As a residential advisor, I’ve seen it all. And I’ve been able to come to a conclusion - people who choose their roommates over brief Facebook contact tend to have the most roommate problems down the line…
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Choosing the College for You: Why UCI?
Whenever I talk to potential incoming freshmen and their parents, I’m always asked “Why did you choose UCI over all the other schools that you may have applied to?”…
On-Campus Resources: Utilizing UCI's Career Center
For 99.9% of us, the end game of college is definitively to get a job. And not just any job; a great one. It’s a very universal anxiety, no matter what field you plan on studying…
Financial Aid and How to Receive It
Money was a big factor in deciding which college was right for me. UCI has been very generous with me and my family in the financial aid department, but college is expensive no matter which way you spin it…
Why I Chose UCI
I remember the stress of being a high school senior, anxiously awaiting the notification that you (think) will change your life forever. Here’s what I learned about that moment, and wish someone had told 18 year old me…
My Experience in Mesa Court
Welcome to my home for three years! As an RA, I’ve had the unique experience of being able to live in Mesa Court as a first year, third year, and my last year…
Secret Study Spots at UCI
While I don’t like studying, I do absolutely love going through the motions of studying. There is something incredibly therapeutic about pretending like you’re about to make some major progress in your to-do list…
A Day in the Life of a UCI Student: Misha Ponnuraju
On good mornings, I wake up at 8:30 a.m. Even on Tuesday and Thursday, when my first class begins at 12:30 p.m. On good days, I am awake as the sunlight filters through the blinds…
Why UCI?
Students at UCI come from all sorts of places and circumstances before they end up in Irvine. I decided to ask some of my friends why they chose UCI…
Life as a First Year at UCI
For many, the thought of entering college can be pretty intimidating. However, first years here at UCI are thriving! Two of my residents, Kristein and Sadat, volunteered to be my victims for this blog…
The LAB: OC's "Anti-Mall"
The Lab is an “anti-mall” located in Costa Mesa. What makes it an anti-mall? I’m going to be honest and let you know that I don’t really know…
UCI: An Esports Paradise
While most college campuses are full of traditional athletic teams and clubs, UCI has all of that and more. UCI is home to one of the best Esports hubs in the country…
UCI Professor Profile: Drama Professor Tara Rodman
When I asked Professor Rodman if she would do this interview, I told her that part of the goal of this story was to “humanize the professors.” To that she responded, “Oh, I am very human”…
Anteater Involvement Fair
The Anteater Involvement Fair (AIF) is a place to showcase our 620+ clubs at UCI’s campus! Yes, we have that many clubs, which means there is something for you to do…
Club Sports: The Perfect In-Between
Don’t want to play Division 1 NCAA, but you still want to participate in a sport you love? Maybe try a new one? Well I’ve got just the thing for you: club sports…
An Interview With an Alumnus: Life In and After UCI
I met David when he was hired on as a front desk assistant where I was a Peer Advisor. He wanted to be a screenwriter, and he worked on some really cool films…
An Emphasis in Creative Writing and Success: New Forum Tells All
If English majors don’t receive enough questions about how they’ll use their literary education, poets must have it even worse…
Creativity on Campus
I’ve asked a few of my friends to share their experiences about their creative student groups (and I’ve included my own two cents as well) for a peek into what each club is like…
Late Night at the ARC
How do you keep off the freshman 15? By staying active through all the recreation the ARC (Anteater Recreation Center) has to offer…