University of California-Davis Top Questions

How research oriented Davis was really; the majority of faculty here aren't great at teaching because they're known as great researchers.

What the school was known for as far as academic programs, its reputation and student life

It is nearly impossible to choose your major correctly the first time. You cannot change the world in a day, nor is it your place to say what is right and wrong. College is a place for learning, not assuming you already know the right path for you. Others will have differing views of the world, but that should never interfere with friendship and love. This Campus is very diverse and accepting of all backgrounds relative to most, so if you have touble getting along with people who see things differently, this school will be a miserable place for you.

How hard it is.

That there is alot of racial profiling by the police and some people are very racist and discriminatory. Often times, as people of color, we are told that we exaggerate our experience on campus. Yet, how can it be an exaggeration if it occurs on a daily basis.

That there are a lot of things to photograph, so take pictures all the time.

That each teaher grades differently.

I wish i had known how rainy it would be.

what i wanted to major in and my real interestin in life and goals

That most of the diversity is from Asian cultures, and there are very few African-Americans. I came from a school with heavy latino/a and black populations, and the culture difference is astounding.