iPsych Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 This may seem like a silly question but how typical is it for earthquakes to occur in southern California? Obviously, I don't expect anyone here to be a weather person and predict how many earthquakes may or may not happen in the next few years but has anyone experienced any during their years in/around riverside? Were they serious or small? I'm from the greater New York area so earthquakes are not something I have a lot (read: any) experience with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsull89 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Haha, no problem. I honestly haven't felt any of earthquakes in the past couple years for various reasons (driving, washing the car, etc.). Typically, they are very mild--you might hear the windows shake a bit etc, and feel a little something. There are bigger ones, but there haven't been any serious ones in quite a while (I don't recall anything major in the last 10 years...) but, of course they do happen. They aren't as regular as hurricanes and tornados, but most aren't a big deal or that noticeable. Fearful at UCR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPsych Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 That's excellent! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmorrison Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So, after some consideration and realizing that public school ratings are probably not based on the same priorities I hold, I've decided to stop looking at the numbers and just explore some areas on my own. I have the entire day tomorrow (today, technically); I'm planning to look closely at Riverside proper as well as venturing as far west as Pasadena, as far northeast as Redlands, and as far southeast as Moreno Valley (which isn't as far, actually, as I'd expected). I'll come back here and try to briefly summarize my impressions in case a newcomer's first look around is helpful to anyone else. For what it's worth, everything I've seen to this point looks great to me. I've lived in sterile gated communities, trendy big-city neighborhoods, laid-back beach communities, and downtown in an economically-bludgeoned Rust Belt city. I am not sure exactly what I had pictured, but Riverside has exceeded my expectations so far. Nords 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nords Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So, after some consideration and realizing that public school ratings are probably not based on the same priorities I hold, I've decided to stop looking at the numbers and just explore some areas on my own. I have the entire day tomorrow (today, technically); I'm planning to look closely at Riverside proper as well as venturing as far west as Pasadena, as far northeast as Redlands, and as far southeast as Moreno Valley (which isn't as far, actually, as I'd expected). I'll come back here and try to briefly summarize my impressions in case a newcomer's first look around is helpful to anyone else. For what it's worth, everything I've seen to this point looks great to me. I've lived in sterile gated communities, trendy big-city neighborhoods, laid-back beach communities, and downtown in an economically-bludgeoned Rust Belt city. I am not sure exactly what I had pictured, but Riverside has exceeded my expectations so far. Thanks, Mmorrison! I'm looking forward to hearing your impressions. I'll be in Riverside next week for a recruitment day, but don't know how much time I'll have to look around, so it'll be good to hear your impressions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindahoney Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Am I crazy to try to get by without a car for the first year? My stipend is small and I'm worried about how car related expenses tend to grow and grow. I was thinking between my bike, the shuttle, the metro and ZipCar that it would be doable. But am hearing otherwise from folks already in the program I'm considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginary Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Hi mindahoney, I spoke with a current student and she said while she likes having a car and wouldn't want to go without one, she thinks that is the case with most people - they just wouldn't want to go without one. Apparently a lot of students drive outside of Riverside for various events and activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nords Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I'd love to hear mmorison's impressions of Riverside! I'll actually be at UCR for a visit this Thursday and Friday. Anyone going to be around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsull89 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 @Minda, I know several students who don't have a car. It's completely doable, but can be difficult if you like going places beyond the everyday. @ Nords, Unfortunately, campus is probably pretty dead right now, since it's finals week... Fearful at UCR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginary Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Anyone have experience with or overheard anything about Giardini Bella apartments or Magnolia Ave. or Massachussetts Ave. in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsull89 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I think that's a decent area, but I'm not positive. I would suggest e-mailing Brittany, she knows a lot about neighborhoods and places to avoid. PM me if you need details, but she should be on Tina's email list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nords Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 So, I just finished my recruitment day at Riverside and loved it... much more than I expected to. It pisses me off, cause now my decision is so much harder haha. Imaginary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPsych Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 So, I just finished my recruitment day at Riverside and loved it... much more than I expected to. It pisses me off, cause now my decision is so much harder haha. The same thing happened to me when I went to visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nords Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 The same thing happened to me when I went to visit! Yeah... so if I don't end up at Riverside, I'll just feel even worse about turning it down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niran305 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Anyone who knows anyone, who lived at the Canyon Crest Family Housing?? Need reviews about the place. Cheap considering rent but what about other factors like freedom and guest policies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorbarss Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Live by highland park around glenhill drive if you can find a house to rent. 10 min bike to campus and its nicer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
educdoc Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I wish I'd found this forum earlier, it would've helped me so much in looking around neighborhoods for rent, and all the other things we're searching for when relocating. I've chosen UCR for its great professors at GSOE and for the affordability of living in the area. My family and I have done quite a research both online and in person and Riverside won over LA. Relocating within Socal wasn't all that difficult but we had to take into consideration safer areas for our kids and doing all this all by ourselves was not too easy. We're renting a single family house around the Fairmount Park area and I'd like to know your opinion about it. For now my kids are homeschooled because it was just too much to do alll the research - house hunting - moving process and find the right schools altogether. For now they're in K12 online schooling and if this fits them, we'll keep doing it for the first year here. If not, I'm afraid of the ratings the high schools have around here... Kid1 is a freshman this year. We were hoping for I-Poly but since I chose Riverside, a commute of more than 30 miles only to get Kid1 to school is out of the question. Hubby has a 40 miles commute to his job now but oh well, he loves driving anyway and is even considering a bike soon so it's sunny on his way. My concerns remain related on my kids schools and the area we rent in now. I'm on the waiting list for the family housing on campus but those are really tiny and the waiting list doesn't seem to move at a pace we needed. Thank you for any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
educdoc Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Anyone who knows anyone, who lived at the Canyon Crest Family Housing?? Need reviews about the place. Cheap considering rent but what about other factors like freedom and guest policies? If you are still interested in Canyon Crest Family Housing, there is the handbook online where you can find the detailed rules. They are quite a few. thejasmo and kurumi2117 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurumi2117 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Has anyone lived in Broadstone Vesada or Spruce Village apartments? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardclan Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Hi, I plan to attend Riverside starting Fall 2015. I am physically disabled, I was planning to get my own room in an apartment in Bannockburn Village. From Bannockburn, it's a 0.5 mile walk (with a cane) to my department's building (Computer Science & Engineering). I do not own a car. Anyone have an opinion on Bannockburn Village? Thanks! -James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardclan Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Oh, and do new graduate students at UCR have to pay $100 when submitting their Statement of Intent to Register? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
educdoc Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Oh, and do new graduate students at UCR have to pay $100 when submitting their Statement of Intent to Register? Thanks! That's for undergrads. Sorry I cannot answer the questions regarding the different on-campus apartments, I live off campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardclan Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 That's for undergrads. Sorry I cannot answer the questions regarding the different on-campus apartments, I live off campus. Where off-campus do you live, and what are your housing conditions? Do you get your own room/studio, is it walking distance from campus, do you take a bus, or do you drive a car? Thanks! -James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRADcity Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Hi I am looking for an apartment, anyone have any good suggestions area wise? Would love to be walking distance from campus, but safety and price are just as important. What is typical price range for this kind of one bed room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardclan Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I can help with on-campus apartment options, but it sounds like you want to live off-campus, no? -lizardclan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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