Epinions Recent Reviews for University of California-Riverside

University of California-Riverside: thumbs up UCR

Sun, 31 Jul 2005 14:57:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tlbrink - I used to teach there. Now I am at a local community college and have sent dozens of students there (including my own daughter). The experiences have been generally positive, and much better for undergrads than at the big name schools (UCLA, Berkeley,...

University of California-Riverside: The Good, bad, and the ugly

Wed, 4 Jun 2003 06:25:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ucr_ucb - I feel I am qualified to write a review for this school. I have been at this school (UCR) for a full two years and will be transferring next year. This guide is to set as an informative guide to hopefully help you decide if you want to come here...

University of California-Riverside: University of California - Riverside

Thu, 13 Jun 2002 20:31:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kiko_cat - I actually just took my last final at U.C.R. this week so now I can write something about the campus that I have grown so attached to and that has become almost a home to me certain quarters because I was there so much. The campus helped me meet new...

University of California-Riverside: UCR.. excellent choice

Sat, 23 Jun 2001 08:22:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mouseonmars - Being a computer science major I will make references to some of the services offered to CS and CE majors, but otherwise everything applies to all students. UCR has a beautiful campus. However, there is currently large amounts of construction occurring,...

University of California-Riverside: Dont transfer out....

Mon, 9 Apr 2001 00:45:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author no8rainer - I tranfered out of UCR after my sophmore year and realized it was a big mistake, and can compare it with another UC and hopefully inform people between a small and big school.

Pros:

1. UCR is small, very small, you practically know...

University of California-Riverside: UCR is a quiet school, but it is great!

Sat, 17 Feb 2001 16:20:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jessica1137 - The University of California at Riverside does not receive ample attention compared to the other UC Schools. The reason for this is because it has the smallest population and the athletic programs are not popular at all. Many people do not think of UC...

University of California-Riverside: The difference of UC Riverside

Mon, 9 Oct 2000 01:14:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Pixie811 - I started off my college experience at my local community college. I transferred to UC Riverside 2 quarters ago and have noticed a few big differences.

While at the community college, I made a lot of friends. Yes, in general, they were all...

University of California-Riverside: Dorm life in not all it is cracked up to be!

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 12:36:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jessica1137 - The Aberdeen & Inverness Dormitory is a pleasant place to live because the residents are open and like to socialize. When a new student comes to the school, it helps to be living in an A&I hall because your hallmates become your family.

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University of California-Riverside: Get Involved

Tue, 5 Sep 2000 02:41:03 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author VNM317 - Most people complain about UCR's social life. They argue that Riverside is a boring city so therefore, UCR is also boring. Well, I am here to tell you that this is not true.

Some malls that are near the university are the Ontario Mills and...

University of California-Riverside: varies

Sun, 30 Jul 2000 22:09:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author steadyillin - Even though a third building is being constructed, up to now, UC Riverside has only had two dorm buildings to house its students. The first is called Aberdeen Inverness (A&I). The second, called Lothian, is divided into an East and West, and trust...

University of California-Riverside: UCR CSA

Sun, 30 Jul 2000 21:41:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author steadyillin - I joined the UCR Chinese Students Association during my freshman year and remained on staff for two consecutive years. UCR has a sizable Asian Pacific population (more than 50% of the student body is API), and as a result 3 major API student clubs...

University of California-Riverside: The not so small UC

Mon, 10 Jul 2000 21:10:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author meehchelle110 - The University of California, Riverside is a small public university (with a student population of around 11,000) that is currently trying to spread its wings in order to compete with the already overcrowded University of California system. In my two...

University of California-Riverside: Ahhh....Home Sweet Home

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 16:24:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author heavenlyangel - Comfy comfy, just like my room back home. You may think that dorms are nothing compared to your cozy room and the teddy bear you have beside you or the gigantic poster of your favorite star. However, you're wrong! Despite the negative rumors you may...

University of California-Riverside: What you want is what you get

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 15:45:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author heavenlyangel - Dang, how the heck would I know which meal plan I want.....I eat whenever I feel like it, I don't want to be restricted!! If this is what you're thinking, don't worry. Riverside has six different meal plans to accommodate each and every individual with...

University of California-Riverside: Yummy in the Tummy

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 15:17:15 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author heavenlyangel - Food! Food! Food! And more Food! At UC Riverside,that is exactly what you get, a variety of food from numerous backgrounds. Thinking of how good the salty french fries are at McDonald? Well, don't worry, go to the Twister Burgers at The Commons and...

University of California-Riverside: Big school degree small campus advantages

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 05:03:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cdpumphr - Great school!!!!!!!!! I was a non-traditional student (read as over 18, military vet with a full time job while in school full time). I was accepted to Berkeley and UCLA as well but after finding out about Riverside I accepted their offer.

At...

University of California-Riverside: UCR--A Wonderful Education

Tue, 16 May 2000 21:41:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TboneCentral - UC Riverside is emerging into an extremely renowned research university in the California system. It sits on over 1,200 acres 60 miles east of Los Angeles.

Student activities are a significant part of Riverside. Many students participate in...

University of California-Riverside: On Campus Entertainment - how to make it better

Fri, 5 May 2000 14:21:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ms_block - ASPB, the Association of Student Programs Board, provides much of the student entertainment on the Riverside Campus. I was involved with this group during my senior year of college. My title was assistant director of marketing.

Right away I...

University of California-Riverside: U.C.R., the hidden treasure

Thu, 27 Apr 2000 22:13:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author darthmary - I found U.C.R. by accident, when talking with an academic counselor. He said I didn't have the GPA or grades to get into the two stellar campuses, Berkeley or L.A. Not even good enough to get into UC Santa Barbara. I wanted to go to the smallest...

University of California-Riverside: Small, but a great school

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 07:28:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author taka22 - Im a graduate of UC Riverside and i had the best 3 years of my college years. I transferred from a junior college and it was a very different transition from a jc to a university. The great thing about Riverside is that its small. Unlike the big UC...

University of California-Riverside: UCR - a great school

Mon, 7 Feb 2000 16:24:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author MyThreeSons - My experience as an undergraduate was atypical in a couple of respects. I was slightly older than the typical freshman (mid-20's) and I worked full-time as a travel agent throughout my undergraduate years. So I wasn't exactly plugged into the college...

University of California-Riverside: U.C. Riverside

Wed, 2 Feb 2000 19:54:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author buggirl - I am a third year graduate student at U.C. Riverside. Like many other people here, I had never heard of Riverside until I started looking at graduate programs. As it turns out, this littlest of the U.C. schools has some of the finest graduate and...

University of California-Riverside: Pretty good school, you get some individual attention

Sun, 30 Jan 2000 22:25:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sudeja - The school is very diverse ethnically. Politically, everyone is about the same, i think. There is a large Asian population, and there is a large Christian population. People are nice here, but i wish it was less clique-ish. Classes are pretty cool if you...

University of California-Riverside: UC... what?

Thu, 27 Jan 2000 23:15:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author UCKristyn - When I first told my mother that I got accepted into UC Riverside, she said "I didn't even know there was a UC in Riverside." A lot of people I know have never heard of my school. It is kind of sad that UCLA and Cal get all the attention in...

University of California-Riverside: The Invisible University of California

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 22:24:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author maxshroom - Alright coming from the San Luis Obispo, Ca county I was not interested in moving to Souther California to attend college. But the way it worked out, I cannot choose the location of a school and thus I have enrolled in UC Riverside. Now the way it goes...