lower stipend than other UCs - Graduate Researcher Assistant UC Riverside Employee Review

2.0
Jun 6, 2024
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Pros

lower stipend to reflect lower cost of living but you’re living in riverside so is it even worth it?

Cons

you’ll be so overworked as a grad student that you won’t have time to do anything outside of school. thankfully there’s nothing around to do anyways so you might as well keep working

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

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

5.0
Jun 7, 2026
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Pros

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

Cons

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

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