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4.5 172 reviews
Academic Rigor
 4.1407
Dorm Life
 4.0196
Food and Dining
 3.5743
Bang for the buck
 3.9028
Clubs and Activities
 4.4651
Campus Safety
 3.7143
Most Helpful Review for University of California-Riverside
  • Category: Am learning a lot
  • Review by: Kimberley from Tracy, CA
  • 24 out of 24 people found this review helpful

Academics at UCR is fast paced because it is on the quarter system, but that doesn't make it easier. Students are expected to learn the material and learn it fast. There are several ways to get help and to further understanding in a subject. Professors make themselves available for one on one discussion during their office hours, TA's are assigned to discussion sections with about 30 students and also have office hours. Some courses even offer supplementary instruction at the learning center, and tutors are available for many subject. However there is a lot more to learn at UCR then...

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  • Riverside Native
  • May-21-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    UCR is an excellent school for those students pursuing degrees in Engineering or Natural Sciences. Bourns College of Engineering has a strong reputation in the western region of the United States. The college has a strong Creative Writing program, a respected education college, and a developing medical school.

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  • Monica from Pomona, CA
  • May-12-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    UCR looks similar to UCLA except it's way smaller. Most students who are attending UCR are majoring in Biology. Moreover, UCR can be pretty pricey when it comes to dorming for freshman, so save up!

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  • Hayllens from Coachella, CA
  • May-02-2013 I am a current student here

    University of California is extremely helpful. Whether it be by professors, Teacher Assistants, or simply asking your peers, they will each do their best to make sure you, the student, understand. Don't be afraid to ask for help because they are all waiting for you.

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  • Courtney from Corona, CA
  • Apr-28-2013 I am a current student here

    Its not the greatest school out there. Professors are completely about research and most of them don't really care about the students success. Wish I would have gone someplace else.

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  • Thomas from Riverside, CA
  • Apr-26-2013 I am a current student here

    Super diverse and down to earth people. Campus is not the biggest but built nice and modern. Wish we had a football team.

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  • Laura from Arcadia, CA
  • Apr-17-2013 I am a current student here

    UCR prides itself on being diverse, there really are a lot of different types of people here. Be open to the school, despite the seemingly low reputation, it's not that bad. School of Medicine is coming soon, so expect our ranks to rise.

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  • Jade from San Bernardino, CA
  • Apr-12-2013 I am a current student here

    It's a beautiful campus, and the students here are really down to earth. Some the professors here are amazing and make you want to learn what they're teaching. They school only needs a Nursing program to make it even better.

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  • Izaro from Arcadia, CA
  • Apr-11-2013 I am a current student here

    uc riverside is a nice school if you want something thats not too hard to get into but still has good programs. overall i would give ucr an a or b. the campus is nice and the financial aid is good too.

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  • Michelle from Riverside, CA
  • Apr-08-2013 I am a current student here

    The University of California Riverside is very diverse campus that offers a great amount of opportunities for students. My past three years the university has helped guide me into a career environment since the first day I started. I believe UCR has acheived excellence in preparing their students for not only their careers but for the real world that awaits after.

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