University of California-Santa Barbara Top Questions

Describe the students at University of California-Santa Barbara.

Blaire

Their personalities are very diverse.

Rika

Most people are really nice and open to your opinions, and most are easy going and fun to be around.

Patrick

The students at UCSB love to spend their time in frivolity; I always like to say that everyone here knows how to work hard and play harder, though some would say, on a separate note, that the students here are the most intelligent idiots you'll ever meet.

Alexandra

fun loving outgoing and open minded

Scott

small, core group of exceptional students.

Raphael

My classmates are smart, fun, friendly, outgoing, party people.

Adam

They work hard but play even harder.

Cailean

My classmates get the reputation that they only know how to party, however, the students here work hard in and out of the classroom in order to succeed academically.

Dominick

My classmates were mostly from middle-upper income to upper income homes, there is little racial diversity and the general attitude is one of apathy and arrogance exepting some

Carly

Fun, social, caring, intellectually and emotionally deep, driven, ambitious, creative.

Kelly

Willing to talk to eachother but some had very definitive social groups.

Katie

Inquisitive, friendly, fun, and energetic.

Maritza

Usually the underclassmen's classes are in lecture halls. So the classes contain over 100 students. Usually people walk in and sit down. Not much social interaction goes on during class, unless you have friends. In our discussion section though, is when we have the opportunity to talk amongst one another and get to know each other. It is there where study groups are formed and where you get to meet the people in your classes.

Alisa

Friendly, on the same page, but not often helpful with study groups unless you make the effort, intelligent

Jaimie

Very laid back and fun which is great because there is not ulta competitive atmosphere.

Philip

My classmates are a very large group of young thinkers that like to live life and have fun, but have goals too.

Sam

My classmates are quite varied in their opinions and beliefs, but all seem to be very grounded people who know what it takes to succeed.

Rachel

interested in enjoying their youth

Nicole

Classmates are competitive, fun, and interested to learn and have a good time.

Emily

This third year Political Science major tells us about his favorite movie (Sin City), favorite course taken at UCSB (Global Studies 193), and how he spends his spare time- sleeping and watching movies.