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University of California - Irvine - Facilities - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

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Quick Stats

Service & Maintenance Staff 387
Campus Size 1,489 acres
Student Centers The Student Center
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries 3
Bar on Campus Anthill Pub & Grille at the Student Center
Coffeehouse on Campus
  • Café Espresso
  • Cornerstone Café
  • Starbucks next to the UCI bookstore
  • The Cyber A Café
Movie Theater on Campus None

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All of the facilities on and around campus definitely add to the overall physical attraction of UC Irvine, and most of these facilities are fairly new. Because of the plethora of more-than-adequate student-related activity centers on campus, car-less students and commuters waiting between classes will not be left standing around. They can most likely be found at the ARC (the Anteater Recreation Center), which is perhaps the most popular place on campus. The Student Center is mostly described by students as anything but spectacular, but most agree that it still serves its purpose. While the more studious students choose to study or read there, the more laid-back students view the Student Center as their own personal Holiday Inn because of its diverse lounging—or better said, many places to nap—indoor shopping, and eating options.

For places of physical activity beyond sleeping and studying, the ZOT Zone is available for students who are really into gaming or for anyone who simply wants to live a second childhood for a few hours or so. The ARC is a must see and do for the more physically conscious and active types. If you want to better fit the stereotypical image of a Southern California college student, it might be a good idea to make frequent trips to the ARC.

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Facilities at University of California - Irvine

mattnx

'14

Neuroscience and Neurobiology

5.0
A+

The ARC at UCI

The Anteater Recreation Center, or ARC for short, is one of the best gyms anyone can find. I would venture to say it is better than any commercial gym, such as 24 Hour Fitness or LA Fitness, due to the quality of the gym and its customer service. UCI should be thankful that it is blessed with such a great quality gym, and students should take full advantage of it.

Jan 08, 2012

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Facilities at University of California - Irvine

dalcowboiz

'14

Biology

4.6
A

Libraries

They libraries are great places to study and they really help improve the quality of studying. They are convenient located around campus and have good hours so we can study when we need to.

Jan 08, 2012

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iowagirl

'15

Biological Sciences

4.6
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Athletic Center

The "ARC" is a state of the art recreation center that offers something for everyone.

Jan 03, 2012

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During class breaks, you can shoot some pool or play a few arcade games in the Zot Zone, work off some midterm-crammed calories at the ARC, or head over to the University Town Center and grab a bite to eat, as well as catch an indie flick.

Hanging out in the Zot Zone, the game and recreation room in the Student Center, or across the street at the University Town Center are popular must-do activities for most UCI students. At lunch, local bands jam out in the lounge area while students enjoy their meals at the student center. Since students do happen to live in image-conscious OC, working out at the ARC is not uncommon. Also, poetry readings and political lectures occur across campus sites mostly during after-class hours.

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