Yu
UC Davis is mainly managed by students and offers lots of helpful resources to students.
Lauren
The atmophere of UC Davis friendly and welcoming. It is a typical college town with a wonderful downtown area . This is the only UC that is near the ocean, mountains, and the State Capital all at the same time. It also has an amazing Medical Center that allows numerous research opportunities. This school has an Exercise Biology major while the other UC's do not and this allows me to pursue a career in physical therapy. Overall this campus has a "homey" feel that I love.
Shannon
The size of the student body. I was considering several smaller private schools and the large size of this school provides more opportunities and diversity. Something also unique is the bike population on campus, I had never experienced so many bikes in one place before I came here. And the fact that its a bike campus encourages less driving and thus promoting eco-friendly behavior.
Diana
The city itself is not too loud nor too quiet. It is peaceful. The community seems very involved with the school and many alumni continue to contribute to UC DAvis.
Leah
UC Davis is one of the largest UC campuses which can be daunting when considering how to get to each of your classes in a timely fashion. A very unique aspect of Davis, however, is its embrace of a bike-friendly atmosphere. In fact, there are more bikes than students on campus at any given time. This environment creates a very active, healthy feeling for its students. And the bikes are only one aspect of Davis' goal to be healthier, greener, and more sustainable. UCD has many ways of cutting back on waste and giving back to the environment.
Elizabeth
The thing that is unique about my school compared to other universities is that it is very diverse and it is in a good location in California. The city of Davis is a college town, which makes living here a nice, friendly environment. The education quality and professors are also amazing!
Mironda
UC Davis is located in a small college town as opposed to most of the other UCs and CSUs, which makes the transition into independence a little easier since the community is tight-knit, and mostly everything is within biking distance. This school is also a research institution so the professors double as active scientists, giving the oppotunity for students to participate in ground-breaking science through internships and so on. And because UCD is a renowned agricultural and veterinarian school, there are animals and lots of natured on campus!
Sareena
One of the only college towns in the country
Angelica
This school is surrounded by diverse environments, such as the city (Sacramento), farm, and recreational (Lake Tahoe), for students to visit. Within the city, there are many options for students. Students have the opportunity to participlate in a wide range of activities. The diversity among the students themselves is phenomenal as well.
Joanie
Although Davis is considered a small city, many see it as a town. There is no need for a car, for, you can get anywhere with a bike. This benefits both students and the atmosphere! Perhaps because of this, UC Davis lives up to its reputaion of being one of the best college for agricultural research. In addition, UC Davis offers numerous research opportunities to students of all grade levels. There is no need to wait until sophmore year because internships accept students as young as freshmen!