Dropped(?) a black wallet on the way from San Rafael Dorms to GTA amtrak station on wednesday 11/27 from 11:30am to 1:30pm.

Someone picked it up and called Chase at 2:39pm to report the cards as lost. If youre reading this please dm me!

Hi everyone,
I'm really nervous about applying to UCSB and I wanted to ask if I stand a chance. Please be honest, even if it’s bad news. Here's a little about me:

• Academics: I graduated high school at age 10 with a 6.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). I dual-majored in Quantum Philosophy and Astrophysical Arts in undergrad, finishing my Ph.D. in Nano-Hyperdimensional Time Travel by 16. Currently pursuing my second Ph.D. in Differential AI Ethics.
• Test Scores: I scored 2500 on the SAT because I found the hidden bonus questions. My ACT was a 72 because I took two exams at the same time and combined the scores.
• Extracurriculars:
  • President of the International Society for Speech and Debate.
  • Founded a nonprofit teaching underprivileged communities in Africa to code in Python.
  • Soloed Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 on a harp made entirely of recycled toothbrushes and duct tape.
  • Built a rocket in my backyard that landed on the moon; now working on one to reach Pluto
  • Lead actor, director, and scriptwriter in my town's production of Hamlet
• Community Service:
  • Cured cancer.
  • Donated one of my kidneys to every hospital in the country (I regrow them using CRISPR).
  • Planted 5 billion trees last summer.
• Awards:
  • Nobel Prize (Physics, Literature, and Peace — same year).
  • Time Magazine's Person of the Year (3 years in a row).
• Essays: I wrote my personal statement as a perfectly rhyming epic poem in iambic pentameter. Admissions officers reportedly wept when they read it.
• Letters of Recommendation: My recommenders include the Dalai Lama, Oprah, and Barack Obama.

The competition is fierce, and I know there are more qualified applicants out there, so... do I have a shot?

Guys, my CGPA is 6.56/10, and I'm applying to UCSB, where the minimum requirement is 3.0/4. Technically, I don’t meet the eligibility criteria. However, my GRE score is 323, and I have an IELTS score of 6.5 and DET 130. What are my chances of getting accepted?

Does anyone know how likely it is for juniors or seniors to get campus/undergrad apartment housing? Just want to be prepared dont wanna be homeless next year hahaha.

If I get 15 points from the quizzes and problem sets, and got a 20 on midterm 1 and 16 on midterm 2, is it true that I only need a 21/45 on the final to get into the major, since a 15+20+16+21 = 72 which is equivalent to a B? I'm asking this here because I couldn't find in the syllabus where it mentioned what grade is needed to get in the major. Is it a B (72%)?

I was on the 769 surfliner train heading to Goleta but ended up getting off and calling a friend to bring me back to IV. When I left they were saying they may be stuck there for another 2 hours so does anyone have any updates.

i saw someone else do this so im hoping to get some constructive criticism, here r my stats

out-of-state

3.9 gpa uw, 4.0 w

2 AP’s (but i gave reasoning as to why i have so little ap’s in the additional comments section)

like 8 or 9 honors courses and 1 dual credit

spanish honors society, handful of volunteering hours, 2 part time jobs (one was fast food and the other retail)

im a relatively good writer so im hoping that’s prevalent in my piq’s, but otherwise i think thats it.

has anyone had experience living in the tropicana villas triples or doubles (more specifically triples)?

how is the space like (is it decent or cramped)?

in case you didn't know, ucsb students can give official tedx talks! it's a great way for you to share your brilliant ideas not only with the SB community but also the whole world!

the speaker application deadline is in a couple of weeks, so if you're interested, go to tedxucsb.com to access the application. if you're not a ucsb student, you can also give tedx talks, so we invite everyone to apply!

follow our IG at tedxucsb for more details. cheers!

I’m a high schooler and I was wondering about UCSB’s actuarial science major; is it hard to get in and what is it like? And I was also wondering about the cons of Santa Barbara and how would someone get in UCSB (the acceptance rate is in the 20’s%)? And if anyone has any more info just in general please share it!

saw this posted a few years ago, just wanted to see if there were any recent news lol

Transferring as a junior and looking into this major.

