Why I chose UC Davis for College (and how I decided that)

This whole video came up during the livestream where someone asked me how and why I chose UC Davis and I realized that I hadn't told that story yet! So this is how I made my college decision~
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[@astrid41593]

UC DAVIS WAS THE BEST DECISION (I was class of 2017)! New Aggies, I HOPE YOU HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!

[@sethkim7194]

I just binged a ton of your videos. They were super helpful and I feel really good about my decision to attend Davis now. Thank you so much!

[@craving2create]

Woooo! Glad to help

[@nathanielcordero2140]

Got waitlisted and hopefully will get in😂🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@ulayla1605]

I recently got wait listed, but I ended up getting into the Biology major! I am happy to attend, I am coming here! Thank you for this video! I AM SO HAPPY

[@chrismoreno9330]

How is it being a biology major at Davis, i was accepted this year

[@giovannadimas9636]

Currently between UC Davis and UC Riverside! I'm struggling to make a decision but your tips at the end were very helpful :,) THANK YOU!

[@craving2create]

Definitely!!

[@amazeballz710]

Wowwww me too!!!!

[@monicachandra8726]

Im going for decision day and im nervous and excited :)

[@dianamoreno5416]

I got accepted to uc Davis ! Thank you for your videos :)

[@rubenbustamante921]

Anyway to get in contact with you and ask some more detailed questions. Thanks for the videos!

[@Bra1nBreak]

UC Davis is my dream school and the reason(s) I think is the amazing campus, it’s so beautiful and brings you to the outdoors😍 I also obviously was attracted to it because UC Davis is #1 in Veterinary Medicine, which I want to pursue. Another reason I think is very cool about UC Davis is the dorms (mainly Tercero). UC Davis is a very diverse and beautiful school and I love it so much!

[@willg8094]

Tiauna Riley it’s not diverse... all Californians and Asians

[@TwistySquid]

I got accepted into the communications major at UC Davis, and after I toured it this past weekend, I think I'm going to commit! Your videos have been great for me to get a better sense of campus life.

[@hellomayra]

Awe! I’m currently a second year communication major here at UC Davis :)

[@madysonwilkins1113]

My top choices are UC Berkeley, UCLA and UCSB (where I was waitlisted), but with the chances not being in my favor of getting in I'm trying to decide between Davis (in which I have already been accepted) and UCSD (where I am still waiting for a decision). I'm kinda leaning towards Davis due to the greater sense of community I sense from the school. I'm also touring the 6th so if that goes well it will be a high probably of me attending.

[@danielacam]

I am really considering Davis since it’s the best school for my major but distance has been an issue since I live really far from the school and that worries me. So far though I really like what everyone has to say about the school and I’m leaning more towards it every day.

[@matthewcrome5835]

I'm a CC student at least a couple of years away from transferring, but UC Davis is definitely on my list (depending on what I want to major in, which I haven't quite decided on yet, I'm considering Animal Science or a similar field, as I love animals, which UC Davis would be perfect for). I've visited the campus twice and it is a beautiful place. Good food too, though I've heard UCLA is the best. I know their veterinary school is one of the best in the world. For sure I want to at least visit again.

[@iantapia6082]

senior man econ student here. DONT COME HERE UNLESS YOURE READY TO WORK. Go Ags!

[@ianwetherbee1464]

I got accepted for that major! Has it prepared you well for the business world or to start up an entrepreneurial career?

[@jesusavalos4112]

Similar situation, but i felt at home at UC Irvine. UC Davis was just way to close to home, UCSB, loved the campus but far away from everything and UCSD, man, its way too south.

[@kaushiknambi340]

I got accepted at Davis recently and I found your channel doing research haha. It’s pretty intimidating right now and your channel is really helping me cope with it haha :) I’m gonna be there on decision day , is there any chance that I might be able to meet you there ?

[@GigiCopeland]

Same!! I’ll be at decision day, hope to see you there

[@estherti2855]

Currently working on readmission (switching from animal science to design). I initially decided on UCD after a campus tour and doing my own research on campus organizations. 17-year-old me was really drawn to intramural quidditch and the Harry Potter Alliance (I'm 99% sure it's the club mentioned at 7:31). And I've found cycling more fun than walking because the soles of my shoes don't wear out so easily!

