<p>UCSC is on a hill, in a redwood forest, overlooking the ocean. </p>
<p>we’re in a 2000+ acre redwood forest, surrounded by Cowell state park (continuation of the forest). It’s a VERY non traditional campus, based on 10 residential colleges that each house a few academic departments. </p>
<p>The town is fun and “hippie” but can get old fast if you’re from a big city. We’re also about 3 miles from the ocean and surfing is really big.</p>