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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes! DS is at Davis. He was really broken hearted about not getting into Berkeley. He was worried about Davis. He chose it over San Diego and Santa Barbara as it was stronger for his major/future interests, internships and very public transportation friendly. Everyone thought he was crazy not to choose Santa Barbara or just do a year in CC to transfer to Cal or UCLA.

1. Super inviting and friendly. Before he arrived, he received invitations to frats, invitations to apply to internships through his department and an invite from his department to take an experimental class. He chose not to rush because he isn’t into Greek stuff but went to the parties and had fun. He did sign up for the class and said it’s interesting, etc. Has made a bunch of friends in the dorm, gym, clubs and class.
2. Loves biking everywhere. Food is OK in the dining hall. His dorm has a full kitchen and he’s become the resident chef. There are lots of restaurants that are much cheaper than Bay Area restaurants close to campus. Davis is a college town.
3. Good mix of challenging but not soul crushing academics. 
4. Lots of off campus housing options for sophomore year.
5. Proximity to SF, Berkeley, SJ by train or train/Bart is good. He thinks Davis is boring but can easily get a group together come down here for a night and go back. Yosemite is doable for a long weekend.

I do think in the first few weeks though he was really stressed with always being around people, not getting enough sleep, and spending so much mental energy on stuff like finding food, laundry, getting to places. I also think all kids have a little bit of I miss my friends, my home, do I belong here going on. [/quote]

Congrats, PP!!  I spent 5 years in graduate school at Davis.  Such a safe and relaxing place for college kids.  Wonderful and spacious campus, and biking everywhere!!  Nice weather too.[/quote]

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