University of California-Los Angeles Top Questions

What do you consider the worst thing about University of California-Los Angeles? Why?

Shelby

I would argue that the worst thing about our school is the cost. As a public institution in Calfornia this school should cost much less than it does. Tuitition has been raised over the past few years and is continuing to be raised.

Elizabeth

Hard to find help and guidance at times.

Miguel

The worst thing about my school, is probably the worst thing about all of the other schools. There is a certain degree of fear at the idea of going on an adventure, without being familiar with the landscape. This can actually turn out to be a avery good thing, because from the adventure that is going to college, a student can find paradise and treasures. (literally)!

Colleen

I've heard the parking isn't too great. However, it is a great school and I really like it!

Arthur

I would have to say the food even though many people claim that is one of the best things about UCLA. Although I won't deny that the dining halls have delicious food, that food is quite unhealthy for you. For example, the grilled cheese sandwich is an item available everyday at all three dining halls and is quite tasty but has over half your daily salt, over 30 percent of your daily overall fat and over 60 percent of your daily allotment of artery clogging saturated fat.

Linh

The worst thing about my school is its infamous rivalry with USC because it makes it that much harder for me to talk to my friend.

Yalda

The registration system could use some work. Although you're guaranteed a better registration time the longer you're at the school, it's still pretty random and can mess up your whole schedule.

Vanessa

The counselors. Most of them really don't know what they are talking about. They led me down the wrong path many times and messed up my class schedule. You have to find one really good counselor and send him/her emails. You can't ask to see a certain counselor; they assign you a random one each time. Don't trust everything they say. Try to find a knowledgeable upper classman and ask them.

Andrea

The class sizes are too big. Most of my class sizes had 60-150 students. This is challenging to get to know the professors well, especially if you need a letter of recommendation from them. Also, counseling services are not very good. You are a small fish in a big pond and you really have to fight for an excellent academic experience in such a huge university. If you need to be held by the hand, do not come to UCLA, instead go to a smaller private school that will give you one on one service.

Bounrod

The worst thing is signing up for classes; since there's a seniority system, first and second years have it the worst. It's also really competitive to sign up, seeing how the number of seats per class is capped at a certain number. So, you might not get to take that class that you really want and that fits perfectly into your schedule.