be prepared for the realities when you come here. - Anonymous employee UCLA Employee Review

2.0
9 Jan 2009
Anonymous employee
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Pros

career opportunities. geographic location. big school.

Cons

small fish, big pond. lots of red tape, and postdocs/graduate students here are not treated with respect while financially it's a big disappointment. expect low pays.

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Cons

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