University of California-San Diego Top Questions

Too academically focused, which makes them not very friendly or helpful because they are too competitive.

Most of the dining halls have some meal items that are repulsive. More choices to choose from would be a great improvement.

There isn't much to do on campus. During the weekends it is quite dead. To be able to do things off campus one would need a car or know someone with a car otherwise you are stuck in your dorm/apartment. Because UCSD does not have a football team or any other team worthy of praise school spirit is quite low and results in a lower state of excitement or pride in our school.

The lack of even diversity. There are lot of one race of peaopl, and few other races.

Cramped, old housing, at least in my college. Difficult getting far off-campus without a car. Expensive.

most students go home during the weekend becasure theres nothing to do

the social aspect is very difficult. It requires a lot of work from the individual in order to be plugged into a community.

greek system. no alpha phi.

It would have to be a tie between student social life and school pride. Students tend to be loners or part of small groups. There is little, if any school pride as well, which is demonstrated by our lack of fans during games.

the social life is not great. i have fun because i have a group of friends that wants to go out and look for things to do. but a lot of students would rather stay in and study on a friday night than actually have a night that resembles a typical college life.