UC Irvine Pros and Cons
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- čas přidán 30. 05. 2020
- UC Irvine Pros and Cons
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In today's video I talk about the Pros and the Cons of the university of California, Irvine. Many people are curious to know more about UCI and want to know about the good and the bad, so I thought this video would be perfect to make. With everything going on in the world right now, I have been staying busy and distracted and creating this youtube video and other content is an outlet for me. I separated the video into Social Cons, Academic Cons, Social Pros, and Academic Pros so that way you all have a broader perspective of UC Irvine. If you have any questions please feel free to leave them in the comment section below so that I can try an help you out!
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Finish the whole video ! Very interesting & funny (& I already graduated college)
UCI's awesome...and most people don't even know it's 4 mins from the beach.
The joke we say all the time is that UCI has been undefeated in Football 50+ years. LOL
i just got accepted for fall 2021 so this is really helpful, thank u
Yooo same here
what were your stats and ecs?
@@dianthe5756
For me,
UW: 4.00
UC GPA: 4.33
EC: Grade Rep for Student council, President of Red Cross, President of Cancer Awareness, Tutor Executive of Mu Alpha Theta, Solo Research Project on Lung Carcinoma, volunteer, etc etc
@@jasminelee3504 thank you! U totally deserve it wow🤩. Also, sorry, but GPA is different for every school, so is it ok if u could tell me if you got any B’s? If you did, how many? Sorry I just want to compare my grades lol
@@dianthe5756 I got in & had maybe 4 Bs throughout high school so don’t stress!!
Yeah, I'm finishing up my final year at UCI. The social life is definitely not as active as other schools but in my experience, most people are super cool. In terms of professors, a lot of time depends on the major. The business professors are generally all awesome and care about their students greatly. For philosophy and sociology, most professors are also accomodating and caring. I think at the end of the day, you can learn a lot about yourself and grow at this school if you are willing to make the effort to find what you need.
On another note though, I sent you a connection request on LinkedIn if you're down to connect!
Hi @RalpJeromeDeCastto how about the department Informatic? There are good teachers.
Thank You 🙏
Yo!!! I graduated in 2014 and it's refreshing to hear your perspective. Also wow @ the updates and changes since my time there. Loved the video, good job! Enjoy the rest of your time there and savor every moment.
You are 100% right about UCI professors not really caring about their students wellbeing. I've had professors yell at me or turn me away when asking for help in the class. I've heard other student say it is because the professors are payed for their research and not for their teaching unfortunately. So they don't care if kids are learning as much as their research going well.
Yeah unfortunately that’s just how it is for the most part. Sorry you had to go through that!
@@zeemthedream its okay its a good although tough learning experience. Love your channel! Cool to see another uci student!
There are good and caring professors at UCI. Yes, there are uncaring professors and that’s unfortunate but it happens at some level everywhere.
@@johnguzowski8634 I feel like saying most are this way wouldn’t be wrong. Since they are huge research universities, it’s common to see profs who are half-assing teaching cause they are really only there to research. It’s how the school gets $$
It hasnt changed since I graduated in 79.
thank you... i am a mom ...maybe not your target audience... lol but during Covid...virtual tours are what we have to consider colleges. Your video...was one of the Best college videos. you gave a lot of details on class scheduling that was extremely helpful for college consideration.
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
I’m also a mom and have to agree completely with you. Thank you for the very informative video!
This video was really informative and helpful for someone deciding where to go for the next 4 years. I appreciate the content bro.
i’m an incoming freshman and this was very insightful!! just subscribed :)
Im glad you talked about the difficulty of changing majors.
I just got into the law school and there are very few videos talking about Uci culture! Thanks so much for this!! Super useful info
Hey, this was really fun to learn how UCI is different from when I went … 50! years earlier. Thank you for all your insights and information. Very worthwhile to watch. I loved dorm life and the layout of buildings around the park. Great mems! 😊
Currently preparing for the UCI Master's of Conservation & Restoration interview. Learning that the area is safe, not a party school, and tranquil is a pro for an introvert such as myself.
Thanks. I appreciate your time and perspective. Best of luck!
As a 4th year UCI student, I totally agree with everything you said.
