With more than 206,000 students applying for next fall, many students are now awaiting their college acceptance letters. Those already in a UC campus can say many things about their school from the great academics to the active social life and even the great weather. There are probably many factors on why a person chose to go to their respective school but a bigger questions remains. What’s the food culture outside of these campuses? The food scene outside of campus is a decent factor to consider on why you should pick one UC over another. What if you get sick of eating all the dorm food? What if you are done cooking all those dorm room recipes? You’ve got to explore the food scene outside of your college because that is where the true food scene lives. This decision could affect what types of food are available at your fingertips. So which UC school’s food scene is right for you? And for those of you already in a UC campus, are you in the right school? Take the quiz and find out.
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UC San Diego
You got UCSD! Let's face it the beach is your domain. Whether its fitting in a quick morning surf before your Chem lecture or chilling with your friends with a late-night bonfire, San Diego is the place for you. No doubt you will be frequenting Puesto for some rad tacos and Vallartas for their famous Carne Asada Fries.
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UC Berkley
You are all about that Blue and Gold! You ooze school spirit and bring that same passion to all aspects of your life. You are always down for an adventure and are looking to spice up your life. Whether it's checking out Gather for all your brunch needs or Eureka to quench your Happy Hour thirst, Berkeley is the place for you!
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UC Davis
You belong at UC Davis! You live for those college town vibes and will no doubt love spending peaceful mornings strolling in the Arboretum and adventurous night bikes to Downtown Davis. You're a sucker for awesome cafes like Temple Coffee Roasters and are always looking for fresh produce at the farmer's market.
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UC Los Angeles
You’ll never have a dull food moment when choosing UCLA. Los Angeles is already known for its great food so make no mistake that when you go to UCLA you guaranteed to have a new food experience every week. You can grab some KBBQ in Korean Town, grab a sandwich at Sandbag’s Gourmet Sandwiches, or even travel to the San Gabriel Valley to grab some of the best Asian food in town. But always grab some desert afterwards, from places like Diddy Reise, Iota Brew Cafe, and Bottega Louie.
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UC Irvine
You are holding the key of Orange County Food Central if you choose to go to school in UC Irvine. With food places within walking distance like Cha for Tea for that boba life and Slapfish for the seafood craving, you don’t have to travel super far for food. As a commuter school, you can probably find rides to eat at Bruxie, Canes, or even Maggiano’s Little Italy. And for dessert, ice cream is the way to go at places like Cauldron Ice Cream and Afters. But you can never go wrong with picking up some beingets from Downtown Disney.
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UC Santa Barbara
Blessed with the beach and the strong Gaucho school spirit, UCSB is more than just a rumor party school. If you have strong school spirit, you’ll enjoy attending a Gaucho soccer game and throwing tortillas when the team makes a goal. And we can’t forget that it is filled with some delicious food in Isla Vista like Woodstock’s Pizza, South Coast Deli, Bagel Café, and Buddha Bowls all within a short walk away.
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UC Riverside
You’d pick snacking multiple times a day rather than the typical 3 meals a day. Plus, you get more food when you snack anyway. UCR is the place to be to satisfy your multiple short bursts of hunger. You can pick up a variety of affordable and delicious snacks like boba from Boba Tea House, fries from Rockstar Shrimp, or ice cream sandwiches from Slickables.
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UC Merced
Although it may be one of the newer UC campuses, UC Merced is the place for you. You'd enjoy the small town feel and may discover that café’s give great study spots. Or maybe you'd feel sporadic and take a day trip to Yosemite or San Francisco. But, to satisfy you daily café craving, you'll enjoy places like Bella Luna Bistro, Cinema Cafe, and Toni's Courtyard Cafe and Bakery.
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UC Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz is the place for you! You are all about living a balanced life and would have no problem splitting your time between the beach and the expansive red wood groves surrounding Santa Cruz. You would definitely love checking out Buttery for great pastries and breakfast sandwiches to fuel up before your next excursion.