I was reading this article on the Top Ten universities with the least-satisfied students and mine came in at #6 - U.C. Riverside, lol.
"Life at Riverside can be "very calm, and the school's atmosphere in general is very quiet." Although the city of Riverside has "very little to offer in the way of entertainment," students compensate by joining various clubs and student organizations, including sororities and fraternities, which have a noticeable presence on campus. The school also offers "countless events, including free movie screenings, concerts, academic discussion forums, plays and trips."
Popular campus hangouts include "a great rec center," "the student commons" and "a campus movie theater, where some of our classes are held." Students seem to agree, however, that "intercollegiate sports need more student support." Those with cars leave campus relatively frequently on the weekends, finding plenty to do outside of town; one student explains, "Within an hour's drive you can ski in the mountains, go sunbathing at the beach, visit a major theme park or even hang out in Hollywood for a day."
All of what they say is pretty much true. I'm kinda surprised to see it so high on the list though. But I do agree that the Division I sports were and still are pretty weak at U.C.R., and the campus becomes a ghost town on the weekends.
"Life at Riverside can be "very calm, and the school's atmosphere in general is very quiet." Although the city of Riverside has "very little to offer in the way of entertainment," students compensate by joining various clubs and student organizations, including sororities and fraternities, which have a noticeable presence on campus. The school also offers "countless events, including free movie screenings, concerts, academic discussion forums, plays and trips."
Popular campus hangouts include "a great rec center," "the student commons" and "a campus movie theater, where some of our classes are held." Students seem to agree, however, that "intercollegiate sports need more student support." Those with cars leave campus relatively frequently on the weekends, finding plenty to do outside of town; one student explains, "Within an hour's drive you can ski in the mountains, go sunbathing at the beach, visit a major theme park or even hang out in Hollywood for a day."
All of what they say is pretty much true. I'm kinda surprised to see it so high on the list though. But I do agree that the Division I sports were and still are pretty weak at U.C.R., and the campus becomes a ghost town on the weekends.