University of California-Santa Barbara Top Questions

From personal experience, I've seen students who do not have strong will power and work ethic fail miserably here at Santa Barbara. From the beautiful location to all the extra curriculars on campus, and to the down town upscale networking scene, it's very easy to be a distracted student. That's why its necessary for students that choose this school to have a great sense of themselves and a great focus on the work they do.

There is definitely a sort of party atmosphere, being so close to the beach, and I think people who aren't into that subculture probably wouldn't be happy here at Santa Barbara.

Anyone who loves the beach and who can work in a fast pace enviroment.

The type that cannot balance a healthy social life, academics, and being exposed to a dionesian culture.

Someone who shouldn't attend this school is someone who doesn't want to go out and meet new people and have a good time. Someone who is to focused on books probably won't have much of a social life here.

A person who does not enjoy the beach and sunny weather should not attend this school. other than the sunny weather this school is abundunt with opportunities.

A person shouldn't attend this school if they are not serious about school. If someone is just attending college to party, then they should not attend this school. The academics are too hard to spend your whole time partying. Otherwise, this school is good for anyone.

Antisocial, homesick, clingy people.

Someone who is outgoing, likes to have fun and party, and knows when they need to buckle down and study.

This school is for very outgoing, social, but hard-working people. You should not attend this school if you do not know how to balance your school work with your social life. It is a beautiful location with numerous fun things to do, so it is easy to become distracted if you do not maintain a strong work ethic. Also, I feel that people who are judgemental or close-minded should also not attend this school. California is a liberal hot bed and this campus in particular opens your eyes to many new things, most often for the better.