University of California-Santa Barbara Top Questions

From what I've experienced, UCSB is a very open-minded school. We have had two large peace/anti-war protests since I have been here. Personally, I wear sweats to class most of the time. Most of the time I go right from practice to class so I don't have time to change but it's not unusual to see others wearing sweats as well. Some girls seem to dress up a lot though, which I think is overkill especially since it's just class. I'd rather be comfortable so I can pay attention to the professor and/or subject material.

For the most part, our campus has a variety of people. A lot of people would say that it is a very white based campus, which I guess may be true according to the numbers. However, as an asian-american, I don't feel out of place here at all and I think that this campus has a wider variety of people than it gets credit for. Most UCSB students are from California. I would say it is split between Northern California and Southern California pretty equally. There are a few people from out of state; however, it is rare because UCSB is very hard to get into.

Very laid back atmosphere. Wide variety of people. All races, hippie like atmosphere at times. Since being here i have probobly worn jeans and makeup to class maybe twice, very relaxed. Many students are from LA, San Diego area but many from up north and around the nation. A pretty liberal campus, but all views heard. Very active in current events. Not 100 percent athletic oriented. People are focused but not overly competitive.

Anyone that is not caucasian has the possibility of feeling out of place at UCSB. While students here are definitely tolerant of LGBT, it is not something that is frequently seen on campus, other then the classroom. Students generally wear beach-style clothing and sweatpants to school. Additionally, American Apparel has taken over. Students are generally on the liberal side and come from upper middle class backgrounds.

The Student Body is very beachy, and very laid back. We wear jeans and sweaters to class, or whatever fits your style. I would like to believe no one really judges anyone else, and that everyone actually gets along and interacts. In my sections I know I have spoken with and done projects with great people who I would have normally not thought to be friends with. I would say most students are from California, not only southern, there are many northern California students here too. Financial backgrounds vastly vary. For instance, in my sorority alone I know there are many girls on payment plans and who have taken out loans for school. As long as you're here to learn and have a good time no one cares about your financial situation and how you're paying for everything. Many students are politically aware, I would say we are primarily liberal due to our anti-war marches and posters-but all and all we are a peaceful bunch who look out for the under-dog.

UCSB is very diverse - there is a group for every social, political, sexual, and cultural identification on campus to join.

UCSB is an extremely diverse community. Although most UCSB students are from California, there are many students from different states that also attend.

We need more diversity!! LGBT is becoming a bigger part of our campus with lots of safe spaces for them. I have found that students from different types do interact, and some of those interactions are hostile :( and there are way too many rich people.

To be honest I am not very familiar with this topic at hand.

The student body here is very dynamic.... although it is the UC with the most white students, there is still an opportunity for cultural involvement and such. If you are not social, UCSB probably isn't the best place for you.... unless you plan on studying ALL the time. The majority of the student body, or so I've heard, have families with an income of approximately $100,000 per year. A great percentage of students do however have some form of financial aid.