University of California - San Diego

It's Not Bad

There are a lot of events on campus and plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus. Sometimes the classes demand a lot so it might be hard to keep up with all the classes.

It's a pretty chill college with...

It's a pretty chill college with relatively few serious problems. Of course, given the sheer number of students at UCSD, there are going to be challenges in establishing close relationships with fellow students and faculty. However, if one takes strong initiative, there is no doubt that you will have an awesome experience, both academically and personally. It really depends on the individual to shape his respective experiences at college. UCSD seriously has a good collection of interesting people, renowned faculty, and intense academics all with the beautiful San Diego location and weather!

I got a very good education and...

I got a very good education and had no problem getting a job. My professors pushed me to do well. I really disliked the lack of social scene and the insane competitiveness among some students. In my last year, I finally met people that wanted to be part of study groups and had similar social needs, but my first two year here sucked. I commuted to school and really did not have many friends on campus.