<p>Which private dorm is better in general
I'm looking for a place where the people are social and diverse (ethnically and socially), which is easy to find out about parties/social events if I want but also the option of relaxing and studying when I need to.
Definitely needs to have a good population of UCSB students
and a legit gym (not just treadmills) would be a plus</p>
<p>I think I'm going to SBCC for 2 or 3 semesters depending on how many credits I can shove in + 5 AP's doing the TAG program for film studies. I'm doing it this way more for reduced costs than admission purposes but I want to have an experience as close to the typical freshman at UCSB as possible and also have an easy transition into it as a sophomore/junior. </p>
<p>Thanks in advance for any info/advice on the private dorms</p>