University of California-Irvine Top Questions

At UC Irvine, I have the most difficult time with fitting in academically. The school is filled with intellectual students from successful backgrounds. I come from a low-income community that does not have room for growth, thus depriving me from opportunities that many other students at UC Irvine already have experience in. Although the quality of past education differs between my peers and me, I give my best efforts to thrive in this new environment. I see their leverage as a challenge for me to push myself in all my classes and reach the same potential as my peers.

Personally, as a transfer student from a community college, the most frusterating thing about my school is the expenses. The cost of books, tuition, parking, health fees, material fees, etc. is very expensive and difficult for me.

I can't think of anything that's frustrating at my school. I can comment however on what I found frustrating about college life. In college people are a lot more solitary or based on work. It's hard to socialize if you aren't dorming or involved in any clubs. So, if you're a commuter, I urge you to join at least one club that you enjoy. That way you can meet people and make friends. People aren't looking to socialize in lecture halls

THe most frustrating thing about UCI is that it is hard to meet people at times. A lot of people tend to interact with their own race or ethnic group, making it harder to get to know people. Also another thing that is hard about UCI is that on weekends many resources that the campus provides during regular weekdays are not open. The campus is dead and Irvine is an isolated city that in order to go out you need a car. So location of campus is kind of a downer.

The most frustrating thing about my school is that the tuition and housing cost are too expensive.

The most frustrarting thing is too be in some classes where students never participate. Those that do not have a voice to show throughout the quarter but can complain on how it is difficult. I feel as if they have no motivation as if they take it all for granted and it is annoying to act as if it is not their fault. The work is there so do it and love the feeling of completing something.

The most frustrating thing about my school is the fact that the school shuttles do not run on weekends. But academic-wise, it depends on the person. If you find the right class and the right schedule it won't be too frustrating. Getting the classes that I want is also frustrating because enrollment windows are based on how many credits you have. The more you have the earlier your enrollment will be. Taking summer classes at community colleges can help boost that up.

We only have two libraries, and they tend to get overly crowded. It's difficult to study in groups.

The most frustrating thing about my school is that it's not too far from my home town; however, the intolerable traffic makes it seem like it is. Because UC Irvine is in the bay area, the freeways are always over packed with people in vehicles trying to get to the beach. So the car ride to school or my house should acutally take about forty minutes, although it takes almost two hours.

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not enough appreciation of the arts. GRRR

The most frustrating part is how many people complain that they attend UCI. Personally UCI was my last choice (out of 4 schools I applied to), but I still thought it was a great school. However, most people that attend UCI were rejected by UCB and UCLA so they're a bit bitter. I think UCI is a great school (still a part of the UC system), offering great academics and fun clubs. I enjoy the atmosphere whenever I'm on campus, and the people are friendly (usually haha).

For me, the most frustrating thing about UC Irvine is that most of the students live in Southern California. They go home a lot on weekends, and since I live nine hours away in Northern California, often times on weekends there is not much to do.

The most frustrating thing about UC Irvine is it is difficult to obtain all the information I need from the faculty. When I went to register for my classes the academic advisors were not helpful.

The most frustrating thing about UC Irvine is the competitiveness, but that is expected to come with the school.

The most frustrating thing about school is learning to take advantage of the oppurtunities. Going to UCI, a relatively large school, you can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. I just wish I had put in more effort to get into my passion which is writing, sooner, as well as take a lot more internships.

Everything is extremely expensive. Food, housing, tuition and cost of school supplies, etc.

The most frustating thing about my school is that I have to commute to school from a pretty far away and the transportation system is so limited in schedule. Therefore I take the train and bicycle to school.

Tuition goes up every year.

The fact that there are so many people. You would think it would make it easier to meet people, but it actually makes it harder because there are so many people around that people rarely take the time to introduce themselves in classes and things like that.