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austicong
University of California - San Diego '15
Majoring in Chemistry
Member since 1/21/2012
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A School of Scholars
UCSD situated in La Jolla was very overwhelming at first. While it may be because of the awkward transition from high school to college, the huge campus, or just change in general, the experience is definitely different. The school is very academically geared, but there are plenty of opportunities for other things if one merely tries to get involved. Local mall UTC is nearby, as well as several quality restaurants. Overall, though combating the stereotype of UC "socially dead", UCSD is the kind of college experience you make of it.
Jan 21, 2012
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Safety First
The school always makes it top priority to keep rates of safety at utmost importance. When bad things do happen, campus-wide emails are sent to students and faculty alike, so that notification will keep everyone weary of dangers. There is always some sort of police on campus, and late at night, if one fears to walk alone, you can call a specific number to have a representative from a faculty run program to keep you company and walk with you to your destination.
Jan 21, 2012
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Sun God
UCSD is known for many things, but the annual Sun God festival is what brings the university to attention because theres nothing else like it (at least for the UC system) We also have a vast array of art pieces from the Stewart Art Collection including Sun God, giraffe catchers, stonehenge, warren bear, geisel library, and several others.
Jan 21, 2012
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