I'm a Christian, which is something that very much shapes my life, and I've really enjoyed the MMW courses and learning the viewpoint of other religions like Islam and Hinduism. Although there are thousands of students at UCSD, Ricardo feels that the grouping of the campus into five colleges provides students with a smaller community base. The five-college system is amazing. ERC is the newest college and has a lot of momentum. Ricardo feels that the beginning of the year provides the best opportunities for freshmen to get involved.
People are able to get involved that way.
I really like the UCSD campus. At first, everyone was frightened, but soon students began reaching out and getting comfortable. Life in the residence halls was a challenging, yet enjoyable, experience for Ricardo. You get pulled out of your comfort zones and are always surrounded by people. It's very mind-broadening.