University of California - Los Angeles Reviews

"As I prepare to graduate, I carry forward not only the knowledge and skills gained but also the values of integrity, perseverance, and service. UCLA has shaped me into a more confident, capable, and compassionate individual, and I am deeply grateful for the transformative experience of being a Bruin."

"UCLA offered an unparalleled blend of urban Los Angeles prestige and traditional collegiate atmosphere. The networking opportunities had much left to be desired, especially since there are so many students. A private university could offer more personalized help with careers."

"Overall, it was a very cool plce to go to college. I thought the students were the perfect blend of academic and wanting to have fun. I lived in Westwood which was really nice because there was so much food and grocery all in walking distance of my apartment."

"This was a great school and program, I liked that it was based on campus. It's popular, so you have to be prepared to enter the industry with many other graduates vying for the same positions or classes. The instructors and classes are engaging and stimulating, and I felt well prepared for my career. The campus is clean and feels safe, but it is difficult to get to depending on where you live..."

"The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a one-of-a-kind school. On top of top-notch academics, UCLA offers the perfect social and cultural environment to provide for a formative experience for all who choose to attend. UCLA has something for everyone. There's a robust STEM culture, excellent film program, great sports atmosphere, and so much more. While I have only good things to say about the professors, I think the real benefit comes from the students. Anyone who is able to gain admission to UCLA is not only a bright individual but also a value-add to every social environment. There are hundreds of different clubs and student organizations, as well as various other communities to join. Further, UCLA is located on prime real estate in Westwood of West LA. The campus is perfectly situated in a central location acts as the ideal base for exploring everything else that Los Angeles has to offer. I can't recommend UCLA enough; it was objectively the best time of my life in every way.Read Less"

"I loved UCLA! I went to school there from 2017 to 2019 and enjoyed every second. I attended the school to earn a degree in psychology, but I left with so much more. The coursework taught me to think critically about what was happening around me, I met great people, and I got to live in LA."

"I greatly enjoyed my time at UCLA. It was an experience filled with opportunity, and I feel that there was something for everyone to enjoy. Socially, the school was incredibly diverse, reflecting not only the diversity seen in major cities but a true diversity that is found in California and only a few other states. Academically, the professors were generally intelligent and engaged in teaching, and several respurces were available to fuel your own advancement."

"I have enjoyed going to college and gaining valuable knowledge. I have met with wonderful students and professors, and they have influenced me to become better. Not only do I gain valuable skills, I get to network and have the best time of my life on campus."

"Loved my time there, it was so much fun and i learned a lot. I made a lot of close friends who I am still close with to this day, I built a great social network, I also managed to land a career in the exact field that I was looking for without any issue"

"The environment and resources available is definitely great. The students and social groups were hit and miss but overall good. Dorms are not bad but finding a place nearby if you choose to can be challenging. Professors need a discerning eye as some are amazing while others can be hindering or lacking. Not being afraid to turn down a class that does not fit you early on is definitely a beneficial skill to have. There are ton of opportunities available if you scope them out. All in all, put in the work and choose wisely of on the available resources to you and it's a fulfilling experience.Read Less"

"I enjoyed the time I spent at UCLA. I think there was a lot of variety for students from clubs, research, internships, activities. UCLA feels like it’s at the heart of everything from the location, which is so convenient to surrounding areas and the city to the heart of academics where you could create connections and use them to move forward in life. I also have to give props to the dining hall, workers and the cleaning staff who always kept the areas, the bathrooms, everything so clean and the food so delicious. My year we were number one in dining Hall food in the country.Read Less"

"My experience at UCLA was nothing short of enlightening. As a transfer student, I was worried I would not get as much of a college experience as a traditional 4-year student, but I was definitely proved wrong. In my 2 years, I was able to be a lab assistant in a lab, join multiple clubs, hold multiple jobs, attain multiple internships, and complete a minor that lead me to my career and a job offer straight out of college. UCLA is truly as prestigious as they say it is."

"I attended this university as a transfer student and I encountered several challenges with adjusting to the faster schedule of classes, while having little to no connections with others. It's hard to feel like a part of this campus when you feel like everyone else has entered clubs, established networks, and taken opportunities you wanted. I spent two years feeling like I needed to catch up to everybody else's pace."

