Know Your Campus!
UCE Survival Skills
Student Life & Culture
REAL TALK: FRESHMAN EDITION
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Which UCE campus hosts most undergraduate faculties?
The “Ciudadela Universitaria” in Quito
100
What app or platform does UCE use for online classes and academic tracking?
Moodle or UCE Virtual
100
Name one annual event or celebration that UCE students love
Academic Fairs/ Faculty Week/ Student Elections
100
What’s the first thing most students feel on their first day of UCE?
Lost, confused... but also excited!
200
Which Faculty is this?
Faculty of Communication
200
You need your student ID card. Where do you go?
Departamento de Bienestar Estudiantil or Biblioteca General
200
Where do students usually hang out during breaks?
The green areas, cafeterias, or under the trees near philosophy
200
You forgot where your classroom is and you're already 10 minutes late. What do you do?
Walk fast, pretend to know where you’re going… then secretly ask someone.
300
Where can you go if you need emotional or psychological support on campus?
The Student Welfare Department (Bienestar Universitario)
300
You arrive late to class. What’s the most polite way to enter and greet your teacher?
Greet softly, apologize briefly, and sit without interrupting
300
What kind of clubs or student groups can you join at UCE?
Music bands, dance groups, political collectives, sports teams
300
You walk into class and realize… it’s the wrong group. What’s your survival move?
You walk into class and realize… it’s the wrong group. What’s your survival move?
400
What’s the fastest way to go from the Philosophy building to Medical Sciences?
Through the main pedestrian corridor behind the Rectorado
400
Name 3 things you should carry every day to survive your university day
Student ID, water bottle/snack, USB or notebook
400
Imitate or describe how a veteran UCE student looks on a Monday morning
Hoodie, headphones, huge coffee… and zero motivation
400
Your prof just said: “This is a light activity, just a short analysis with APA and citations.” What’s your reaction?
Shock. Nervous laugh. Open ChatGPT and pray.