Give me the "low down" on UCSD

OoPurestOo
Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:52:10 +0000

The campus seems very modernized and unique. You may be used to the brick building layouts of the east coast but the UC’s, especially UCSD, have very modernized architecture with different designs.
For example, just check out the Pictures thread made by Astrina:
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-san-diego/475176-ucsd-pictures.html

Personally, I like the layout alot more than the generic brick buildings.

Davis is nice but I wasn’t fond of its flatness. It is a completely flat campus with buildings in a very flat area that seems too rural for my taste with the cow farms and all.

UCSB is a nice area and a great college town however, the vibe there is geared towards partying every week, arguably the most in the UC system.

Although alot of pro-Davis and UCSB posters on this site may say otherwise, UCSD is ranked higher in the science departments more directed towards Biology, Bio-engineering, and Neuroscience. It’s just fact. If you are into research, SD is definitely a place to consider.

I’d advise visiting the campuses yourself if you can just to get a feel for each one. That “feel” can completely overcome any other deciding factors. Good Luck.