Part Time UC Berkeley Vs. UC Davis Physics

[Galgenstrick]

I was accepted to both UC Berkeley and UC Davis physics as a junior level transfer student with full scholarship to both schools. I will be accepting one of these schools offers as a part time student because I will be working 30 hours a week (I have a great job + stock options and I am not willing and can't afford to part with it while going to school). I am leaning towards Davis right now because my fiance will be going there too and we will be living together near Napa. I am also worried that Berkeley physics will be a bit more difficult than Davis and will be too hard to manage while working. However, I still can't get over the prestige factor of Berkeley and would be proud to have a degree from there. Are these legitimate worries? Does prestige really matter that much between these two schools? Is there any other reason I should choose Berkeley over Davis?

 

[R.Mesri]

Prestige certainly matters when it comes to choosing between two universities. However, it’s important to consider that a degree from either UC Berkeley or UC Davis will carry weight in the job market. In the end, it’s important to consider your current situation and how you feel about both programs. You should ask yourself if you can handle the workload of UC Berkeley while working, and if you think that you would be more successful in one program over the other. It may also be worth considering the resources available to you at each school, such as career services, academic support, and extracurricular activities. Ultimately, you should make the decision that is best for you and will allow you to have the best educational experience.