A beautiful campus that challenges you to do well academically. There is a non-competitive atmosphere and students are willing to help each other do well. The quarter system is extremely fast paced and requires focus and dedication.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
-Don't procrastinate
-GPA is important, but not important enough to take over your life
-Take a breather, you'll do fine
-Everyone here is smart, get off your pedestal and accept criticism
-Try to go off campus once in a while
-Use your bus pass (you have it for a reason)
-Don't bring your car, parking is a little crowded
-Meet people, there are more people like you than you think
-Never hesitate to ask questions
-Be nice
-Pick Muir and not Revelle if you want to keep your sanity
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The classes are hard, especially with the pace of the quarter system, but everyone is working hard to finish. People will help you if you just ask for help. Each professor has expectations for you to do well and they are there to help you, not destroy you.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life is what you make it. If you are social, then actively participate in house activities and events, make yourself known. At the same time, if you're introverted, you can still find a quiet place to read. It really depends on what kind of roommates or suitemates you have, but dorm life here is pretty great, especially if you're close to class. Lock outs are a hassle, so remember your keys and your id.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are 6 dining halls, so you have a huge variety to pick from. Be cautious, there are some that are better than others and just be prepared to really hate eating at the same place all the time. Pines (in Muir) is generally regarded as the best dining hall, but its always good to try them all.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The beach is a short walk or a bus ride away, you can go there between classes if you want. There's a bus to Gaslamp District in San Diego if you want to explore the city a bit more. The cliffs are a great place to see the sunset. The recreation centers hold various classes that go from fencing to archery to kendo to scuba diving. These classes are a little extra, but there's a huge variety.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I'm really happy to be here, but as an out-of-state student, the tuition is ridiculous.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The Primal Scream. 9:55 to 10:00 every night during finals week, you can scream your heart out with everyone else in Muir.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
A lot of Asian clubs on campus, but there are tons of other clubs pertaining to any sort of interest. There is the Anime Club, various environmental groups, chess clubs, and even a croqueting club. If you can't find one that fits your taste, just find a few friends that enjoy the same activity and make your own club.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus has emergency phones everywhere and offers an escorting program. If you ever are lost or feel unsafe on campus, you can call them and they'll send a person to walk with you and guide you to where you need to go. I rate safety at four stars only because there's a dark part of the eucalyptus forest that is dark and dimly lit.
A beautiful campus that challenges you to do well academically. There is a non-competitive atmosphere and students are willing to help each other do well. The quarter system is extremely fast paced and requires focus and dedication.
-Don't procrastinate -GPA is important, but not important enough to take over your life -Take a breather, you'll do fine -Everyone here is smart, get off your pedestal and accept criticism -Try to go off campus once in a while -Use your bus pass (you have it for a reason) -Don't bring your car, parking is a little crowded -Meet people, there are more people like you than you think -Never hesitate to ask questions -Be nice -Pick Muir and not Revelle if you want to keep your sanity
The classes are hard, especially with the pace of the quarter system, but everyone is working hard to finish. People will help you if you just ask for help. Each professor has expectations for you to do well and they are there to help you, not destroy you.
Dorm life is what you make it. If you are social, then actively participate in house activities and events, make yourself known. At the same time, if you're introverted, you can still find a quiet place to read. It really depends on what kind of roommates or suitemates you have, but dorm life here is pretty great, especially if you're close to class. Lock outs are a hassle, so remember your keys and your id.
There are 6 dining halls, so you have a huge variety to pick from. Be cautious, there are some that are better than others and just be prepared to really hate eating at the same place all the time. Pines (in Muir) is generally regarded as the best dining hall, but its always good to try them all.
The beach is a short walk or a bus ride away, you can go there between classes if you want. There's a bus to Gaslamp District in San Diego if you want to explore the city a bit more. The cliffs are a great place to see the sunset. The recreation centers hold various classes that go from fencing to archery to kendo to scuba diving. These classes are a little extra, but there's a huge variety.
I'm really happy to be here, but as an out-of-state student, the tuition is ridiculous.
The Primal Scream. 9:55 to 10:00 every night during finals week, you can scream your heart out with everyone else in Muir.
A lot of Asian clubs on campus, but there are tons of other clubs pertaining to any sort of interest. There is the Anime Club, various environmental groups, chess clubs, and even a croqueting club. If you can't find one that fits your taste, just find a few friends that enjoy the same activity and make your own club.
The campus has emergency phones everywhere and offers an escorting program. If you ever are lost or feel unsafe on campus, you can call them and they'll send a person to walk with you and guide you to where you need to go. I rate safety at four stars only because there's a dark part of the eucalyptus forest that is dark and dimly lit.