Margaret
The campus is beautiful; we are in a forest, and you can't go more than five minutes without being stunned by the veiw, whether it be of the ocean or of the redwoods. Also, it is a fantastic school; it is rated as the first schoold for research influence by Times Higher education just in 2014. Our astrophysics and computer engineering majors are amazing, and our humanities majors are fantastic as well. Also, the Bioengineering major has the most cutting edge concentrations in California, including Assistive Technology Cognitive/Perceptual, and Bioelectronics, and Biomolecular concentrations.
Bailey
My professors and the reading material that was assigned. I have lent many of the books from class and love being able to bring something I learned in lecture to a conversation. It happens more often than not. I miss the campus a lot. It is beautiful with all of the redwoods and view of Santa Cruz.
Kyle
I talk about the natural beauty of the campus, the adventures to be had downtown, and the awesome classes I've had. There's really something for everyone at UC Santa Cruz.
Alex
The location and beauty of the school.
Kristen
The campus setting is in Santa Cruz. The campus itself is set in the beautiful forest of the huge redwoods. Less than 5 minutes away on bicycle are the magnificient beaches of Santa Cruz that include awesome surf spots, sun bathing sandy beaches, and dramatic cliff faces.
Zoey
I met the best friends of my life at this school. Santa Cruz is the coolest place ever to go to school. It was close to everything, but far enough away to escape from big city life. And I mean, you're going to school in the forest, while the beach is 10 minutes away -- how could it get better?
TRINH
the friendliness, liberal, acceptance of all
Sharena
The ocean is amazing and can be seen from campus even some on campus housing units.
Tony
When I'm with my friends I mainly brag about my campus' easy going surrounding and how it changed my lifestyle with education. Though the campus limits biking and driving, it gives us(students) a feeling of being at ease and relaxation everytime we look around. Being around trees and the forest everyday puts peoples mental state, including mine, in a stressfree state because everywhere you look is beautiful and puts your thoughts in the right zone to get work done. I always feel less stressed out compared to friends at other campuses.
annette
the beautiful campus and top notch faculty.