University of California-Santa Barbara Top Questions

The best thing at my school would have to be the atmosphere. Everything here is so relaxed and peaceful. We are right next to the beach so that helps, but everyone is so nice and helpful.

The best thing about my school is the gorgeous environment located right along the beach! I could not ask for a better environment, not to mention everybody here is so friendly compared to my hometown.

The best thing about my school is definitely the location and gorgeous campus. Our campus is located right on the oceanside and it is surrounded by sandy beaches that the water-sports lovers frequent nearly every day. Situated by the beach, the weather is typically mild if windy and usually sunny so laying out on the beach and getting some school reading done is very easy to do. Most of the buildings on campus have views of the lovely southern California mountains or of the shining Pacific Ocean. UCSB students really are very lucky to be surrounded by such beauty.

The College of Creative Studies is a really great program that a lot of students don't know about, with small classes and a lot of academic flexibility. I don't think I would have stayed in school without the flexibility that it offers. Throughout the university, there are also a lot of really rad and smart professors. I've been able to work as a research assistant and really appreciate that opportunity.

I am a part of the College of Creative Studies at UCSB. This college was my reason for coming here in the first place. They treat us students (all 400 of us) like graduate students, allowing us to take as many courses as we would like in order to challeng ourselves (officially, there is a 95.5 unit cap each quarter, but no one's ever made it that high.) We receive personal counseling each quarter and are allowed to sign up for classes early, which is good since budget cuts has limited the number of spaces in each class.

The best thing about my school is the relaxing beach atmosphere, and the quality education that the professors deliver to the students. Another thing that I great about UCSB is the students , the education opportunities available to me, and the great outreach organiations that the campus has to offer to the rest of the community.

The best thing about UCSB is the balance that a student can enjoy in having a presegious education and fun and relaxing environment.

Natural enviornment. Beautiful ocean to my left, and gorgeous moutains to my right. I also love how everyone is so enviornmentally conscious as well.

The best thing at my school is how many resources to help you succeed.

My school is envrionmentally aware and does a great job of informing the thousands of students that attend school here of the school's efforts in that respect. I believe that's a great thing about my school because it's making an impact on the thousands of students that attend and informing them on such an important, and sometimes overlooked, issue in society today.

The school has a great atmosphere and is very relaxed. The professors are quite open to helping students succeed in their academics by being available anytime a student needs help. There are not judgemental attitudes here at UCSB everyone is here to learn. Teachers encourage students not to be afraid to ask questions and express their ideas. Students are also encouraged to think outside of the box and set their minds to think beyond what they believe they can do.

The community at UCSB is incredible. My favorite part about going here is my surroundings. Not only is the location prime(we're on the beach!), but all the people who attend are incredibly wonderful. It's such a fun atmosphere full of happy people. Everywhere you go there is a friendly face, and almost everyone is willing to be your friend. Even the professor's positive attitude is contagious, and it just enhances the who college experience.

The weather and location is perfect, and this leads to being more relaxed even when facing a great amount of schoolwork.

The best thing about the University of California, Santa Barbara is the atomosphere created by the faculty and professors, and grad students for the undergraduates that they teach. The faculty are almost always accomodating and want the best for the students they teach. The office hour help and tutoring go a long way, and for many majors, that extra help and support is vital.

The best thing about my school is that there is something for everyone. Yes, it's right by a beach, but if the beach isn't your thing you don't have to hang out there! I certainly don't. It's in Southern California, so it's pretty warm, but not too warm, and it still gets rain. People are really laid back here and pretty accepting of everyone. In love it.

UCSB was a great place to learn. The university had a great tone and feeling about it. Everyone was there to help each other and make it work for everyone. There was no competition or ill will towards anyone. I really liked that because it gave a fair, equal and less hostile playing field to achieve your educational goals.

I think the best thing about my school is the environment. It is a great place to relax and there are plenty of great places to study as well as have fun with friends. There are a variety of things one can do in the area, including hiking, swimming, shopping, and so much more. I think it has a great impact on the moods and stress levels of students.

I love my school academically but my favorite thing about it is the location. No one could live in Santa Barbara and not be in love with the setting.

I think the best thing about my school is the fact that there is a whole town/community of college students located directly next to campus. Sometimes it's nice to be surrounded by similar students.

The College of Creative Studies. It is a small college that allows you to take fewer GE's and have smaller classes. The beach and gym are also very nice.