UC Santa Barbara - Off the Record
The prospective college student’s antidote to the Princeton Review doldrums.
186 pages of real insider information to help you decide if this is the right college for you.
University of California - Santa Barbara Students Tell It Like It Is
So how does UC Santa Barbara stack up against its other prestigious UC counterparts? Pick up our College Prowler guidebook and find out for yourself!
Studying on the Beach May Sound Nice, but...
'Just consider yourself warned that, with such a great atmosphere, productivity can be very low. Some students know that they will only stay focused if they live outside of Isla Vista.'
'Avoid Isla Vista if you want to get good grades and want to graduate in four years.'
Pee Wee's Big Adventure Give You Nightmares?
'You can register your bike with the Campus Security Officers. If your bike is stolen, they will attempt to find it for you?they have over a 30 percent recovery rate, which is twice the US average.'
The High Price of Hotness?
'There's a lot of eye candy on both sides, but there are also a lot of body image and eating disorders. Also, a lot of people are really into the 'hooking up' scene rather than dating or relationships, so be prepared. Oh yeah, the STD rate is kind of high, so be sure to learn about that.'
Find out if UCSB truly has something for you, straight from the students' mouths. Visiting campus isn't enough.
Read our UC Santa Barbara guide and discover what it feels like to be on campus for 4 years.
Discover if Santa Barbara is Right For You.
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