"My experience at UCLA was overwhelmingly positive. I found a great balance between the academic rigor and social environment. The campus was beautiful and the food was consistently excellent. I gained a lot from my coursework, though the large class sizes were one of the biggest drawbacks. Overall, UCLA provided me many opportunities that I remain grateful for to this day."

"I had the blessing and the privilege to attend the one university that I would call my dream school. UCLA was a great experience, where I was surrounded by beautiful brick architecture, diversity of culture, and some of the most brilliant minds in the world. I cherish my time there, and it will forever be a highlight of my life."

"If I can give this school 0 stars I would. THE WORST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. First off, as a Sociology major.There is NO DIVERSITY in this campus. Students think they dominant than others, just because they come to this university. Absolutely RIDICULOUS!! You have to fight for your classes, your given First or Second Pass. To register for classes. Being a senior and yet still I have a Second pass date to register for classes, making me fall behind and getting the worse timing classes."

"Terrible experience for my first graduate program in this country. I am an international student and this school left me with bad taste. I was looked down upon by both students and program staff for my language fluency and my job. Professors are overrated. Every professor has their own personal agenda and is there to look for their own career. Some professors are flirty. Beautiful people get an easy pass and more marketing and personal branding opportunities. The staff lack ethics and integrity. Shameful for a public school! They teach topics that are of no use to the real tech. world. We are students trying to make a break into our careers and the MBA program does not give us the necessary tools for us to go into the world with confidence. There is no career help or guidance too. Once we graduate, professors and alum staff drop us like hot potatoes, which says a lot about the culture. If a student speaks up, they get targeted and the door is shut on their faces - meaning, they will not get any more help, guidance from the over-rated professors, who think they are Gods. Please ask the alums. Go to a private university like USC. You will be treated better.Read Less"

"My experience at UCLA was nothing but positive. I loved everything about it: the culture, the location in the center of Los Angeles, the beauty of the campus, the people, and the high quality education. I majored in mechanical engineering. I was tough! This is not a school or a program for those looking to cruise through school. You need to work hard your entire time you are there. UCLA was on the quarter system. The great part of this system is the variety of classes you took. Every year, you had three sets of classes not just two as with a traditional semester system. The downside of this system was that you constantly felt like you were studying for a test. With each quarter only 10 weeks long, your first midterms could be as early as three weeks after classes started. UCLA is a very large school. My number one piece of advice is to make it small. Join a club, go to sporting events, generally just find people you enjoy being around. For me, my outlet was a student engineering project organization. This program became a second educator for me. Supplementing my intense theoretical studies in engineering school, was the Society of Automotive Engineering and their Mini-Baja project. I learned real world applications for all the theory I was learning in class. I learned how to machine, how to weld, practical applications of stress analysis and most importantly how to work in an engineering team, a skill critical to success in a professional environment. Leadership and teamwork is critical to success outside of a school environment and the combination of in-class theory and practical training through engineering projects has helped me to become the successful professional I am today.Read Less"

"I attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and majored in Psychology and minored in Education Studies and Chicana/o Studies. I will first start off with UCLA in general. UCLA is a beautiful campus with many coffee shops to do your homework in. One of my favorite things at UCLA was the facts that libraries become open for 24 hours during finals week! This is helpful if you can't concentrate at home/dorm/apartment. UCLA also offers a free laptop loaning program for students for a certain number of hours. You need the laptop for a little longer? Renew it online! One thing about UCLA is that it also runs on the quarter system. This means you have classes for 10 weeks only. It goes by pretty fast and I personally prefer it over the semester system (which feels like an eternity to me). The services that you get at UCLA are pretty dependent on the program you are in. Advisors in the Education and Chicana/o Studies departments were very sweet and helpful! They created an environment where you can always ask them questions about your schedule, minor/major classes, and advice. On the other hands, advisors in the psychology department were always busy. Sessions were 15 minutes only.Read Less"

"UCLA is a wonderful school that is committed to making significant strides in the field of research. This school is very academics driven and you will definitely put work in. This school is not a walk in the park, but the skills you learn through your classes are something you will take with you for the rest of your life."