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Social life - if you a group of friends to chill with, it will be fun. There isn't much to do around riverside but you could always climb the big C and find some had sex up ther.

I was part of Latinos in Science my Freshman and Sophmore years. It fun and interesting to be a part of this club because you were able to do some volunteer work and hang out with other club memebers. The club also attended the Latino Medical Student Association Conference at the time, which is very inforamative for pre-med students. I was also involved with Ballety Folklorico de UCR which help me continue to dance Folklroico though I was away from home. Its a great dance group to continue if you already know the basics and also a great way to get started. ASUCR also plan great concerts and activities.

UCR is a commuter campus, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The campus and surrounding communities are deserted and devoid of socializing on the weekends. Parties mainly happen on Wednesday or Thursday nights. If you don't join the Fraternity/Sorority system you will have a four year uphill battle trying to meet new cool people.

I'd definately say that the social life at UC Riverside is what keeps the students together, as well as entertained. At least I could speak on my end, as I was heavily involved in the social scene. Dorms freshman year: I lived in East Lothian which was hands down, the best dorms to live in if you want to meet people. Our doors in the dorm rooms remained open, we had talks in the hallway in the middle of the night with our hallmates.. hall activities. Going to the cafeteria to eat was sometimes the highlight of me and my friends day's. Either because we had been so busy study for midterms & writing papers, that that was the only time we could meet over some food. Other times, even if we weren't hungry, we'd go to the cafeteria just to chat and gossip. Greek Life: I recommend anyone that wants to become active to join a fraternity/sorority, whether is it Greek or non-greek, or business, all will equally keep you occupied. It really depends on which group you clique with the best.. but Greek life gives you the option to always have something to do.. 6 years ago when I first came to town, I believe the Greek Life was more lively as there were more frat houses.. now it seems there are no official ones.. just houses.. Spring Splash, on campus $10 Concerts: Take advantage of them!!! Usualy the concerts are 10$ with the student card and have had some pretty big names there.. Xzibit, 112, SNoop, Yellowcard, Jurassic 5... Dating Scene: The social circle is quite small, and population as a whole at UCR is rather small.. So word gets out fast.. if you're a private person, better to not date too much on campus.. Gossip is huge as there is not much else to do but for people to gossip.. Thats a big thing to watch out for.. everything and any rumors possible can and will be made up.. so prepare! Party Scene: Every night people are partying, mostly at houses, dorms or apartments.. People learn to hustle and eventually master procrastination.. as horrible as that is.. but unless you're in the Bio-med program.. it's not an incredibly difficult school to do well in classes, if you have somewhat of a brain.. Not to say that is a bad thing.. esp if you plan to apply to grad school.. land at least a 3.5 gpa, and you're good to go. Weekends: There are not a lot of people left from friday-sunday.. mainly because half the people are locals.. or they'll drive 45 min to go to Orange County or San Diego to visit friends.. but many of the students from Nor Cal may be in town. Sports teams: Baseball team was pretty good when I was there, not sure how they are now. The soccer team was pretty good as well. The unfortunate thing about UCR is that there is no football team, nor do we know if they'll ever build one. There are many dance troupes which are highly renown such as 909 to join.. or even to just go and watch at their events. There are also a lot of activities I wish I had researched about, such as on campus plays, etc.

Definately, if you like dancing, you have to check out the hip-hop team "909". They dance amazing. We have homecoming each year, with awesome artists performing. Last year, it was Lupe Fiasco and others. For the yearly spring spalsh, we also have concert-esque performances. This years performances included "The Pack" and "Bone Thugs n Harmony". A lot of people attend these events so its really easy to meet new people, which is a big part of going to college in the first place. Also, frats and sororities at UCR are a BIG deal. There are always activities being done by the greek system at UCR.

I enjoyed the nooners when they actually went on, the block party was also okay. I thought the frats and sororities were sad, constantly being brought up on drug and alcohol charges.

Are non-existent to those who fail to seek them out. On the other hand, if you're the type of student who would rather complete his/her degree with minimal distractions then UC Riverside may be just the right school for you.

there are lots of clubs on campus. I was part of the anthropology club. it was really fun. As for the dorms, I wasn't much of a dorm person. after my first quarter I felt I had had the dorm experience and was ready to have my own place. there were dorm activities, but I didn't participate in them. the on campus apartments are great. As for sporting events, theater and guest speakers, there are many and it really depends on the your friends if they will be popular with them. There are a couple huge student wide parties that happen each year. one is in the fall and the other is in the spring. they are very fun and most students attend. they usually have live bands that play. its really fun.

Join Best Buddies, it is a social integration program for people with intellectual disabilities and perhaps one of the most personally rewarding clubs on campus!