The campus treats you like a family and everyone is extremely friendly and engaging. It is a very safe university and has one of the most beautiful parks in California. Your education here will be progressive and a learning experience, even if classes are hard there are numerous amounts of resources you can use if you need help.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I would highly reccomend for all prospective students to get involved as soon as you can when on campus. Whether you join a club, join student government, or just introduce yourself to the hallmates, get involved! I encourage you to reach out because these are relationships you will most likely keep for the rest of your life. Also if you get involved with student council like I have, you can get a significant letter of recomendation which will secure you that job or internship! Another tip is manage your time well. We all procrastinate and I am no exception. But manage your time to the best of your ability. Do your absolute best to prioritize!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The classes can be challenging, but that is to be expected at a UC. Although some classes are hard, there are countless resources you can use to be successful in all your classes. There are tutoring sessions, professor office hours, and many study rooms on campus that are available. It all comes down to time managment, if you make time to study for classes you will be successful.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I currently live in the Mesa Court Tower complex on campus. All I can say is itâ??s the best housing I saw when considering colleges and it proved to be amazing! The cafeteria is just downstairs so its not a far walk if you want some great food! The gym, mailroom, and community study room are also just downstairs so nothing is really far away. The hall is designed like a fancy hotel and everyone spends time hanging out in the living room, the hall study room, or in our dorms having fun! I have heard many similar experiences in the other housing communities on campus as well. Wherever you go on campus, the communities are friendly and dorm life will depend on how much you engage with your hall.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Ok Iâ??ll be honest with the food. In Mesa Court, we have the â??anteateryâ??. The food is alright but some days it is awesome. The cafeteria will always have pizza and hamburgers which are always great no matter what for lunch and dinner. Other than that, we have different stations that serve different food depending on the day. The â??homeâ?? station has some traditional homecooked meals such as fried chicken, beef, etc. The â??Fire and Iceâ?? station changes depending on the week, so they have â??taco tuesdaysâ?? and â??sushi bowl saturdaysâ?? etc. If you are vegan, vegetarian, or you just like vegetables there is a dedicated vegan station and salad bar station. Everything is all you can eat. There is something pretty awesome that happens every so often. please see the unusual traditions portion of this review!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Every saturday, there is a free shuttle which will take students from UCI to the â??spectrumâ?? center close to the city. It is a beautiful place to go at night and is perfect for dates too! They have stores, restaurants, a movie theatre, an arcade, and so much more! Irvine is a place to eat amazing food, and if you can afford it I would highly recommend bringing a car for you and your friends. Boba culture is strong here and so is Korean BBQ. Other than that, the community will sometimes setup a park movie night where they show the movie on a massive projector. Irvine has tons of things to do for fun when you need a break from school.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
UCI may be expensive, however I can say that it is a worthwhile investment. You will always feel welcome and wanted on this campus. There is so much to do, and so much more to accomplish. Opprotunity is bustling for students across campus who want that internship, and want that position to study abroad. I donâ??t exaggerate when I say you will get what you but into this school. Thatâ??s why I encourage students to get involved on campus because a good connection can get you far.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
THERE IS SOMETHING AWESOME THAT HAPPENS EVERY SO OFTEN! The chancellor will email us randomly announcing a â??specially themed feast two days in advance. During October we had a massive and absolutely astonishing Harry Potter themed dinner where the entire cafeteria was decorated with Harry Potter decorations and it was just awesome. The food also changes on these days so a fancy plate of brisket isnt unreasonable. The desserts too! There was butterbeer, and â??witches brewâ??. If you dont already appreciate the cafeteria theme, you will most definitely appreciate the food. Just yesterday we were informed there is going to be a Game of Thrones themed dinner! Awesome chancellor, what can I say?
Which types of students will excel at your college?
UCI is particularly great for people who want to meet new friends and make stronger connections. The academics are rigorous and valueable, The clubs will get you very involved, but the housing communities will ensure you have to chance to make many new friends in your hall family. Specifically I live in the Mesa Court Tower complex on campus, and Iâ??ve made close friends with a majority of the people in my hall because we spend so much time together. Overall, I would encourage people to not be shy if considering UCI!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Compared to high school, there are an extraordinarily high amount of clubs you can participate in. Club rush is held in the park and itâ??s always filled acre to acre with booths and tents representing all unique and interesting organizations. Occasionally the housing communities will get together and plan a huge movie night at the park after finals. The communites really get you involved and its easy to meet new people over doing fun things!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many greek life organizations to get involved in at UCI. Although I am not personally part of a greek life club, I know many friends who have connected so well with other members in these organizations. Greek Life is not necessary to get the full college experience, but it is there for people who are interested in it.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
This campus hands down is one of the safest in California. Almost no crime happens here and the police force is quick to respond to anything that happens. Security is very friendly and cooperative so students should feel very safe on campus.
