Go to USC, sell my is350 or go to UCLA, get an IS-F
04-23-07, 03:29 AM
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i dont know what makes less sense the fact that you care about how your car situation will be depedning on the school or the fact that you seem to be selecting the school based solely on their "repuation". I know people that have gone to both schools and they only went there cuz of particular programs at those schools. If your going solely on "reputation" there are much better schools in the SO cal area then UCLA and USC in general.
04-23-07, 07:08 AM
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that quote about college is an investment doesn't really apply .. he's goin to college hence the question should be restated...
In the long run is it worth it to go to USC? That's the real question
Personally USC is about connections... UCLA is about true education..
What are you studying? If you're going to do business then USC will probably be a better
If you're going for science go to Caltech~ same price at USC but hey .. it's ranked right next to MIT
In the long run is it worth it to go to USC? That's the real question
Personally USC is about connections... UCLA is about true education..
What are you studying? If you're going to do business then USC will probably be a better
If you're going for science go to Caltech~ same price at USC but hey .. it's ranked right next to MIT
04-23-07, 07:14 AM
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I would say forget USC and UCLA and go to Arizona State...! It is much cheaper even out of State that both those schools in state. Also much easyer to get into...you will also get a good education. Besides you will get out of school what ever you put into it.
04-23-07, 09:28 AM
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For example, if USC is the school he really wants/should to go to but he decides for UCLA instead so that he can get an is-f, to me personally, that's putting priority against something that is a luxury expense (car) vs investment (education).
04-23-07, 02:02 PM
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wow what a question....
when i was 18 was busting my *** working fast food and mowing yards in the houston heat just to pay for my used ford escort.....
when i got to college, no one cared that i was summa *** laude in high school or scored a 1400 on my SATs.. when i got to grad school no one cared that was magna *** laude in college or what college i attended... 1 year into the work force, no one gives a rats *** where the hell i went to school or what my gpa was, they just care if i get the job done...
when i was 18 was busting my *** working fast food and mowing yards in the houston heat just to pay for my used ford escort.....
when i got to college, no one cared that i was summa *** laude in high school or scored a 1400 on my SATs.. when i got to grad school no one cared that was magna *** laude in college or what college i attended... 1 year into the work force, no one gives a rats *** where the hell i went to school or what my gpa was, they just care if i get the job done...
Something to think about. Seriously, no offense to the OP but until you can buy your own car and not depend on mommy and daddy's money, you should focus your attention on more worthy stuff than worrying about your car getting egged.
04-23-07, 04:27 PM
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Both schools are very good institutions. My wife just recently graduated from UCLA on a full ride academic scholarship...needless to say she's a nerd 
Pre-med major. Her reward? Well, I bought her a brand new IS 350..obsidian black on black! But guess what? She drove a 95' honda civic hatchback for many years 
I say that to say this, get your education first regardless of the cost because your education is priceless and will last much longer than the value of a car. It sounds to me that you have a golden opportunity to select from 2 of the Nations best Universities (In my Opinion) and not to mention you're driving a 35-45k car to school!! Wow! Must me nice huh? Good luck in all your future endeavors and remember it's not about what you drive, it's about what drives you.
Pre-med major. Her reward? Well, I bought her a brand new IS 350..obsidian black on black! But guess what? She drove a 95' honda civic hatchback for many years I say that to say this, get your education first regardless of the cost because your education is priceless and will last much longer than the value of a car. It sounds to me that you have a golden opportunity to select from 2 of the Nations best Universities (In my Opinion) and not to mention you're driving a 35-45k car to school!! Wow! Must me nice huh? Good luck in all your future endeavors and remember it's not about what you drive, it's about what drives you.
04-23-07, 04:44 PM
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pesky little bruins.
if...
all you want is a public education, go to UCLA.
you enjoy being identified by your SSN rather than your name, go to UCLA.
you want to blend in w/ the masses, go to UCLA.
