University of California, Redemption

UCR, or University of California, Riverside. In the 21st Century, UCR is less the school for UC Rejects, and more the campus of choice for many highly qualified applicants who may have gotten rejected by other, more selective UCs, but would have otherwise SMOKED college applications in other State Universities across the country.

I didn't get into the UCs of my choice this time, but despite busting my ass in high school, I'm thankful that I got into the University of California, Redemption!

by THEGOLDCOAST April 8, 2011

University of California, Irvine

A relatively young, highly ranked school established in 1965 with great academics that is steadily rising in reputation. UC Irvine has one of the highest student populations of Asians at around 52% in 2008.

Some people still think that UCI has no social scene because it is set in the stereotype that it is a "commuter school".

Irvine, the city the school resides in, is a very safe and clean (not to mention very expensive) community.

UC Irvine was ranked #41 in the National Universities category and #11 in the Top Public Universities in the United States by U.S News and World Reports' "Best Colleges 2011" annual rankings.

Amanda was rejected from the University of California, Irvine.

by firenoxx September 11, 2010

University of California, Riverside

One of the University of California that has recently ranked among the top schools in the country in terms of affordability for college tuition (#25, Best College Buys, Forbes Magazine). UC Riverside is also listed among U.S. News and World Report's Top Ten "Up and Coming" National Universities, meaning it is improving to become a better school than any other schools.

Henry: "Hey, what school do you go to?"
Kim: "University of California, Riverside!"
Henry: "Nice. I heard UCR is improving. UCR wasn't a great school back then."

by UCR is a Great School May 2, 2010

University of California, Irvine

UC Irvine is a relatively young school within the UC system. It is the fourth-ranked or fifth-ranked campus in the system, after Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, or UC Davis. UC Irvine lacks a football team and is a commuter campus by nature, meaning a conspicuous deficiency in college spirits. A majority of students are Asians, particularly Asians who got rejected by Berkeley, UCLA, and UCSD. Alumni network on campus is virtually non-existent. While UCI may be trying to bolster their academic reputation, students generally hold UCI in low regard compared to the big-name campuses in the system like UCLA and Berkeley.

Friend: Hey where are u transferring to next fall ?
me: University of California, Irvine
Friend: Oh, I feel sorry for you man. UCI sucks.
me: Yeah I know, but it's the only campus I got accepted.

by surferdude08 November 13, 2009

University of California San Diego

Founded in 1960, the University of California-San Diego (widely known as UCSD)is a high-ranked public research university located in North County San Diego in the conservative community of La Jolla. UCSD puts much of its focus and funding into its research depts. and graduate schools. This is good in the sense that it has raised the university to number 32 in the country in only 46 years, but bad in that it leaves the undergrads without any grand sports events and frat row, like its sisters UCLA and Berkeley. UCSD has come to the very point of surpassing UCLA in academics, out ranking it in Engineering, Poli Sci, and Theatre amoung other things. Without a large waste of money on a football team, the campus is sadly decentralized and lacks a reason to come together. In the good ol' days, UCSD was so liberal, that in one instance a student lit himself on fire and died, to protest the Vietnam war. It is inevitable, that in time UCSD will surpass the outdated UCLA, because of its fast climb and focus solely on academics. More students are now choosing SD over LA as well as Berkeley.

I got into the three best UC's. Berkeley, LA, and San Diego. I could live in a foggy shithole, in a cloud of pollution, or by a ocean bluff...what did you THINK I'd choose?

University of California San Diego: THE SMARTER ONES (taken from a bumper sticker in the bookstore).

Typical UCSD weekend: A gust of wind through the eucalyptus tress and weird songs from the Singing Tree.

Typical UCSD party: One handle of vodka with 100 tomato-faced asians.

Another typical UCSD party: Bad ass memories of Tijuana and the fuckload of money lost at Barona.

by Justin G. April 13, 2006

university of california san diego

The university of california social distancing because everyone there is gross and will get corona virus within the next year.

You go to the University of California San Diego? You must have big brains and no life.

by aredevy July 16, 2020

University of Southern California

An elite, private research university which boasts some of the best programs in the country, including the prestigious School of Cinematic Arts and School of Letters, Arts and Sciences. USC has top-20 programs in film, engineering, english, and law. Overall, USC ranks just below rival UCLA, however that is projected to change by 2012, and USC has been climbing the national ranks since being named Time "School of the Year" in 2000.

2009-2010 admissions to the university are extremely tough (23% acceptance rate versus UCLA's 21% acceptance rate).

USC boasts incredible sports teams, including football, where they have won the Rose Bowl three times since 2000 and a national championship in 2004. USC also has 12 national baseball championships.

USC is extremely expensive, but has a higher salary rate after graduation than UCLA. USC is also a better choice for entertainment industry jobs, as USC students have higher field interview records than UCLA students. USC believes in a "Trojan Family" alumni network which give students a much needed advantage to find work in Los Angeles after graduation.

"University of Southern California, home of the Trojans"

by Adroa34 August 11, 2009