This was super helpful! Loved the video, thank you sm!!
thanks for the great info. It helped my students to have better perspectives.
i think you made a very good point ab the competition for classes. i think it’s ridiculous that people with jr standing are still struggling to get into the classes they need 👎🏽.
hi! this isn’t a question but I just wanted to say I hope you’re doing alright and safe during this stressful time. I wish for only the best for you and I’m super thankful for what you’ve already done on CZcams! your videos are so helpful ❤️ all love
Thank you so much, I appreciate your concern 🙏🏿💙
This video is so helpful! Thank you!
i see the subtle flex of that mac book pro!
Haha I stay lookin up stuff in the middle of my videos!
Thank you so much super helpful! I am thinking of transferring this Fall!
For class planning, your school (major wise) has academic advisors that help plan your classes you need quarter by quarter, doing that for social sciences (economics) at UCI
Yes, I forget which portal it is (It's the one where you can see your standing in terms of graduation) but it literally gives a breakdown of all the requirements to graduate, with all of the classes by class ID/Name that you can take to meet the requirement. If I'm remembering correctly it also shows the suggest year by year breakdown.
Excellent video. Very informative and useful video. Sorry to hear of the difficulty getting into theater or film classes. From this CZcams video, one can see your excellent potential in those fields. Perhaps some UCI Extension courses in film may be an option, although clearly not optimal.
Great video!! I'm going into my senior year of highschool and have been looking at different videos on UC schools. This helped a lot, keep up the great uploads!!
Thanks! Glad I could help 😃
I’m an incoming biology major and this was incredibly helpful so thank you so much!!!
Most of the bio profs are actually really cool! I'm a 3rd year human bio major (a specialty of the regular bio major) and Dr. Nick is the best! Chemistry can go eat it though, those classes were rough.
such an informative video thanks!!
this was so spot onnn
YUHHHH anteater pride :) I'm graduating this quarter!
Although UCI doesn’t have a big social life we have a bunch of surroundings options
1) spectrum ( one of the school shuttles takes you) district
2) bunch of beaches 15 minute drive (Newport, Costa Mesa, crystal cove, Laguna beach beach) 20-30 Huntington Beach
3) bars & clubs Newport, Santa Ana, Anaheim
4) Disneyland
5) Amtrak ( LA, SD 1 hr, bus picks you at the center & leaves you at the station)
I did party an okay amount, just gotta know the right people. I wasn’t part of a sorority or new any frat people, so it’s doable. The only bad side is you need a car to get around
I just got in and this is very helpful.
So happy to come the 28th August from France as a international student for a period of 4 months 🥖🇫🇷🇺🇸
im an incoming freshman to UCI next fall and i was honestly pretty worried that i wasn't going to like it because of the social cons that ive heard from others but your video was very helpful and im still pretty excited to attend, so thank you!!!
No problem, I’m really glad that I was able to help you!
Great video, my daughter really wants to go to UCI!
If you want film and media studies, art and design. I'd recommend Orange coast college just a couple miles away in costa mesa. I do like the anteater Rec facility ARC. All sorts of activities like social and urban dance, martial arts, badminton, tennis, swimming, everything. Mostly taught by current and former students, which makes it more dynamic.
Good video! At UCI many courses are restricted to students in the major until a specific date and then non majors can enroll.
I feel cool listening to him talk
PROS: Beautiful weather and campus. Super smart professors and fellow students. Aldrich Park. Great access to Orange County jobs. CONS: Mostly a commuter school. A relatively small amount of students live on campus and most live in neighboring cities. Quarter system so classes will be 10 weeks instead of 16 weeks like semester systems, so you don't have that much time to pick up the material. Great video. All the best
What was your major?
@Lynn Talmon LMFT, LAADC Computer Engineering
“This is not the place for that.” 😂😂
uci love !! 💛💙
The ARC is a great gym for sure I lived in Camino and was super close by so I would just walk there
Just got in for fall of 2021, definitly my top school so far!
UCI has improved a lot in ranking.
Idk why I watched this I graduated from university years ago haha still very informative!
im a freshmen in highschool and they already making us take mad notes about colleges
I watched all the vlogs you did on UCI cause I was supposed to do a college exchange there next school year, but they cancelled all exchange programs for the 1 semester hopefully I’ll be able to comme for the winter semester 😅🤞
Hopefully things will get moving again! 🙏🏿
Got accepted to UCI a couple days ago to the business school
Ehh I’m majoring in marketing
I am transferring to UCI as a business major as well
I think the major restriction is for the students major in that to get the priority when enrolling in classes. The major restriction will be moved out eventually. Then, you can choose the course. This fall quarter I enrolled in dance3 which had had a major restriction, though I major in computer science and engineering. Another thing I want to say is that as an incoming freshmen, I really need a four year plan!! I was told that the advisors would only take the initiative to instruct students to choose courses when they are freshmen.