The campus treats you like a family and everyone is extremely friendly and engaging. It is a very safe university and has one of the most beautiful parks in California. Your education here will be progressive and a learning experience, even if classes are hard there are numerous amounts of resources you can use if you need help.
I would highly reccomend for all prospective students to get involved as soon as you can when on campus. Whether you join a club, join student government, or just introduce yourself to the hallmates, get involved! I encourage you to reach out because these are relationships you will most likely keep for the rest of your life. Also if you get involved with student council like I have, you can get a significant letter of recomendation which will secure you that job or internship! Another tip is manage your time well. We all procrastinate and I am no exception. But manage your time to the best of your ability. Do your absolute best to prioritize!
The classes can be challenging, but that is to be expected at a UC. Although some classes are hard, there are countless resources you can use to be successful in all your classes. There are tutoring sessions, professor office hours, and many study rooms on campus that are available. It all comes down to time managment, if you make time to study for classes you will be successful.
I currently live in the Mesa Court Tower complex on campus. All I can say is itâ??s the best housing I saw when considering colleges and it proved to be amazing! The cafeteria is just downstairs so its not a far walk if you want some great food! The gym, mailroom, and community study room are also just downstairs so nothing is really far away. The hall is designed like a fancy hotel and everyone spends time hanging out in the living room, the hall study room, or in our dorms having fun! I have heard many similar experiences in the other housing communities on campus as well. Wherever you go on campus, the communities are friendly and dorm life will depend on how much you engage with your hall.
Ok Iâ??ll be honest with the food. In Mesa Court, we have the â??anteateryâ??. The food is alright but some days it is awesome. The cafeteria will always have pizza and hamburgers which are always great no matter what for lunch and dinner. Other than that, we have different stations that serve different food depending on the day. The â??homeâ?? station has some traditional homecooked meals such as fried chicken, beef, etc. The â??Fire and Iceâ?? station changes depending on the week, so they have â??taco tuesdaysâ?? and â??sushi bowl saturdaysâ?? etc. If you are vegan, vegetarian, or you just like vegetables there is a dedicated vegan station and salad bar station. Everything is all you can eat. There is something pretty awesome that happens every so often. please see the unusual traditions portion of this review!
Every saturday, there is a free shuttle which will take students from UCI to the â??spectrumâ?? center close to the city. It is a beautiful place to go at night and is perfect for dates too! They have stores, restaurants, a movie theatre, an arcade, and so much more! Irvine is a place to eat amazing food, and if you can afford it I would highly recommend bringing a car for you and your friends. Boba culture is strong here and so is Korean BBQ. Other than that, the community will sometimes setup a park movie night where they show the movie on a massive projector. Irvine has tons of things to do for fun when you need a break from school.
UCI may be expensive, however I can say that it is a worthwhile investment. You will always feel welcome and wanted on this campus. There is so much to do, and so much more to accomplish. Opprotunity is bustling for students across campus who want that internship, and want that position to study abroad. I donâ??t exaggerate when I say you will get what you but into this school. Thatâ??s why I encourage students to get involved on campus because a good connection can get you far.
THERE IS SOMETHING AWESOME THAT HAPPENS EVERY SO OFTEN! The chancellor will email us randomly announcing a â??specially themed feast two days in advance. During October we had a massive and absolutely astonishing Harry Potter themed dinner where the entire cafeteria was decorated with Harry Potter decorations and it was just awesome. The food also changes on these days so a fancy plate of brisket isnt unreasonable. The desserts too! There was butterbeer, and â??witches brewâ??. If you dont already appreciate the cafeteria theme, you will most definitely appreciate the food. Just yesterday we were informed there is going to be a Game of Thrones themed dinner! Awesome chancellor, what can I say?
UCI is particularly great for people who want to meet new friends and make stronger connections. The academics are rigorous and valueable, The clubs will get you very involved, but the housing communities will ensure you have to chance to make many new friends in your hall family. Specifically I live in the Mesa Court Tower complex on campus, and Iâ??ve made close friends with a majority of the people in my hall because we spend so much time together. Overall, I would encourage people to not be shy if considering UCI!
Compared to high school, there are an extraordinarily high amount of clubs you can participate in. Club rush is held in the park and itâ??s always filled acre to acre with booths and tents representing all unique and interesting organizations. Occasionally the housing communities will get together and plan a huge movie night at the park after finals. The communites really get you involved and its easy to meet new people over doing fun things!
There are many greek life organizations to get involved in at UCI. Although I am not personally part of a greek life club, I know many friends who have connected so well with other members in these organizations. Greek Life is not necessary to get the full college experience, but it is there for people who are interested in it.
This campus hands down is one of the safest in California. Almost no crime happens here and the police force is quick to respond to anything that happens. Security is very friendly and cooperative so students should feel very safe on campus.