Hey guys, I’m currently having trouble deciding between Berkeley Data Science and UCSD Computer Science as a CCC transfer. A lot of people around me have said Berkeley (take a shot every time they say #1 public university), but I also wanted to hear other people's opinions on this.
My goals are mainly SWE, but I also want the flexibility to go into AI/ML later on. Honestly, I’m still pretty open to different paths right now.
Looking back, I probably should've applied Berk CS, but too late now lmao.
Some questions I have off the top of my mind:
- What programs/opportunities are unique at SD for CS?
- How is the campus/social life (in general and as a CS/DS major)?
- How are transfers treated on campus?
- How competitive are clubs, especially as a transfer student?
- Is Transfer Day worth going to? The event seems pretty short, but the drive for me is long af.
Feel free to share anything else, too. I'll take anything I can get.
Thanks :)