{"id":493685,"date":"2026-10-12T16:40:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T16:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/493685\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T16:40:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T16:40:09","slug":"personality-quiz-what-san-diego-autumn-attractions-should-you-visit-the-ucsd-guardian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/493685\/","title":{"rendered":"Personality quiz: What San Diego autumn attractions should you visit? \u2013 The UCSD Guardian"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>1. How prepared were you for Fall Quarter?<\/p>\n<p>A. Once you finished arranging your summer Instagram photo dump, you were set for anything this year might throw at you.<\/p>\n<p>B. Although you dreaded assigned readings and midterms, you were counting down the days until you reunited with your friends.<\/p>\n<p>C. You didn\u2019t know when your enrollment time was until after it passed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>D. Coming off your summer internship that just ended, you couldn\u2019t tell the difference between summer and the school year.<\/p>\n<p>2. What was the most important item you packed for this year?<\/p>\n<p>A. The trusty boots you purchased before your first year \u2014 an outfit never feels complete without them.<\/p>\n<p>B. That one hobby or project you keep meaning to pick up \u2014 maybe this is the year you finally learn the guitar.<\/p>\n<p>C. Your car \u2014 now you can go on spontaneous trips without worrying about the trolley schedule.<\/p>\n<p>D. A TI-84 calculator \u2014 every class you\u2019re taking, including that General Education writing course, somehow requires it.<\/p>\n<p>3. What was your move-in experience like?<\/p>\n<p>A. It took you and your family about five trips to haul in your bags and five hours to unpack them all.<\/p>\n<p>B. The second you finished unpacking, it became your personal mission to knock on all your neighbors\u2019 doors, introduce yourself and invite them over for weekly dinners.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>C. You realized you forgot to pack a toothbrush and had to take an immediate trip to the campus Target.<\/p>\n<p>D. As a commuter, your experience was a little different. You did have to leave three hours early to beat the traffic and make it to your first classes on time, though.<\/p>\n<p>4. What was your first hangout back with your college friends?<\/p>\n<p>A. Dinner and a debrief at the top recommendation from TikTok\u2019s list of \u201ctrendiest new restaurants in San Diego\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>B. Tabling on Library Walk \u2014 hanging out with your existing friends while simultaneously trying to recruit new ones<\/p>\n<p>C. Going to a last minute bonfire on Black\u2019s Beach at 10 p.m. the night before the first day of classes<\/p>\n<p>D. A quick Geisel Library study session in the only 30-minute gap you have between classes\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>5. What spot on campus have you been frequenting lately?<\/p>\n<p>A. Athena Matcha and More, Pinpoint Cafe, Art of Espresso and Middle of Muir\u00a0 Cafe so you can determine the best matcha on campus.<\/p>\n<p>B. The Old Student Center \u2014 your Yerba Madre Enlighten Mint addiction singlehandedly keeps the General Store Co-op in business.<\/p>\n<p>C. Scripps Pier, because tanning on Marshall Field isn\u2019t exciting enough anymore.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>D. Geisel Library Floor 8: If you know the right people, it\u2019s still open 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>6. Which UCSD event had you most excited to start the school year?<\/p>\n<p>A. Sorority &amp; Fraternity Life Summerfest<\/p>\n<p>B. The craftmaking events at The Zone<\/p>\n<p>C. Associated Students Concerts &amp; Events\u2019 Day One Fest<\/p>\n<p>D. This campus has events?<\/p>\n<p>Mostly A\u2019s: Throw on your trendiest boots and grab an overpriced pumpkin chai latte \u2014 it\u2019s time to go all out with a trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/visitjulian.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Julian<\/a>! Curating an aesthetic is effortless for you, so you\u2019ll use the antique stores and apple-picking orchards as photo opportunities for your next Instagram post. Don\u2019t forget to pack lunch to enjoy the local picnic sites and truly embrace the small town vibe. Although you\u2019ve probably already scoured social media for the perfect itinerary, consider checking out Lifestyle\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ucsdguardian.org\/2026\/01\/26\/a-weekend-away-planning-the-perfect-julian-itinerary\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">trip guide to Julian<\/a> for some extra additions.<\/p>\n<p>Mostly B\u2019s: As someone with an eye for all things art and culture, there\u2019s no better way for you to revel in autumn than a trip to the historic <a href=\"https:\/\/oldtownsandiegoguide.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Old Town<\/a>. Take in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dayofthedeadsd.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fiesta de Reyes Dia de los Muertos<\/a> celebration through its creative local vendors, colorful art displays and stunning marigold decor. As someone socially active at UC Socially Dead, you\u2019ll be amazed by the sheer liveliness of the festival \u2014 and the quality of the food in comparison to the average Wolftown burrito.<\/p>\n<p>Mostly C\u2019s: You like to live on the edge. Some may call this a stressful lifestyle \u2014 you think it\u2019s spontaneous! Luckily for you, <a href=\"https:\/\/hauntedtrail.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Haunted Trail<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/balboapark.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Balboa Park<\/a> allows you to buy tickets up to 15 minutes before entering the maze. If you\u2019ve survived going to Scripps Beach an hour before your class in Warren Lecture Hall, then the killer clowns and bloodthirsty zombies running around the maze shouldn\u2019t scare you. For you, the scariest part of this experience won\u2019t be the whirring of fake chainsaws, but rather conquering the traffic getting to Balboa Park after leaving 30 minutes late.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mostly D\u2019s: Although it\u2019s almost sweater weather, you\u2019re anything but chill. While your insane schedule might not allow for a full fall outing, a laid-back movie marathon with your friends will do the trick \u2014 or treat. If you want to go the extra mile, make the trek to Trader Joe\u2019s to buy some festive snacks! \u201cTwilight,\u201d \u201cHocus Pocus\u201d and \u201cCorpse Bride\u201d are some great movie options to get started. And, since you\u2019re already channeling your inner <a href=\"https:\/\/gilmoregirls.fandom.com\/wiki\/Rory_Gilmore\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rory Gilmore<\/a> with your current study schedule, end off the night with a few \u201cGilmore Girls\u201d episodes \u2014 specifically Season 2 to witness prime <a href=\"https:\/\/gilmoregirls.fandom.com\/wiki\/Jess_Mariano\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jess Mariano<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"1. How prepared were you for Fall Quarter? A. 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