can't decide between ucla and cal
in march, i got into ucla AND berkeley (first world problems i know). i am crazy grateful to even have this option in the first place, but i'm having a tough time deciding where to go. i just don't know which campus would be a better fit for me.
to preface, i'm an incoming freshman. my major is english, and i'm hoping to double major in history.
ucla
pros:
closer to home (2 hour drive)
easy-to-travel campus layout
cute college town!
housing guaranteed?
#1 dining hall
more traditional college campus feel?
commuter feel kinda
cons:
not number one..?
don't know much ab their english program
berkeley
pros:
number one! (prestige)
insane opportunities
amazing english dept
cons:
far. real far. 8 hour drive
unsafe from what i know
dorms are off campus?
housing only guaranteed 1 yr?
food isn't great
i will be living with a cat, as neither of my parents can take care of her right now. i'm shooting for a single dorm on campus housing-wise. i will have access to my own car.
thanks for any and all help! i would really appreciate it!