<p>So how is this different from a normal chem program at UCSB or any other UC? Can anyone who went through this program give me some feedback? (or anyone who is going though it now?) Is the program worth it? Does the party atmosphere of UCSB affect you?</p>
<p>Im a Biochem major. As far as I know chemistry was only offered through the college of Letters and Science. Also, I love to party, but I never have trouble finding a quite place to study in the library, there is also a large 24/7 study room… It’s all good.</p>
<p>According to the website, there is a chem major in CCS! Thanks for your feedback. So no pressure to party and stuff right?</p>
<p>You can contact the CCS and ask them to put you in touch with some current students or recent alums. Contact info is [College</a> of Creative Studies, UC Santa Barbara](<a href=“http://www.ccs.ucsb.edu/contact/]College”>Faculty | UCSB College of Creative Studies)</p>
<p>Ohh, I see what you’re talking about with CCS… Either way, it’s challenging. And you will never have a problem getting away from “it” all. Just have some self control, & it should be a fun, interesting, rewarding experience.</p>
<p>CCS students have a lot of perks that other students don’t have. To be in CCS, it means you are really into your major and know exactly what you want to do with your major (unlike many college students). You are able to take upper division classes, even graduate classes without the prereq and really challenge yourself. The class sizes for CCS classes are also small (you will take some classes in L&S or engineering depending on your major though) and you meet with an advisor at least once a quarter (which can be excellent for teacher recommendations for graduate school). Almost all CCS students go to graduate school, especially the ones in math/science areas. I know a LOT of CCS students who don’t drink (as well as a lot of other students at UCSB) and there are many other things to do besides party. There are some good threads about CCS on CC if you want to look it up (one about CCS physics, which is one of the best physics programs in the country if not the world).</p>