<p>Hello! I will also be attending ucsc in the fall and am having a hard time picking which college. I’m a white female from socal and I love to socialize, party, experiment with drugs, but am also serious about my education. I love to write and I love music. I want to be around really cool, chill people, not really preps or jocks. I’m trying to decide between porter, kresge, and cowell. Any suggestions?</p>
<p>-Jessica</p>
<p>@rectangleshorts
they just throw the transfer students all in one group of housing?
that sounds strange, it feels like itd be easier to assimilate into everything if we just kind of were put in the middle of things instead of being placed in a little pack </p>
<p>but thanks for your help, ive been reading more about the different colleges and Porter does sound like a good fit, but im also interested in Cowell, and maybe College Eight(?)</p>
<p>@littlereata
Yeah, pretty much. I do know of some transfers that didn’t end up living in the TC at Porter, but they didn’t start in the fall, so that might have had something to do with it.
Again, they might change things next year. But considering how “successful” the university seems to think the Transfer Community has done, I think they’ll probably continue putting everyone there.</p>
<p>There are some transfers from the fall that got pushed into different spaces when it was believed Transfer Community was full. Some are in my hall and I befriended one who lives in Building B, but on a different floor than me (he tried to get his affiliation changed to Porter so he can stay in Porter next year, but was denied). When rooms opened up in Building A (Transfer Community), they were offered to Porter students first who had requested different room assignments (or a room assignment at all).</p>
<p>I still can’t believe the Powers That Be think the Transfer Community is working. I’ve never felt more cut off from any other group of people on campus. And we’re talking about a group of people who I should be more than comfortable with since I was a transfer last year =/</p>
<p>having trouble deciding my college too. Im a total stoner, been smokin everyday for the past 4 years… Ive always balanced my school work and social life very well. Im from the bay area, white, male, and want to avoid the preppy douchy crowd. very laid back and go with the flow. I think porter is my first choice, but i dont know what to put as my other 4. thnx</p>
<p>Could anyone help me decide where to stay? I’m stuck between 9/10 and Crown.</p>
<p>-I’m introverted and shy, but I can be social once I warm up
-Don’t like parties, would rather spend a night hanging out with a few friends
-Biology major, really love the subject and nature/animals in general
-I do like gaming, but not too into it
-I don’t drink or do drugs, and would prefer not to
-Take academics and studying seriously, but spending time with friends is just as important</p>
<p>I suppose I don’t want to be stuck with hardcore WoW-people in Crown, but I don’t want to feel excluded in a group of asians at 9/10 xP</p>
<p>@geezlooueez: Nah, all the dorms are still in good working shape. The biggest worry seems to be squeaky floors.</p>
<p>@collegekid2015: Oakes is known as the diverse college, and it’s somewhat remote so it has a close community within Oakes. Really, people who are social, occasional partiers, and not into hard drugs will fit in almost anywhere.</p>
<p>@naiivebelieve: You don’t get a direct choice anyhow, you have to create a list of your top 5. The three you’ve chosen seem perfect.</p>
<p>@shmow52: Porter, Kresge, 8, then maybe Stevenson/Cowell. I’m basing this on the tolerance of weed-smoking within the colleges.</p>
<p>@Chacorvus: Just avoid the gaming-themed house (needs a separate app anyhow) at Crown and you will be fine. Hardcore gamers are the minority. You might also want to look at Merrill, as it has some of the same nerd/science culture, but is more diverse. 9/10 would suite you well too. I think you’d like the upper campus colleges because of how close they are to the trails and nature reserve.</p>
<p>yes. so far my list is porter,kresge, then in nor order yet, 8, cowell, stevenson? I think stevenson is gonna be last, so which should be my number 3? Can someone describe the people/atmosphere in both? Im a modern stoner not a hippie btw.</p>
<p>“I still can’t believe the Powers That Be think the Transfer Community is working. I’ve never felt more cut off from any other group of people on campus. And we’re talking about a group of people who I should be more than comfortable with since I was a transfer last year =/”</p>
<p>Same. I feel like the complete opposite of what it was supposed to do actually happened. The TC seems like a good idea on paper. But in reality, it really doesn’t work that well.</p>
<p>which would you recommend, co-ed or all-female floor?</p>
<p>never lived on an all female floor so I can’t really answer that question however if the reason you want to choose an all female floor is cuz of the bathroom situation I can say that the idea of a co-ed bathroom made be daunting at first after the first day you’ll get used to it and it’ll seem very normal to you</p>
<p>i have a couple expensive glass pieces. (water pipes, ashcatchers). Probably going to bring them no matter what, but im just wondering what there rules are on them because they are legal? If i keep em clean with no resin in em should it be ok?</p>
<p>Where would be the best fit for me?</p>
<p>Male
White
Biology major (l like the sciences)
Like weed/psychedelics on occasion
Don’t drink
Not indie/skater/athletic/artist
Laid back
Like occasional video games</p>
<p>So I’ve basically been raised in a bubble my entire life and are wishing to experience new things. I do not smoke… like at all and I drink a little. The idea of this whole college experience excites me. So which one would be the best for me:</p>
<p>I do not really have a declared major but I am predicting environmental studies
Not a smoker, but can be a little of it
Drinking is fine
Parties are whatever
Convenient place of campus
I don’t like it to be too quiet, but I do not prefer obnoxious over quiet
open-minded</p>
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<li>Thanks:)</li>
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<p>@tyhxap4: i would recommend college 8, or cowell/stevenson?</p>
<p>Hey I got accepted into UCSC! YAY! still not completely decided because i got into lewis and clark too… but the weather is really starting to sway my decision.
