University of California-Irvine Top Questions

Most students just wear anything to class. Some people are stylish. Most UCI students are from California. Mostly middle class students.

My UCI LGBT experience has been pretty positive, mainly because student groups of various backgrounds would stop by the LGBTRC for network opportunities and sharing knowledge. Additionally, the different groups really came together when the Center for Women and Men dissolved, which was nice to see. What do students wear to class: pajamas. sweats. sweat-shorts. sweat-shorts with sorority sweatshirts strategically folded to reveal its Greek name and then carefully wrapped around the hips to proudly display their letters on their overly-sweated tooshies. Ugg boots optional. It's either uggs or flip-flops, really. Love the variety. Students are normally not politically aware nor active. I would consider most students conservative, but that's from my possibly extreme perspective.

My racial experience at Irvine has been a big change from what I was use to. Coming from living in an area populated with over 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} caucasians, to a school where caucasians are no longer the majority was a big change. I have learned about many cultures and am much more knowledgable about different parts of the world. Students should not feel out of place here ever because there is something for everyone here. You just have to go out and find it or even start up your own organization. Students wear all types of clothing to school. Everyone has their own style. THere is no one type of style that is accepted. Students are open to interacting to one another, however there are groups of people who feel more comfortable with their own race and are more exclusive. The four tables of students are fraternities and sororities, the athletes, the students that live together, and the students of the same race. People tend to surround themselves with people of their same interests or lifestyle. Most UCI students are from california. 92{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the population exactly. They come from all around california and the ohter 8{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} is a mix of international students and out of state students. UCI is very helpful in financial aid and makes sure that any student who needs financial aid will get some help. Students are politicall aware and active. you see organizations on campus speaking their mind every day on campus. Whether its a religious belief or support for democrats. There are always people out their excerising their freedom of speech.

The different groups of campus are very good at holding events together and students are very good at keeping open-minded and listening to what other groups have to say. The typical UCI student is at the school to excel in academics but is also looking for at least one other niche to get involved in. Students looking for a lot of political action would feel out of place but will find a group to be active in. Students aren’t particularly fashionable at UCI but they don’t come to class looking like slobs either. The typical things you hear around campus are either around the next big event happening at school or something academically-related. Most of the students come from Southern California so they’re pretty much comfortable around each other and can relate about various things happening in the neighboring cities – cool bands to see or sporting events to go to, etc. I’d say most of the students are from moderate incomes. Southern California tends to be conservative. UCI is moderate with a leaning towards the left. I think I’m pretty much the same person after being at UCI though much smarter with a greater social network.

i have extensive on-campus org experience, and though its a bit lacking in the professionalism element, they're still great organizations and the departments on campus are great resources for support and help in development.

UCI is really casual and laid back. Most students wear jeans and rainbow sandals (or other flip flops). There are people from all walks of life, and everyone is friendly and nice. Most UCI students are from California, but you wouldn't feel out of place if you didn't grow up in Socal.

Most students will wear casual clothes, such as jeans, t shirts and flip flops. Different types of students do interact, but I still see segregation between most religions. For example, mostly asians will hang out other asians, caucasions with other caucasians, and blacks with blacks. Most of UCI students are from southern california, but I've met a lot of people from northern california as well. I would say UCI has a lot of wealthy students that come from successful backgrounds

As I mentioned before, UCI is very diverse. Not everyone is used to that but it seems like it always turns out to be a positive experience. There are a ton of ethnic clubs on campus and they tend to share the largest stake of Ring Road (the common student pathway)with the fraternities and sororities handing out fliers for events during the week. Although UCI may be ethnically diverse, it is definitely not geographically diverse. A huge majority of students come from Southern California, many from within Orange County, so sometimes it can feel like a bubble. It's not hard being from the far away and coming here, although I can see how it can make some people homesick to feel further away from home than you really are when your friends go home for the weekend. UCI is known as the most conservative UC in the state but it feels like any normal college campus to me. There are more protests here than you'd think, with Animal Cruelty, Worker Rights, and Minority Rights being the most prominent.

Most UCI students are very friendly and mellow that I think alot of people would enjoy coming to UCI. Also it is a good size school that there is a good amount of diversity at UCI in the areas of finance, interests, academics, and lifestyles.

There are some tensions with Middle Eastern religions that serve as mirror of the greater picture. UCI is part of Southern California's elite of the OC. Students that wont fit in are those who rather be in a small town. Small town people are more than welcomed but do experience a bigger shock than others. As stated before, the UCI population is very diverse. Students are not politically involved to great extent. Like most college campuses, the majority of students are mainly left or center politically oriented.