Cyril
The quintessential UCSD student is academically motivated, driven, competitive, and engaged with the surrounding community. UCSD has a reputation as being one of the largest "feeder" universities to medical schools and has a respected pre-medical department. Thus, tenacious biology majors who dream of being doctors thrive here. The beach, along with the weather in general, is also quite nice and thus, the school is great for typical California kids who have only seen snow in pictures.
Marlyn
This school is known as the "hottest" school for science. Anyone can fit in here, but ultimately if one wants to persue a career in science, this is the place to be. There are so many opportunities for research experience. Again, anyone with any major can fit in here, especially science majors. UCSD is located in a very beautiful area and nothing beats the beach! If you are a serious student and competitive, and also love to get involved, UCSD is the place to be. People are brilliant, but laid back at the same time.
Tina
UC San Diego has a LOT to offer. Since it is a large university, the possibilities of extra-curriculars are endless. One of the negative sides of attending a large university, however, is that no one is going to hold your hand and force you to become involved. I recommend this school to students that are independent, outgoing, and motivated. We do not have a lot of school "spirit" because we do not have a football team, but you will find that if you become involved with on-campus organizations the school is a lot smaller and much more fun.
Orian
someone very focused in academics
Jessica
Someone who is dedicated and focused on their career. Someone who will take their studies seriously and does not get intimidated by other competitive students. Also, this school looks for independent students who can learn in and out of classroom surroundings.
Julius
The school is very friendly and accepting of all types of people, but academically it is very focused on engineering and students planning to go into research occupations.
Puneet
A laid back kind of person, we aren't a party school. We're more of a relax with a beer school. Academics are a high priority, while we are good at sports that's not why you should come.
Lily
Someone who is academically-oriented but at the same time sociable would love this school.
Timothy
Someone focused on meeting career goals but well-rounded enough to want to have fun at the same time and take advantage of the extracurricular opportunities offered by the campus. I am not a party-er so I can't comment on the number or kinds of parties thrown by students on campus.
Raymond
people who are self motivated and people who are looking for a nice environment.