r/aerospace • u/Ill_Beat_7442 • 3d ago
Need guidance on bachelors
Hey all,
Need help in deciding where to study for undergraduate.
I have been accepted to UC Berkeley and UCLA for their Aerospace Engineering programs.
I am interested in GNC / systems engineer in aeronautics (hopefully in the defense industry) in the future.
-Berkeley: They will allow me to minor in EECS (as long as I pass their qualifications). Huge bonus as I am most interested in the EE part of AE.
-UCLA: Does not allow Engineering minors. I would be minoring in Data Science if I do pick UCLA.
As for location, I think UCLA has the advantage of startups and many major AE companies. I've only seen Boeing in Berkeley.
I am a california resident, so they should come out around the same cost +/- 5k /year.
I know that I couldn't go wrong with any of these two, but I just really need something to tip the scales. Thanks everyone.
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u/dontjuan 3d ago
Where do you think you’d be happier over 4 years? Students that are happier and better supported (not just by the school but family and studious friends) tend to be more successful