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Student Outreach and Retention (SOAR) Center
- Education
- Irvine, CA
About this business
UCI Student Outreach and Retention (SOAR) Center, Irvine, California. 1,715 likes · 5 talking about this · 215 were here. The SOAR Center provides programming for current undergraduate students,...
Location details
106 Gateway Study Center, Irvine, CA, 92697, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
RecommendedI would like to start of saying that without the SOAR Center, I no longer would still be a student at UC Irvine. This center helped me with finalizing my appeal so that I can still receive financial aid for the upcoming year due to not meeting the Academic GPA requirement. The thing that really makes the SOAR center continue to aid others, such as myself, are the diligent, empathetic, and just awesome staff members of SOAR. These staff members like Dr. Graciela Fernandez and Leland assist in giving such great advice and help... read more
Business response:
I would like to start of saying that without Calvin Jennings, SOAR would not be as awesome. Thanks for the review, Calvin! Hope to see you around! :)
So usually when I need to find a place to study on campus, I go to the SOAR. I like to go because every time I walk in, I'm usually welcomed by the friendly staff! Some of the really cool things is that while I study for my exams, they'll some times have snacks or scantrons available for the students. (which is pretty great because I really like to snack while I study lol) And because of that, I really feel like the staff there really care about us being well prepared, especially since the materials they have are free. I'm r... read more
Business response:
Thanks for the review, Danessa! Best of luck to you and your HSO team this year!
SOAR is a resilient center on campus that has persevered in its efforts to provide support for potential and current students through its outreach and retention programming. It is an invaluable resource that fosters student achievement and wellness. This center houses brilliant minds that have worked together to create a welcoming space for all students on campus to share and help each other grow. SOAR was created for students, by students and continues to go above and beyond to serve the UCI community.
Business response:
Thanks Cindy! We appreciate your review and all the work you have put into this center. I hope the post grad life is treating you well. Take care! :)
I never thought I would get involved with the SOAR center nevertheless even place any attention to it. This has clearly changed for me. I realized that it is a very useful and critical center for our campus. It is welcoming, caring, and definitely carries a great concept of outreach for higher education and retention to keep our students in school. Because of it and its amazing efforts to improve their visibility on campus from the programs and events they offer to being a space for students to study and hang out, I feel tha... read more
Business response:
Thanks for your review, Maryann! We are glad that we changed your perception on SOAR and we are glad that we have met you as well. Thank you for your SOARpport. Have a wonderful day! :)
I transferred to UC Irvine in the Fall of 2012, and I found out about the SOAR center through the Antleader Mentorship Program. Frankly, it was kind of terrifying to be transferring here, but I grew to love this school and everything it had to offer. Through the center and the program, I was able to make some amazing friends! I also learned about different resources and opportunities around campus. Even though I wasn't able to go to the center as much as I wanted, every time I went I truly felt welcomed. :) The only improvem... read more
Business response:
Greetings Theza! Thank you for the review and that we were able to make a positive impact in your college journey. As a newly developed center our next steps are to make it a bigger space so we can serve to the greater community. Thanks again for your feedback and have a wonderful day!
The SOAR centre, although small and hidden behind Gateway, it is a great place to be. It is a useful centre that has a positive atmosphere for students who are looking for a place to study, relax, or explore resources that the centre has to offer. The centre provides resources to different groups on campus that do outreach and retention services, and it strives to help the students who stops by. This centre is a home away from home for me. During finals week, the SOAR centre provides testing materials and snacks to all stude... read more
I absolutely love the SOAR Center. It's a great place with a friendly atmosphere that you can stop by between classes if you need to take a break to recharge on campus. I've met so many great people there, and the center does great work with reaching out to students.
Business response:
GMorning Sunny! We are glad that you were able to find this center resourceful. You are more than welcome to visit us anytime (That is, within our operating hours). Have a great day!
I really love the SOAR center. It's been a place where I've been able to grow in a lot of ways since entering UCI. The center is filled with so many awesome people and though it is small, it provides tons of great help and really is a home away from home for all students who drop by. I hope the center is able to expand both in space and resources to be able to reach more of the student population!
Business response:
Greetings Kim! Thank you for your kind review. We are fortunate to have your awesome presence. As we move forward, our goal is to continuously expand and improve our resources. :)
What can I say about a place that provides free food and study material during finals week?! It is definitely a great place to fuel up for finals and I know they do an awesome job with their PB&J study jams/bagel Tuesdays from Weeks 1-10 during the school year! The downside though is that when you're looking for a place to study when everywhere else is full, it can get pretty noisy, but hey, I guess that goes to show how strong of a bond the regulars have with each other =D
Business response:
Greetings Li! Thank you for taking the time to write this review. You are more than welcome to grab a bite and study with us anytime! We do agree our space is small but now that we are a permanent center, our next goal is to expand to provide space and programs to cater towards more students. Have a wonderful summer! Sincerely, -The Little Center That Could
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