<p>How do you like college life at UCSD? Do you regret going there? Did you know any people going into it and have you met a lot of new people? </p>
<p>I'm just so ready to get out of high school, begin college, and meet lots of peopleeeeeee</p>
<p>furthermore... a lot of my friends are telling me that not only do people often get stuck staying 5 or 6 years at ucsd just to get their bs or ba, but many people are not happy there.</p>
<p>is this merely a misrepresentation and only a slight amount of people feel this way, or do a majority of students share this feeling?</p>
<p>I know far more people who are happy to be at UCSD than unhappy. For me, it was easily the best decision I could've made - I love my classes, my suitemates, just about everything! I just wish parking weren't such a hassle.</p>
<p>I think many people are unhappy at times.</p>
<p>^
uhh...that statement applies to pretty much the entire planet.</p>
<p>well i'm definitely happy where I am...</p>
<p>I don't regret going to UCSD at all, as it's a really laid-back atmosphere and academically if your heart is set to learn and you put in the effort, there's no way you can't achieve a decent GPA here. so IMO if they're staying for over 5 years (i can see why some would stay for 5...spreading out 4 year plans is not a bad option) it's cuz they haven't worked hard enough.</p>
<p>I do agree that it seems a little "socially dead" and some people may seem unhappy at times, however. Especially at UCSD, you're gonna have to make the extra effort to meet a lot of new people. And a lot of times that's easier said than done. From what I've seen, I feel that most people here are pretty reserved(in general, there are obvious exceptions).</p>
<p>I'm pretty content with my decision. People are generally very nice here if you're willing to approach them or appear open enough to be approached. </p>
<p>The only problem I have San Diego is that my skin seems to have become extremely dry since coming here in spite of the copious amounts of lotion I apply on everyday.</p>
<p>no regrets</p>
<p>tip: join a club/organization, it's the best way to meet people other than those who are living with you</p>
<p>I actually like it here more than I thought I would.</p>
<p>that's cool. anyone else?</p>
<p>you know i had friends who are second years who supposedly "hated" it their first year when i was still a senior in high school.
but when i got to ucsd and met up with them i found out they actually really like it here now. one of them explained that you just "find your niche" and i think that's generally very true.
oh, i like it here too.</p>
<p>thanks for the responses :)</p>