Eleanor Roosevelt College, residential college at the University of California San Diego
Eleanor Roosevelt College is a residential college at the University of California, San Diego, located at the north end of the main campus. It provides modern housing and current facilities for approximately 5,000 students across various majors.
The college was established in 1988 and named Eleanor Roosevelt in 1994 to honor her work for human rights and peace. Its founding was closely tied to the development of the Making of the Modern World curriculum, which shaped the academic experience from the beginning.
The college takes its name from Eleanor Roosevelt, a diplomat and former First Lady whose commitment to human rights shapes the institution's global focus. Students experience a community that values cultural diversity and fosters deeper understanding of different societies through exchange programs and the International House.
Visitors should know the campus is relatively new and easy to navigate, with clear paths and modern facilities that are readily accessible. Its proximity to other colleges and the main campus makes it simple to orient yourself and reach different areas of the university.
The college offers a distinctive program called Making of the Modern World that spans five quarters, teaching students how to write academic research papers on historical topics. More than a third of students take the opportunity to study abroad and explore global issues firsthand.
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