<p>which UC campus is the most student friendly? Of course the main reason I want to enter a UC is because of the education but I really what to have a very happy college life. What campus would you recommend for me, I’m planning to major in a science course. (probably Biology) I read somewhere that UC Berkeley isn’t that much of a student friendly campus. Is it true?</p>
<p>I’m a foreigner (asian) and new here in California. I’m a very shy person to people who I don’t know. But I loosen up a bit when I get to know them. :D</p>
<p>Many people at UC Irvine report being extremely satisfied with their college experience there, so that could be what you’d call “student friendly.” UC Santa Cruz and UC Riverside also come to mind as schools that seem to be very “student friendly.”</p>
<p>You might want to define that term for us to better help you find out which UC is right for you.</p>
<p>What I mean by ‘student friendly’ is a campus where people still value social life and not just academics. Where you can easily befriend people. Where the students are more friendly and less snobby. :)) A campus that has a lively and happy campus life. </p>
<p>I think I’m looking for a perfect campus. :)) What campus do you think is closest to what I’m looking for? </p>
<p>I also wonder what campus would be the most student friendly, obviously, when considering my interests and needs.</p>
<p>Similarly to you, I want to go to university to learn and work because I quite like my field of study and want to delve into it whilst at uni; HOWEVER, I do not want to spend my entire time studying/in class/freaking out because of how insane all of my school work is.</p>
<p>I think that is my biggest fear with UCLA and Cal, going and not doing anything but being stressed out over school work all the time - but it probably depends on major a lot too.</p>
<p>I think you’ll be fine at UCLA or Cal, although I’ve read on other college confidential boards that academic life at UC Berkeley is somewhat more stressful than at UCLA. UCLA seems to have a more relaxed atmosphere. I don’t know how true these statements are, but I just thought I’d let you know what I’ve read about those schools.</p>
<p>I recommend utilizing College Prowler’s rankings and statistics for each of the UCs you guys are interested in. Tons of information about almost everything about the school, from nightlife to academics to even how strict the campus police is. Everything is on the left.</p>
<p>You can click each ranking to see more information about it and how it compares to other schools. </p>
<p>Looks like you need to make a free account to get rid of the limited views. Kind of a hassle but it’s worth spending the <1 minute for an account for all the in-depth information it has.</p>
<p>@Cayton
Maybe, but I know myself and I know that I get stressed out way too easily and tend to put a lot of pressure on myself to be my personal best… I like the idea of getting a good education but I’m not too keen on being in an environment that will not only tremendously add to that pressure but also consume me in work so I have no time to de-stress. Thanks for the info!</p>
<p>@smltk1505h
I’ve been on that website before but it always prompts me to log in after I scroll through a few pages and when I thought about making an account I saw that you had to put in things like an address and I decided against it.</p>
<p>The answer is ANY of the UC’s (save maybe UC Merced since it’s new). Remember, each of the campuses has upwards of 20,000 undergraduate students which is about the size of a small city in many states and countries. There are literally hundreds of organizations and clubs at each campus in which you’ll find people that will share many of the same interests you do and who you should be able to befriend and hang out with outside of class. All of the UC’s have the potential to be great social experiences, some maybe slightly more easily than others, but also have the potential to be miserable places where all you do is study 24/7/365 and don’t interact with people. It really depends entirely on you. That being said if you’re outgoing and make a point to interact with people and take a proactive role in meeting people and going to campus events, you should have a great social life in addition to getting a top notch education. </p>
Where you can easily befriend people. Where the students are more friendly and less snobby. :)) A campus that has a lively and happy campus life. </p>