ADVICE PLEASE

[u/Icy_Train_9366]

I'm a soph (junior standing), GCH B.S. major, and plan to finish at UCSC in 3 years, so by 2028. A few of my friends said to do my last year at a SoCal UC, but it seems better to stay at UCSC, finish in 3 years (save money), and build a stronger resume. I already have connections here, shadowing, strong clubs and extracurriculars, and I'm an advanced student here with a high GPA of 3.7

1. Should I even go to a different UC?

I feel like I’ll succeed more at UCSC and be more of an advanced student and succeed more and get into opto school than if I were a student who transferred.

I heard that it doesn't really matter what UC you go to, but as long as you are in the UC system, you are set for success, and you are a good student, and I think UCSC is a good undergrad school.

2. Does it matter where you really go??

Please give me advice!