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<li><p>I think the above posters basically covered this one.</p></li>
<li><p>In all honesty, UCSC really isn’t a total druggie school. You’ll be fine if drugs aren’t your thing.</p></li>
<li><p>It really depends on how impacted your major is and what UC you are applying to. It actually isn’t that difficult if you have a well thought out plan of your time at UCSC and know what needs to be done. However, the CC path is much easier and saves you more money.</p></li>
<li><p>It’s a UC, so of course it has a lot of clubs/IM sports for you to join. There’s a type of festival that goes on at the start of the year where all the clubs/groups/frats table out in the field and you can find out what you’re interested in. The only thing lacking in this area is that UCSC doesn’t have a football team or participation in Greek life, but this isn’t a big issue for most students.</p></li>
<li><p>If you are relying on public transportation, then getting out of Santa Cruz isn’t that difficult (17 express -> Caltrain). You’ll probably even make some friends who are from the Bay Area and that will give you a ride to SF. </p></li>
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<p>Most people choose to hang out on campus on the weekends or go to some off campus parties. You can always go downtown, but it’s not really an “every weekend” type of deal. Downtown is mostly full of restaurants, shops, and also The Catalyst. I’m not gonna lie, sometimes you’ll hang out with your friends on a Saturday night and you’ll wish there is something to do. But sometimes you’ll find out that hanging out with your friends or going to random parties will make some of your best memories in college.</p>