Mercedes
There's so much focus on "chasing the grade" that learning often gets overlooked.
Jose
Its so conservative. Students are treated like kids to be monitored. Way too conservative. Seems like most staff are no enthusiastic and simply here for business. UCSD charges for everything you mess up on. For instance parking ticket 45 and doubled within nonpayment for 14 days. Ask students. we are fined for everything! Parking is the most horrific thing on campus. They built new parking but what they don't say is that they got rid of a lot too. UCSD is the definition of conservative money hungry america. No wonder UCSD is one of the richest UC's.
Brian
Of the top 3 UC campus', most would rate UCSD number 3. There is a feeling of Berkeley and LA rejects, so school spirit is low. No division 1 sports doesnt help the situation either.
Tithi
The worst thing about my school is that it lacks college spirit and does not have enough activities for students. The administrators are very unhelpful, the cannot direct you to the right direction if you have a career question. Not just that but the campus itself isolates students from many social activities. The way each college is designed, it cacoons the students.
Alec
Lack of the 'typical college' social events.
Ariel
It somewhat lacked school spirit. But the best thing to do is to join clubs and organizations. Here, it is more about finding your own core group of people.
Jonathan
The fact that the distance between classes is very long sometimes.
Leonela
there's nothing really bad about UCSD, but i would have to complain about the finacial problems with students, like myself, in not having enough money to make ends meet sometimes because of all the expenses college requires. this is mainly for the students off campus, rent is very expensive near the campus, but if you decide to live a little further you definately need a car.
Lukas
UCSD is a research oriented school and therefore focuses on training scientists and engineers. Even in the social sciences and the arts there is a strong emphasis on theory and intellectual development. Though this is great for some work areas and further training in an area, there is a need for more classes that focus on training people with practical skills that they will need when employed. Or, even classes provided for certain career paths so that people can learn about them before they venture into the job market.
Heather
class sizes, not the best learning environment. most lectures are useless, you have to teach yourself