University of California-Merced Campus Life

I don't see why everyone's complaining about the food here. It's amazing what kinds of food are featured in our dining center. It's worth it because it beats cooking for yourself since you are in dorms.

The food at UC Merced is something that, while acceptable, could use improvement. While the hours of the dining center seem to be something that everyone has an issue with, the quality of the food should be improved before looking into extending the hours. Some foods at the dining center are of good quality; however others simply taste like typical cafeteria food. While there are few items in the dining center that I refuse to even try, there is a large variety of options to choose from. Even with these options however, at times it seems as if you are eating the same thing day after day, because nothing else seems appetizing. It is an option for students to submit ideas of dishes for the dining center to have- however I feel students are not aware of this option; if they were then there is potential for additional options and variety to be added to the menus in the dining center. Overall, the food somewhat what would be expected out of a high school cafeteria- some options are good while others, not so much.

Everyone says the food is repetitive but they are adding more food options and variety. Still it can be crowded so choose carefully when you are going to eat but the Ozzi system thins the crowds a little bit.

The Dining commons has a fair variety of food, but I always wish they had something more.

Its the not the best its the same thing everyday kinda tiresome. However there is this new thing where its food carts from local restaurants and that's nice.

Dining Commons Food (DC Food) gets old after a while. So, if you want more options buy your own snacks and bring a microwave and make use of the reservable kitchens on campus.

The food id not that great. It's satisfying for a while but then you can get bored eating the same thing. I just wish there were healthier options. Of course I like the food here but it gets tiring.

If you're a vegetarian, there is not a lot of options. If you'll eat anything and you're not caring much about what you eat, then yeah, there's lots of options. As a Chicana, it's very difficult for me to get adjusted to the food. It's very good, and you can be healthy if you want to, but you get tired of eating the same stuff everyday.

dining gets a little boring because its the same thing everyday, however it is good nonetheless

The food in our Dining Center is great! There are so many options. Mexican, Chinese, Italian, etc. Unfortunately, the same things are always served, so it can all get a bit boring. If you aren't careful, you can also gain a few pounds.

The Greek Life is very active! They are constantly hosting events such as parties or selling food. While some of the parties do have alcohol (these are typically for upperclassmen 21+) a lot of the contain no alcohol and are simply there for people to go dancing and have a great time.

We are a young campus so the Greek Life is building. We have most of the major Frats. I am a founding member of Phi Alpha Delta and belong to Kappa Sigma as well.

There are plenty of sororities and fraternities. I haven't looked into them a lot but if you contact the student services on campus they can probably give you more information, but there is a festival in which they come out and give you information themselves.

I have met some of the greatest people through greek life. With Alpha Phi Omega and Delta Epsilon Mu, my time in Merced has definitely changed. I have become more involved in school and in the community.

4 sororities 4 fraternities multiple professionals

Greek life at UC Merced is getting a lot better, more people are getting involved Greek Life.

There are many Greek organizations that you can join. There are the social fraternities and sororities, the professional fraternities (i.e. pre-med, pre-health), and even service fraternities to choose from.

Greek life here, alike everything else socially relevant, is still developing. There are currently 7 university-wide recognized chapters, and the number is only but growing. Campus activity, mixers, greek events etc., are very much available at this school.

Is respected life everything else that is on campus.

Still growing but decent!