College Overview: UC Riverside

UC Riverside: Don't Judge a Book by its Reputation
Let's be honest. Everyone always talks about UC Riverside like it's a craphole. But in my experience, as soon as I came and walked through campus, I wanted to go to school here. Sure, the weather sucks some days, but the people here are so relaxed. There is so much drama in the other UC schools, but everyone here is happy to be here and the professors are really amazing. There is a lot of construction on campus at the moment, which is annoying but it means that the entire school will b...

UC Riverside: Cheap-n-Ghetto
For people considering UCR as their "backup," stop! This school is G-to-the-Hetto It feels like every class is the AP class in High School that let some stupid kids in. They recently painted the grass green here out of desperation to attract new students, if that tells you anything.

UC Riverside: Stereotypes Begone!
Don't let the stereotypes of UCR get you. It's actually not a bad place. For one thing, the weather is pretty good except for the hot California summers. I wasn't sure how much fun was possible all the way in Riverside, but my thoughts about this school totally did a 180 when I got here. We're walking distance to countless restaurants and the local movie theater. Take time to check the campus out and don't be afraid to ask students walking around. We don't bite!

UC Riverside: UC Riverside = Chill
As the title of this review suggests, UC Riverside is a really chill school with a chill nightlife. I chose it, honestly, because 1) It's far from home (the Bay Area), 2) This school gave me the most money and 3) UCR has both a Health Profession program for my Pharmacy ambitions as well as one of 2 Business Administration programs the UCs offer (the other is at Berkeley). The student that needs a raaaaaaging club-ish party scene should just go to LA or something. Or go here and drive to L...