University of California-Santa Cruz Top Questions

The friendly environment and very comfortable study space on campus. Most people are very supportive of each other and you get to learn a lot from the diverse community.

UCSC is very liberal. The campus is in a scenic location, and the school places a lot of focus on independent research

The nature is nice and so is the arcetecture but the people are boring hippies.

it in the middle of the redwoods, and there is a ton of deer and other wildlife around

UCSC is unique because of the students and its beautiful landscapes that are all so relaxed

Barbara Barton tells us why she is glad she came here.

I can't stress enough that coming to college, especially UCSC, is your own path. You can go hardcore engineering and never leave your room and acheive great academic things, or you can go out every night and be totally crazy and still pass in another major. Anything in between is acceptable. As a piece of advice i would simply say to not hold back, explore opportunities even if they mildly interest you. Don't let social or academic anxiety choke you out, pursue exactly what you want.

Hippies and semi Hippies unite!

Use your bicycle! Don't bring up your car here. We have to room or desire for cars.

Psychological services are lacking severely. If you need psyc help, seek it off-campus through your insurance. Health center is a JOKE. Do not expect to get well with their help. Seek help off-campus as well. Dominican Hospital has excellent care, with several walk in clinics around the city. Great emergency response time for UCSC Fire Department and Santa Cruz ambulances. Planned Parenthood downtown. Great city bus transportation (and free with current student ID). Bike shuttle that takes you and your bike up to campus in the morning so you can ride back down after class.