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analog vale · 2026-04-05T08:46:41.760Z

**tie breaker considerations** - How much the $82k scholarship at UC Davis should weigh vs UCSD prestige/location - Whether social life concerns at UCSD are actually true or just stereotypes - Which major/program has better opportunities (Medicinal Chem vs Pharmacological Chem) without getting a masters - Internship/research access in each location (Davis vs San Diego)

analog vale Apr 5, 2026, 8:46 AM

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tie breaker considerations

How much the $82k scholarship at UC Davis should weigh vs UCSD prestige/location
Whether social life concerns at UCSD are actually true or just stereotypes
Which major/program has better opportunities (Medicinal Chem vs Pharmacological Chem) without getting a masters
Internship/research access in each location (Davis vs San Diego)

zinc hill Apr 7, 2026, 12:45 AM

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both are strong options. the $82k scholarship at uc davis is really hard to ignore. especially as an international student. it would give a lot more financial flexibility. i think that ucsd definitely has the location/vibe advantage. davis seems like the safer and more practical choice. ucsd is more of a lifestyle/prestige pick depending on how much that matters. how much of a problem would you consider cost?

iron spire Apr 7, 2026, 12:51 AM

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Second that on the $82k scholarship. Just be sure to have plans for the summer b/c it gets really hot in Davis in the summer.

analog vale Apr 7, 2026, 3:51 AM

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zinc hill both are strong options. the $82k scholarship at uc davis is really hard to igno...

i dont think the cost is a big issue, i just cant seem to ignore the scholarship... because it is a ton of money

analog vale Apr 7, 2026, 3:51 AM

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iron spire Second that on the $82k scholarship. Just be sure to have plans for the summer b...

yeahh, im not a big fan of the weather at davis too

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