Yea that’s right, eventually you will be able to take the course! Also I agree, I would suggest using degree works to plan out exactly what classes you have to take for the upcoming quarters
The Public Health Sciences department at uci has a 4 year plan for their students. Maybe we can start by helping our departments come up with a guided 4 year plan or press our departments advisors to! For the sciences like bio, chem, etc., there are multiple professors for each course so I’d say some majors are restrictive bc of number of professors available but some aren’t. But I can definitely agree that classes restricted to majors only sucks and by the time the restriction is lifted, most of the classes are taken. But to be fair, I would be pissed if my spot in a chem or bio class I absolutely needed for my major was taken by a student of an unrelated major. So there’s no good way to look at that.
Yea it definitely can be tough when a class you really need is a full due to restrictions. Also, I agree a guided 4 year plan would be very helpful for all departments!
VERY GOOD VIDEO
Thanks for the video! Just subbed! I am doing TAG for business for fall 2022. How are things in the Business Dept.? Is it really competitive and are classes really packed? Also how easy/difficult are your junior and senior years?
Some courses are restricted to majors only but there’s almost always a date for when they open for all majors
I want to add that it’s hard to make friends at this school. It’s definitely not a social school by any means so if you want to make friends you really need to get involved somehow such as by joining a club or greek life (that’s how I made my friends). Or else you really are gonna feel kind of lonely here like I did when I transferred to the school. A couple of things contribute to this problem but I think the main one is that UCI is a big commuter school so lots of students who go here live locally and therefore commute to campus instead of living on campus. I had a roommate that lived nearby and would go home every single weekend. Which leads me to my next point- the campus is super dead/ quiet on the weekends. So really if you are super social person and are outgoing/ like making friends and you aren’t just in college to get a degree, you should take this into consideration. Personally I moved from Northern California so I had to stay there on weekends and sometimes holidays
Fall 2021 freshmen where you at?! :) just got accepted two days ago
this is becoming my dream school because of an anime character.
pros: the anime character goes to this school
cons: it’s name is the same as my elementary school substitute teacher and i can’t think about it without seeing her face.
What anime?!
whats the anime
Phia Osurac it’s haikyuu!! iwa goes to uci lol
Accepted for my MS on Wednesday:) prolly gonna attend
congrats 🙌🏿
@@zeemthedream woohoo
12:41 oh my god gallant!!! he's one of my favorites :'D
super helpful video 😌 thank you so much for sharing!
I just got my acceptance letter, I'm out of state.
Ayy, same. Just got the letter and I'm from NJ. Literally the other side of the country lol
Same but im literally from the Middle East.
Thats a 16 hr flight lol
@@erichuang7524 other side of the planet !!😭
Hi, me too. I am from Taiwan🥰
same bro LOL i was at popeyes when i found out
Thank you so much for the advice! I’ll be attending UCI for fall 2022. I’m also going to be majoring in computer science, can you tell me what classes are hard to get? I know ICS31 is pretty competitive but I plan on testing out of it especially bc I’m in the exact same position as you: accepted as undeclared but plan to transfer to CS. What other classes are hard to get a spot in? Thank you!
Same I got accepted as undeclared even though I applied for cs !! Hopefully I will be able to transfer😭😭
Would you recommend doing an Erasmus at the UCI? I'm from Spain and I have some doubts about whether to go or look for another place, so it will be great to know your opinion and give me some advice, thanks!
I got accepted for class of 2021, I just had a quick question. I got accepted for a biology/education major but I thought I selected biological sciences. I want to change majors, do you know how hard that would be? I was wondering if it was possible before starting classes so I’m not taking classes that I shouldn’t be.
Aight wtf, I’m very indecisive ( he went in undeclared) but I believe I will be taking Computer science . I also have a huge passion for acting so I would like to take that in the side.
Is there a place where you can like play soccer in the campus like how you said you can play basketball in the rec center?
Hey, great video man. Really informative. My course at UCI starts in August, I just wanted to know the situation over there with the Rone and all. Do you think the college will open in August and also if not is Online class really worth the money? Btw, I am from India.