"getting the most for the least" is your credo, go to UCLA.
you can't afford a private education, go to UCLA.
you don't want to be an undergrad business major, go to UCLA.
you don't want a real accounting degree, go to UCLA.
you're not a TV/cinema major, go to UCLA.
you're an engineering major, go to UCLA.
you're a left wing liberal, go to UCLA.
you're a firm supporter of affirmative action, go to UCLA. (you'll probably get in too.)
you're scared of the ghetto, go to UCLA.
you think alumni networks are overrated, go to UCLA.
you think jerry buss, george lucas, neil armstrong, will farrell, robert zemekis, john singleton, ron howard, norman schwarzkopf, etc... are all overrated, go to UCLA.
all you're going to do is take classes, get your degree, become a faceless member of the working class, work at a job for the next 30-40 years and retire on social security, go to UCLA.
yes, USC is considerably more expensive than UCLA, but i don't see any need to sell your is350 to afford it. after all, selling your is350 will only pay for a year's worth of tuition...
if...
all you want is a public education, go to UCLA.
you enjoy being identified by your SSN rather than your name, go to UCLA.
you want to blend in w/ the masses, go to UCLA.
"getting the most for the least" is your credo, go to UCLA.
you can't afford a private education, go to UCLA.
you don't want to be an undergrad business major, go to UCLA.
you don't want a real accounting degree, go to UCLA.
you're not a TV/cinema major, go to UCLA.
you're an engineering major, go to UCLA.
you're a left wing liberal, go to UCLA.
you're a firm supporter of affirmative action, go to UCLA. (you'll probably get in too.)
you're scared of the ghetto, go to UCLA.
you think alumni networks are overrated, go to UCLA.
you think jerry buss, george lucas, neil armstrong, will farrell, robert zemekis, john singleton, ron howard, norman schwarzkopf, etc... are all overrated, go to UCLA.
all you're going to do is take classes, get your degree, become a faceless member of the working class, work at a job for the next 30-40 years and retire on social security, go to UCLA.
yes, USC is considerably more expensive than UCLA, but i don't see any need to sell your is350 to afford it. after all, selling your is350 will only pay for a year's worth of tuition...
04-23-07, 06:01 PM
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Couldn't have said it better myself. Bottom line is, no matter what you do or what you drive later on in life, no one's gonna give a rat's *** where you went to school. What matters most in terms of getting the dream job you want is all on your ability & knowledge. If you went to some no name college and you're a bad *** at what you do compared to someone who went to an Ivy League school but they know **** because they were more concerned w/the car they drive then who do you think is gonna get hired?
Something to think about. Seriously, no offense to the OP but until you can buy your own car and not depend on mommy and daddy's money, you should focus your attention on more worthy stuff than worrying about your car getting egged.
Something to think about. Seriously, no offense to the OP but until you can buy your own car and not depend on mommy and daddy's money, you should focus your attention on more worthy stuff than worrying about your car getting egged.
two equally qualified individuals each with a passion and skill for their work. one went to USC the other to UCLA...who would get get hired. obviously if a person doesnt know how to do something they aren't gonna get the job. it could go vice versa--and honestly, why do you think im going to school? cause it's fun? no, im obviously out to make a living for myself and get things done. no one is independent from day one. so maybe im spoiled, but i was raised this way, my parents are just glad that im spending 45k on a car rather than drugs. i love mommy and daddy.
btw. im gonna be a trojan, i talked about it with my parents today.
04-23-07, 07:24 PM
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get this image out of your head.
two equally qualified individuals each with a passion and skill for their work. one went to USC the other to UCLA...who would get get hired. obviously if a person doesnt know how to do something they aren't gonna get the job. it could go vice versa--and honestly, why do you think im going to school? cause it's fun? no, im obviously out to make a living for myself and get things done. no one is independent from day one. so maybe im spoiled, but i was raised this way, my parents are just glad that im spending 45k on a car rather than drugs. i love mommy and daddy.
btw. im gonna be a trojan, i talked about it with my parents today.
two equally qualified individuals each with a passion and skill for their work. one went to USC the other to UCLA...who would get get hired. obviously if a person doesnt know how to do something they aren't gonna get the job. it could go vice versa--and honestly, why do you think im going to school? cause it's fun? no, im obviously out to make a living for myself and get things done. no one is independent from day one. so maybe im spoiled, but i was raised this way, my parents are just glad that im spending 45k on a car rather than drugs. i love mommy and daddy.
btw. im gonna be a trojan, i talked about it with my parents today.
By the way, Ron...your post is only a half admission. Why not just fess up and tell us that you're just looking to kill another four years on your parents' dime? They wouldn't be nearly as likely to continue footing the bill for that IS350 if you were flipping burgers.
(By the way, I'm only kidding about the last part...hope it came across that way)
Last edited by 15951; 04-23-07 at 07:28 PM.