University of California-Santa Barbara Top Questions

UCSB is arguably one of the most beautiful schools in California. It is right on the Pacific Ocean, and there is nothing that I love to do more than go for a run on the beach at sunset, then stop to stretch and watch the surfers at Campus Point. I feel so lucky to be surrounded by the beauty of Santa Barbara: the mountains, the ocean, the perfect weather. everyone is so happy here, they ride their beach-cruiser bikes around campusIt makes it easy to go to class! Isla Vista is such a fun college community; it truly is its own little bubble. This college town is populated by only 18 to 25 year olds; it feels strange whenever you see a parent walking around. And I always feel safe here, even at 2 in the morning!

Isla Vista melds into the campus, absolutely amazing. Most rad vibe here, type of town that you call home after 2 months though you might have lived elsewhere for 18 years of your life. Not a lot of school pride in sports or any particular area, but in general if you're from UCSB you are proud and pompous about it. Big Picture? You get in here, you come here. Unless you're too stuck on going to some hype school and your picture of a perfect Friday night is a studious time on the Academics Floor.

I feel that this school is perfect for me. I grew up my entire life on the ocean so being able to attend school here is like a dream come true. It couldn't be a more beautiful place to wake up in. I feel like I am on vacation everyday here.

best thing about ucsb is the beautiful campus. i feel fortunate to go to class by the ocean everyday. isla vista is also a very fun place to live because of the close-knit community of students.

i think our school is a good size because i run into people i know a lot but there are also so mant different people that i am also meeting new people all the time. when i tell people a go to ucsb i get one of two reactions. some are like "ohhh party school?" but are still jealous, and others are "ohhh thats so hard to get into!" and are also jealous! i spend most of my time probably in the dorms, in my own room or a friends. we have the best college town. there is a great party scene, but there is also downtown where there are great little restaurants, and some great hiking areas. one of my biggest complaints is how it is very hard to get an on campus job. i have a work study and have been struggling to get a job for over a quarter now.

this school is the perfect size. you see people you know on campus which makes you feel at home but there are still plenty of people that are out there for you to meet. isla vista is such a great community. it's so fun being a bike ride away from all of your friends. i know that everyone is proud to be a gaucho but i wish there was a little more school pride. however, if you are looking for spirit, you can definitely find it by joining the gaucho locos or taking a bus to an away game. that was one of my favorite experiences in college thus far. we took a bus to pepperdine for a men's volleyball game and it was a blast! everyone on that bus was so proud to be a gaucho!

The best thing about UCSB is the laid back attitude of most of the students. Isla Vista is awesome in that it is seemingly mostly college students, with some families, and everyone is close to one one another. The courses are awesome and the professors are great in that they realize they can teach at a great school to students who care, but also live a beautiful area and work on a gorgeous campus! There isn't an overwhelming amount of school spirit but when it does come to really big sporting events or things along those lines the students pull together and rally in the best ways to have a good time and cheer on their teams.

Isla Vista is the greatest place for a college student. 20,000 students in 1 square mile creates an atmosphere unlike anywhere else. UCSB administration is like most other large schools...kinda impersonal and you are just a number, but if you're on top of your stuff you won't really have to worry about them. There are some really helpful resources on campus that not many people take advantage of.

The weather is beautiful, and so are the people. So many people are smart, but it doesn't show in the standings because people drink too much. The engineering department has great computer labs with thousands of dollars worth of software and free printing. Isla Vista, the college town, is pretty small but has a few good joints to eat. Del Playa (DP) are where Da Parties are at, especially oceanside.

The size of our school is just right. Any bigger would be too much. IV is perfect and close to everything, so you don't really need a car to go to school here. People react well when I tell them I go to UCSB, and always seem jealous of our lifestyle, campus, and amazing location. I mostly spend my time on campus in class, battling the bike path, or at the library studying around midterms and finals.