University of California-Irvine Top Questions

Is the stereotype of students at University of California-Irvine accurate?

Anto

False, if you take the time to get to know certain individuals everyone gets along.

Megan

Although a fair amount of people from UCI do communte, in my opinion this had no significant impact on student life for those of us who did leave on or near campus. I always felt that the campus was a good mix of commuters and close-to campus residents. Sure, a few UCI students were not accepted into higher ranked UCs (i.e. UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD) many also turned down acceptence from these very campuses in order to attend UC Irvine. The school is ranked very well amongst public universities and there should be no shame for students who choose to go to UCI. Yes, a large percent of the student body is classified as "Asian or Pacific Islander," but over all the student body is very diverse. There are people from every background, economic class, and walk of life.

Rob

Yep.

Lindsay

Yes.

Paul

While students are serious about their studies, I wouldn't say they are cutthrought about it like other schools in the UC system. Students are smart and there to learn though, not to party. UC Irvine does have a quiet college town but those that live on campus are treated to a very warm and lively community. There are events going on every week across the campus but it is easier to be a part of if you live in one of the housing communities. Mesa Court's low rise buildings are designed for residents to engage with one another and there is a lot of pride in which themed house one lives in--arts, transfer, honors etc. Middle Earth operates with a lot of pride too but more senior students live farther off campus in luxary housing communties (pools, large bedrooms, great views) which are becoming very popular. Students do drive home on the weekends but those that stay are a part of clubs or sports teams at the Anteater Recreation Center or are taking advantage of the beach (5 miles away). UCI is predominantly Asian American. But, who the heck cares?

Trisha

Yes.

Gene

I think overall it's true that we don't party as much as other universities may because of the setting. For example, we don't have a line of bars right next to campus.

Kristen

UCI is predominantly Asian in student population, but there is a good mix of every other ethnicity that you can think of. Most students are not arts majors (like I was) but that's okay, every school has their specialty. Irvine was a bit dull when I was going to school, but recently they have developed more and there seems to be a growing nightlife. And don't forget about the on-campus Pub!

Stacy

Yes they are

Blake

Looking at the statistics/percentage of Asian-American enrollment, I suppose there is a higher concentration of Asian-Americans on campus than what people may be used to elsewhere. As for the presence of less-affordable cars, I don't know where they come from or who drives them.