Student Profile
Sabs
- Class: Senior
- Major: Theatre
- Gender: F
- High School: El Segundo
- Transfer Student: N
Big Picture
The best thing about Davis is the size. It's not too big, not too small. There isn't a feeling of crowding and because of that you feel a bit more important to the school, not just another nameless face. One thing I'd change would be the cost of tuition. I remember when my brother went to school here, he paid a lot less than I had do, and it's only a 4 year difference. When I tell people I go to Davis, most people don't even know what I'm talking about or where it is. Some people who have heard of it, know it's a great school. Davis is most definitely a college town. From the bars, to the cafe's with internet access, the small town feel, and the majority of the residents being students;it's a college town. The UCD administration seems like it's trying it's best to offer the students the best education and the best opportunities here at UCD. However, it does not seem that enough is being done to ensure that money isn't spent in areas that could probably wait to be funded. The biggest recent controversy would be the bomb materials found in one of the dorms. UCD seems to have have a moderate amount of school pride, I think the Cal Aggie Band has the most though. Once experience here I'll always remember is my amazingly horrible bike accident on my first day.
Academic Life
Some professors know my name, depends on the size of the class and how much you go to office hours. My favorite class was African American Lit with Clarence Major. He is amazing and very passionate about the subject, it was the first class where having to read when I had a lot of other homework to do didn't feel forced, I was very engaged. Do UC Davis students have intellectual conversations outside of class? Of course they do. The best are usually at a gathering at a friends place or at a cafe downtown. I haven't noticed much competitiveness in my classes, probably for audition processes, yes. The most unique class I have taken was a Voice Class with Melanie Julian, it was an amazing learning experience. My double majors are Theater and English, both departments are completely different from the other. However they are both great, with awesome teachers and classes that really get you where you need to be. In the theatre department you can't help but talk to teachers outside of class. With ym English classes I tend to only do so when I believe I need the help. I think that UCD's academic requirements are great. They ask people to have a well rounded view of the world, and honestly, we really need that. Education at UCD is geared toward what you make it to be. It could be purely for learning purposes but if you make it for getting a job, then it will be. It depends on what classes you take, what major you pick and what opportunities you don't pass up.
Student Body
My experience with the groups at UCD have been pretty minimal. But I am a big supporter of these groups being implemented. I believe that these groups bring support and awareness and are necessary. I don't know of any type of person that make feel out of place in Davis, maybe a very conservative person? Davis is very liberal and as such a person needs to be very open minded. It depends on the season, rainy season you see lots of rain boots and jackets. Spring brings lots of flip flops and t shirts. Finals week is when the comfy UCD sweatshirts come out. Most of the people who go to UCD are from central or northern California. It seems that upper middle class is the most prevalent here at UCD. Most students here are politically aware/active at least the people I hang out with. Definitely, a predominantly left group. Talking about how much we'll earn one day? Of course, we all worry about that. I will be living in a cardboard box.
The Best Things
Small town feel.
The Worst Things
Tuition