[@mikeo.4203]

Transfer fall 2020 can’t wait to go! I miss being in a small town. Did half my undergrad in San Diego at a cc and it’s honestly not my lifestyle. Psych major bio emphasis! Also something I’d also consider I’d honestly factor how much grant money you’re being offered.

[@tijesunioyeyemi2296]

We almost had the same choice of schools hehe. For me, it's either Umich Ann Arbor or UC Davis. Umich has the better electrical engineering and entrepreneurship programs, but other things come into play like weather, cost, I don't know anyone in Michigan lol, etc. Davis engineering program is quite good; Also, I love the atmosphere and the community. My financial offer is great and as you said, BIKES.. YAYYY. The whole Decision Davis event makes me lean towards Davis, but I'll probably commit like April 30th 11:59 lol.

[@joshuaherrera5653]

I went to UC Davis yesterday for a field trip

[@rustezegal]

i was so stuck in between ucla and uc davis but im so happy i chose davis! 💛

[@notyvette444]

I'm currently deciding between UCLA and UC Davis! What were some of the factors you considered that helped you decide?

[@rustezegal]

yvette marie uc davis was closer to home which is what i preferred and in my case it was a whole lot cheaper and i loved the vibe of campus! personally i had never been to ucla so i couldn’t picture myself there :/ overall there were more positives for uc davis at least for me so that’s how i chose! i’d say just think about the factors that matter to you most and then see what school is the best fit from there! hope it all works out!!

[@notyvette444]

elizibe thank you! I’ll keep this in mind (:

[@kayleigh7257]

I'm a CC student transferring this fall! Still waiting on UCLA, but I got into UCSB, Berkeley, and Davis. I automatically eliminated UCSB because I prefer the areas of Berkeley and Davis, but I think I'm leaning towards Davis since I got in with regents :)

[@craving2create]

That’s awesome! Congrats 🎉

[@tylerissoreal1331]

did you end up going to Davis or berkeley?

[@aceofink_]

I got accepted as a Design major and I've really been stuck between Davis and SJSU but I'm leaning towards Davis just because of the community there is and also SJSU is really a commuter school and I can't deal with 40 min drives from my house every morning 😅 I'm really excited to come (if I do teehee) in the summer!

[@natalied5130]

I’m an accepted design student too! Also having trouble choosing haha. I don’t know how I would like the small town vibe.

[@aceofink_]

@@natalied5130 oh my gosh hello I haven't heard of anyone else applying for design other than myself LMAO. I've visited campus before and it definitely has more of a small city vibe than a small town. Sacramento and SF are only about 20 min to an hour away, so it's not too far from major cities

[@astrid41593]

I went to UC Davis and my boyfriend went to SJSU - honestly, UC Davis has that REAL college experience that I'm sure you would really love and enjoy :)

[@rebeccacchu6162]

I am currently also choosing in between UC Irvine and UC Davis for premed and sci based major, what do u recommend?

[@noo.o7465]

I got accepted into UC Davis and I’m thinking of committing here:))

[@craving2create]

Wooo! Congrats

[@ELizabeth-by7mh]

Me too yeaahhhhhhhhhh

[@claritapaternostro]

Do you have any advice for out-of-state students considering attending Davis? I’m a student from DC and I got accepted recently, but I have never been to California and I will not be able to visit Davis until late April, so I’m not quite sure what I would need to do to prepare for the change of environment if I were to commit.

[@jessiegarcia2869]

I am deciding on UCD, UCSB, UCR, CSUN, CSULA, and CSPPU

[@yaneligarcia7776]

Will we be seeing you around Decision Day? :)

[@GbugTheAwsome]

I’m deciding between UC Davis and UCSB! (Cal Poly was in the running but not so much as of recent) I’m pretty much flip-flopping back and forth, UC Davis honestly appears to have great value but UCSB seems to have a better program for electrical engineering (which I got in for). Also, they’re both great locations but UC Davis is right next to home and UCSB is a pretty long drive. I think it’ll come down to the appeal of a place close to home or giving a new place a shot.

[@cynthia6005]

which did you end up choosing?

[@maricelaserrano3945]

Currently debating between UCI and UCD 😫

[@nicolefrancisco6217]

What's the difference between Decision day and Picnic day? I went to Picnic day last year and loved it. Is it worth going to both?

[@Dancingmarlenne]

hi, I burly watched your videos of UC Davis. I do want to go to UC Davis and I want your advice, how do you get in, like whats the best ways to get in?

