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University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093, USA, United States
4.41 / 5 based on 48 reviews.
Description:
UC San Diego is one of nine campuses that make up the University of California system. Founded in 1960, UCSD is a coeducational, State-supported research institution. UCSD is located atop the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, in a 1,976-acre park-like setting, in La Jolla, 12 miles north of the City of San Diego.
With its five undergraduate colleges, its ranking as one of the top ten research institutions in the country, and its renowned faculty, UCSD offers its students the intimacy of a small college environment combined with the academic benefits of a world-class research university.


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90% of students recommend
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“Be 21 before going there, otherwise it is going to be very frustrating.” Read Review
cecgb182, France

48 Overall reviews of University of California, San Diego

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by mambro, Università degli Studi di Padova, Padua, Italy
Engineering, Computer, University Agreement
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If you want crazy, American Pie style student life go tu UC Santa Barbara :)
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Great academic experience and a lot of fun.



FINAL COMMENTS

Try to live on campus in the international house to have a real international experience (a lot of people from all over the world). By the way, once you get there don't get stuck there but try to meet local people and go party off campus too. Try to find the time (I know it's difficult because classes are hard) to travel because there is a lot to see around (Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Sequoia National Park, Yosemite, San Francisco...)
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by Adriana, CETYS Universidad, Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Information to get a Campus job or visa permit for temporal work.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Get advantage of the weather, high academic, international friends, new experiences, all kinds of sports!!!



FINAL COMMENTS

Go to the turism office and to your campus informational center. Join the international community!!!!!
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by Eduardo, Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
Sociology, University Agreement
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Keep on with the international orientation, it makes a better school.



FINAL COMMENTS

First of all, save money because is expensive. Secondly, if you do it, take advantage of it, do no call or write home, live it up.
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by Cecile, Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Grenoble, Grenoble, France
International Relations, University Agreement
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I wished i knew how to get a car from the beginning of the saty.
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Very good university, challenging classes, good student-teacher relationshhips, great choice for classes, amazing landscape and weather, nightlife pretty good but you have to be 21...



FINAL COMMENTS

Be 21 before going there, otherwise it is going to be very frustrating.
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by Gregory, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Computer Science/IT, Flemish Fund for Scientific Research
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That second-hand car salesmen are one-but-least trustworthy kind of people in the US (after lawyers).
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
As it said on some of their T-shirts: relax and enjoy the experience!



FINAL COMMENTS

Make a trip to Baja - it's not nearly as insecure as most Americans think, and it's beautiful!
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by Maura, University of Stirling, Stirling, United Kingdom
Literature, University Agreement
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
UCSD is a very competitive and academic university- but with a vibrant international student body



FINAL COMMENTS

Live in I-House
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by bingjac, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Trondheim, Norway
Engineering, Mechanical, Independent
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You need a car to go around!
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Perfect location, good academic staff, good courses



FINAL COMMENTS

I can recommend it!
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by Carla, Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Independent
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More information about the OPT.
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
UCSD have lots of courses. For sure you will find one which fill your necessities.



FINAL COMMENTS

Enjoy the beach in the summer!!!
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