University of California-Irvine Top Questions

I think that the worst thing about UCI is that it is very cliquey. It's easy to get excluded a lot around campus, mainly by individual people/groups (not clubs). The clubs at UCI do a great job at including others, but I think that should spread to the rest of the campus as well. A lot of us aren't as involved as we should be, and I think that if we were, the campus would be more unified, rather than being so split up.

The worst thing about the school is probably the residential internet. In the dormitories, there is no wifi so the students have to bring their own routers. If they don't have routers, they have to stay grounded with the Ethernet. Even with the Ethernet cable, it is difficult to gain access to the Internet because the Cisco program required of the school takes a long time to set up. It just adds an inconvenience to everything.

The worst thing about my school is the growing "anti-bike" atmosphere. The use of bikes is almost frowned upon and many people are being pulled over with first time warnings to not ride their bikes along a ring road. There are bike lanes in the park but pedestrians don't follow those markings. It is generally unfair that a college campus is prohibiting the use of one of the most common methods of transportation to a college student. There is much needed reforming of the bike code.

The only bad thing about any school is the students' negative outlook of their future while studying there. If I were forced to choose one bad thing about this school is the fun. It isn't even really the school's fault, it's just the region and my opinion of the area. Unless you make and have friends whom have cars or some efficient mode of transportation, have a job or attend club events, this school is pretty much a bit bland on the weekends. However, you can always make your own fun by making events with a group.

I do not consider anything bad about my school. I have only been attending for one quarter so I do not have much to say about my school.

The worst thing about my school is that it's so expensive. Education should not be so pricey to the point where students have trouble paying for it. Financial aid was not able to cover my tuition and living costs, and my parents cannot afford paying for it all. Hence, why I'm applying for this scholarship. I'm seeking ways to help myself come up with money I will need to attend college without the help of my hard working parents.

The worst thing about my school is that it is still considered very new. Because of this, people do not think it is as worthy as other schools that have been around longer. As well, there needs to be more local shops and things for students to do. Because it is such a safe city, there really isn't much college bars or things like that. As well, a lot of people go home on the weekends because of this. So it is known as a commuter school.

Could have football team.

I think the worst thing about my school is how much it costs for the education. I transfered and so I saved a lot of money for the two years I wasn't there. I had the same classes for much less. The classes at UC Irvine are so large, you hardly get to know your professors, and it seems like you could learn it on your own sometimes without having to pay for the classes. Many students end up with a lot of debt when they are done, including myself.

A number of people like to smoke on campus.

The University is beautiful and I could not have asked for a more comfortable space, but the location of the school itself does make it rather difficult to find eventful activities.

Although Irvine is a very safe, student friendly place, there are not many things to do. Luckily, Disneyland and other fun places are nearby, but you need a car a friends with a car to get there.

The worst things at this school is the high cost of living tand the need for transportation. The apartments that are available are very costly. Also because of the schools location there is not much available for shopping, social life and other needs a student may have. One needs car or a friend with a car to get around when the surrounding businesses can not meet needs.

Irvine is a commuter school. In order to make the most of your college experience you need to be bold. Most students are there to go to class and then drive home. If you want to make connections and meet people you have to be bold. You have to be the one to approach. You have to learn deal with rejection. Getting a "no" is not the end of the world. Be bold.

The worst thing about UCI is the fact that classes are restricted to certain quarters and not offered year round.

too many asians, too small, boring city

The parking policies are somewhat unfair. Rising costs of tuition.

The only downside I can think of about UCI is the fact that class sizes are so big. However, I was expecting this when I came to a UC, so I can't complain. Teachers hold office hours and the TAs do as well, so they are all very accessible if people need help. Along with this, there are many tutors available on campus so if something is unclear in class, there are many people to help students out.

The worst thing about UCI to me is the location. Although UCI is a gorgeous campus, it is on very uneven ground so when you're walking up Ring Road, you are hiking up and down, sometimes steep, slopes. Its a real workout if you have to carry a full backpack. Of course if you live on campus, most likely you will not have to carry everything you need for the day with you, but things like a labtop, your wallet, notepads, pens, and pencils are always handy to have on you.

The worst thing about UC Irvine is that it is located in one of the most expensive areas in Southern California. Not only tuition, but also housing around Irvine is really expensive. With recent budget cuts, it means we, students, have to pay even more. It is not right for us to pay so much for higher education at a public university. Tuition and housing alone would easily cost just as much as private colleges. One may want to consider a private school when public universities are just as unaffordable.