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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Harvard, in a second, no question.  A single vocational major won't be assured to define, nor economically protect, your DC.  And UCB might open a few job doors, but Harvard will open many more.  
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I completely agree with above. Also, people change their minds about majors often. [/quote]

True story:  son's friend went to Harvard.  Wanted to major in business undergrad, but told that he couldn't say no to Harvard.  Was miserable there for 4 years and ultimately did not do well.  Got accepted to mid-tier MBA school and now feels he is getting the education he was ready for years ago, except he's having to pay more for it.

Harvard is a good choice for the right people, but it is not the golden ticket to success and connections in life that people imagine it to be.  There's something to be said for going to a school because it offers a good program in something you love and in fields like computer science, employers recognize this.   [/quote]

I have several friends/colleagues who went to Harvard undergrad. None of them liked it.

By contrast, I also have several colleagues who went to Harvard for grad school. All of them speak well of their experience.[/quote]

sorry, hit enter too soon.

What I meant to add is: That said, wrt education, Harvard/Berkeley is a distinction without a difference. But the living will be very different. Where does the student want to go? I think it is safe to set aside worries about quality of education, value of degree, etc, and just think about lifestyle.[/quote]

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