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University of California Santa Cruz Visit Report by bburson

Visit to University of California Santa Cruz in June 2013 by bburson
(Student, HS Class of 2011)
(Member since June 08 2010 with 97 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
As a parent I had my radar out for friendliness, and UCSC far exceeds any school we visited, Ivies, USC, UCLA, etc etc. S enrolled, we just returned from orientation, and we both amazed at how, at ev


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Had the opportunity to meet with professor in physics recruited here from Columbia who could not get over how helpful, friendly, cooperative the staff was, and how healthy the environment was FOR the


Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



Dormitories:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



Security/Safety:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



City/Town/Community:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Clearly a matter of personal preference, but plenty of culture, plenty of excellent food, stunning environment, and easy transportation to get where ever you want.

Campus Visit Notes for University of California Santa Cruz


Visit Description:

I think UCSC is the hidden jewel of the UC system for serious students. With minimal grad students, undergrads get a great opportunity to work on research, several science communities enjoy international reputations, and professors need special excuse not to teach. Smaller average classes. Downside is that some large proportion of peers are more interested in the beach and parties, but good students will find that means more time and energy directed to them.