1. In the long run, would it be more beneficial to go to a UC or a Cal State?
~ Right now I am applying to both, but in the end if I get accepted to both, I'm wondering how I will choose between UCs or Cal States. I used to think UC campuses were a better option for college, but as I get older, I'm starting to think that going to a Cal State might be more beneficial. It would result in saving a couple thousand dollars and still receiving a valuable education. However, UCs may offer more advanced teaching, but is it really worth all the extra money and effort?
2. How do you know what to major or minor in?
~ A person's major should be something they enjoy doing and want to pursue a future career in. A major is the main focus of study and requires more units. However, if you do not want to only focus on one field, there are minors. A minor is good for 2 things: studying another field that interests you, or studying a field that complements your major (for example, being a business major and minoring in economics).
I feel like it just depends on the situation, however in a Cal State it would be more beneficial if you are trying to save up money because UC's are a lot more expensive. I feel like if going to a UC is one of your goals, then you shouldn't give up on it. Maybe you could start off in a Cal State and then transfer to a UC after finishing your general classes. General classes are what you normally take as a incoming freshmen, why spend so much on them at a UC when you can just take them at a Cal State at a lower price, plus you can always transfer. You also should focus on if the school focuses on the major you want, because what really matters in the end is what you become, not what college you graduate from.
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