[@alyssaboyd5029]

I got into Davis for animal science. I’m currently trying to decide between Davis and Cal Poly Pomona. I live in SoCal and really don’t want to be far from home but I just visited Davis and really loved it there. I don’t know what to do, any advice?

[@AudreyEmber]

Dang u about to trigger some ppl with that thumbnail haha

[@finleyburns8417]

catch me at ucd this fall

[@tonyyu2004]

What got you into cycling in the first place? I got into it bc of Windbreaker lmao.

[@yadhiragarcia4890]

Hey! So I got into UC Davis as a pharmaceutical chem major, do you know about that major? Or do you have any friends that are in that major that have gotten a lot of hands on experience and opportunities? Thanks

[@SuperPBrady]

UC Davis vs UC San Diego, for engineering, which one? People say rank doesn’t matter but in terms of resume impression for that field it’s actually super important as San Diego is #11 in the nation for engineering compared to Davis which is like #55

[@abbey6253]

I was accepted to UC Davis and UCSB, as well as waitlisted for UCLA. I've already decided not to go to UCSB because they don't offer me much financial aid and the $18k per term that I would have to pay is not worth it. I'm currently debating between accepting the waitlist offer from UCLA or attending UC Davis!

[@caligal1090]

cant you do both??? lol...also congrats on all those schools especially ucla

[@marissaperez8275]

Right now I'm trying to decide between UC Davis and UC Riverside. (I got wait listed to UC Santa Barbara as well and UC Santa Cruz) I was hoping this video would bring me closer to a decision but I'm still unsure. Your reason was for bikes but unfortunately I don't know how to ride a bike ( let's ignore how embarrassing that is) so I'm still stumped. I'm especially intimated by Davis since it's huge on bikes. Can anyone offer any advice?

[@isabellefriedman2457]

currently debating UC Davis vs UCLA for Poly sci/public policy. Such a tough choice! I've only been to LA once and I really didn't like the vibe tbh, but their school seems to be ranked higher for my program and overall, compared to Davis. Coming from the bay, I really like the idea of not living in a big city, but I'm struggling to get over the name brand recognition and fun atmosphere of UCLA. Is UC Davis fun or is it all study? Also, what do you think of UCD food lol?

[@isabellefriedman2457]

also, UCLA has more sports and seems more spirited

[@isabellefriedman2457]

@@craving2create thank you sooo much! your videos have been super helpful!

[@amongthestars1010]

Hey Alex! Thanks for the helpful information about UC Davis. I’m stuck between UC Davis and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I got accepted into both colleges with a biochemistry major, but I might change to animal sciences. Do you have any advice on which college would be best for me? Also, is it better to change majors during orientation or later on? I feel like switching to animal sciences would be difficult, especially considering UC Davis’ reputation with veterinary sciences. I live in Los Angeles and am interested in UC Davis, but it is 5 hours away from home. Personally, I don’t want to stray too far from home and the location is the main thing holding me back from going to Davis. Any advice on how to survive being so far away from home if that becomes the case?

[@amongthestars1010]

Also, how is the weather at Davis?

[@amongthestars1010]

Thanks for the helpful advice! Can’t wait to watch your next videos :)

[@caetano4180]

hi Im deciding between davis and UCLA. At davis I received the regents scholarship. How beneficial are the benefits of being a regents scholar? Btw I'm majorin in engineering

[@michaeln4767]

What kind of bike do you recommend??

[@sonicbackrooms897]

currently deciding between cal poly pomona and uc davis for their pre vet animal science programs 😅 got accepted into both and i’ll be visiting davis’ campus tomorrow

[@craving2create]

Missed a good rain storm today :)

[@sonicbackrooms897]

@@craving2create I live roughly 8 hrs away from Davis so I'm actually on the drive there rn haha (but I won't see the actual campus until tomorrow) the rain is kinda scary but I think it stopped

[@cheezicle6690]

@@craving2create haha I just visited today and got caught in the rain 😅

[@craving2create]

@@cheezicle6690 it was such a wild downpour

[@weronikaz2940]

Hey! I'm from Poland and I would love to study in USA but UC Davis is the only college I can go to. I'm interested in economy and business. Where can I find the info If I can study those classes in UC Davis?

