University of California-San Diego Top Questions

The professors I had were very knowledgable. The campus is in a beautiful location. It is near beaches and central to surrounding areas. Students at this school were very studious and determined.

I love how there are six colleges within UCSD because it gives everyone a chance to come home to a smaller group of people. Coming from a background where friends are important, I felt that it was unique to belong to a certain college. It lets everyone there bond and become close whereas in other large public schools, the only ones you see are the people in your classes.

The best thing about UC San Diego is the great community and is an intellectually engaging environment. These are the best things about UC San Diego because it allows you to discover your potential and fosters your passion in your field of study.

Great faculty in the biological sciencest/bioengineerint field.

My sense of humor. I find that I can always break the ice in the most uncomfortable situations and that makes me a very likable person.

We have very strong research programs that our school is famous for.

This school challenges me to do better. It's a competitive environment, and it's hard to handle at first, but developes one both as a student and as a human being.

The campus is very large so there are a lot of places to hang out. Whether you want to hang out and eat with friends, or want to just relax or study by yourself quietly, there is sure to be a place to do so to your liking.

The best thing about UCSD is the 6 college system. By splitting up this huge campus, more intricate relationships may form, as well as healthy competition and motivation inside the institution. There is a place for everybody.

The best thing about my school is the diversity of students; environment, classrooms, and student’s show there school spirits. UCSD students show allot of school spirit such as Triton Jam they come and support the students who are performing and the school; this is very important because it shows that UCSD students care about the school and the students. Diversity is very important because the school has many different ethnicity and people work together to get things done.

The programs avaliable as an undergraduate to obtain my masters quicker than if I was in another institution.

There are 3 things which I believe make the campus most unique. (1) Every college has a sort of theme. For example, Eleanor Roosevelt College (ERC) is about international studies, Warren is more geared towards science and engineering, Sixth has a reputation of being the more artsy students. No college looks like another. The dorms are all over different, all the dining halls have their own appeal, and the classrooms are built differently too. (2) The Stuart Collection - it's a collection of eclectic art pieces all over campus. You'll recognize them when you see them! (3) UCSD has been named the number 1 college in its efforts to be more eco-friendly.

I think one of the most unique thing about UC San Diego is the environment. We live in such a beautiful place and right beside the beach. Even when it is "cold" you will find people sporting shorts or dresses. I don't think any other UC has a setting that competes with UCSD's. The campus is huge and there is so much art displayed all over. Here is a website with information on the art you can find at UCSD: http://stuartcollection.ucsd.edu/

International House is the best thing at my school, because it offers numerous cultural activities for students to get involved with. Also, they offer apartments to UCSD students, so they can live with students from all over the world and get involved in different cultural activities.

The best thing I consider about this school is the opportunities for biological and scientific research. This school's main focus is truly in the biological sciences as it is one of the leading research schools in the nation. It is well suited for those students who want to go into pre-med/healthcare/research fields in the future.

I really like the engineering department. Specifically the structural engineering department. It's a small department and the students all know each other pretty well. Generally on campus you don't feel like you're part of a family, but in this department, you do. The professors are generally nice and helpful and there is always a Teaching Assistant or professor available to help students who don't understand the material.

One of the greatest things about UCSD is probably Geisel Library. It has a very unique shape and is probably one of the eye-catching pieces of architecture on campus. It has no third floor, and right next to it is the infamous "snake path" that leads from Geisel Library to Warren College. Its highest floors are also infamous for being extremely quiet areas, so quiet that you could possibly be glared at very angrily by graduate students trying to study. It will also one day be your best friend; the best place to gather research for your papers.

The best thing is about this school is the many libraries that it provide for students to study in. Many of our libraries are open early in the morning to midnight. Besides this, there is a library that is open for 24 hours during the 10th and finals week of the quarter. On this campus, there is various centers that student can turn toward to, such as: women center, LGBT center, career center and many others.

