<p>So basically I'm deciding between UCSD and a few schools and want to know about the campus life. Could people that go there or have visited tell me about dorm life, campus life, sporting events, and Greek life? How "good" is the experience. If I were to go to UCSD it would be on the social basis mainly. Otherwise it's not worth it to me.</p>
<p>Don’t come here if you’re looking for a typical college experience that you see on TV and in movies. End of story</p>
<p>One of the biggest knocks on UCSD is the fact that it has no division 1 football team, which makes the sporting life pretty dull. You’re stuck to watching division 2 basketball and the likes, which is obviously not as interesting and there isn’t much pride for sports.</p>
<p>Dorm life? It’s what YOU make of it. If you put in the effort to go out and make friends, you will make friends. If you sit inside and play video games all day, don’t complain about having a “dead” social life.</p>
<p>There are frats and sororities like every other college, but there’s no housing for them on campus. I’d suggest other colleges if you are really interested in the Greek life.</p>
<p>Actually… I think greek life is the only thing about UCSD that somewhat redeems it socially… but that’s just me. Still, I don’t think you should come here if it’s only based on social reasons! what other options do you have?</p>
<p>You know I think that having UCSD go D1 would be able to accomplish more and at a faster rate than a football team, and I say that even though I’d more than likely try to play football if there was a team there. But a football team would probably be more likely to come after going D1, but I really don’t know many specifics about it. Just going off of what I’ve read about the situation at UCSD.</p>
<p>@ucsandiego: can you tell me more about greek life, I am joining. My other options are dull because I was rejected from my top choice. I’m deciding between NYU, BU, UCSB, and UCSD. NYU is, well, NYU and a complete lack of what I want. No way am I going to BU. Between UCSB and UCSD my parents would rather me go to UCSD because of the rankings but other than that they don’t care what I choose. I’m torn in this decision and it’s not an ideal situation, but life’s not fair so I’m just looking for some input. Thanks</p>
<p>Edit: I’m not caring too much about the education right now (plus UCSD is ranked 35 and NYU is 33 according to USN so that’s not a difference). I am a really social person and would honestly would not be happy at BU or NYU. I’m not looking for what we see in movies because only a few colleges provide that, I’m just asking if the social scene at UCSD is good enough for me to have a good time. Note, I am an extrovert and will take advantage of what the college has to offer. The question is, what does the college have to offer haha</p>
<p>I mean UCSD’s greek system is a lot like any other university’s, it’s decently big and I assure you you’ll have multiple social options most nights per week (depending on fraternity). I love the greek system, it has given me endless opportunities to meet people. UCSB however is gnarly partying with greeks and non-greeks alike, they have a real frat/sorority row, grungy college town, etc. I liked that environment at UCSB, but at the end of the day I chose UCSD because I’m pre-law and I like the academic environment here. Luckily, because I joined my sorority I’ve also had a very fulfilling social life. It depends on your personal goals and what environment you prefer. If you’re “not caring too much about the education” I’m not sure why you’re going to college in the first place? That’s confusing to me.</p>
<p>I don’t think UCSB has a popular “sports” culture as they do not have football- but I’m not sure.</p>
<p>P.S. PM me if you have more specific questions, I’d be happy to answer!</p>
<p>lol I don’t mean I don’t CARE about the education. It’s just that no one ultimately cares what undergrad you went to. Graduate school is a lot more important. Of course between Ivy’s and UCSD it makes an obvious difference, but between UCSD and say NYU, the education is about the same. That is why education is not the main factor for me at this point. It’s pretty much the same for all the schools I got into.</p>
<p>Hahahaha yeah I agree! good clarification</p>