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One of the biggest complaints on campus is the lack of diversity at UCSB. It is probably one of the least diverse UCs, but I have not really seen too many discrimination issues around campus. I have though talked to many people of different ethnicities and they believe that they do not fit in as well as the white students here. There are a lot of different socio-economic classes at this school and it does not play a huge issue on our campus. Most students were jeans or shorts with a t-shirt to class. And Rainbow sandals are a necessity. Most students at UCSB are from California almost equally from NorCal and SoCal. In the dining commons, people from the same floors usually sit together. Also people who belong to the same groups,like the Greek system, sit together. The financial background most prevalent at the school is probably middle class. There are some people who have a lot of money and can spend it all, but most students that I know are from steady family incomes, but still have to be on a budget. I think students here are very politically aware and that most students here are left wing. Some students do talk about how much they will earn one day, but for the most part we are all focused on finding what we want to do with the rest of our lives.

While the caucasians are obviously the main race on campus, everyone find their own group. Most student wear jeans, shorts, t-shirts, pajamas. No one gets to dressed up to go. Mostly in the dining commons people from the same floors sit together. Sometimes you will see big groups of girls, usually sorority girls, but mostly its groups that live on the same floor. Its pretty evenly spread out between "NorCal" and "SoCal". I think the "SoCal" kids feel like there is more "NorCal" kids and vice versa. I think the students are politically aware and mostly liberal. Some kids talk about the future and about jobs but most are just here to have a good time, and learn as much as they can. My friends all are starting to think about majors, but we aren't completely concerned with the money we'll earn soon.

Outgoing, fun, hard workers.

I do not know much about student body but hope to learn more.

Students are typically white, middle-upper class Californians. They are often liberal! The school is comprised of liberal, nature loving students and partying bitches. Someone would feel out of place if they were conservative and against drinking.

Diverse, fun, exciting! There is an extreme amount of wealth here, but unlike USC, its uncommon to see a Range Rover, or uber pretentious person. The people I associate with seem to mostly be: business majors (guys) or communication/ psychology majors (women).

UCSB's student body is EXTREMELY diverse. There are various groups on campus geared toward race, religion, LGBT, etc. Everyone can find a place here on campus!!! Alot of people at UCSB come from wealthy families but there are als alot of students who are paying for school on their own, these are the most hard working students too. People say that UCSB is a liberal campus but i just believe everyone is laid back and not too conservative, and thats why we picked UCSB. the class are not liberal, its just the stuff we learn, shapes our opinions, and im not gonna lie, some shitty stuff happened to people in the past. so of course those FACTS are going to shape how i think now.

Tons of campus organizations. Compared to other UC's not many minority groups. Mostly middle or upper class students. Very politically active students. Many lean to the left but I am a conservative and I feel comfortable expressing my ideas. Lots of fun clubs and activities. Amazing greek life. Many coastal groups.

i hang out with all the foreigners, but everyone is chill with my friends and people are nice to me so it's pretty chill. in SB we mostly see character and not color.

I think that there is a lot of awareness on our campus with a lot of topics, politics, LGBT, etc.

i love playing soccer here, because it gives me an opportunity to be included in that group of people. we are such a close knit group of girls and thats definitely helpful in a school as big as ucsb

The student body itself is extremely tolerant of differences and the goal of many faculty is to appreciate difference. Its from differences that people have a unique experience that is both important for the creation of new knowledge and beautiful for self discovery.

I honestly don't think anybody here would feel out of place. UCSB isn't just for your surfer types. It accommodates everyone and I've found it very easy to get along with the different groups of people here. It's very laid back here and, for the most part, every one wears comfortable lounging clothes. Different types of students do interact here but you have to make an effort. Everyone is very amiable especially if you are the first to initiate conversation. Many of the UCSb students I've encountered are from southern California. However, there are many from Northern California and many friendly foreigners and out of state students. I must say though that many of the students around here are financially from an upper middle class background. To me, it seems like most of the students I've met are straddling the middle or democratic. However, it could just be that I associate with people who are like myself. No one really talks about how much they'll earn one day. Most of the students here are majoring in things that interest thing, not necessarily something they want just to earn more money.

Most of the student body is from California, both northern and southern. I feel that the student body is very open for the most part. Of course there are cliques of the "surfer" type and the sporty type and of course the greek life, however in my experience all the groups of people get along very well. I have friends who are in Frats, Sororities, my ultimate team, other sports teams, and just the random people I meet in class or on the weekend or at intramurals. I found it very easy to talk to people here and to make new friends. Most financial backgrounds are pretty well off but there are always those who are not as well off as others. The student body is very aware of many things going on, especially environmentally friendly things. There are alot of interracial gatherings or organizations and many different ways to get involved with helping different groups of people or how to meet different types of people. A lot of the students are politically aware, however i do not think that a lot of people are aware of a lot of global current events because we do live in the bubble of Santa Barbara and of Isla Vista. For the most part I find the kids to be really down to earth not too worried about money, they just liek to have fun and have a good time and worry about the future later (hence all the 5th year students i have met).

If you are overly competitive and take your own life too seriously you will feel out of place. OTher than that - UCSB is an extremely diverse campus. Students were anything and everything....come from either norcal or socal usually but my roomate/teammate/friend is from maryland. Politically most students are liberal but there are always exceptions. Students here at UCSB love being outdoors and are predominantly outgoing and friendly.

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Most UCSB students are from California. There is a little NorCal-SoCal rivalry going on, but not much. Overall, everyone seems pretty accepting and friendly. I haven't had much interaction with the various groups on campus. I have joined the Ultimate Frisbee team and love it.

As with any large population there are many different smaller groups. Although this campus differs from person to person, I feel we get along as a whole fairly well. It is obvious that the bulk of our school are wealthy white kids. Some are snobby but most are down to earth.

I've had interactions with all kinds of students of different races, religions, sexual orientations, and socio-economic situations, though I feel that UCSB is not as diverse as I hoped it would be. I feel like UCSB has a lot of your stereotypical blonde, sorority so-cal chick and ass-hole frat boys. Don't get me wrong--- there's a lot of interesting awesome people here, and I've met so many people that I hope I can keep in touch with for the rest of my life, but this is definitely that stereotypical campus with the beach, babes, and booze.

I feel UCSB is not at all diverse, though I do not feel there is any real discrimination or racism that takes place. People to seem to be fairly open to everything and everyone.