UCLA or UCSD for Computer Science?
octane: I went to UCSD and did a shitload of drugs and lost my sexual innocence and had a great time for 4 years.Just remember there are no campus parties at UCSD, but plenty of house parties thrown by campus orgs.  You probably won't go to any until 2nd or 3rd year.  In the mean time, steal liquor from the 24 hour Ralphs supermarket by campus and sneak them into the dorms.  If you want to go to campus parties just drive to visit your friends at UCLA.Every quarter there is an on-campus festival where everyone gets SHIT faced drunk on campus.  Sun god festival is one of these - honestly I've never seen anything like it at any other college.  It's kind of ridiculous how far people take it since they don't get to party on campus.  There are 2 bars on campus though if you feel like getting a beer.  Make sure you have a real good fake ID though.The cliffs by Blacks beach is a good place to bring a girl at night.  Just don't fall into the ocean.  If you get kicked out of the dorms for smoking pot or drinking, don't worry, it's not a big deal.  They can't even tell your parents.  I had a friend who got kicked out so far into the year he just didn't even move out, they refunded his money too.  He bought BBQ for everyone for the rest of the year.Teach yourself CS on your own time and major in something that is less demanding academically.  Learn how to surf.  Use RIMAC to work out so you don't get fat.  Spend your meal points at the convenience store in warren instead of the dining halls.Here's a tip for when you live off campus: instead of buying a parking pass, park in the Ralphs parking lot and ride the shuttle 2 stops to the top of the hill.  They may have started cracking down on this.One more thing - STUDY ABROAD FOR HALF A YEAR.I'm getting sort of choked up writing this post.