UCSB versus UCD versus UCSD?

Question

I live in Southern California and am in the process of deciding on where I want to go to college. I have visited all the campuses except Davis. I love being outside and always doing activities. I know all schools offer a lot of things to do but I want to go to the one that will suit me best. I get good grades but I don't want to study my life away in college. I know that I will be studying quite a lot and I do plan on that but I also want to have a good time.

Any comments, advice or anything?

Thanks

Answer 1

I was deciding on UCSB vs. UCD last year.  I ended up going to UCSB because I loved the location and the weather.  However, I'm now kind of wishing that I'd gone to UCD.  UCSB is a HUGE party school; so, if you're into that, come here.  There is definitely a stigma if you don't party though.  UCD is known more for sciences (which is also why I didn't go there, since I wanted more of a liberal education).  Look into majors when deciding.  Don't know too much about UCSD, but I've heard that it is ranked above the other two.  Good luck!