It’s that time. The moment that many students nervously anticipate the moment they enter high school. It’s time to start thinking about college applications!
All in Applying
Why I Love Pursuing A Humanities Major At UC Irvine
UCI isn’t just for STEM students!
What It’s REALLY Like to Attend a Large Public University
Being part of a large public university is one of my favorite aspects of attending UCI. There are always new people to meet, a different club to go to, or a new counselor to chat with…
Leaving the Aloha State for the Golden State
Second year biological sciences major Malia shares her inspiration to leave Hawaii to attend UCI.
Why I Chose UCI
As I learned about the resources that were and were not available to me because of my status, I knew that I had to apply to colleges that would offer the most supporting environment for me.
Chosen Vs. Random Roommates: Take a Chance!
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…
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?”…
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…
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…
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…
Small Communities on a Large Campus: How to Make UCI Feel Small
My first day on campus, I was pretty nervous. I was surrounded by people I didn’t know, and I was overwhelmed at the prospect of trying to create a life for myself at UCI…
College: How Can I Afford It?
You may have been someone who looked at UCI’s tuition and immediately wondered: “How am I going to afford this?” Trust me, been there and done that…
UCI-Specific College Application Tips: Advice from an Admissions Counselor
If you’re a prospective applicant, you probably have some questions. So, I enlisted the help of a very wonderful and kind Admissions Counselor, Kelvin…
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…