FYI we were finally able to come out to Cali and visit UCSC, and we were so blown by the beauty of the campus. Can’t even describe what it’s like to walk trails in a redwood forest to class. And seeing Monterey Bay in the distance when you clear the forest is amazing. All the spring flowers were in full bloom, and the wildlife everywhere (deer, turkeys, etc). Alas, we did not see a banana slug though. Getting around town seems pretty easy with the various bus systems. Having easy access to the ocean is great. We located all the bubble tea places around town. The colleges on the east and north sides are all very close to one another (Cowell/Stevenson, Crown/Merrill, Nine/Ten. Shouldn’t be much of a problem walking to science classes (good exercise for you anyways). Kresge/Porter and Carson/Oakes are much easier for the arts area but also science hill for Kresge. Honestly, unless you are a slug (ha!), walking to classes shouldn’t be a hardship despite colleges being spread apart. And visiting friends / doing activities at different colleges shouldn’t be a chore. My son is really happy with his choice and can’t wait to shed his New York life.
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