University of California-Santa Barbara Top Questions

Is the stereotype of students at University of California-Santa Barbara accurate?

Lauren

Not at all.

Stephanie

no, the streotypes are not accurate. Although we do party, our school is incredibly difficult to get into and the classes are no less difficult than those at any other accredited 4 year university.

Stephanie

To some extent yes, but the students are all really diverse

Jackie

To an extent there are both of these things, but every college you will find these things within the student population, we also have an amazing academic curriculum.

Tiffany

no, I know a lot of people here that still go to parties and dont drink and I know a lot of people that do drink and get straight A's

Emily

No more so than any other school, so no.

Katrina

yes!

Jordan

the stereotypes are very inaccurate. as with any college, a person parties as much as he or she wants. We do care a lot about academics and there are a lot of smart students here. Also, people are not as promiscuous as portrayed

Brett

NO

Katelyn

Absolutely not.