University of California-Santa Barbara Top Questions

Describe the students at your school.

Georgina

My classmates are extremely outgoing, open-minded, good humored, politically active, fun, intelligent, and physically active.

Tony

My classmates are generally intelligent students, but place an emphasis on socializing and having a good time.

Kimberly

they are outgoing, fun loving people who are dedicated to school as well as partying.

Jennifer

Everyone is for the most part very open-minded here. I like how my fellow classmates are tolerant of others' opinions and beliefs, and if they disagree, they do so respectfully.

Megha

they are fun, chill, and laidback

Jerynn

My classmates are very inteligent.

Christina

My classmates are active participants in class that are extremely fun, and surprisingly smart.

Katherine

My classmates are very social, friendly, athletic, attractive, liberal individuals. We have a very hip culture at UCSB, also very eco friendly.

katie

diverse, exctiing, typical liberal and adventurous californians

Victoria

Pretentious, smart, and friendly.

Blaire

Their personalities are very diverse.

Rika

Most people are really nice and open to your opinions, and most are easy going and fun to be around.

Patrick

The students at UCSB love to spend their time in frivolity; I always like to say that everyone here knows how to work hard and play harder, though some would say, on a separate note, that the students here are the most intelligent idiots you'll ever meet.

Alexandra

fun loving outgoing and open minded

Scott

small, core group of exceptional students.

Raphael

My classmates are smart, fun, friendly, outgoing, party people.

Adam

They work hard but play even harder.

Cailean

My classmates get the reputation that they only know how to party, however, the students here work hard in and out of the classroom in order to succeed academically.

Dominick

My classmates were mostly from middle-upper income to upper income homes, there is little racial diversity and the general attitude is one of apathy and arrogance exepting some

Carly

Fun, social, caring, intellectually and emotionally deep, driven, ambitious, creative.

Kelly

Willing to talk to eachother but some had very definitive social groups.

Katie

Inquisitive, friendly, fun, and energetic.

Maritza

Usually the underclassmen's classes are in lecture halls. So the classes contain over 100 students. Usually people walk in and sit down. Not much social interaction goes on during class, unless you have friends. In our discussion section though, is when we have the opportunity to talk amongst one another and get to know each other. It is there where study groups are formed and where you get to meet the people in your classes.

Alisa

Friendly, on the same page, but not often helpful with study groups unless you make the effort, intelligent

Jaimie

Very laid back and fun which is great because there is not ulta competitive atmosphere.

Philip

My classmates are a very large group of young thinkers that like to live life and have fun, but have goals too.

Sam

My classmates are quite varied in their opinions and beliefs, but all seem to be very grounded people who know what it takes to succeed.

Rachel

interested in enjoying their youth

Nicole

Classmates are competitive, fun, and interested to learn and have a good time.

Emily

This third year Political Science major tells us about his favorite movie (Sin City), favorite course taken at UCSB (Global Studies 193), and how he spends his spare time- sleeping and watching movies.

Emily

Third year Communication major Mary tells us about her favorite movie (Anchorman), favorite course taken at UCSB (Persuasion, Communication Department), and how she enjoys drinking pitchers of beer at Sam’s-to-Go on a sunny day.

Emily

Third year Law and Society major (and Art History minor) Aimee goes into detail about her favorite Hitchcock movie (Rear Window), a highly recommended course to take at UCSB (Art History 6C: Survey of Modern Art), and spending time on Facebook to relax or playing volleyball when it’s sunny outside.

Emily

Second year Business-Economics major Jonathan dishes about his favorite movie (Snatch), favorite class taken at UCSB (Philosophy 4: Introduction to Ethics), and what he does with an hour of time to kill- beach time with friends, of course.

Emily

Fourth year Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major Heather discusses her favorite movie (Finding Nemo), favorite class taken at UCSB (Organic Chemistry Lab), and how she enjoys napping on campus in her free time.

Niki

The main heart of campus is constantly littered by poeple voicing their opinions. Stop wasting trees dammit and enough with the flyers!

Jessica

-not insanely ethnically diverse -most people are friendly -many people are skinny and good-looking

Tiffany

I feel that most UCSB students are from some part of California. Girls dont usually get ready for class. We just throw on jeans and a shirt and go. I dont think anyone would feel out of place at UCSB unless they didnt try and reach out to a program of interest.

Alyssa

very relaxed, active in the community, dont have to go greek but its a plus

Kelly

The student body is diverse and everyone can find a place. They are predominantly leaning to the left. Different types of students definitely interact.

Devin

everyone is accepted even though people have strongly different political views

Allie

everyone gets along

Maya

The student body is filled with different types of people,and that is what I love so much.

Katherine

I could count on one hand the people I have met who are rude or dislike school. Seriously. People wear comfortable clothes to class--no one dresses up.

Emily

Most of the students from UCSB are from California. Many are very active in politics and are politically aware.

Emily

Most of the students from UCSB are from California. Many are very active in politics and are politically aware.

Claire

many caucasians not much greek, non greek interaction

Lexi

everyone is awesome- very acepting

Lauren

UCSB is very diverse, and there is a lot of interaction between different types of students.

Stephanie

I have witnessed a large variety of races and cultures throughout UCSB. There are also many clubs and groups that people can get involved in to discuss culture.

Jackie

We have the perfect amount of students and the largest range of income within the UC system, we have people from every walk of life.