School with my major or school with better reputation?

Question

I'm trying to formulate the list of colleges I will apply to and I'm stumped. I want to attend a UC (university of California) school, but they do not offer the major I am looking for (education or liberal studies). The CSU schools (california state universities) do offer liberal studies as a major. Should I go to a CSU because they have my major, or go to a UC because I have worked hard in high school and have the gpa to get in? (if I went to a UC I would have to major in something else, but I could minor in education)

Answer 1

Ok school reputation really means nothing in the end. It looks nice to see your BA with some prestigious school on your wall but in the end, look at all the teachers who are extremely successful and went to their local university? If you want to pursue the humanities, look at universities that focus on the humanities.

I would apply to CSU rather than UC because you know what you want to major in (which is rare for most incoming undergrad students) and I wouldn't miss the opportunity to get your major done with.

If you really want to major in education or liberal studies though and feel UC is better academically, major in English for undergrad. Then go major in education or liberal studies for grad school. The transition is then much easier.