University of California-Los Angeles Top Questions

To attend UCLA, especially in the math and science departments, you must have a drive for success. You must be motivated to do more than you ever thought you could do to master the material that is presented to you. You will work hard but alas there is a balance to this work because like many other large universities there are plenty of things to do to have fun. From partying on frat row, to climbing rock walls in the Wooden center, to watching movie premieres with movie stars in Westwood, there is plenty to be done.

UCLA is a diverse community that allows social interactions from students of many different ethnicities. Thus, any student can attend this university and be able to enjoy their stay here. For those who are very sociable, new students can easily integrate into the UCLA student body. For those who have shy personalities, they can easily find a group in UCLA that serves their interests. The only type of student that UCLA may not be fit for is the one who enjoys small student bodies, as UCLA is a large public school.

This school is made for a variety of types of students, but I believe that it is ideal for an underdog type student. One who has a lot of potential, but throughout his or her life the student has been counted out by most because they do not fit a certain profile. The student is well-rounded and has a goal in mind. If something gets in the student's way or knocks him or her down, the student gets back up and looks for a different approach.

A UCLA student should be tolerant and willing to change their outlook and accept the views of others. He or she should be passionate and compassionate while also being focused and persistent in achieving their respective goals.

Not sure yet- this will be my first year there (I am transferring from community college).

Somebody who is looking for a nurturing, large, diverse student body and campus should attend the University of California, Los Angeles. There are activities to partake of everyday and a seemingly unlimited number of clubs and organizations you can participate in. Someone who is looking to explore one's possibilities and hopefully find one's niche in the university as well as the larger world community should attend UCLA. The campus is huge. You will meet people from all sorts of back grounds and places like Germany, China, the American Midwest, to name a few.

This school should be the number one public school in California, but it is not. It is number two.

A person who is academically focused and ready to work for his/her education should attend this school. The classes are extremely tough, but you learn a lot and feel accomplished when you graduate. A student that attends UCLA should also be self-motivated both in the classroom and in the real world. There are a lot of students at this university so it is difficult to make a lot of close friends, but if you are open-minded and willing to socialize with others, you can meet a lot of great people and lifelong friends.

A UCLA student should be someone who takes his/her academic and professional success very seriously, but who also know how to have fun; students at UCLA tend to be very intelligent and hard-working in their respective fields while also maintaining a well-rounded social and extra-curricular life. Somone who attends UCLA should be able to navigate courses and requirements somewhat independently, as classes are large and counselors are not asssigned to individuals; he or she should not expect to have his/her hand held throughout the academic experience. Finally, someone who attends UCLA should have school pride.

Aside from the stereotypical list of being hardworking, dedicated, outgoing, etc. that seems to be a prerequisite to any college, I believe that someone who wants to attend UCLA should be willing to keep an open and active mind. One of the major advantages to such a large school is that there are a myriad of new roads that you may not have considered before. Nothing is handed on a platter, but actively questioning and searching will ensure a much more rich college experience, and make all the work and money that is dedicated to those programs meaningful.

A determined, hardworking, and goal oriented person interested in reaching outside their comfort zone to attain high set life goals.

Well rounded students that are interested in not only academics, but also community service

Someone who is very focused. They should know what they want to do w/ their lives so they can get started early on the many programs that are offered here at UCLA. There are many research programs and faculty members that the student can get involved with that would accelerate their future career path. They can well organize their life according to this plan.

People who are dedicated to what something should attend this school-whether it be their major or just getting a good education. Like I mentioned above, dedication is extremely important at UCLA and I believe that most of the people who go here are dedicated to getting a strong education. In addition, I think people who want to take advantage of their learning experience should attend here because UCLA truly gives you the opportunity to embrace whatever major you want and pursue the degree of your choice.

I think people who attend school should be willing to study and learn for their future. The person should be passionate about a certain goal and be able to reach for it. School is a place where it gives you the opportunity to be something, and it should not be taken for granted, and people who study and attend the school, should recognize that opportunity and utilize it well.

A person who is very competitive, in you are going into the sciences, and a person, who is compassionate and objective, for the social sciences.

Someone who is strong-willed and independent. This school is very focused and career driven. Someone who is not focused or relies on others will not succeed at this fast-paced university. Also, someone who is diverse. Someone who looks at life through a tunnel should not attend UCLA because there are so many activities and opportunities that call for you to look beyond your personal norms and values and accept/ respect the views of others.

A person that is driven and motivated would do well at UCLA. Someone attending this school should be willing to be involved and try new experiences. This person should also be willing to work hard because UCLA is a demanding but rewarding institution.

The type of person who should come to this school must be motivated to succeed.

Any type of person should be able to attend this school. College is for anyone who wants to better themselves. College isnt just for student out of high school, college is suppose to be for all those who never got a chance at a particular time in their life, or those who at one time could not afford to attend. College is also for the person such as myself who didnt have a solid idea at a career when they were younger but have now thought about what they wanted to be and now have a chance to change.