University of California-Los Angeles Top Questions

The most unique quality of UCLA is the community’s commitment to excellence. From the students, to the professors, to the alumni UCLA’s tight knit community strives to be exceptional in every possible dimension. Whether a professor hosting an event, or a student is organization a cultural rally, each individual puts in an extraordinary amount of effort to continue UCLA’s dream to strive for greatness. To be a part of such a uniquely dedicated strong willed community was an honor.

UCLA is definitely very diverse and resourceful. I've met so many international students at school that I feel like I'm going to an international school. Also, when I mean resourcesful, there are so many ways students can get help or ways students can find the right opportunities for them. One of the opportunities I've utilized is the internship finder and the research assistant finder. I was able to find many research assistant positions available in my field by going onto the UCLA website. This is my opportunity to explore my major even more.

UCLA is very diverse in cultures, ideas, and perspectives. The students take pride in being an over achiever striving for higher education.

This school has a ton of school spirit, which was a major draw for me especially since my high school was severely under-spirited. This school is far less expensive than comparable private schools.

Diversity and endless acitivities and events is what UCLA has to offer. Unlike other public univseities, UCLA has the quality education of a private school. The class sizes at UCLA are larger, however, the caliber staff goes unmatched. UCLA is a great school to attend because not only is it one of the best school in the nation (education-wise) but it also presents students with endless possibilities. There are numerous clubs, networks, jobs, everything. UCLA is a well-wounded university that students from any walk of life would enjoy attending.

UCLA is a perfect mix of academic rigor and the whole college experience. The courses and competition are tough and very challenging, and the students here are really smart, but everyone is also friendly and has a social life. Having the most NCAA titles in the country, UCLA also excels at sports. What makes UCLA unique is that it provides the perfect blend of a friendly, well-rounded student body, excellent sports, and a neverending number of ways to have fun and to enjoy college! I love being a Bruin and am lucky to be part of the Bruin family!

It is located in the heart of LA, and is close to the beach, and the city. The location and weather is very unique.

the diverse and friendly population, there is a healthy competition of wanting to do well :)

The school does offer one particualr feature and that is general education clusters for freshman. The clusters are a year long course that fit fulls the student's general education requirements, but more importaly focus on a specific area of study ranging from biology of aging, philosophical thought or the culture and history of the 1960-1970. Each cluster presents students vital information and best of all students get to know other freshman and the professors themselves to help transition into college life.

What's unique about the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) is that as a student, you literally have everything at your fingertips. The campus itself feels like a city with a state of the art gym, diverse students, beautiful architecture, and museums. However, living in Westwood allows me to experience city life in the aspects of art, theater, entertainment, and culture. In addition, UCLA is such a prestigious university, that I walk around and feel special to be part of a community filled with brilliant people walking around me. This school feels like home to me.