<p>Hey! I just got accepted to UCI and I'm so excited! :D From what I've seen, the campus is cool and new and awesome. But how's the social life? How is it compared to other UCs like LA, SD, or SB? Does the "fun factor" depend on your dorm situation (ex: living by yourself vs living with 2 roomates, or living in one of those 9 room apartment things)?</p>
<p>Thanks!!! :)</p>
<p>^It's fun!</p>
<p>I've visited a couple times, UCI is a sweet location, it'd be fun to go!</p>
<p>I say there's lots of socializing, especially if you're asian</p>
<p>yay! i'm asian :)</p>
<p>thanks for the reply</p>
<p>I don't know about any 9-room apartment things... all the freshmen entering in Fall 2009 will be housed in Middle Earth or Mesa Court (the residence halls).</p>
<p>There are plenty of activities, but the campus is still pretty quiet on weekends. It seems to me there's a bit of a Catch-22 going on... many of the campus cafes, etc., are closed on weekends because there aren't enough students around, but why should they stick around if... well, you get the idea. </p>
<p>I just don't understand building a great new Student Center, then closing all most of the dining places inside it on weekends. I mean, it's nice that they keep the Game Room open, but it would help to have the Pub and Grille open as well.</p>
<p>froobles</p>
<p>if I go to UCI, we shall like hang out with all the cool asian kids</p>
<p>asian kids unite!</p>
<p>Sounds like somebody has yellow fever.</p>
<p>btw Wendy's (in the Student Center) and Starbucks are open everyday. I agree tho they should leave more stuff open later on the weekends.</p>
<p>MaMoose:
This is what I meant by the 9 room apartments (UC</a> Irvine Student Housing - Arroyo Vista - Floor Plans & Community Map) Oh but I see that Middle Earth and Mesa Courts only have single, double, or triple occupancy.</p>
<p>haikumarukuchan:
Hahahah ok...</p>
<p>spellingbead:
I'll be going home on the weekends so that won't be a problem for me!</p>
<p>Thanks for clearing stuff up for me ^.^</p>
<p>^ SOOO MANY people go home on the weekends, why is that?
I can't go home on the weekends, it's too far! (3000 miles far and another country!)</p>
<p>so am I gonna be lonely in my dorm?
lame</p>
<p>super duper lame..... </p>
<p>I have a question regarding social scene!</p>
<p>So, we're all CCers, do u guys think if we know each other on CC, can u actually be friends in like real life at a college?</p>
<p>Has anyone ever have had that experience?!?!?</p>
<p>^ it happened to me. except high school not college.
this girl posted a chance thread and it said she was a student in irvine so we PMed each other and it turns out she was in my AP lit class. so now facebook surveys its just like "how did you meet person #3" and were just like "-___________- talk college confidential..." LOL</p>
<p>what are some good, lowkey food places around UCI?</p>
<p>So exactly how many asians are there at UCI? I've been hearing some very high percentages...</p>
<p>80%... Lol</p>
<p>it's kind of a boring campus to be honest.</p>
<p>^Oh man that doesnt sound too good...</p>
<p>But dont worry cuz once i get there, that's all gonna change. :)</p>
<p>Hey Froobles,</p>
<p>UCI isn't planning on housing freshmen in AV next year (one of the benefits, I guess, of admitting fewer freshmen).</p>
<p>If anyone cares, the Fall 2008 head-count lists 52.7% of the undergraduates as identifying themselves Asian American/Pacific Islander.</p>
<p>Haiku, I don't know why so many undergrads head home for the weekend... free laundry is only so attractive. </p>
<p>I do think the University could schedule more events on the weekend... the place has world-class venues with the Bren Center and several good-sized theaters. And Irvine is close enough to LA that you'd think a creative scheduler could snag some impressive talent... and do better than schedule John Legend on a Tuesday night.</p>
<p>MaMoose: I LOLed at the last part :)</p>
<p>haiku: It would be cool to meet some more people before going. assuming they actually go of course hahaha</p>
<p>I hope social life will be fun! Especially on the weekends!
I'm from norcal so going home every weekend wouldn't be an option. =[</p>
<p>I should find all the people who are staying on the weekends...</p>
<p>yea i wouldn't be able to go home either, considering it's like a 5 hour drive</p>
<p>If anyone goes to UCI and/or whatever college I chose to who I "know" from CC</p>
<p>I want to be friends in like the real college</p>
<p>so, yeah, cause, we have shared our anxiety experiences and all</p>
<p>CCers UNITE!</p>