question about UCSB

[kevinf2090]

anybody going to go or are in ucsb? i was just wondering about how bad the partying scene over there. i know about the halloween parties that they have but what else is there that i should know about. i am going to be majoring in EE. my other choice is UCI. i heard that UCSB is known for their engineering. help me choose!!!

 

[Skunkwourk]

The partying there isn't nearly as crazy as it used to be and when it is going on, its limited pretty much to Del Playa. Their Engineering program is actually pretty good. They've won a few Nobel prizes in past years, and I believe the Chancellor even tought a few engineering classes himself.

 

[kevinf2090]

thanks m0mentary. anybody else have any comments?

 

[mrkun]

Out of curiosity, what is it that you're looking for? Lots of partying or less of it?

 

[kevinf2090]

i don't mind partying but just not too much

 

[dr150]

UCSB>UCI

They've won Nobels. Plus it's VERY pretty. On the beach. How can you beat that?!

 

[mrkun]

Originally posted by: kevinf2090
i don't mind partying but just not too much

Even if there is a lot of partying, it's not like they have mandatory attendance. You can go to parties as much as you'd like.

Or is the question really about how much there is in the dorms?

 

[LongCoolMother]

The party scene isn't any worse than any other college's party scene. Which college doesn't have parties every weekend? The only big event that happens around UCSB is the week of Halloween. If you want to find parties then you can find parties, but if you don't want to party, it's not like there are parties around each and every corner.

 

[mrkun]

Originally posted by: dr150
UCSB>UCI

They've won Nobels. Plus it's VERY pretty. On the beach. How can you beat that?!

UCI has won three Nobels I think.

 

[kevinf2090]

Originally posted by: mrkun

Originally posted by: kevinf2090
i don't mind partying but just not too much

Even if there is a lot of partying, it's not like they have mandatory attendance. You can go to parties as much as you'd like.

Or is the question really about how much there is in the dorms?

yeah i guess that is what i am wondering more. are there a lot of parties on campus/dorms or is it mostly in Isla Vista

 

[PhoKingGuy]

National Rankings

UCI > UCSB

However as a current UCI undergrad, if you want any semblance of a party life outside of the greek community, its not exactly the best place in the world.

Our engineering is quite good though from what I hear though (I'm a Microbiology major myself so I have no idea)

 

[LongCoolMother]

IV

 

[kevinf2090]

i thought UCI and UCSB are ranked fairly similar. both are 45th in rankings from US news and reports

 

[dotcom173]

come to cal poly man, we got beaches and horses and crap!

i was considering uci and ucsb too, only if i didnt get into poly for engineering. i woulda chose ucsb though. a lot of my friends go there and they love it, so i'd recommend it.

 

[kevinf2090]

cal poly was one of my choices too but i just took it off because i don't really like the campus.

 

[dr150]

Originally posted by: kevinf2090
cal poly was one of my choices too but i just took it off because i don't really like the campus.

Agreed. That campus is fugly. But their engineering rocks....otherwise skip if given a choice.

 

[irishScott]

Originally posted by: LongCoolMother
The party scene isn't any worse than any other college's party scene. Which college doesn't have parties every weekend? The only big event that happens around UCSB is the week of Halloween. If you want to find parties then you can find parties, but if you don't want to party, it's not like there are parties around each and every corner.

These guys:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Springs_College

 

[PhoKingGuy]

Broadcom and cisco have R&D labs on campus if that means anything to you, lol

 

[kevinf2090]

oh which campus?

 

[mrkun]

Originally posted by: irishScott

Originally posted by: LongCoolMother
The party scene isn't any worse than any other college's party scene. Which college doesn't have parties every weekend? The only big event that happens around UCSB is the week of Halloween. If you want to find parties then you can find parties, but if you don't want to party, it's not like there are parties around each and every corner.

These guys:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Springs_College

I don't think BYU has parties very often.

 

[PhoKingGuy]

UCI

 

[Corporate Thug]

I spent come time @ UCSB, its too over the top. UCI on the other hand, is just dead. So pick your poison.