCSB 3) SDSU 4) UCI

[Glamrockerfs]

Yeh i got accepted to SDSU and am waiting for the UC's, id concider myself above average (CA GPA 4.0, ACT 29, SAT II's 800 and 600). Do u know if the budget will help out of staters because they want the extra tuition money?

[iskray917]

Originally Posted by Glamrockerfs

Yeh i got accepted to SDSU and am waiting for the UC's, id concider myself above average (CA GPA 4.0, ACT 29, SAT II's 800 and 600). Do u know if the budget will help out of staters because they want the extra tuition money?

Ok I think you'll get into all of them with the possible exception of UCSD. I'm unsure though how they're messing with admissions because of the budget crisis.

[thePR]

You are from Illinois yet you want to go out of state for a teaching degree? That's like leaving Florida because you want sunshine.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by thePR

You are from Illinois yet you want to go out of state for a teaching degree? That's like leaving Florida because you want sunshine.

good point.

[lrmsd]

Originally Posted by Glamrockerfs

I am a high school senior and am looking to become a history teacher by getting a bachelors in history then either a masters in education or in history then get a teaching certificate. I really like California and may want to live their when i have to settle down. What is your knowledge of the History program at each of theses schools. If got into UCLA id go there but the odds are stacked against me (im from Illinois).

Hi;
Just a thought,in addition:
Consider small private schools/colleges in CA. [Seems like many commenters to your post,jumped in under the assumption that you are concerned financially-when you have not stated that money was an issue. People also gave you advice based on working for the state of CA when you are graduated-when there are other options,including private and charter schools,(and charter schools are continuing to grow in numbers).

In any case,private colleges usually have endowments and can provide more aid to students in the form of grants and non-need based aid,than the state schools,which do have some aid for residents,but not all that much. Basically,you could end up with a package at a private school,that costs much less than you would pay as an out of state resident at a CA state school/UC.

And private colleges usually have smaller classes and for your purposes,ie,school teacher,you don't need name recognition such as berkely,ucla,etc.

Then again,it certainly isn't going to hurt you to attend ucla,if you really want to go to school there.

AND,big AND,you may find you do something else with your degree,or major in something other than history,once you get started,so there's no need to railroad your options and 'play it safe',by staying in IL. I disagree with people who told you to do so.

The future is uncertain,but economics and education always ebb and flow.

Good luck to you.

[Glamrockerfs]

Originally Posted by thePR

You are from Illinois yet you want to go out of state for a teaching degree? That's like leaving Florida because you want sunshine.

Actually im leaving illinois partly cause yes I WANT SUNSHINE AND NICE WEATHER. But $ for college is not an issue I have a sister who went to Brown. Also just for your info if your interested Ive gotten into Irvine and am waiting on the others though i think i would go with SB and SD over Irvine

[Glamrockerfs]

Ive gotten into UCSD (will probably get into SB). Im pretty sure il go with SD

[coo77]

Originally Posted by Glamrockerfs

Ive gotten into UCSD (will probably get into SB). Im pretty sure il go with SD

Make sure you visit the campuses and meet students at schools before accepting! The culture, campus life, attitude, etc... are very different at UCSD and UCSB. You can't really put it down on paper without visiting and seeing the difference for yourself. Also, if you were African American I would not recommend UCSD due to the racial tension at the campus. Blacks are not feeling very welcome after a fraternity party mocked African Americans and Compton, CA (a city with a large African American population) and then later a noose was found in the school library.

[Glamrockerfs]

Yeh ive heard, i am half indian(asian), half white. I have been to both campus' and chatted with students and im going with SD