UC Irvine - 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Attending

[marksummers]

It was pretty diverse when I went back in the day, but it may have changed. You say for "a semester". FYI: UCI is on the quarter system, which is a LOT harder. By the 2nd week, you're already cramming for midterms or working on your transfer to Cal State (which does indeed have a MUCH more humane & practical orientation).

[JustSujC]

It's easy to get lost in the crowd at a UC school. When I was an undergrad I found it difficult to make friends but looking back it was largely due to being a commuter student, transferring in and not being part of a club/organization. Like most things in life it's what you make of it, nobody is going to spoon feed you a good career, academics, and especially not a social life. I can't speak on UCI but the UC I attended I had a very similar experience.

[gaelrowan]

By the 2nd week, you're already cramming for midterms or working on your transfer to Cal State

[lut.]

Omg!! I accidentally saw my class at 1:25 on this video!! (this pic was taken in August 2010)

[lStranger]

I was just at the pub yesterday and it is still located near the student center.

[neilparga]

You need to know Swagman UCI...he is the dude who swags in a Michael Jordan jersey #23

[edwardkim]

"Not diverse." Just say there are too many Asians. Be a man!