In my freshman year of high school, I always envisioned myself going to a "big-name" school like UCLA. However as the years have gone by, I've started to realize at what level I am as a student and have given it more thought in a realistic sense. Currently, I plan on attending either CSULB or community college because I want to save money and stay close to home. I also believe that it doesn't matter too much where you go to school (to some extent), but what you do with your education and experience. That's why I am not applying to any UCs because I feel like I can accomplish just as much at CSULB without the extra financial burden and stress that comes with the bigger-name schools. What schools/paths have you considered, and what have you narrowed your choices down to?
- Peter Nguyen
For the most part UCs will allow you more job opportunities because of the name but they will also put you into debt early in life like you mentioned. -Thomas Gist
ReplyDeleteMy dream school was UCLA also, but my grades were up and down. If you really do still see yourself there then you can start of at LBCC and then transfer. If you still feel like it's too much, but still see yourself at a nice school,then try a state college like Cal State Long Beach, it's a beautiful campus and they offer so much.
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