I’m hoping they open by then but I honestly don’t know. I think it depends on how you want to go about it because I feel like it won’t be worth the money for that quarter but if they open winter and spring quarter then I think it will be.
@@zeemthedream Thanks a lot. I really hope they open the college cause I really don't want to miss the opportunity to study at UCI
I’m going to CSULB I don’t know why I’m watching this 😂
Damn, what type of professors have you had? So far most of mine have been nice except for my precalc prof. I am a political science major if that counts? Also, for Spring quarter, it seems major restrictions were on for sociology even though it wasn’t there for Fall and Winter.
Thank you for your informative video
Please tell me that is it difficult to manage an on campus job for a freshman having a CS major in UC Irvine I think you are the best person to answer this query TIA
yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah buddy
the way i am slowly regretting committing to uci...omg still excited tho
also the way that housing isn't guaranteed this year because of corona omg
Sheesh, really? 😯
ZeemTheDream yeah we are still waiting for the housing form to request our roommates and stuff, idk what’s gonna happen bc there’s not enough space for everyone
Man that really sucks, Rona really ruined a lot of things but hopefully it gets settled quickly 🙏🏿
Frrr, it’s my first year and idk how I feel about it anymore. all the cons he mentioned are really true.
I also want to do computer science at UC Irvine. From what you have seen through the students in the department, does the college care more about extracurriculars, or is it focused on a cutthroat sat and GPA style for students who got in? Also are the professors in the computer science department well known in the field?
I honestly don’t know what they are looking for, the best I can say is to be well rounded with everything to increase your chances. And yea the ones that I’ve had for the most part are experts in their field
Hey good video man But I have 2 question do they have a Esports program and how much do u pay for college?
Yea there is an Esports program: esports.uci.edu
Also how much you pay for college varies for every student based on instate tuition, out state tuition, financial aid, scholarships, etc.
Hey man can u do a video on software engineering degree! I’m going to transfer back to uci as a swe degree and would like to know more about it! Thank you!
thanks for making this video! i’m considering uci for fall 2021 and i wanted to ask, outside of the black resource center, what has your experience been like as a black student? also do black students usually stick together since there aren’t that many at uci? thank you so much for this video again :)
My son had a terrible experience as a black student in Irvine and no unfortunately the blacks do not stick together. It’s each one for their own. It at least was our experience.
Why was his experience bad?
Did you end up going?
I’m heavily considering going to this school and I was wondering...if you had the chance to do it all over again bro would you choose UCI ?
Yes, I would!
NOOOOO! I graduated in 79. Anywhere but!
After watching the first half of the video talking thru the cons, I don't want to go to UCI already lmao.
I'm not going to have a car on campus next year, what is the cheapest way to get to the beaches nearby? Can the UCI shuttle take you?
Probably shared Uber/Lyft! Also, the shuttle doesn’t take you to the beach but there is an S Line that takes you to Irvine Spectrum on the weekends
Do you guys think a 316 (161Q) in GRE and 113 TOFEL with 8.26 CGPA, 3y work exp. and no research papers thwart my chances for UCI MS CS?
I am planning to apply for Masters in Biotechnology and Management (Fall 2023 entry). Can anyone tell me about the department and academics at UCI
God bless you all. I pray you are all safe and healthy. I just want to say keep your head up. No matter what you are going through, God will bring you through the storm. He has done it millions of times before. He created you. You are valid and worthy. He is the strength in our weakness. Boast about that weakness so that Christ’s strength May rest on you amen. He is also the light that guides you in darkness. Have faith, trust, and never lose sight of God for he is the way the truth and the life always. The only way to heaven amen. I know sometimes pain hurts, but know that if God woke you up this morning we love you and there is a reason for that pain. God is always good. Give your life to him and allow him to work through you. Al praise to God. Have a blessed day
God will keep us together amen🙌🏽 for the fruit of the spirit is love,joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.(Against such things there is no law. He is the way the truth and the life our God and no one gets to the father but through him. He is the only way always amen. Blessed is he who died for our sins. He is good always.
My brother is a junior at Uc Irvine
I’m pretty late, but what housing community would you recommend? I’m an incoming transfer and I’m not sure if I should live in the ACC apartments or utc off campus. Thanks!
