Worst of Santa Clara University

Getting Bigger

It's almost a taboo topic around here- it isn't addressed as much as it probably should be. Cocaine has become a growing issue, but it's not something everyone deals with on a daily basis. There is definitely not a big enough problem that people should avoid SCU because of it. However, it definitely exists here. Drinking is more common among students. We have a lot of cops driving down the party streets on party nights. We are only a couple blocks away from the station, so they keep a pretty close eye on everyone and break up parties a lot. Luckily, you don't have to drink if you don't want to. There is a desperate (but somewhat pathetic) attempt to create alternative options on campus that offer other activities on party nights (like dance parties, movie nights, stand-up, etc...). However, the location for these is on the opposite side of campus, and most people don't go.

Athletics

Students don't attend very many athletic team events...but I will always hold that SCU students have school spirit, even if they don't have spirit for sports. I'm not sure why those two things have become the same in our minds. The athletic facilities are really nice. The teams don't always do so hot.

Freshman Can't Bring a Car

Not that many freshman need a car, but it sucks for those occasions when you want to go shopping and have to pay for the bus or a cab. You can apply for a permit if you have special needs (like a medical condition or an off-campus job). If you don't get a permit, just befriend an upper-classman.