erlawa

Trying to decide if I should push harder (by which I mean communicate honestly to the department that it is my top choice) in an attempt to get full funding at CUNY Grad Center or to get off the wait list at UC Santa Barbara. Some factors to consider: -I went to college in NYC and have lived here for the two years since, so I am familiar with the city and really appreciate its intellectual/artistic bent. I have never been to Santa Barbara. It looks beautiful and I miss warmer weather, but I am worried I would miss the busy cultural scene of NYC. -I believe I may want to end up on the West coast eventually, and have been told that where you do your PhD shapes job opportunities. -My sub-field is gender. Can anyone tell me more about (UC) Santa Barbara and/or offer input on this decision?