Graduate school is best done in a town where you can focus on your work. Riverside is such a place. Get in and get out. Socialize little as you may never leave. - Anonymous employee UC Riverside Employee Review

Great institution serving a diverse student population. Plenty of interesting research labs. Decent benefits.

Commuter school so traffic and parking can be terrible. Select your PI wisely, and ensure healthy work life balance.

Good balance and structure depending on the professor you work for. Good recommendations from professor for life.

Professors will take credit for your work and overwork you at times.