University of California-Santa Barbara Top Questions

-it's no exactly easy: tests do require preparation and A's are not plentifully handed out

Class level is challenging but not ridiculously hard. The math department lacks a little in the professor area because all of them have very thick accents and are hard to understand. Lecture is just about getting the information out there for the student to listen and take notes on, the one-on-one time comes in section with the TA for that class. They know your name and that is where students have the chance to discuss and ask questions.

The global studies major has great classes.

Music 15 Dance 45 and Classics 40 are a must

General education classes are large and the professors don't usually know your name, but upper division major classes are small and there is a lot of class discussion and the professor often knows your name. The academic requirements are reasonable and the classes are good and the professors are great.

Students often are willing to help eachother and work together.

i like the professors and TA's

As at any school, some professors are better than others, but a lot of the classes are interesting and you learn a lot. My favorite class so far was sociology 1.

The presidents I contact know my name. My favorite class is my Writing 109ED class-- writing for students who are interested in teaching. Class participation is definitely common, but it is more common in sections rather than in lectures. This is not a vocational school but it prepares you for having many, many options after college, not just one.

Our professors do care a lot about their students. Most of the classes are graded fairly reasonably and students are very competitive when it comes to grades.

The classes are usually large but not too large. You still can get plenty of attention from teachers if you need extra help.

The classes are usually large but not too large. You still can get plenty of attention from teachers if you need extra help.

not too competitive

yes my professors know my name and ive loved all of my professors.

professors are very accessible- classes are awesome- the research institution fuels lesson plans and keeps them up to date.

Academics at UCSB are great because you are forced to take a wide variety of general education classes that prepare you for any future occupation, instead of just what your major classes prepare you for.

All of classes have been pretty large lectures, and therefore, the professors definitely do not know my name. However, people are still very active in the class room and are always asking questions. I think that as i progress to upper level classes the class sizes will be smaller and more focused.

They are amazing, especially if you are interested in research and marine biology. I am a global studies and french major and I have enjoyed my classes immensely.

Classes are difficult but interesting.

I don't have a major yet, but the classes I have taken hence far have all been very informative and entertaining.