Im kind of lost on what dorm to go to though. My two top choices are cowell or porter.
im female, white, biology or envs science major (pre-vet), im from hawaii so smoking is not a problem at ALL… kind of shy but would just like to meet a bunch of cool people that arent too alternative but not too preppy…
any ideas… im thinking cowell because its closer adn when i visited i thought that the people all looked pretty normal there…
what do you guys suggest???</p>
<p>So this seems like a super helpful thread but I’m hoping to get lucky with a little more individual help from anyone experienced with the college?</p>
<p>Stereotypes are stereotypes and I know it’s really not really a big deal what college you end up at, but with the deadline coming up I don’t wanna regret anything :)</p>
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<li>female from san diego</li>
<li>politics major</li>
<li>works hard but sometimes gets extremely lazy</li>
<li>smokes more than occasionally but not frequently</li>
<li>drinks & likes to party/meet new people</li>
<li>all for exploring/adventure</li>
<li>enjoys an active environment, would prefer being near the gym</li>
<li>wouldn’t want any crammed dorms, I like sufficient space?</li>
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<p>Basically I’m a pretty friendly and outgoing person with a pretty open/liberal mind. I dont want a crazy party scene but I don’t want a college with absolutely no social/night life. My top 5 colleges as of right now are 8, Stevenson, porter, kresge, & cowell. I’d love any insight!!</p>
<p>Cowell and Stevenson are the closest colleges to the gym, and both have the biggest healthy life style vibe on campus. Both have the best party scenes as well, but keep in mind that the majority of parties are held off campus. I’ve never been in their dorms, but ive heard that, being the two oldest colleges on campus, their dorms are a bit old school and cramped. Dont take my word for it though. </p>
<p>The school in general has a lot of outdoorsy people (the sort that are into backpacking and camping), but i would say that Porter and Kresge colleges have the greatest amount of people who are into that stuff. Porter also has the newest dorms on campus. Im not sure how they compare in size to the other dorms, but i’ve never felt overly crowded in my double.</p>
<p>Awesome! Thanks so much for all that info. So you live in Porter? Hows the core course over there, do you think a politics major would be alright in it? I read and it sounds like Stevensons a better match for me, but I like Porter’s atmosphere. Not sure of how much an impact someones major can collide with a college’s core course.</p>
<p>I’m a transfer student, so i didn’t have to take the core course : ) So i can’t help you out there. </p>
<p>However, whatever you do, do not pick your college or be turned off by a college because of the core course they offer. The core course is only a quarter class (I believe stevenson’s is the only exception, with a two quarter class, but Im not really sure), it shouldn’t be the sole criteria used to determine where you’ll be likely living for the next 2 years, if not more. </p>
<p>Although the colleges may have a theme to them, they’re meant to be interdisciplinary in nature. Your major will not affect you in any way, whether in being accepted into your preferred college or your success in the core course. </p>
<p>Rather pick a college for its architecture, environment, housing accommodations, location on campus, amenities and services offered, etc. If Porter feels right for you (and i don’t blame you, I love porter!) don’t let the core course stop you from choosing it.</p>