Are UCSD students too studious?

College Search & Selection
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Hey guys,

I’m currently doing my college research and am very interested in attending a UC as an out-of-state applicant. I look at many review sites like Niche and Cappex to see what current students have to say about their schools.

I’ve recently seen and heard a lot of things about UCSD students being very, very studious to the point where it’s become part of the school culture and made the school cutthroat competitive. It seems that the typical UCSD is all about books and studying. It’s just that I really want to have a great balance of work and play in college, not studying so much to the point of letting it take over my college career.

I’m definitely not trying to attack or demean any UCSD students at all, I just want to know how accurate these reviews are because, as I mentioned, I /am/ looking for a certain environment in college.

Thank you!

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I would post your question on the UCSD thread: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-san-diego/

Something unrelated to your question but you should know that the California UC’s no longer offer financial aid to OOS students so expect to pay $55K/year to attend. If this is not a problem, please disregard.
A good friend’s daughter just graduated from UCSD as a BME. She would concur with the observation that UCSD is very studious and competitive but you can find a balance and enjoy yourself also.

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OP has posted in the UCSD forum