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University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) reviews

55 reviews
4.30 / 5 based on 55 reviews
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Lucia H
University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Anthropology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
Personal recommendation
The University of Santa Barbara is a fantastic school, both academically and socially. What's more, most students seemed to balance these two aspects admirably. The fact that it is one of the most stunning parts of the world was a bonus!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
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anonymous
University of York, York, United Kingdom
Economics, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
Personal recommendation
If you like a laid back but covertly serious academic environment set on the beach and backed by hills, SAnta Barbara is the place for you!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
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Great atmosphere and early career experience
Isobel F
United States,
Engineering, Mechanical, 2024
Overall
excellent engineering department, more of a research-oriented university but has great opportunities for professional development. Great location and beautiful campus, lively social scene
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Careers
Very good EAP (Education Abroad Program) advertising and plenty of career fairs. Career center is also helpful
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Pros
EAP, lots of help along the way and advisors for each field of study and desired host country
Cons
More networking events
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Lucia H
University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Anthropology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
A lot of the courses I took were seminars but were really far too big to foster discussion amongst students. There was not enough interaction and thoughtful discussion as you would find in smaller tutorials.
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
REVIEWS BY INTERNS AT University of California, Santa Barbara
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The University of California, Santa Barbara, a major research institution which is, at its core, an outstanding undergraduate university.
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Homepage: www.ucsb.edu
Phone: +1 805 893 2929 (Int´l Office)
Address: Office of International Students and Scholars, UCSB, CA 93106-7150, U.S.A., Santa Barbara, United States