Although it may not be noticeable in the beginning, there are a lot more girls than guys at UCSC, so there seem to be more options for the male population. There is a wide variety of different looks and styles here, but most agree that students are attractive in both the looks and personality departments. UCSC has hippies, punks, surfers, and basic average-looking people, as well. If you like any of those types, you’ll find it rather easy to find hot people here. However, some students say that the overall population is not at all attractive. In their defense, to find a good girl—or especially a good guy—who isn’t with anyone, you have to look really hard. Many girls hit the bar or party scene trying to find Mr. Right (or Mr. Right Now), and once they start mingling, they’ll often find someone who is satisfactory to their tastes. From there, it’s a matter of trying to find out whether there’s anything beneath the looks. If you’re looking for lots of one-night stands, you might have good freshman and sophomore years, but there are simply not enough people around to keep it up for four years. Well, that and the fact that after a certain point, your reputation may definitely begin to precede you.
You are far more likely to see someone walking to class in Garfield pajamas than to see someone in a short skirt and heels. A positive thing about UCSC, however, is that many students don’t judge people based on looks and appearances. People find hotness in other aspects, like personality and style. If you’re really stuck on appearance, the best advice would be to look around.