University of California-Irvine Top Questions

UCI will feel like an architecturally segregated school because all of the departments and majors are separated quite far from each other making it very difficult to mingle and meet your fellow classmates outside of your major.

The school that I am attending is a very accepting, open campus. Students feel welcome on campus and do not feel like they will be excluded because there is something there for anyone as long as they are willing to search for what is right for them. People feel safe and the atmosphere is very inviting and gives a sense of belonging even if you feel a bit uncomfortable in your own skin.

Everyone is always so excited to go to school here.

Make sure you never get anthing less than a B in any class. Take at least 5 AP courses. Do not get less than a B in theses classes either. Have at least three extracurriculars you can talk heavily about. Be as well rounded as you can.

It is a dense population of international students and Asian-Americans, such as myself.

Suburban, no school spirit, no sense of community

Univeristy Of California Irvine is an amazing school, yes it is very challenging academically but I know this will help me excell in the future. UCI is the best school for me.

Like any college, UC Irvine is amazing in one particular-keen aspect: it is a great place to get to know one self whether through academics or personal-life.

My school is full of energy, good vibes, a friendly enviorment, a lot of help form professors and upper-classman, and it is also a very safe and beautiful campus full of wonderful people.

My school has great academics but no social life.