u/CyberFlareX — reddlx

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 :)

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:

Does the major name matter for jobs (SWE)?
How valuable is the Berkeley name/network?
If you guys know, what programs/opportunities are unique to each school?
Is a master's degree+ required for Data Science roles?
How is the campus/social life at both schools (in general and as a CS/DS major)?
How are transfers treated on campus?
How competitive are clubs, especially as a transfer student?

Feel free to share anything else, too. I'll take anything I can get.

Thanks :)