In case you didn’t know, UC Irvine classifies itself as a public research university. You might be wondering, what the heck does that even mean?…
An Anteater’s Journey Through Disneyland
If you told eight-year-old me that I’d be regularly going to Disneyland after class for churros and parades, I would think it’s either a lie or a fantasy…
Applying to College? Here Are Some Tips!
So you want to go to college. No fear - I did, too. And, miraculously, I got in! But as a first-generation student, I didn’t have the most guidance. Here are my top…
It's All Greek to Me: UCI's Greek Life
I remember walking down Ring Road on my first day at UCI and seeing all of the fraternities and sororities on both sides, swinging their letters proudly…
UCI Alumni: Where Are They Now?
Here’s a fun fact about me: I’m weirdly obsessed with finding out where my favorite celebrities went to college. I’m also really interested in finding out what they…
Non-STEM at UCI
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math -- the “hard-science” disciplines for which UCI often receives praise. Non-STEM, therefore, covers…
UCI: A Foodie's Dream School!
$2 Boba Sales - If you don’t know, now you know. If you attend UCI, you probably have developed a boba obsession, or know someone obsessed with boba…
STEM at UCI
All of my roommates here at UCI are STEM majors that range from Computer Science to Engineering to Biological Sciences. Hearing about their stories about labs…
UC Irvine or UC Newport?
If you drive about one mile down University Drive, you’ll be greeted with a sign that says, ‘Welcome to the City of Newport Beach’ — a marker that signifies…
Meet the Crew!
Hey everyone! Meet the writers and contributors of Unfiltered Life at UCI - a student-run blog aiming to give an authentic snapshot of what life is like at UCI…