USF or UCLA? The college AND the city?

Question

I'm thinking about taking a summer English course at either USF or UCLA, the problem is that I still don't know which one and the deadline for application is getting very close. I have some friends living in Berkeley so I thought they might show me around SF and I won't be so alone for my first few days, besides,SF seems like a very friendly city (I'm from outside US). However USF is a small university, I'm afraid there won't be much to do on campus. Furthermore, I've heard UCLA is much better & bigger than USF, so I can't get bored even if I only stayed at the campus. I was also told that in LA if you don't have a car you won't get anywhere. And UCLA is located in Westwood,next to Beverly Hills and Bel-Air and all those fancy places - expensive places. As a student with a slightly tight budget I'm afraid I won't be able to have much fun there since I don't have any millions in my account...Please help me choose the best place. T

Answer 1

You have heard right you really don't want to live in LA without a car, cash and friends. Great place to visit on vacation but USF is much more suited to your situation. You don't need a car in SF and it is a great city to live in. You may not have much going on on-campus but during the summer there won't be that much going on at any campus. Plus you have friends in Berkeley which is also a great place to hang out and again you won't need a car to get there just take BART over for a few bucks. I have lived in LA and SF and I promise under your circumstances that you will be much happier in SF. Hope this helps

Answer 2

UCLA is so big that if you need a bike to get between some classes on time. UCLA is a small city by it self and even though it's close to BH and BA you still need a car to visit them.

USF is right in the middle of a great city. the fact that it is small will work in your favor as the people are more friendly. The UCLA students are kind of stuck up...

Answer 3

I wouldn't say you need a car. You can always get a ride somewhere. Plus, UCLA's much better. It does get expensive sometimes but it's worth it.