It's near the beach so it's convenient to go often.

the amount of opportunities available because it gives you a chance to find what you're interested in

The caliber of academics and professors. Most of our professors are research scientists. So if you are in the bioscience field or at all interested, UCSD is on the cutting edge and so are the professors. This gives the students opportunities to be involved with lots of different kinds of research. On the flip side, UCSD has an extensive and amazing visual arts program. They get some of the better known, avant garde, cutting edge artists to teach, guest teach and/or perform. UCSD knows it's a rigorous academic program, so they provide lots of space for studying.

I consider the six separate colleges of UCSD very expressive in my field of study. Students are able to individually experience focused study points in their major field. Having the six colleges within UCSD offer specific classes with interesting professors who are helpful to reach our fullest potential.

I felt like I could go anywhere. The campus itself is very spacious and each of the six colleges has its own distinctive look and atmosphere. And even if you somehow manage to get bored of the campus, you can go to the International Center to hang out with students from around the world or even find out how to study abroad.

The best thing about UC San Diego is the close proximity to my hometown. I am able to go home on the weekends in case I need to get away for a while since college life does get overwhelming at times.

Its a really good school academically. Quite prestigeous.

Quality of programs -- a ton of our departments are ranked top 10 nationally. Also, location.

Professors care about students despite having so many students. If students really make an effort to ask questions, they will get good grades.

The quality of the academics is the best thing. The professors are all experts in thir field, though some are more interested in their research than teaching students. Though most professors seem to really care about the success of their students and passing on their knowledge in their field.

Academics. Highly ranked.

I consider the teachers the best thing about this school. They seem to care and prepare you for your career goals. They engage you in the learning process and explain the material well, since most have been in the working field. They have the lecture classes and then discussion and lab. The class hours are spread out so your not on overload. You may invite a professor to dinner/discussion and have a relaxing and enjoyable one on one meeting. This seems to make it more on a personal level.

The best things about UCSD are the location and the fact that our professors are usually in the middle of research assignments. Being close to the beach in southern California is definitely nice, and the weather is gorgeous year round. But our professors teaching us what they are currently working on allows us to be on the forefront of new discoveries.

I consider the UCSD environment to be it's best thing because what really defines a good college experience is not academics but the people you meet and the memories you make. UCSD is located a 10 min drive to the beach and La Jolla is a beautiful place. The people are as nice as the weather in La Jolla and I really had a great first year of college because the people I met are geniune, nice and funny. They really helped me define myself more.

It is really competitive and it will motivate you to do well in school. There are so many people here for the same thing you are, and it gives you something in common with them. Many of my friends are in my major, and we help each other out.

I really like how my school is split into 6 smaller colleges, each with its own GE requirements. Students who enroll in this school get to pick which college they like best. I find this very effective because it feels like I can take GE courses that revolve around my major.

UCSD is very academically focused and there are not too many distractions.

Diversity is the Key

academics

i consider the entire environment to be great, it is not too loud, but not too quiet; it is study worthy environment anywhere on campus. Besides the noise level being perfect, the view is beautiful as well, the view of the beach.

Studying, everyone loves it.

The environment--it's both a beautiful area, and the people are extremely engaging.

six colleges create smaller communities

The best thing about this school is the large campus and its variety of communities that allows freshmen to get easily plugged in. This shows the diversity in the amount of groups there are on campus. Another great thing is the relative closeness to the beaches and downtown shopping malls. The dorms and apartments are also relatively nice and roomy.

quality of classes and the campus enviorment.

The surrounding areas and geography. It is very pretty and it is easy to get lost arround campus to go take a break.

The serious atmosphere and the focus on academics and research. We don't have many sports teams, so a good deal of the funding goes toward useful endeavors.

The best thing about my school is that it offers a lot of science orientated classes for science major.

It's location and atmosphere. It is a very safe school and the people are friendly. It is also very laid back and you can easily walk to the beach.

The best thing about UCSD is its professors. The majority of them are enthusiastic about their courses and really want to help students learn. The courses may be hard, but they are definitely rewarding in the end. Overall, the academics here are top notch.

My group of friends I made. My college experience wouldn't have been the same without them.

While offering a top education, the environment is more laid-back, and people are very friendly and eager to help. It is right by the ocean and sunny most days, so it's a lot harder to be stressed out in such a beautiful location.