University of San Diego Top Questions

The lack of presence of the creative and performing arts. The arts would bring much diversity to the school, and it is a shame that the intellectual options are so limited and stifled since there are few creative outlets. Other problems: tuition and a hefty core curriculum.

Honestly, UCSD is a great place, so the worst thing there is to complain about would have to be the lack of parking spaces! It really discourages bringing a car to campus, and without a car you're kind of stuck in La Jolla, which can be a boring place if you stay for too long. It's also partly why there is overcrowding on campus; people choose to live on campus because it's easier than commuting and having to find parking.

Th worst thing I would say is how hectic it can be to get the classes that you need. Thousands of students need a certain class and it may be filled before you can register for it.

It is small so there is not always that much to do on campus or that much variety in opportunities.

Despite the financial aid I received, the tuition costs were definitely the worst thing about the school. Between the cost of living in San Diego and the tuition, it was distracting for someone like me to focus on my education when I had to worry about how I was going to pay for my next meal.

Despite what they attempt to advertise, there is very limited diversity of the students, faculty, and staff. The population is overwhelmingly white.

The girls (in Southern California in general) tend to be very catty and can make people anxious to the point of not remembering why they are here or what is actually important in life.

There are not too many weekend activities that do not involve alcohol. It is difficult to find a social life on campus if you are not a drinker or not part of a sorority or fraternity.

The curve and that very few students get an A in the class

There is not a lot of school pride, which I think would make the campus and its students feel more like a community.