PatrickL
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I keep getting emails about the UCUES survey. UCUES stands for University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey. Fancy name. But what is it actually? 
Turns out, all nine UC campuses give this survey every two years to every undergrad over 18 . It's the largest survey at UC San Diego . They ask about everything: experiences within your major, basic needs, health and wellness, campus climate, how you spend your time, activities, obstacles to academic success .
And they're offering prizes to get people to respond:
But aside from prizes — does this actually matter? Do they use the data? I want to know if my voice counts before I spend 30 minutes answering questions.
Turns out, all nine UC campuses give this survey every two years to every undergrad over 18 . It's the largest survey at UC San Diego . They ask about everything: experiences within your major, basic needs, health and wellness, campus climate, how you spend your time, activities, obstacles to academic success .
And they're offering prizes to get people to respond:
- Weekly drawings for $40 VISA gift cards
- Gift cards for campus dining locations
- $25 Bookstore gift cards
But aside from prizes — does this actually matter? Do they use the data? I want to know if my voice counts before I spend 30 minutes answering questions.