why is there a lot of Asian at UCSF?

[ucla2134]

Is it because of location or is it the school itself attracts Asian because of its reputation?

I mean i graduated from UCLA, which stand for University of Caucasian Lost among Asian.

I was surprised to see that there are a lot of Asians since i expect diversity as their school stated.

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[anishannayya]

Why do people ask pointless questions?

Not to mention, for a UCLA graduate, you sure have poor grammar.

 

[OxfordM3]

Is it because of location or is it the school itself attracts Asian because of its reputation?

I mean i graduated from UCLA, which stand for University of Caucasian Lost among Asian.

I was surprised to see that there are a lot of Asians since i expect diversity as their school stated.

Ridiculous 🙄

I guess the essay portion of the interview isn't really used to determine admission.

 

[sfoksn]

damn... did you try to write like that on purpose?

 

[peanutb123]

Is it because of location or is it the school itself attracts Asian because of its reputation?

I mean i graduated from UCLA, which stand for University of Caucasian Lost among Asian.

I was surprised to see that there are a lot of Asians since i expect diversity as their school stated.

You either just wanted to let everyone know that you came up with this cool mnemonic.

But if its a legitimate q. the answer is simple. Many of the people in you school who's parents might be in IT field. Cali is knows for lots of IT people. and IT always attracts Asians.

 

[ucla2134]

Ridiculous 🙄

I guess the essay portion of the interview isn't really used to determine admission.

Don't you think the school statement contradict itself? If you were been there for an interview, they showed you the statistic of their previous class where there is a significant of Asian.

 

[anishannayya]

You either just wanted to let everyone know that you came up with this cool mnemonic.

But if its a legitimate q. the answer is simple. Many of the people in you school who's parents might be in IT field. Cali is knows for lots of IT people. and IT always attracts Asians.

Don't want to start a flame war, but obviously you are not a California resident, because that statement makes no sense what-so-ever.

 

[ucla2134]

Why do people ask pointless questions?

Not to mention, for a UCLA graduate, you sure have poor grammar.

i am asking because i am curious even if it is pointless. THere are many people here asking pointless questions but i am willing to help them out.

 

[Destiny11]

Is it because of location or is it the school itself attracts Asian because of its reputation?

I mean i graduated from UCLA, which stand for University of Caucasian Lost among Asian.

I was surprised to see that there are a lot of Asians since i expect diversity as their school stated.

#1 I am going to assume you are not Asian (and that's why you are asking)
#2 CA has a high populations of Asians, especially in cities like SF. UC schools are full of Asians.
#3 UCSF and UCLA are the only two state schools in a state with high population of Asians, and are two top dental schools in the nation. Both schools have small class sizes, and receives much more applications compared to other state schools. Although Asians are in minority in this country, they are not as much so in the health professions. The bottom line is...if you are an Asian living in CA, who is a highly qualified applicant (most likely from a UC school), and applying to one of the few spots available at UCSF and got in, you will go most likely go there.

 

[ucla2134]

#1 I am going to assume you are not Asian (and that's why you are asking)
#2 CA has a high populations of Asians, especially in cities like SF. UC schools are full of Asians.
#3 UCSF and UCLA are the only two state schools in a state with high population of Asians, and are two top dental schools in the nation. Both schools have small class sizes, and receives much more applications compared to other state schools. Although Asians are in minority in this country, they are not as much so in the health professions. The bottom line is...if you are an Asian living in CA, who is a highly qualified applicant (most likely from a UC school), and applying to one of the few spots available at UCSF and got in, you will go most likely go there.

i see, thanks

 

[redchesus]

Uhh, California is kind of well-known for having a high Asian population (well, California especially but also the West Coast in general... because it's THE CLOSEST TO ASIA!)

Now, I'll let you venture a guess as to why the American Southwest has a lot of Latinos...

 

[ashlander]

i see, thanks

Im just asking, but where are you going next year?
case / mich / sf?

 

[xhamburgersamx]

i see, thanks

THere's a very very HIGH probability he is asian.

#1) He graduated from UCLA which is pushing 50% asian
#2) Grammatical errors are common for Asian languages, esp Chinese or Korean

To answer his OP: California has a lot of asians. Asians are pretty smart. White people are pretty smart. Both White and Asian people are cheap (UCSF is public) hence they are the 2 most represented groups at UCSF. Stupid question by the way

 

[ucla2134]

Im just asking, but where are you going next year?
case / mich / sf?

right now i am trying to write down the pros and cons of each school.

Case: their clinic is amazing. No doubt about that. But i am really scared i will be miserable in Cleveland since i am an outdoor person. Also an expensive school
Mich: their school has strong reputation nationally but i do not like their vertical integrated science.
UCSF: i can save 80K if i go to UCSF compare to Case. So right now SF is my sane choice, but i am afraid of the budget cut that will affect the school itself.

 

[ucla2134]

THere's a very very HIGH probability he is asian.

#1) He graduated from UCLA which is pushing 50% asian
#2) Grammatical errors are common for Asian languages, esp Chinese or Korean

To answer his OP: California has a lot of asians. Asians are pretty smart. White people are pretty smart. Both White and Asian people are cheap (UCSF is public) hence they are the 2 most represented groups at UCSF. Stupid question by the way

i do not understand this, assuming is ok, but stereotype is ....

