Advice for a potential exchange student from the UK anyone?

<p>Hello Everyone, </p>

<p>I'm looking at coming over to UCSB on a study abroad programme from the UK and i've got a few questions and was wondering if anyone could be of any help!</p>

<p>As a history student, has anyone got any experience of the History department?</p>

<p>On to more important matters, how is the social life at SB compared to other UC uni's such as LA and San Diego? I've heard it's got a pretty good reputation when it goes to parties ect. Also, what is the alcohol situation like? Obviously over here we can drink when we are 18 so it would be weird going over there and never drinking! </p>

<p>Thanks for any advice!</p>