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University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)

Office of International Students and Scholars, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7150, U.S.A., United States
4.26 / 5 based on 54 reviews.
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The University of California, Santa Barbara, a major research institution which is, at its core, an outstanding undergraduate university.


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84% of students recommend
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“make the most of your experiance, do not regret anything and just go with the flow.” Read Review
madison87, Canada

54 Overall reviews of University of California, Santa Barbara

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by Lucia, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Anthropology, University Agreement
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I strongly believe that my year abroad will remain one of the highlights of my life. It should be compulsory to everyone studying a degree at every university.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
The University of Santa Barbara is a fantastic school, both academically and socially. What's more, most students seemed to balance these two aspects admirably. The fact that it is one of the most stunning parts of the world was a bonus!



FINAL COMMENTS

If you are lucky enough to go to this university on exchange, be sure to make the most of all it has to offer- varied courses, a massive social scene,incredible sporting facilities, and a great interaction between international and American students.
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by Karen, University of York, York, United Kingdom
Economics, University Agreement
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It can get cold in California so bring a jacket/coat especially if you intend to go up to San Francisco or over to the East Coast during the breaks!
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
If you like a laid back but covertly serious academic environment set on the beach and backed by hills, SAnta Barbara is the place for you!



FINAL COMMENTS

Buy an International Student identitification card at sta travel. It gets you discounts on greyhound, various accomodation chains, restaurants and clubs. Also it is sometimes more accepted than passports believe it or not! (e.g. my friend had his danish passport rejected at albertson's (supermarket) when he was trying to by wine!)
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by Andri, Universität Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Business Studies, University Agreement
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No.
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Do it!



FINAL COMMENTS

California is one of the most beautiful places on earth, Santa Barbara is right in the middle of the California Coast line, so the nature is the prettiest. Got mountains in the back, ocean in front. The University itself has three oceansides next to the campus.
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by bigpi, Universitā di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Communication and Information Sciences, University Agreement
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American slang!
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
I recommend such an experience as it has been the most important in my life so far



FINAL COMMENTS

I recommend to travel around California which is a very beautiful and diverse state. I recommend to bring both winter and summer clothes as weather is not always warm!
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by Madison, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
Environmental Sciences, Independent
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nope.
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
it's fun, good quality, and a great experiance!



FINAL COMMENTS

make the most of your experiance, do not regret anything and just go with the flow.
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by Tomas, Universidad de Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
International Relations, Independent
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Offer more courses and more course compatibility and credit recognition



FINAL COMMENTS

Excellent experience, made great personal and future work conacts, Washington is a great city.
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by davidams, EMLYON Business School, Lyon, France
Business Studies, University Agreement
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I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
A good university, good located to conciliate experience and out-of-school life



FINAL COMMENTS

I think one of the best place in the US. One of my favorite state. No real surprise, nice people, nice weather...
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by Filippo, Hotel Management School Les Roches, Bluche (Crans-Montana), Switzerland
Hospitality, Catering/Hotel Management, Independent
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Not bad



FINAL COMMENTS

Winter lovers are welcome!
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by Filippo, Universitā Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Economics, University Agreement
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Improved language skills
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Personal recommendation:



FINAL COMMENTS

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