[@FauziAlmaliky]

Hello..do you have a sample of Motivation Letter for getting this campus ?

[@ozielfarias851]

It seems you wanted to go to UC Irvine.

[@zaynlouis3627]

UC Davis vs UC Irvine and Ohio state and Penn state and George Washington, which should I choose? Please give me some advice

[@anantmadhok8291]

which one did u take then

[@LinhNgyn]

Currently debating UCI and UCD, I’m from the SoCal area so it’d be closer to home and UCD is definitely a huge move, but when I visited it was really homey. Any advice?

[@ianwetherbee1464]

Same here! Still thinking as well! What did you choose and why?

[@A.The.H.]

What did you end up choosing? Would love to hear an update

[@sisiw_]

Also debating on the same thing but UCI is a lot farther than Davis. I would also love to hear what you decided on and why

[@zainahshaikh7721]

i am confused between Irvine and Davis! Anyone who can help me?

[@paulaalycescully7187]

UCDavis or McGill in Canada for Ag Environmental Science -- more about the programs not the weather nor the distance from home

[@evelynr.4019]

currently between davis and sb for biology (hopeful pre-med). do you have any input? i know davis has a med school, which is definitely a big plus.

[@katherined9084]

omg me too! (hi from co’25!) what did you end up choosing?

[@tooban2129]

hahaha same, my parents were so close by.

[@Silver_bb]

I got into Davis and Irvine both for Biomedical engineering. People around me said Davis is better for engineering and I'm under the impression that people at Davis are friendlier and more collaborative. But I'm attracted to Irvine because of the campus and how it's close to LA. I'm from norcal. Rankings online also said Davis is better for engineering, so I'm very torn. Do you have any advice?

[@miichisz5520]

Hey! Where did you decide to go? I’m in a similar position. Also, how is it going for you there?

[@yeseniamorales137]

I got accepted two weeks ago! :)

[@yeseniamorales137]

@@craving2create thank you! 😊😊 I worked so hard for this lol it finally played off

[@maes879]

Congrats!

[@yeseniamorales137]

@@maes879 thank you :)

[@aeelin9926]

I am waiting on UCLA this friday, but I am 90% sure I am going to Davis. I just got accepted to the Animal Bio major , but just scared because college is crazy expensive

[@addyd.6740]

Aeelin how do you know UCLA is coming out this friday? I’m so nervous for the decision day

[@karanpalsingh1948]

Where did you two end up going?

[@aeelin9926]

@@karanpalsingh1948 UC Davis! The financial aid was amazing and I’m Pre-Vet. I love love love it here. I have met amazing people and instead of a competitive environment everyone is so kind.

[@aeelin9926]

@@addyd.6740 I’m a year late. My whole school knew lmaoo, I don’t know how.

[@maylinisabellarobles1303]

debating between uc davis and berkeley 😭 any advice is appreciated

[@Emily-sz7nd]

Sameeee what did u do?

[@sageisabel9758]

I just got accepted as an Animal Science major. I am pretty sure I am going because it’s the best veterinary school in the world that takes most of its students from their undergraduate program. I had my heart set on UCSB because of its location but I got denied today :( but after watching these videos I’m getting excited for UCD

[@addyd.6740]

Me too! I was hoping to get accepted to UCSB but i got waitlisted :/ I also got accepted to Davis as an Animal Biology major, now I’m just waiting on UCLA

[@sageisabel9758]

Addy D. I don’t think I’m getting into UCLA or UCSD since I got rejected from UCSB so I’m just trying to focus on getting excited for UCD

[@alyssaboyd5029]

I got in for animal science too!

[@sageisabel9758]

@@alyssaboyd5029 That's wild--we have the same name and same major--life is weird

[@alyssaboyd5029]

Lol I know! Do you think you’ll be going there?

[@samyray2k851]

HELLPP i got into UCD for neurobiology and UCSB for biopsychology. The UCD major is slightly better catered towards the career I want, but UCSB is just so gorgeous and has so many activities to do which i love. IM LOST

[@bianeylopez7563]

im currently in the exact same position. where did you end up going?

[@samyray2k851]

@@bianeylopez7563 I ended up going to neither , I went to UCSD lol! Ucsd was like best of both worlds. Right next to the beach and my major was good.

