Overview of University of California-San Diego

The campus is very quiet, I visited on my own as a prospective transfer student and have visited friends who go here and it just didn't seem like there was a whole lot going on. One this that really threw me off was the fact that there is no 'greek row' the greek system is spread very thin and there aren't really houses just apartments.

I understand the beach is one of UCSD's biggest selling points. That being said, the beach is right in your backyard - so take advantage of it! I'm a student in Muir College, so I think I can only speak for my fellow Muirons, but this place can be pretty gnarly if you're a surfer. Surfing before class is something to definitely be excited about, and if you live in Tioga or Tenaya, all you have to do is jaywalk across 4-lane traffic, walk through a neighborhood, down a hill, and you're at the beach. If you're not a surfer, the beach is still nice, too. Go for a run or a walk, or even take your homework with you and sit at the beach to work on it - it's really relaxing, very worth it. The art pieces on campus give a certain feel to your experience here. I personally like them, not necessarily for their art value, but because a scavenger hunt is always fun. And the numerous activities on campus are definitely something else to (also) take advantage of. Look around, you'll find plenty of opportunities to make your time here enjoyable.

It's really what you make of it. It might seem like there's not much to do around the campus but if you find a group of friends that you click with, you can do a lot of fun things. As a freshman, it's nice to explore the campus and hang out with your roommates and suitemates. If you're more into the party scene, you'll find greeks and other organizations for your taste and if you're not, you'll find organizations that fit you. It's all about being proactive and seeking out the things that will interest you.

I am a freshman at UCSD and when I applied and even when I accepted my acceptance I had not visited nor did I know how the university looked like. Later on I started getting nervous questioning myself what I was going to do if I didnt like the campus but when I arrived I fell in love. The weather is PERFECT! My dorm room is pretty large, WAY larger than what I expected. The campus has a nice open feel to it. I love the college system within UCSD because it make me feel part of a smaller community and not just a small person in a huge university.

The school is full of students who strive for success. It is a very competitive school but I have found it very easy to get help from the faculty as well as the students in class. This school has a very warm, helpful environment, however, the only draw back is that there should be more school spirit. The school is lacking in school spirit and sports enthusiasm.