NYU or Berkely????? sooo hard to decide!!?

Question

ok so Its about that time for me to decide what college to go to and im really confused! Ever since i can remember I've always wanted to go to NYU I love everything about new york and the new york life the academics seem great.....but i live in california and Berkely has a really beautiful campus and the academics seem great also If i go to berkely its closer to home cuz i was born and raised in cali so my family is just a drive away but if i go to Nyu my family is across the states, i really dont mind the distance either way its just that this is a big decision that i have to make so what do i do, which college do you think would be better for me i want to Major in education so which should i pick?

Funding for my education is no problem btw.

Answer 1

UC Berkeley.
I have never heard an alumni NOT say that it was the best experience of his/her life!

I had a great political science professor that I took go there and he said he loved it.

I toured the campus and it's beautiful. I also saw the tree-huggers on top of the trees.

Answer 2

Before 9/11/01 I would have recommended NYU to you for the East Coast experience and exposure to diverse US as well as foreign cultures. I've visited both campuses as I've live in both cities. However because the world is pretty unsafe right now for a single young lady with no relatives or even good reliable friends in the Big Apple, I'll say go for UCB as California is noted for being a major player in the education field and your degree from either of these universities would be respected. Also there is going to be a noticeable benefit to you as a California resident over being an out-of-state applicant where tuition rates are concerned. If you want bustling city atmosphere, San Francisco is just across the Bay Bridge and you can meet just as many interesting people from all over the world in California as you can in New York.

Answer 3

If you're going to be taking out loans to finance your NYU education, and then you're planning on becoming a teacher (not known as a very high paying job), I'd go to Berkeley and save the money.

But, of course, the decision is yours to make.

Answer 4

it's really hard being away from home, especially if you are close to your family. also, in terms of finances (if that would be a problem for you)....well staying in Cali is so much cheaper. I think they charge more for out of state students, right? you should probably visit nyu if you haven't already and ask alot of questions...ask the students who attend questions as well. But, hey! Congratulations! tough schools. good luck with your decision.

Answer 5

NYU... follow your dream. the independence will be amazing. new yourk is such a great place to live as a college student. plus, it is an amazing school and vbery hard to get in to. congrats for making it in to both...


good luck with whatever you decide.

Answer 6

berkeley if cost is a factor. Are you a presidents scholar at nyu? Nationally and internationally Berkeley's rep is better too. If you have any more questions feel free to email me.

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Answer 7

nicely as time is going by potential of you'l be sooo wrinkled and sooo vainly drained at observing your self interior the reflect, that the adult men would be sooo bored stiff in sorting out somebody who would seem apetizing on the exterior, yet is a hollow, shallow fool on the interior and that's the section that counts.!

Answer 8

The sole criteria for such a weighty decision as this would be whether you prefer surfing or theater.

Answer 9

I love Berkley!!

but watch out for small one way streets