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University of California - Riverside - Guys & Girls - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.89

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C+
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B-
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Quick Stats

Female Undergrads 51%
Male Undergrads 49%
Birth Control Available? Yes
Campus Health Center
Best Places to Meet Guys & Girls
  1. The HUB
  2. University Village
  3. Student Recreation Center
Best Places to Hook Up
  1. Off-campus communities
  2. House parties

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Given that attractiveness is a matter of personal opinion, it's safe to say that UCR students are generally good looking. Personality-wise, most are friendly and down-to-earth, and willing to embrace relationships of either the friendly or romantic persuasion.

Interactions are usually made in the classroom, due to forced groups or even a mere sense of camaraderie against another student or professor. There are no overt social gaps between the various years (freshman, junior, etc.), but some older students may feel distant from their teenage fellows. The girl-to-guy ratio hovers around the 50-50 area, and all types of relationships are welcome at UCR. Though there are those who are primarily on the lookout for hookups rather than study partners, the majority of students is mainly reserved, both in dress and manner. After all, don't advertise if you're not selling.

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ChadC123

'15

Business

3.5
B

Diversity Is UCR

At UCR there is a diverse student body who all have similar interests and goals.

Jan 09, 2012

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Guys & Girls at University of California - Riverside

bmora008

'15

Business Administration and Management

4.6
A

People Are Cool.

We are pretty much diverse, you'll see different people from different backgrounds that become one. We have people from upstate and out of state as well. The weather is hot but people enjoy it and they are hardworking students that like to keep their grades up and have some fun as well.

Dec 22, 2011

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Guys & Girls at University of California - Riverside

minorth1ng

'08

Philosophy Studies

1.9
C-

The good looking ones think they're better than they are

This is a direct result of a lack of options. Most people here don't have any sort of drive to do anything other than party, so meeting people is easy as long as you are not looking for any sort of quality in particular, at all. There is a very dramatic game of hot-potato that gets played with potential significant others (you know you lost the game if you're the one who ended up with herpes). There are some nice fish in this sea, but this being a commuter school, those ones are generally in long-distance relationships.

This place is full of people who got to the party a little bit too late and never realized it

Dec 11, 2011

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Social Scene

In the social scene, UCR fits the laid-back Californian stereotype to the tee. Many students are relaxed and easy-going, though naturally there are those who are stressed about studies. People usually are forced into interaction, like in peer discussion during class or in the dorms. Fortunately, most students are quite outgoing and friendly, allowing for unexpected new friendships. As far as parties go, the fraternities and sororities dominate that social vein, as they usually are the hosts.

Hookups or Relationships?

The dating scene is relatively subdued. It's not a rare sight to see a couple walking around campus, but neither is it an expected or required occurrence, though those who are romantically linked with other people are usually involved in serious relationships. Hookups do happen, of course, but they're not something generally advertised around campus.

Best Places to Meet Guys/Girls

The best places for students to meet each other are through campus organizations and clubs. Generally, student clubs and organizations draw people with similar interests. Also, many people meet in class by working on group projects together and becoming "study buddies." First-year students often meet in the residence halls and cafeterias.

Dress Code

Anything goes in California, and that applies to UCR dress code. College-aged students are rather trapped in the awkward phase from teenager to adult, and their wardrobe reflects a developing style. Fashion trends exist, certainly, but in the ever-changing weather, comfort largely wins over style. For every person to make a fashion statement, there is an equal number that comes to school in pajamas.

Did You Know?
  • HEAT, UCR's nighttime music festival, is a great place to meet fellow fans of various types of music.
  • Music nights at The Barn can be a good way to get your band's music heard by an appreciative audience.

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