Brianna Palecek, Environmental Engineering (Class of 2018)
As an engineer, I think sustainability is very important. So I joined a research program through UCI and traveled to Costa Rica to study sustainable development and practices.
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Homer Ochoa, Undeclared (Class of 2020)
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Brianna Palecek, Environmental Engineering (Class of 2018)
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Jason Owusu, Mechanical Engineering (Class of 2018)
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Lus Torres, Political Science (Class of 2018)
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Anteater Experiences
It’s an insight about undergrads finding their place.
What if you could find out what UCI is actually like? We asked students to help us give you a real view of what it's like here. These are the experiences of current UCI undergrads that you’ll want to check out. Get the low-down on campus life, papers and exams, and personal challenges and successes.
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Homer Ochoa, Materials Science and Engineering (Class of 2020)
One of my first involvements on campus was the Frisbee team. I made a lot of friends, including some upperclassmen who helped guide me through my freshman year.
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Jason Owusu, Mechanical Engineering (Class of 2018)
When I applied, I didn’t even know where Irvine was. But when I came down to visit, I realized UCI was the place for me. I knew right away it was an environment I would thrive in.
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Lus Torres, Political Science (Class of 2018)
At first I was scared about not finding people who were similar to me and that I wouldn’t fit in. But everyone here is so open and welcoming that it was easy to meet and make friends.