Perks of CCS as compared to Honors

kanraorange
Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:36:51 +0000

Hi CC community!

I’ve just received the news that I was accepted for CCS Biochemistry. UCSB is definitely one of my top choices at this point, but I still have other decisions to wait for (this week is stressful). Are there any current/former students or more informed parents/applicants that can tell me how this program works on a general level and what ‘perks’ are similar to what the L&S Honors offers, what go beyond, and if Honors offers outside perks that would make it beneficial to apply for Honors. Also, I have a few more specific questions:

1. How does housing work? I’ve heard that there is an Honors-specific floor, is this available to CCS students as well? Regardless, what dorm/apartment is most convenient for CCS?

2. How does CCS curriculum compare to the ‘normal’ curriculum. Would I be taking classes with other CCS students? Are class sizes smaller? How do class requirements differ?

3. How are the research/internship opportunities of CCS students as compared to non-CCS students of the same major?

4. Anywhere where I can stats about CCS-specific admit rates and other stats?

If anyone can answer some of these, it would be super appreciated (both by me and my parents)! Sorry for all the questions.