University of California-Irvine Top Questions

The stereotype of students is what most people know. . . That this school is full of Asians. And it's quite true, but that doesn't mean there is no other ethnicity here on campus. there are many other ethnicities here on campus, just in smaller quantities. Also, everyone thinks that everyone that comes to UCI is a bio major. not true. . . I myself is majoring in Psychology and Social Behavior and I know a ton of people that are not bio majors. ( we have over 80 majors and 50 minors to choose from!!!)

1. There are millions of Asians at UCI. 2. UCI students lack school spirit. 3. UCI student body is cliquish. 4. There is nothing to do in Irvine. 5. It is a commuter school (many people go home on the weekends).

-It's a school composed of Asians and white kids. -We all ended up here because we got rejected from everywhere else. -This is a party school. -We like our Ugs and mini skirts.

One stereotype of UCI is that since it is located in Orange County, it should be like the TV show, “The OC.”

One stereotype of UCI is that athletes are not interested in academics are only at school because of sports.

One stereotype of UCI is that the school is misrepresented as being not as competitive as other top UC schools.

A third-year Spanish major says one stereotype of UCI is that the campus is dead when it really is much more thriving.

A third-year philosophy student says UCI students are stereotyped as being uninvolved due to the commuting population.

People think we are all UCLA, and Berkeley rejects but they may not ever say it to your face but we know on the inside thats what you are thinking. Also, UCI stands for University of Civics and Integras, and University of Chinese Immigrants. And that we live in an Orange County Bubble and should get out more because there is not much to do.

"University of Chinese Immigrants" (or UC Nirvana) and "Nerdy"

A lot of people called UCI a university for Chinese students or something to that extent. Also, UCI is not considered a 'party school,' but a commuter school where students come and go.

UCI is most often stereotyped as a 'commuter' campus.

One common stereotype about UCI is that it is populated mainly by Asians/Asian Americans.

UCI=university of Chinese immigrants=under construction indefinitely UCI is also often considered a commuter school second-class to UCLA and Cal.

That everyone is Asian and that no one likes to party

One prevailing stereotype is that UCI has too many Asians.

University of Chinese Immigrants. University of custom integras. Under construction indefinitely. One of the biggest stereotypes facing UCI students is that everyone is asian and that no one speaks English.

Biggest stereotype--University of Chinese Immigrants (UCI). People associate this school with its large Asian American student population. Also many people see this school as one of the easier UC's to gain admission too, as compared to UC Berkley or UCLA.

A large portion of UCI Students are Asian, so that is a pretty big stereotype. Also, UCI is nestled in safe and boring Irvine, so UCI students are seen as boring and not very wild.

I think the most common stereotype about UCI is that it is "all asian". I like to think of it as diverse. Also, people think UCI is a commuter school and there is no school spirit. People think that the campus is really safe.