[@craving2create]

The beach there is sooo nice

[@natealeaf5701]

If you hadn’t gotten waitlisted would uc santa barbara have had a good chance? I’m split between davis and barbara pls send help

[@katherined9084]

omg i’m in the same boat! ( hi from co’25!) what did you end up choosing?

[@dianaflores4694]

I am currently deciding between UC Berkeley or UC Davis. I visited both schools and enjoyed them. My major is biochemistry and am hoping to go into the pre-med route. Is there any advice you would give me?

[@Emily-sz7nd]

Hey what did u decide and how did u do it?

[@miichisz5520]

@@Emily-sz7nd hey, did you end up deciding?

[@Emily-sz7nd]

@@miichisz5520 yup! Berkeley 🧸

[@miichisz5520]

@@Emily-sz7nd are you happy with your decision? Any regrets?

[@Emily-sz7nd]

@@miichisz5520 well there’s always gonna be what if’s, fomo, and doubt on whether u chose the right college but it’s really is what you make of it. Every college is gonna have things u like and dislike, it can’t be completely perfect. I don’t really regret it since I knew I would regret not going to berkeley the most :)

[@geoffreykoo2122]

I am doing electrical engineering, is Irvine or Davis better for that major?

[@kman7681]

They are both good for that major tbh. One pro for davis would be that it is closer to Silicon Valley

[@AStainOnAShirt]

I just committed :)

[@craving2create]

woohoo!

[@mountaindew3201]

I’d prefer UCDavis over ucsandiego.

[@parthgoel877]

Deciding between UC Davis and University of British Columbia. Really intimidated. Lol.

[@parthgoel877]

@@craving2create Working in the US seems not a very big priority for me, so I'm leaning towards University of British Columbia (UBC) more. Both Davis and UBC are huge research universities, but I have seniors at both and research at UBC seems better. Thirdly, and lastly, although each place has it's pros and cons, I'd love to try out International relations too, more jobs are in the US and not in Canada so I'm kinda confused between Davis and UBC. Thanks for all your help and support.

[@caseytran4451]

Lol aren’t there bikes at irvine

[@caseytran4451]

Oh dang

[@estherti2855]

I once overheard a campus tour guide saying we have a _million_ bikes on campus, including all the abandoned ones. For comparison, a quick Google search says Amsterdam has about 847,000 bikes (these stats were from 2015).

[@phuongvyttran]

Debating between UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara for communications ;-;

[@stephanierodriguez6164]

Omg similar to me too! I’m stuck between UC Davis and UC San Diego! Please tell me where you have sir and why!

[@phuongvyttran]

Stephanie Rodriguez Hey Stephanie! I have committed to UCSB because it had more opportunities after college (for me going into event management) than UC Davis. I weighed in the pros and cons of each school, and ultimately, it came down to...life after college. I was conflicted for awhile, but in the end, I knew that any decision will be a good decision.

[@amreenkaur7467]

I'm struggling choosing between UCi and UCD. UCI is 30 minutes away while UCD is 6-7 hours away. My main concerns are that I won't be able to adjust to UCD. In terms of academic opportunities in my major (Environmental Science) Davis has more options, but of course I might end up changing it. I honestly like Socal more, but I'm open new experiences and want to get out of my comfort zone too.

[@pochoabecu]

definitely take UCD if your field is environmental sciences

[@amreenkaur1672]

@@pochoabecu haha yeah I did.

[@Jake-py4lf]

Have fun working the rest of you’re life to pay off the useless degree that doesn’t get you a job lol 😂

[@Jake-py4lf]

Alex Fisher-Wagner not a jab at you man, jab at the whole college system.. unless you’re going for some stem degree I wouldn’t put much hope in college being worth it.

[@anoopgill7245]

@@Jake-py4lf he literally said he's a cs major

[@craving2create]

Lmao ended up dropping out sooo

[@anoopgill7245]

@@craving2create damn fr? Was it anything because of Davis

[@craving2create]

Hahaha no and yes - my background/focus for career became digital marketing (specifically photo/video) which Davis doesn’t have a program for and their closest thing was Cinema and Digital Media, however I felt it was too theory and history based. Also my portfolio by my junior year was good enough to get me a full time job so I decided to just take a jump. And then I ended up working here lol I think had I not pursued video I would’ve 100% stuck at Davis - probably forensic chemistry or food science

[@mountaindew3201]

I’d prefer UCDavis over ucsandiego.