1、It's one of the most diverse schools in the nation.
2、The broad subject matters and general open-mindedness
3、The quality of learning/teaching
4、The academic and financial advisers are very helpful, and the professors and TAs are very accessible.
5、There is a great variety of clubs and organizations.
6、Campus scenery is beautiful; the campus isn't too imposing, either.
7、It's only a few hours' drive from LA, Big Bear Mountain, and the beach cities.
8、It's the only UC to offer a creative writing major.
9、The biomedical sciences accelerated program
10、Facilities like the Student Recreation Center and the Rivera/Science libraries