Some advice, please?

<p>Hello, </p>

<p>I am currently a sophmore in high school, looking at UCSC. I'm from out of state and was wondering if any current students and/or alumni could give me advice for applying, tell me about the campus, about the city... Anything really...
I've been to Santa Cruz before but only to the Boardwalk and the Mystery Spot (tourist type stuff.)
Oh, and I'm looking at Santa Cruz because of their Marine Biology department. If anyone knows about that department specifically, that would be wonderful. </p>

<p>Anything is appreciated. :)</p>