University of California-Santa Barbara Top Questions

The beautiful, laid back location and excellent academics.

I have never felt bored at my school. Everyone lives a short walking distance within each other so there's always something to do and there's a really strong feel of community and unity at UCSB. Everyone's proud to attend this school and I haven't found a single person that dislikes going to UCSB.

I brag most about how everyone at UCSB is intellegent yet still knows how to have fun. The students at this school work hard and get good grades without staying home every weekend. The students here know how to balance a social life with an extremely demanding acedemic schedule. You will find students studying together in the library and pushing each other so that they can reward themselves by going out and having fun on the weekends. During finals week however, including Friday and Saturday nights, not a soul is seen out partying. Everyone is packed in the library.

I live a block from the beach and I definitely don't mind going back to school after going home for breaks.

That its right next to the beach and the social life is exceptional.

UCSB is the best school ever!

It had decent surf and was located right by the beach.

It is the full social experience

I live literally on the ocean - my back patio is on a cliff over the beach. It's a 3 minute bike ride to some decent surf spots. The energy and vibe of Isla Vista, the small town adjacent to campus is off the charts, you always are seeing other kids. Social life is amazing, there's a thriving undergroup music and art scene in addition to the big frat-tastic type parties. The people, guys and girls, are generally in good to great physical shape and very down to earth.

That I got in and got to go to the school of my choice.