University of California-Santa Barbara Top Questions

UCSB is definitely a party school. I didn't realize it until i visited friends at other UC's. But i didn't feel like i was at a huge party school at first, i just felt like it was a place where a good number of people like to have fun together. UCSB is full of people who know how to have fun but know, also, how to get work done. Everyone i run into that knows i attend UCSB they are like, "whaaaa you go to UCSB? Isn't that a party school?" I tell them how crazy it is, just to mess with them. But to me, it's become normal, even though when you take a step back you see a unique and bizarre community.

In general UCSB is a pretty good university. It's ranked 35th in the Top 500 World Universities, so that's not too shabby. Despite the party reputation and to some extent, it's reality, the school does a great deal of research and has some amazing professors. It's also a beautiful campus and has great weather, and there are students from all over the world attending.

I love going to UCSB, I can honestly say I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. I wish we had more support for the athletics though. When I say that I go to UCSB, most people say that I am so lucky to go here with the beach but also usually make some comment about the party aspect. Isla Vista, where everyone lives, is awesome, you can walk or bike to school and all the parties..no drunk driving!

i think the thing i would want to change most would be the class size. it would be amazing if a professor remembers a students name. i miss that aspect of high school, which you could find if you went to a smaller school.

UCSB and the adjoining college town and immigrant hovel Isla Vista is it's own entity. The close proximity of a community of college students to a university is unique to UCSB alone. As a result of this congregation of young minds class, gender, race, religion, and other categories are much less pronounced here. Everyone is laid back and gets along in close proximity to very diverse peoples. And no where else will you find a campus where you can bike to class. UCSB is just that laid back.

I absolutely love the friendly atmosphere of UCSB. Another great thing about the school is that the greek life here is not as big as it is in other colleges. You don't HAVE to be in a frat or sorority be able to party. Although it's very convenient in meeting new people and always having events to go to, you don't have to be involved to have fun here at UCSB. Another positive thing: the beach. The school is right on the beach, it doesn't get better than that. There's not much school pride here, mostly due to the fact that there isn't a UCSB football team, but the basketball and soccer games are a good replacement. The partying every weekend does get old, but it's always fun to see all the out of towners on Halloween.

UCSB is the perfect size, not too big, not too small, and everyday you see new faces. When I tell people i go to UCSB I get the "I'm so jealous" response everytime. There is no place like UCSB, between the beach being literally 3 minutes away from my room and Isla Vista and all the opportunities there are on campus and off of campus. Downtown is only a bus ride away and is just about every physical activity you could imagine to do in Santa Barbara. I spend most of my time outside on the lawns either playing frisbee or sleeping or doing work, whenever its nice out I will be outside. Then there is Isla Vista, personally, I could not imagine living int he dorms for more than one year, I am so glad that there is somewhere i can get my own place and pick my own roommates/housemates and I can buy my own food and not pay for parking. It is really unique that we have IV. It also great to have a place that is just college student so we do not need ot worry about bothering other residents and for th emost part people are pretty respectful of each other. And there is alot of school pride within UCSB because we simply live in the best place i the US.

Everybody is smiling. The weather is beautiful - the landscape refreshing. Lots of green; grass, trees, flowers....and OCEAN! Isla Vista is conveniently located right next to campus so transportation is super easy by bike, skateboard, or foot, and I get to go home for lunch everyday. Also, downtown Santa Barbara is less than an hour ride down the bike path (on a road bike) or a 20 minute bus ride, and state street serves as a healthy (potentially expensive) vacation/escape from studying. Not that much school pride because of a lack of football team I think...but definately a lot of individual pride and confidence. Happy people go to UCSB. Happy and driven people find that they belong.

I LOVE UCSB. I do wish that we had a football team but hey what can you do. I also wish that there was specifically a sales or marketing major but nothing I can do about that either. The school is a great size and everyone is so chill and laid back. Lots of people are jealous when I tell them that I go here because of the amazing campus next to the ocean, others look at me like I'm a ditz and all I do is drink and party. I spend most of my time on campus in class, at the bookstore or at the Arbor. I always go to the beach. I love UCSB's administration team, they are amazing. The college town of IV is wonderful and it is definitely one of a kind. There is lot's of school pride. Halloween's here are out of control and it is definitely the place to be.

I really enjoy UCSB. The location couldn't be better. I have an ocean view from my dorm room window! When I tell people that I go to UCSB, I get one of three reactions. 1. "Wow! That's a really good school." 2. "Isn't that right on the beach?" 3. "That's a huge party school." Overall, I'm very satisfied with the school.