University of California-San Diego Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Fedra

UCSD is best known for having a wonderful sciences field. Its medical field is not only excpetional, but it's very active on-campus as well as off-campus (there is a hospital in San Diego managed by UCSD, for example, which houses a practice of midwifery). Although I have not been so exposed to this side, since I am a theatre major, I think that UCSD does a great job to educating it's scientists into not only effective professionals of their field, but as cultured individuals who are aware of the world they live in.

Anna

This school is best known for its vast research, notably in oceanography with the Scripps Institute of Oceanography. This close proximity to the ocean gives students a quick access to San Diego's beaches and its city's numerous activities.

Diana

Beaches, sun, warm weather. When I think of UCSD those words come to my mind. UCSD has is well known for being one of the top universities and with a great reputaion in the science field. Plus, UCSD is located just across the ocean.

Breanna

UCSD has an amazing science program. There are endless opportunities for research, volunteering, and internships. Pre-med students are right at home here. We're also famous for our campus. There are art pieces everywhere, we're a minute from the beach, and walking through campus is like a nature hike.

Hannah

UCSD is a top ranking school for science. Our biology department is superb, but more than that, our diversity truly makes us unique.

Jenny

My school is best known for the Medical field. UCSD has six or more hospitals on campus.

JenAnn

Theodore Geisel Library. 2nd Best Bioengineering Program next to MIT. Near the Beach and Mexico

Amanda

This school is best known for their excellence in biological sciences, most notably the medical and pharmacies at the school and being home to a chemistry nobel prize winner. The many nearby hospitals and research facilities (both associated with the school and private) allow for students to work in labs.

Kevin

My favorite campus tradition is the Revelle Watermelon Drop. Each year we have a watermelon festival at UCSD in Revelle college as part of one of the oldest traditions on campus. A physics professor had his students drop a watermelon off the side of a building due to a controversy over a question on his exam. From then on Revelle has picked a watermelon queen (usually a guy) and celebrated with a fulll day of watermelon fun in the sun.

Maria

There are so many campus traditions but I think my favorite would have to be Rock N' Roosevelt but many swear Sun God is the best bet. Rock N' Roosevelt is a student-run concert by Eleanor Roosevelt College. There they feature local bands and sometimes a well-known headliner. People come and dance, take pictures and just have fun. Sun God is the ultimate concert on campus. They feature really great bands and artists, last year the headliners were Wiz Khalifa, Jimmy Eat World and Crystal Castles. I love the music thrown in this concert but the only problem I have with it is people being drunk all over campus.

Rubi

STEM CELL RESEARCH

Anna Maria

My school is best known for research-based opportunities, intense academics, sustainability practices in the dining and residence halls, and a vibrant international community. Students here are most concerned with academics.

Erika

Computer science, Med school

Tanya

Hard core science, not a party school what so ever.

Mitchell

Research, science in addition to biochemical, molecular biology, psychology, economics and theater.

meggie

My school is best known for research and surfing.

Diana

UCSD is best known for its academics. While it offers extracurricular activities, academics are the top priority for this school. Students are guaranteed an excellent education due to experienced professors, excellent libraries, and access to tutoring.

Amanda

UCSD is known as a research institute that has many nobel prize winning professors. It is located along the coast of beautiful Southern California which makes the beach a hot spot for students. Unlike many of the other schools in California, UCSD is not known for being a party school, as the academics are tough and most students take their students pretty seriously.

Ngoc

Although reputed to be a "socially dead" school due to its rigorous academics, UCSD's annual Sun God Festival is a hipe by featuring a fair, modern art performances, and a mix of underground and mainstream bands. Nothing beats the Junkyard Derby down hill race, where students and faculties form groups to create downhill racers made from old junkyard parts. The Stuart collection attracts untraditional, rising artists, while the rolling hills and fresh air provide the best environment for joggers. Its close proximity to the world-renowned Black?s Beach makes UCSD the #1 campus in the nation for surfing.

Kaisa

U.C. San Diego is best geared towards science majors, especially those planning to apply to medical school. As a pre literature/writing major with an interest in the health sciences; however, I have so far found that the college is also not lacking in the humanities/liberal arts category, though that is not what we are known for.

Taylor

Being a great med school and a great top ten undergraduate education.

Adrienne

UCSD is most known for it's research and goal-oriented students. People here are very focused on what they want out of life but they aren't afraid to have a some fun once in a while.

Danielle

We are most likely known for our large research facilities and our reputation of allowing so many undergraduate students to participate in research on campus. We are a largely science-based university, and it has become a norm for students to fulfill a few quarters of research before graduating.

Janai

This school is known for being anti-social. Not a very interesting campus. Also for being very nerdy and Asian.

Evelyn

Academics and surfing

Zhala

Research, rigorous courses, and the quarter system.

James

The University of California San Diego is best known for their science department. The reputation it holds for biology and chemistry is said to be very "cut-throat". If I'm not mistaken, UCSD is one of the top ten schools for undergraduates holding a major in the science field. UCSD is also known to be lacking on the social end.

Christian

Nice beaches around, nice campus, nice library and resources. Good education (if you work hard and seek it) for great value.

ashley

The beach! Science & Research Geisel Library beatiful location, huge campus, nice weather, easy access to san diego and neighboring cities

Bridget

Everyone thinks that UCSD is where everyone surfs but that is not the case. Yes, some people surf and if you are a Muir student then welcome to surf town! Well not really but it's easier because we are the closest college to the shore. Science, Math, and Engineering! That is what UCSD is known for. I've only been there for a school year but that's what I've sensed. The primary focus is on the above, but since the building of the Conrad Prebys Music Hall, I think there will be more emphasis on the arts!

Lily

Our school is probably best known for its sciences and the Nobel Prize-winning faculty.

Jennifer

It does not have any good sports teams or sorority/fraternity housing and is completely academically focused.

Jamie

beach, socially dead, mexico, nice location, nice view, nice weather

Paige

Being a top notch science and pre-med school, as well as the research quality.

Jong

UCSD is best known for the medical and engineering schools. Our university has excelled in those two fields and have many award winning professors in charge of the world's best scholars of science. The location of the campus, La Jolla, is also emphasized in many conversations about UCSD. In conclusion, our university is best known for it's excellence in academics and the beautiful location of the campus.

Kaitlyn

Our biology program and the beautiful surronding area.

Clara

It's innovative and extensive research , mainly in the physical sciences.

Alexandra

environmentalism, science, surfing, posh La Jolla neighborhood, structured atmosphere, labs, asians, pre-med students, experimental music scene, green campus, hipsters, earthy vibe

Rashmi

Being science-based and very low in social activity.

Harrison

Sciences and medicine

Lindee

My school is best known for the extensive research funding that it recieves, which makes it a popular choice for students wishing to study science or engineering. Its funding helped my school earn the title of "hottest for science" by Newsweek magazine in 2006. I often see UCSD cited in different publications for its impact on scientific research.

Hung

academics, research, etc

Rebecca

Pre-med