University of California-Santa Barbara Top Questions

What are the most popular student activities/groups?

Jessica

Pi Beta Phi

Katherine

Sororities and fraternities are getting larger, but you don't need to be n one to have a social life. Everyone who IS in Greek life absolutely loves it though. Floatopia is great--a bunch of people floating on rafts in the ocean.

Claire

soroities fraternities snow club surf club not too much dating

ann

im involved in pi beta phi sorority. and i love it.

Lexi

not much of a dating scene

Lauren

Because I am fairly shy, I felt it was necessary to rush a sorority because it really got me out in the open socially. Being part of the Greek system has forced me to interact with so many people from different backgrounds and has taught me to be less shy.

Stephanie

I am in a sorority, Pi Beta Phi, which takes up alot of time. I like the Greek life at santa barbara because it is not too big.

Jackie

"We party harder than you pre-game" is a common phrase amongst UCSB students, and yes we do have a very thriving social life. However, there is something for everyone here, so if you do not want to be partying all the time you do not have to be.

Tiffany

The social life here is amazing and so is the greek life.

Emily

Social like at UCSB is whatever you want it to be. You can have a fun crazy time or mellow.

Katrina

The greek system isn't very big, but its very influential to the party scene. this is definitely a party school, but the week isn't full of drunks. overall, we're classy partiers.

Brett

best organizations are sports teams and greek life. Athletic events are HUGE. My closest friends are from my dorm and from m sorority. On Saturday night I am always with my friends.

Jordan

The most popular group on campus to me is the Greek System. I am in Pi Beta Phi and i love it. I always leave my door in my dorm open.

Katelyn

As a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority, we are actively involved in our community. The social aspect of the campus is very rewarding, and there are always activities to take part in. Not all students party, which is a stereotype we can't escape, so there are groups and organizations that appeal to all types of students.

Alex

The greek life is very big, and there are always people out. It's always nice and always a party. Its really fun.

andrea

most popular organizations are sororities/ fraternities.

Marie

UCSB is really friendly, social and everyone likes to have fun.

jaimie

greek life is strong and laid back here. really chill and helps interract but not neccesary for your social life here

Devin

I am involved in the greek system. I have met amazing friends that I know I will have for the rest of my life. Many students leave their dorm doors open. We have some amazing traditions, such as the undie run, floatopia, etc.

Ashlee

isla vista is infested with college aged students with no parents around. So the obvious will inevitably occur. Im in a sorority so I mostly exposed to all the greek partys in IV. Most houses in IV are pretty welcoming especially if you know at least one person living there. Most people dont really date because things get complicated when there are so many young people to choose from.