It honestly just depends on your preference (rent price, location, etc). UTC is right by the town center and is a bit closer to campus but overall I have heard that people like both communities
I’m in high school and I plan on majoring in CS. I would love to attend UCI! Any tips for me and my application? Tysm ♥️
Thats dope! I have a video for CS if you want to check it out: czcams.com/video/uo0V7SP_L5w/video.html
For your application, I would honestly just try and be as authentic as possible! You never really know what they are looking for specifically
ZeemTheDream thanks! And i wish you a (belated) Eid Mubarak!
Dont go. Class of 79.
as a 24 year old transfer student who wants somwhat of a social life, would it be weird to join a frat? Also how hard is it to start your own club as an older student.
I just got accepted last week for political science as my alternate major. Do you know how hard it would be to change to business administration?
I'm a bit confused. Can i just put in a major for software engineering when getting in as a freshman
I am a student from a different country and I want to apply for UCI, how do I go about it ???
Great video - Check one of our house tours (some in Irvine)!
So this year I won’t be able to afford dorming due to the fact that it’s only singles and doubles bc of rona, so does UCI have co ops and if they do would you recommend living in a co op or an apartment
I don’t believe uci has co ops but I would call uci housing and make sure and get any questions you have answered, but I would recommend staying in one of the apartments near campus
do you have to know much bout CS before majoring? I'm interested but I'm inexperienced so idk if i should
Yea bro I have a video up on my channel on 3 things I wish I knew before majoring in CS and how I switched from undeclared to CS 🔥
Hey can you expand on that plaza right outside the campus? I recently visited and it looked really cool, but it was on thanksgiving so almost everything was closed. Is this a big place for students? Is this the place to go to chill with friends? How busy/crowded does it get?
Fasho, so University Town Center has a lot of different restaurants as well as like a target and Trader Joe’s. I would say that there is a lot of space and I definitely do see people hanging around UTC frequently. I have never really seen it too busy or crowded but it all really depends on when you go and what time. Overall I really like the center, it’s very convenient for students
Did you go to King High School in Riverside, CA??????
Incoming freshman in Biomedical Engineering/Premed. Does anyone know the cumulative and core gpa’s to maintain to graduate since I can’t find any info.
How much are you paying per year for uci?
Hey, I was wondering if UCI records their CS classes cuz I heard that some other universities do (even before covid)?
Some do and some don't, it really just depends on the professor. For me, most of my professors have been recording so the students can play back the lectures
Yam the goat! ;)
Hi I have a question. Can you chose your major because I want to be in criminology.
You can choose whatever major you want when applying but if you don’t get that major when you are accepted, then you can still change into the major you want but you just have to follow the requirements
I just got accepted to UCI on the Environmental Engineering major do you think it would be a smooth transition if i want to switch my major to Computer Engineering during the first semester? Ik you experienced something similar but i just want your insight on that now that its a different year
Hey, also got accepeted to UCI for Enviromental Engineering! Wondering the same thing.
I got accepted to environmental engineering this year. What did you end up doing?
TransLoc Rider Mobile App downloaded! I´m still in my home country, ready to book my flight. This is all very helpful. Thanks! A couple of questions, though: What´s the best and cheapest way to get from LAX to Irvine? Also, my Campus Village lease starts on Sept. 25, which is the day when orientation for international students starts. If I arrive before that date, do you suggest I stay in a hotel? Do you know if UCI offers other options that can be paid for by the day? Again, the info you´ve provided has been very helpful.
To get to Irvine from LAX, I suggest seeing if there are any shared rides through facebook or getting a shared lyft/uber. Also, here is the website for more information for transfer student orientation orientation.uci.edu/#transfer . Unfortunately, I don't think UCI has any daily living options so a hotel might be your best solution. Hope this helps you out man!
Thanks. Very helpful, indeed. I loved the subtle humor in your video. Way to go!
Thanks man, I appreciate it !
Fly into John Wayne if you can that's like 10 minutes from campus but it is more expensive than flying into LAX but by the time you uber or whatever it might be the same price and not worth the hassle
Hey first of all, awesome vid, and I heard that cal poly was a realist racist uni so I was wondering if going to UCI wasn’t better ? Is there a reputation change ?
I feel like every experience is different and you never know what you may encounter. Even though there is only 2% of African Americans, I do not believe that UCI has a rep for being racist.
Anywhere in Irvine in general has a rep for being racists.
How is the internship scene at UCI for like enginnering or CS
There are many opportunities available so that you can attain internships, jobs, etc but it really falls on how much you get involved. There are also career fairs throughout the year so you can seek out those internships/jobs.