 

[ashlander]

right now i am trying to write down the pros and cons of each school.

Case: their clinic is amazing. No doubt about that. But i am really scared i will be miserable in Cleveland since i am an outdoor person. Also an expensive school
Mich: their school has strong reputation nationally but i do not like their vertical integrated science.
UCSF: i can save 80K if i go to UCSF compare to Case. So right now SF is my sane choice, but i am afraid of the budget cut that will affect the school itself.

hmm i would say..if location matters def. go to sf.
if you are looking to be a gp, case would be nice.
if you want research, mich and sf can't go wrong.
i'm so jealous of you 🙂
good luck.

 

[saycheeese]

Uhh, California is kind of well-known for having a high Asian population (well, California especially but also the West Coast in general... because it's THE CLOSEST TO ASIA!)

Now, I'll let you venture a guess as to why the American Southwest has a lot of Latinos...

👍 Just like why there are so many Asians in Vancouver lol

 

[FutureDent020]

👍 Just like why there are so many Asians in Vancouver lol

Ok, you are being sarcastic obviously, but the previous poster is right. Asians began immigrating to California due to the gold rush in the 19th century and continued to do so for financial opportunities. They worked as cooks, fisherman, and on the railroads. These Asians were primarily the Chinese. The Japanese followed in search of agricultural opportunities. Vancouver's economy was not booming like California's and the United States was also very welcoming.
And you ask why so many California Asians look into healthcare professions? Here is a thought or maybe my theory. When the 1990 Immigration Act was passed, Asian immigrants were organized in a system of preference. Those with training in medicine, higher technology, and other specialties were allowed more easily. These immigrants were the brighter of the bunch and would have bright children, whom with good work ethics would also accomplish great things. Just something to think about.

 

[dl9006]

Ok, you are being sarcastic obviously, but the previous poster is right. Asians began immigrating to California due to the gold rush in the 19th century and continued to do so for financial opportunities. They worked as cooks, fisherman, and on the railroads. These Asians were primarily the Chinese. The Japanese followed in search of agricultural opportunities. Vancouver's economy was not booming like California's and the United States was also very welcoming.
And you ask why so many California Asians look into healthcare professions? Here is a thought or maybe my theory. When the 1990 Immigration Act was passed, Asian immigrants were organized in a system of preference. Those with training in medicine, higher technology, and other specialties were allowed more easily. These immigrants were the brighter of the bunch and would have bright children, whom with good work ethics would also accomplish great things. Just something to think about.

same mentality is true in asia. it is not because they migrated to n. america that they emphasize becoming health professionals
asian societies just place more value in education and highly regard those with professional jobs (ie accountants, doctors, lawyers) more so than other societies. thus parents mold their kids to think that they must have a good education and job

 

[redchesus]

Ok, you are being sarcastic obviously, but the previous poster is right.

I don't think he/she is, because there are a lot of Asians in Vancouver. Not as many as San Fran I don't think, but still a good percentage.

But yeah, thank you for elaborating on the history of it 👍. Another big wave of immigration was in the 70s, during and after the Vietnam War, a lot of Southeast Asians who escaped by boat, went to the US because they probably fought for the US, so the West Coast would have obviously been the first place they landed.

and BTW, most universities have a percentage of Asians which is larger than the national average, especially schools which are business and/or science heavy. It's the value of education in Asian cultures (also a well-known thing, ever heard of the "Asian parents" stereotype?). The university I graduated from was UIUC (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) was in the middle of nowhere and it's still jokingly called "University of India, University of China".

EDIT: Heh, you posted essentially the same thing right before me 🙂

same mentality is true in asia. it is not because they migrated to n. america that they emphasize becoming health professionals
asian societies just place more value in education and highly regard those with professional jobs (ie accountants, doctors, lawyers) more so than other societies. thus parents mold their kids to think that they must have a good education and job

agreed, OP should read about the competition to get into universities in China, it's insane!

 

[FutureDent020]

I don't think he/she is, because there are a lot of Asians in Vancouver. Not as many as San Fran I don't think, but still a good percentage.

Interesting. I had no clue that was the case. My mistake saycheese

 

[FutureDent020]

same mentality is true in asia. it is not because they migrated to n. america that they emphasize becoming health professionals
asian societies just place more value in education and highly regard those with professional jobs (ie accountants, doctors, lawyers) more so than other societies. thus parents mold their kids to think that they must have a good education and job

Oh, I absolutely agree with you. My point was the success rate at which Asians in America reach their ultimate go of higher professions. You can mold your kids anyway you want, but they still have to have the brain and skills to pass the tests and trials.

 

[Destiny11]

Oh, I absolutely agree with you. My point was the success rate at which Asians in America reach their ultimate go of higher professions. You can mold your kids anyway you want, but they still have to have the brain and skills to pass the tests and trials.

It's about family pressure. In Asian culture, you can be anything you want as long as it's a lawyer, doctor, or engineer. Anything else is pretty much a failure.

 

[dl9006]

It's about family pressure. In Asian culture, you can be anything you want as long as it's a lawyer, doctor, or engineer. Anything else is pretty much a failure.

haha true

 

[The Anhedonia]

It's about family pressure. In Asian culture, you can be anything you want as long as it's a lawyer, doctor, or engineer. Anything else is pretty much a failure.

this is quite true for many cultures. 😉