University of California-Santa Barbara Top Questions

Drunken halloween, drunken weekends, drunken everything. My ability to socialize with others has been greatly inhibited by my desire to not drink.

I know that UC Santa Barbara has a reputation as a party school, but this is easy to evade. A lot of the drinking takes place in the Isla Vista nightlife, and if you, like myself, prefer not to participate in such activities, there's no pressure to do so. If you come to the school for the right reasons and with the right mindset, you will find a driven and interesting student body, and professors engaged in helping you reach your fullest potential.

Although it is known as a party school, my schools is also ranked amongst the top 20 public universities in the nation. several professors on campus are noble prize recipients in their respective fields.

Our school is known as a party school, but if you want to, you can certainly aviod the party scene. The majority of students don't party. The school is also in a great location and there is a lot to do on and off campus. As for academics, it is also a top-notch institution with professors who really want to help students succeed.

Being a party school near the beach and having delicious Mexican food at a restaurant called "Freebirds".

The only university in the country with its own beach, and its one of the top research insititutions in the nation.

Among the general population, UCSB is probably best known for its parties. However, students should also know that UCSB has the most Nobel Laureates teaching at the same university. UCSB also has one of the most outstanding Mechanical Engineering Schools in the country. Our Geography and Communication Departments are either number one or two in the nation (depending on who you ask) and our English and Literature Departments are also nationally recognized. Last year we outstripped all other UC schools in student voter registration and attract all kinds of speakers from Hilary Clinton to the Dali Lama.

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Providing a fun and engaging atmosphere while being a well-rounded university that caters to most people's academic and social needs.

My school is best known for its outstanding academics. The classes are both challenging and interesting. We also have a very friendly campus, teachers and students get along great.