University of California-Santa Barbara Top Questions

UCSB is the absolute best place to go to school. The weather is gorgeous, and we spend our free time at the beach. Isla vista is a perfect college town, full of fun restaurants and places to hang out. There is a lot of school pride, and there is always a huge turnout for games. There are very few complaints people make about UCSB.

I love UCSB. I think it has the most beautiful location and the most easy going fun people. I think our school has the perfect amount of people; you do not feel like you don't anyone, but you can also always find alone time. I think one thing our school lacks is diversity. There are not as many different cultures and backgrounds represented here.

I like the environment in which we live. we are a college town. you can walk around the streets without a shirt, shoes, in a bikini and it isnt strange. You can always tell when people arent from here, especially when they stop their cars along pardall expecting there to be a stop sign. I spend a lot of time in the library, or walking around on campus, but mostly im at pi phi. i think there is a lot of school pride. when people make remarks about kids going to UCSB, i get offended and want to prove them wrong. Ill always remember spring quarters. there is no other place on earth that gathers such a large amount of students on the beaches who are all out there to have fun and mingle. Santa Barbara is an unusual place to live, and I am so happy I do.

UCSB is a dream school for me, i can't imagine going anywhere else and i'd kick myself if i did. The campus is wonderful the atmosphere is warm and the people are friendly. Its my favorite place in the world. No complaints here.

The best and worst part of attending UCSB is it's prime location next to the ocean and Isla Vista, the college town. In one respect the weather is incredible and it is extremely easy to get around without having to drive, but also causes a great distraction.

The best thing about UCSB would definitely be accessibility. It's convenient location provides for easy access to local beaches, downtown Santa Barbara, or just a quick walk to a friend's house in IV. If you want to meet a lot of new people and dress up for fun-filled events, the greek community could be a great option. If you are a leader and wish to give back to UCSB, there are numerous positions available to represent our campus. In addition, the campus offers a great deal of resources for academic assistance or carreer opportunities if you just keep your eyes open. If you're into the music scene, you can check out live concerts at the hub, or visit the 68 block of dp for some live jamming at sunset on Sunday evenings. If you're into community service, Coal Oil Point Reserve is located just west Isla Vista and only a five minute bike ride from campus. At the reserve, there are many programs available such as plan restoration and snowy plover docenting to assist with the protection of a local endangered shorebird, the snowy plover. If you came to SB for some fun in the sun, you're in luck. DP beach is located all along del playa, but if the tide is high or there's too much tar on the shore, Sand's beach is another option. Sand's is also a popular surfing spot, as the wind is minimal and the waves are plenty. In addition, Goleta beach is located east of campus and is a great picnic spot. However, if you're not into getting your feet dirty and you've got summer money to spend, there are numerous buses for those of us who don't have cars that take you downtown from campus or IV. Downtown Santa Barbara is optimal for shopping and dining out, and of course for half-off drinks on Thursday nights for those of us who are 21. Last but not least, if you are an active person, there are many recreational activities available at the Rec Cen or in the greek community for participating in philanthropies. Any way you look at it, UCSB has a lot to offer.

I absolutely LOVE UCSB! it is an amazing campus, all the students are so friendly and i am very happy i decided to go here. I really like that we have IV right next to us and that we have the beach and the mountains and LA is close enough and it is Perfect!I think it is so cool that we r one of the most fit schools and i am proud to say that i go to UCSB and that i live in such a beautiful place.

What I love the most about UCSB is the fact that we live in a big college town surrounded by our peers, but at the same time downtown Santa Barbara is just miles away when you need to get away. We are right on the beach, but the mountains are not far so there are fun outdoor activities for everyone. I love being able to go to class at 11am, go to the beach to lay out for a couple of hours, and go back to class at 3pm. Unfortunately, given the nature of the college town that we live in people do not hang out on campus just for fun like they do on other campuses. The UCEN,which has some pretty cool amenities, is often ignored. People love this campus, but it is not like UCLA or USC where everywhere you go people are repping their campus gear. SB has a very laid back style, which is another thing I can appreciate. At certain campuses students dress up to go to class and look their best. Here, people wear whatever they are comfortable in and it's totally acceptable. I wear sweats and a t-shirt to class when I'm in the mood, no problem. UCSB is also a pretty political campus. There are lots of ways to get involved if you are looking to be a political participant. There is always a controversial article in the newspaper or some protest going on. And while we're on the subject, the school newspaper sucks. They are totally liberal and bias towards certain groups on campus (i.e greeks) And while we are on that subject everyone on campus hates greeks. The newspaper, Associated Students, and everyone else. We try to stay out of people's way, but I guess we are just an easy target to the unfamiliar.

The best thing about UCSB is definitely the location. I could not have asked for a better place to live, and may not ever be able to live in a place like this ever again. I view the school as large, although for the amount of students who do go here, i am always suprised how many familiar faces i see on campus on a daily basis, so i would say it is just right in regards to amounts of students. When i'm on campus i'm either at the harbor, where i tend to see most of the people i know, the ucen, where i can read in the comfortable chairs, or the library. It has been my personal experience that the UCSB administration does not do a very good job of acknowledging the student as an individual, but instead as just one of a massive group. Having had trouble petitioning the administration, i feel i did not get justice for something because my case was not looked at individually, but instead simply as one of many similar cases which they may see on a daily basis. Isla Vista is definetly a college town. I believe there is a moderate amount of school pride, as can be seen at sporting events, but when i go home i don't run around in my UCSB sweatshirt constantly or have a UCSB bumper sticker, like is frequently seen with students at CAL, not to be stereotyping.

attractive in-shape athletic people who live at the beach surf in the mornings then drink all day and all night and still manage to get good grades