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University of California - San Diego - Local Atmosphere - Local Atmosphere - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

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Fun Local Trivia
  1. The 2002 Superbowl (XXXVII) was held in San Diego. (The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Oakland Raiders.)
  2. Parts of Black's Beach are nude beaches.
  3. Sports Illustrated has named UCSD the best school for surfing.
  4. Terry Allen's "Trees," also known as the "Talking Trees," are three lead-skinned sculptures disguised as trees in the Eucalyptus Forest which regularly broadcast poetry, stories, and songs.
  5. Every year, Comi-con is held in San Diego, where you can meet actors and comic book authors.
  6. There are haunted houses in Old Town San Diego.
Notable Natives San Diego has created a lot of famous surfers along with a few actors and musicians. Jack Johnson, Annette Benning, and James Avery are from San Diego.
Local Slang
  • The 5; The 805: Locals often put "the" in front of freeways (i.e. "I took the 5 south.") This is always a big debate between Northern and Southern Californians at UCSD.
  • Anything beachy or typical Southern CA: dude, like, and cool:
Points of Interest
  • Balboa Park
  • Beaches
  • The Gas Lamp District
  • Old Town San Diego
  • San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park
  • Sea World
  • Tijuana, Mexico

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La Jolla is a ritzy, stuffy community filled with rich, retired old people. However, this does not stop UCSD students from enjoying the beautiful place where they live. With the beach just walking distance from campus and sunny skies and water sports everywhere, it is hard not to enjoy living in San Diego. There are many exciting things to do away from the beach, as well. You can visit the Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Balboa Park, Mission Bay, Mexico, watch sporting events, or run in the Rock and Roll marathon. La Jolla is a beautiful and safe place to live—it’s just not like the college town students may have pictured when they planned to go away to school.

UCSD students are generally happy with the activities and environment San Diego has to offer. With such a laid-back atmosphere, everyone can find some place they fit in. A popular place with many students is Pacific Beach, more commonly known as PB, where you can find a more independent environment than La Jolla. PB is known for its fun little stores, great Mexican food, and huge bar scene. Also popular is the Gas Lamp District, located downtown. The Gas Lamp District has the feel of an urban city, and there are constantly concerts or events to attend. For an Animal House-esque college scene, UCSD students head over to San Diego State. Overall, there is no excuse for sitting at home and being bored in San Diego.

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Local Atmosphere at University of California - San Diego

ankaur

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '14

5.0
A+

SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES!

There are a plethora of opportunities, on and off campus.

May 07, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of California - San Diego

g22

Language Studies and Linguistics '14

4.6
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Amazing City

San Diego county has great weather and very relaxing lifestyle.

May 05, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of California - San Diego

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International Relations and National Security Studies '09

4.6
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Culturally Diverse Location

San Diego is a great place to be for graduate school. There are a lot of different activities for students of all cultures, backgrounds, and ages. It has been a fantastic experience so far. San Diego has not disappointed me yet; there is always something new and fun to do! There are so many cultures that merge in this city, which is evident in the various farmers markets, event centers, and weekend activities.

Feb 19, 2012

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User rating for University of California - San Diego - Local Atmosphere is 4.6 out of 5 based on 44 user reviews.

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Fashion Valley
  • Horton Plaza
  • University Town Center
Major Sports Teams
  • San Diego Chargers: NFL
  • San Diego Padres: MLB
City Web Sites www.signonsandiego.com
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • The beach: : 10 minutes or less
  • Los Angeles: CA: 2 hours
  • Mexico: : 45 minutes

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AMC La Jolla
8657 Villa La Jolla Dr.
La Jolla
(858) 558-2234

AMC Landmark La Jolla Village
8879 Villa La Jolla Dr.
La Jolla
(858) 453-7831

AMC Theaters Fashion Valley 18
7037 Friars Rd.
San Diego
(858) 558-2

Pacific Town Square
4665 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego
(858) 274-1234

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