Hello,

I wanna know what you think ny chances are so here are my stats:

• Full-ride merit scholarship award

• ⁠International Student • ⁠3.4 GPA (Which is minimum for int students) • ⁠Good extra curriculars • ⁠From Kuwait

• Major Business Admin / Economics

If you have any info on admissions, please lmk what my chances are

why doesn't the best school in the county have a finance degree? I would serious love nothing more than to go skiing at state equivalent tuition costs, casual model tier women walking around and a nice coastal scenery. Do they at least have a business administration program? party school with no finance bro's is disgraceful... also does anyone wanna study with a CLU finance student this upcoming week? I can show you how to invest.

Has anyone been studying for the final? I’ve been trying to over the break but I’m honestly confused on where to start post midterm 2. I’ve been doing videos and problems but does anybody have quizlet or study guides they have been using?

hehe im thinking about doing that next week and would appreciate some input ! thankkkks

I'm currently on the path of pre-econ as my first year right now but I kind of want to consider education. I know that ucsb only has a minor in education, and if I do want to teach it'd be history, or English just because I've already tutored that growing up. I'm not the best mathematics person but I always loved business and trying to just challenge myself. Now that I'm in college, I don't know what to do because I enjoy both education and economics and can't decide if I should switch majors. On top of that if I switch majors, is it better to transfer to a school that has an education major or ??? I'm so confused, would appreciate any help from anyone, especially if any educators that graduated from ucsb.

I'm an incoming exchange student from Ireland for the winter and spring quarters and I turn 21 while I'm over in SB. I kinda have two questions for ye:

1. What are the best spots nearby for a decent pint. Not necessarily in and around campus, but downtown santa barbara is all good for me.
2. How the fuck do ye get back from downtown santa barbara after a night of drinking when the public transport just stops??? Some of the buses here in Dublin continue 24 hours so people aren't stranded after a good night out. Bills bus seems to be the only option when I look it up please help

I been enrolled in ucship since I got here but I’m graduating this December. Does anyone know exactly when my coverage end? Would it be the last day of the quarter?

This footage was taken during a two quarter Environmental Studies course taught by Marc McGinnes in April of 1995. It was a roleplay class that was Apple Hypercard based and required the students to play different characters during the class. The course was premise based on proposed land development behind the current Santa Catalina dorms, previously known as Francisco Torres. Students acted as city planners, attorneys, environmental groups, concerned citizens, and developers during the two quarter course as we went through a simulated land development scenario. It was a great class with great instruction. My role was as the local newscaster that required us to create weekly updates on the development and we somehow had access to a helicopter flight. I don't remember the specifics and the video was taken by another classmate using my Sony Handycam. I recently came across the tapes from the class and converted them to digital. I have more tapes from the class if anyone took it in 1995!

It's a great historical overview of the UCSB campus, Isla Vista, Goleta, FT, Sandpiper, Ward Memorial Highway, Santa Barbara Airport, and the coastline. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hal9hzPFTwY

was a little rude (deservedly) in one of mine and i’m trying to feel better about it

I am not sure what career I want but I am just looking for something interesting. Would this be a good double major or should I just stay in accounting?

Hi! As the question mentioned, has anyone seen whales recently in the ocean near IV, if so when and what time. I love to go whale spotting, but i'm wondering if the whales ever come to this part of the ocean. As someone who is from the bay area, I see them all the time in Monteray Bay! thanks :)

I’m applying to a UCSB graduate program and by mistake, I did not waive my right to access the letter of recommendation. My recommender has uploaded the letter. The portal does not allow me to send a new request to the recommender nor delete the recommender so that I can waive my rights this time. I tried to start a new application but that is also not allowed by the portal because when I enter fall 2025 it opens my previous application.

How do I waive my rights now?

How's everyone doing? I understand that everyone doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving. With that being said; how's everyone's Holiday season?

What's everyone up to?

when i was an incoming freshman applying to the UCs, i obviously had to put my parents down including their income/taxes/etc for the fafsa application.

but if i’m not relying on them (i.e. they aren’t providing any financial support or i’m not relying on their income but my own as a student), is there any way i can specify this for the finaid in my fafsa for my next school year?

how tf do you even study for this class? I go to lectures, read the slides, and textbook and still am so lost when looking at the practice exams. got a 60% on the midterm. am I cooked?