University of California-Santa Cruz Top Questions

The laid back attitude of UC Santa Cruz allows students to push themselves as hard as they wish, so that what they get back from their college expereience is directly proportional to what they put into it.

It is very well connected to nature there is many outdoor activities to door here, it is easy to become distracted therefore it's nice to have a good sense of time management. Other than those basic things it can be a competivie school just not as competetive as other schools. It is still a good school to learn and research at.

Environmentally friendly, liberal, and open-minded.

Location, the people, the professors.

One great reason UCSC stands out is its location. It was built on 2000 acres of land and a good chunk of the campus is in a redwood forest. It is also a few miles from the beach. The placement of the university not only allows for amazing views of the Monterey Bay, but also research opportunities in and surroundign the Monterey bay. This past year, UCSC was considered the 3rd on the list of universities which have had an impact on research.

Compared to other universities, Santa Cruz isn't as competitive, which I believe works in this school's favor because students are more willing to work with each other. By not creating this cut-throat tension, I feel welcomed here and that students are always willing to share their knowledge and time to help me. This sense of support gives the campus a positive vibe along with its serene location. The lucious forests of trees that surround students adds to the more peaceful envrionment that remains focused academically, but maintains perspective of keeping this a beautiful place to study.

A lot of schools I've visited or have been interest in were either plotted in a metropolis or in a suburbia (I grew up in one so I wanted something different). When I saw Santa Cruz, I was blown away when I saw towering redwood trees instead of towering office buildings. Instead of the buzz of the city, I was calmed by the tranquility of UCSC's natural beauty. The town was active and peaceful. Basically, its the alter ego of a typical American college.

I love UC Santa Cruz. College, whether you're going to an Ivy or a community college, is what you make of it. If you lock yourself in your room and only emerge for class and bathroom breaks, you're not going to get the most out of it. If you sincerely make an effort to get know the people on your floor, in your classes, all around you - your college experience will be a good one. Santa Cruz is perfect if you want a wide variety of people in a laid-back atmosphere. In my experience, the people here know how to party and have fun, but also when it's time to buckle down and study. And you will never find a campus so breathtakingly gorgeous as this one! And you'll be surprised at the swell of pride you begin to feel every time you see a mighty banana slug on your way to class.

Unique part about this school is the diversity this school has and the amount of clubs/ organization, not greek life, is available to the student to communicate with each other in a communal pool.

The University of California-Santa Cruz offers an extremely liberal, forward thinking learning environment that allowed me to not only expand my knowledge base, but to consider my views of the world in a different way.

The most unique thing about my school compared to other schools I've considered is its natural wonders. It's very quiet and scenic here for the most part and many people love that. I love it since I'm not used to it at all and it helps me break away from my shell and makes me want to go out and walk and see all the beautiful scenery this school has to offer. The school is surrounded by hundreds of acres of forest and we can see the ocean from here too.

My school is like a forest with deers, racoons, and plenty of trees and banana slugs. It is very different from other schools because of its beautiful nature. My school is one of the beautifulest and greenest campus'.

My school contains many support systems that help students with issues beit school, work, social issues, and even family issues. Many professors try their best to help students comprehend the materials they present in the class. There are many retention programs within the school that supports the student in any way possible that may help them stay in school. Another unique thing about my school is the fantastic housing they have. Since the school is somewhat isolated from the city of Santa Cruz, the school has tried to provide every type of housing possibly for every student in the school.

When walking around campus it feels like you are hiking through a National Park. There are always new places to explore on campus, whether its the Porter Caves, Tree 9 or in Pognip National Park. Also not many school have a view of the ocean and the forest from the fourth story of their library.

The most unique part of UCSC is that even though it is a well-respected research university with 16,000 students, its location still manages to provide students with a sort of calm serenity. It?s nestled in some of the most beautiful California forest, with a view of the Monterey Bay to the south, and hiking trails to the North. Deer frequent the pathways students take to class, and raccoons play at night. It?s impossible to come here and not learn about the best ways to maintain a ?green? lifestyle, and equally as impossible not to want to.

UCSC has the most beautiful campus in the California. My dorm building had an ocean view. There are expansive ocean views all over campus. There is also a dense forest behind the campus for hiking. The students here are liberal. They tend to protest a lot and focus on social and environmental issues.

Santa Cruz is beautiful. The other schools I considered had nice architecture, vibrant histories, and far more academic prestige, but at Santa Cruz I walk through the forest to get to classes and take a fifteen minute bus ride to go to the beach. The people are artistic and thoughtful, and most of all nice. I've heard from friends at other UC campuses that it can be hard to make friends, and people are too competitive to get along, but not here. It's easy to get into a conversation with a stranger on the bus.

The campus is beautiful and there are a lot of places for outside extra curricular activities like hiking, biking, surfing, etc. The city of Santa Cruz is not a college town so it's very different from the city life. The surroundings and atmosphere is definitely very friendly. UCSC is a very open and pretty campus.

One main difference is that UCSC is out in the wilderness, everywhere you look there are trees and there's also a beautiful view of the ocean. There are also a lot of friendly people everywhere you go and there is a welcoming vibe all around the university.

UCSC is a fascinating mix of academics and some of the most beautiful places in California, possibly the world. This isn't a commercial but if it were; buried like a diamond deep beneath the surface, Santa Cruz is a well kept secret full of great places to eat and recreational purposes. The school reflects this in its kind people willing to do anything in their power to help you succeed. That's what makes it so unique, despite everything that goes around here and amidst all the clutter people will remember you and pay attention.