University of California-Los Angeles Top Questions

What's unique about your campus?

Christine

There is always something going on at UCLA; that’s what makes attending this university so worthwhile. All the extracurricular activities, campus events, and student organizations contribute to a fulfilling atmosphere that encourages students to reach their highest potentials. For example, I joined a dance team called VSU Modern as a first-year with no prior experience in the field; I am now one of the lead dancers in our performances. I never would have imagined myself in such a role without that initial opportunity UCLA has given me. You end up finding something you love without even knowing it.

Lisa

I like the fact that the professors at UCLA posses strong theoretical knowledge in their field of discipline. In addition, UCLA professors challenge their students, encouraging them to think critically and apply what they learn in class. For example, in many of the undergraduate courses that I took as an anthropology major, my professors encouraged students to partake in some form of ethnographic or anthropological fieldwork, giving us the opportunity to take on the role of being a real anthropologist.

Vanessa

How fast paced it is and how many connections you can easily make in the industry you want to go in. Everyone wants to get ahead and work harder for the future, so it motivates you to work hard as well.

Isabel

I think the fact that it is such a diverse campus allows students to be exposed to so many different cultures. It is overall a friendly and beautiful campus. School spirit is huge, events through out the year specially during i <3 ucla week (before the ucla usc game) foster unity amongst the student body. The school has so many recreational activities and programs that its fairly easy to find your own nitch on campus, I know i found mine with my sorority and internship program. Also since its a research institution, undergrads have many opportunities to participate in reserch.

kelsey

prestigious, collegiate, diverse, located in a metropolitan environment, inspiring, greate place for research, and fun!

Sophia

My undergraduate coursework in neurobiology and psychology has also given me a unique perspective. I am forever considering the intricacies of brain circuitry and neural activity in the context of cognitive functions, emotions, and physical symptoms. I constantly see behaviors in equilibrium state responding to fluctuations in physiological function. Most importantly, my education has taught me to think critically, problem solve, and approach complex analyses confidently.

Linda

UCLA has the largest student body of the UC’s, giving it the diversity and excellence it boasts as a Tier 1 university. Because of its bustling population, I found that being able to find a friend anywhere, a club that shares my interest or an activity that I enjoyed was the best part. Although I thought that I would be lost and alone my first year, it is always possible to find somewhere to belong where people care and share your talents. It’s all you could want from a public university, with the benefits of a private one.

Duane

The very best part about being at UCLA is the camaraderie. I live in the dorms, and my floor honestly feels like a family to me. There is always something to do on campus and it is just an overall fun environment that I highly doubt most other colleges possess. The people here are great and I love being around them. The community I live in is full of people that I have grown to be really attached to. It has made the transition to college much easier on me.

Alexis

The best thing about my school is that it is completely diverse. There are not many campuses where you can find students who are pre-med, pre-law, engineers, international relations, and film majors all at once. Also, not a day goes by where I don't hear or see someone from a country half-way across the world. Plus, who wouldn't want to live in L.A.?

Sarai

The best thing about my school, academically speaking, is the discussions. Due to the large classes, students are split into different discussions. Surely, the Professors do a great job at teaching, but discussions help us fully grasp the concepts taught. I once heard that education is what is left after you forget what was taught. Discussions help us turn what we learned into actual education. Now, referring to the campus, its size and location are probably the best part about UCLA. The long walks to class with L.A.?s beautiful weather makes it a pleasure rather than a hassle.

Mihiri

The best thing about UCLA is its sense of diversity and involvement. It offers opportunities for involvement to students of all interests and backgrounds, and provides top-rated professors and facilities. The location is also prime for catering to many different interests of students as the center of a metropolis.

Stephanie

The best thing about UCLA is that it offers its students so many opportunities- both academic and extracurricular. There are clubs for every interest and a multitude of research opportunities. Anyone can find their niche at UCLA, which is why I love it so much.

Jennifer

The best thing about this school is the variety in classe and extracurriculars that students can participate in. There are a lot of resources to encourage students to do well academically and socially.

Jose

The best thing about UCLA would be the professors. So many of these experts are really down to earth people that don't really feel superior to the students just because of their degree. A lot of them are willing to have conversations with students like us that barely started and they help out in anyway they can. I have had lunch with my professors and its a good way to connect and feel like your involved in your class and that your opinion counts.

Theresa

That it is world renowned and ranked in the top schools. It is also very diverse and offered courses that many other campuses do not -such as Disability Studies.

patrick

i need and want a school of opportunities as professional as possible for a dual / twin specialisation in writing and performing arts toward the movie / cinema business ...i have a very reputed international professional degree in advertising from paris france with honour in english and also a professional certificate in writing / movie script writing from ucla extension / evening program plus i studied acting at the professional artist group - a private professional school in holywood as well as other pure acting classes at the american center in paris france ...i have been writing a bit everything for years in english french

Cesar

I consider the UCLA campus' architecture to be one of the best, especially in contrast with the "big-city" feel of Los Angeles. Some good examples of campus architecture are the world reknown Powell Library and Royce Hall. Many of the campus buildings are featured in hollywood films and popular tv shows because of their archetypical campus feel. Los Angeles is vastly populated and the culture is fast-paced and technology driven; along with these facets there is a strong emphasis on scholarship and success. The UCLA campus architecture is the embodiment of Los Angeles' scholarship and success.

Briana

Proximity to Hollywood, I plan to go into the music industry so having Hollywood so close and being inthe heart of LA gives me hope for my future.

Lily

racial diversity

Margarita

The best thing about UCLA is that there is always an organization you can join that shares your interests, and if there isn't, you can start one!