Hi, Double T, I am not sure if I would pursue a Phd degree in the future, but I am pretty sure that I would prefer a job after my graduation as a master. As a int student, I know it is not easy to find a job. Hope things would turn better in two years. So the potential intern opportunities is a very important factor. My four admission programs all shows that they have great career services, but I am not sure how good it for int students. Still under tough decision process:(.
Hope you would end up going to Nicholas, as you said, they are great in EE track. Also, do you get admission from UCSB? what do you think about the program in Bren school? The graduation students there seem all get good placements.