University of California-Los Angeles Visit Report by flight23
Visit to University of California-Los Angeles in January 2010 by flight23
(Student, HS Class of 2010)
(Member since January 02 2010 with 352 posts)
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Visit Activities:
Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
4 - Very Good
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
I got a chance to eat at the faculty center (only professors and top administration can buy food here) and chat with a professor emeritus. He was very friendly and passionate about his job.
Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
UCLA Campus is absolutely beautiful. Admittedly, there are a few spots that look a little dreary, but most buildings are very attractively designed. Ackerman Union's interior is just incredible.
Dormitories:
Haven't been in one
Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
As far as I know, there are no security problems whatsoever. Like I said, the surrounding area is upper-class so not much crime going on.
Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
If I would judge UCLA
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus:
5 - Excellent
UCLA is not, as one would likely think, in Los Angeles Proper. It is actually situated in a very nice area called Westwood and it is extremely beautiful and upper-class (and expensive).
City/Town/Community:
5 - Excellent
There's plenty of resources with Los Angeles being a drive away.
Campus Visit Notes for University of California-Los Angeles
Visit Description:
I've been here a couple of times but I mostly hung out at Ackerman, which has all sorts of fast food joints, such as Taco Bell, Carls Jr., Jamba Juice, Panda Express, etc. and a salon (where I got my haircut for the relatively low price of $15), and even an arcade and a PC gaming room.
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
Try to visit UCLA during non-peak hours unless you want to run into some infamous LA traffic.