University of California-Los Angeles Top Questions

Diversity in courses of study, extracurricular activities, and student perspectives. There are so many opportunities here, and people have access to an incredible amount of resources. You are equipped to do whatever you are passionate about here at UCLA.

School spirit because of the athletic programs.

The school I attend has so much diversity of people and cultures from all over the world. Many other campuses in schools offer this, but going to my school actually demonstrates and shows the true respect students and staff have for the diversity at my school. Encouragement of different cultures, different religions, and even different sexual relations is not critiqued by other students, or staff. That each individual can openly express themselves without feeling fearful, or with the less hesitation of their own personal safety. My school believes and encourages personal liberties and freedom expressed in any form.

Wide variety of activities and academic experiences available.

Easy to make friends, easy to meet a lot of people.

Location- small college town but the city is only a 5 minute drive. So many opportunities for any interest, and of course SoCal weather does't hurt.

The professors are very knowledgable and famous.

The people because although we are all driven students, we also know how to have fun.

The research programs and opportunities. There is a lot of funding to help students create knowledge. The most important thing in a university besides learning is creating.

I love the challenges it brings me with the competition in pre-medicine classes. It helps me build tough skin for the future.