Is UC irvine a good school?
First off, here is a quick description of UC Irvine: The campus is situated in the warm, suburban town of Irvine, California. Many concur that on-campus life “revolves around academics” at UC Irvine. Students tell us that the school is an ideal place to study, as “it’s quiet, almost pastoral, with Aldrich Park in the middle of the campus.” Needless to say, UCI isn’t a much of a party school, and the suburban environment often means lights-out relatively early for most undergrads. Even so, Irvine’s location in dreamy southern California leaves open the possibility for stimulating alternatives. The campus “is surrounded by Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Anaheim.” “Campus life,” writes one student, “doesn’t occur on campus; it happens in Newport.” A sophomore affirms, “A lot of the parties are in Newport, which is about ten minutes away. It’s a great place to party because so many UCIers live there, and partying right next to the beach is amazing.” On top of that, students are quick to