University of California-San Diego Top Questions

The university is known to be very tough to get into and the academics is really good.

Absolutely beautiful location.

It's mostly research based so the professors are great resources for those interested in the subject.

the location is unique because it's in beautiful la jolla and not too far from all the places in san diego.

Very good academic school, but without all the cut throat attitude of other prestigious schools. People here are really laid back, even when the stress pours on. Ive yet to meet someone who talked about how much work they have and feel extremely overwhelmed. Most of the time I hear people joke about it and get to work. No suicidal behavior and thats always nice.

UCSD is right next to the beach, making it easier for outdoor recreation, so a lot of people go outdoors to go running, biking, etc. At the same time, though, it maintains a very high academic standard, and is a great choice for people wanting to go further career-wise, even if they aren't planning on careers centered in the sciences.

I don't know that there really is anything unique about UCSD. It was certainly the best option for me when I was deciding which university to attend, but I don't really think it has any unique attributes. I suppose some of the departments here make the school unique. The neuroscience program is number 1 in the country and there are a few other very highly ranked programs here. I suppose the level of academic excellence makes this school unique.

The location and the strength of the education I received.

The trees.

The close proximity to the beautiful La Jolla beaches and the entertainment you can find off campus.