University of California-Santa Cruz Top Questions

Someone who is very conservative or someone who doesnt like the outdoors.

A very conservative person or a person who does not want to be on a big campus with large class sizes.

Liberal Open minded, academic but social

A person who is not at all open to change or new ideas should not attend this school. Bigots should not attend this school either.

A social/religious/political conservative or someone who's main focus is appearances.

A very conservative person or one that relies on a wheelchair would have trouble at this campus.

University of California Santa Cruz students are very accepting and I think that even if they share different views it does not keep them from being friends. My freshmen year I was the only Christian in my appartment and I am still friends and talk to all my housemates from my first year. Despite the fact that everyone is generally pretty accepting I feel like being environmentally concious and just a love for nature in general is a big part of the people at Santa Cruz and should be shared by attendees. Those academically focused might have a hard time.

One who wants a lavish social scean, its a small place. It is a very relaxed place.

Someone who isn't open to new ideas.

people who are lazy and arent serious about school

Anyone very closed minded and/or very conservative I suppose... I would like to think anyone could attend UCSC, but since the question is posed... I found it easy to get along with everyone I have met, for people who don't respect alternative lifestyles, it could be an adjustment. I love the diversity of people at UCSC. If you aren't ready to do a lot of work and study hard for big, meaningful exams, on a fast paced quarterly system (vs. semesters), then UCSC could be very difficult.

A person who needs to go out a lot for fun during weekends should not come to this school. Downtown Area of Santa Cruz is very small and has limited number of restaurants and bars.

Someone who really hates hippies, environmentalists and the outdoors.

Whoever is not passionate enough to motivate themselves should not attend this school. The professors are very intelligent and great resources and will teach you alot, but to really excell, you will need to apply yourself and go above and beyond to prepare for life after college.

Any student should be able to find their niche here. Extrememly religious or conservative students may have difficulty fitting in. As long as one is open-minded, they should fit it fine.

Anyone looking to get a highly specialized and distinguished education. If you're just looking for the degree, it'll do.

A person who wants to have a keg at least 4 times a week at every party and has no interest in getting an education or focusing on school. A person who wants to be in a large city and does not value nature or does not partake in helping the environment would not like to attend this university.

Neo-Conservative-Right-Wingers, Heterosexists, Ethnocentrists and anyone else that discriminates on the basis of one's personal identity.

Anyone who has trouble processing their thoughts quickly enough to produce an average of 70 pages of essays every 10 weeks.

anyone could attend ths school, its very open and accepting